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Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Bar Harbor, USAby WalknTours

1.8 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Discover Acadia National Park on a self guided driving tour. The stories play as you drive using GPS to know your location. Hear engaging stories, learn what's coming up, where to park, what to see and find the hidden gems like little hunters beach. One ticket is for one car, with as many as you can fit in the car. This tour starts at the Hulls Cove Visitors Center. From there you'll follow park loop around to the most famous sites. This smartphone guided tour points out what to see and tells you the stories as you drive. Go at your own pace, anytime. Want to stop? No problem. Continue anytime.

What's included

Driving tour with easy route around park loop visiting all the must see stops in Acadia
1 ticket for a car (group), best value tour!
Take the tour offline, download before going.
Go anytime, the tour never expires.
Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and continue anytime.
Engaging stories and narration

There are no entry tickets to Acadia National Park, or to Cadillac mountain summit.
No Admission to Cadillac Summit, that must be booked in advance.
No food, drinks, or admission or in person guide. This is all on our tour app.

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
5 min
Hear the history of Frenchman Bay, Samuel de Champlain who was a French explorer that visited and charted the area in 1604 and how the brits battled here. And it's an amazing view.
2
Stop 2
5 min
As you drive you'll hear the stories of the trails and also given tips and info on each trail you pass, Cadillac North Ridge Trail Parking leads to the summit of Cadillac mountain, a popular trail.
3
Stop 3
5 min
You'll see many overlooks and hear the story of what you are seeing with insights on the park and area.
4
Stop 4
5 min
You'll see the view of the harbor and learn why it's called egg rock, and the story of the bay.
5
Stop 5
5 min
HIke and explore the natural setting and get insights on where to walk, what to see and the history of the land.
6
Precipice Trail
5 min
Want an adventure? This trail is not for all, but the birds you'll learn about are for everyone! and the view of the rocks is amazing.
7
Stop 7
5 min
One of the many amazing views you'll get in the park and you'll learn the history of it's founding.
8
Park Loop Road
10 min
This is one big loop that is the main drag on the tour and takes you to all the major sites. As you drive you'll hear the stories of each stop, what to see, and insights as you drive.
9
Stop 9
5 min
Learn about Beavers and why they hit their tales. You'll also hear about the beautiful pond, the animals in it and the people that created the park.
10
Ocean Path
5 min
You'll have an option to stop and explore this trail that runs off of the main path. Great walk!
11
Sand Beach
5 min
Pull into one of the larger parking lots and listen to the extended story of the area. Learn about the stars, the beach and where to explore.
12
Thunder Hole
5 min
Boom! This is a must see. Stop at the gift shop, cross over to Thunder hole and learn why it's got the thunder!
13
Gorham Mountain Trail
5 min
Want a forest hike? This is for you! You'll hear why to stop here and were to park.
14
Little Hunters Beach
5 min
This secluded hidden gem is not on everyone's radar, and that is good for you! You'll see where to stop to find this amazing spot.
15
Otter Cliff
5 min
Stop off at the cliffs and learn about the climbers and get one of the best views, amazing spot.
16
Stop 16
5 min
Learn how this spot changed the world during world war 1 and the history of the world.
17
Stop 17
5 min
See the historic house, explore the yard and just near by is the jordan pond and trail to hike.
18
Bubble Rock
5 min
You'll see the Bubble rock from the car way up and where to park at the trailhead to hike to it. And you'll hear the story of the rock and the acadians.
19
Bubble Pond
5 min
As you drive you'll hear where to stop for bubble pond and what to see there.
20
Stop 20
5 min
Check out eagle lake from one of the best spots, the overlook. See where to park and what you can and can't do there.
21
Stop 21
5 min
The tour ends just near Cadillac Summit road, you do need reservations to drive up and those can be booked at the NPS websites.

Meeting and pickup

This driving tour starts at the Hulls Cove Visitors Center Parking Lot. Before you go you have to set up the tour and get the tour app. Please check your ticket and texts. You have to download the app before arriving, the signal at the park is not dependable.

End point

The tour ends at Eagle Lake Overlook, just before Cadillac summit road. From here you can either go up to the summit if you have a ticket booked or exit the park, as you will be near the end and exit and completed the park loop.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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