Acadia National Park Winter Wonderland Private Driving Tour
Overview
Your local guide, Joe Grollino of Island Wonders Tour Company, will reveal a side of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island that few get to experience. Forget the summer crowds and bustling traffic; this is a tour for those who seek the tranquil, majestic beauty of winter in Maine.
The winter landscape:
When the first snow falls, Acadia transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland, blanketing the park's rugged granite peaks and rocky shorelines. On this tour, you'll witness this serene landscape at its finest!
A peaceful park:
The quiet season offers solitude, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty without distraction.
Iconic scenery, now with a frosty twist:
See familiar sights in a new light, with frost-dusted evergreens and ice-rimmed coastlines painting a stunning picture.
Ever-present sea:
The dramatic coastline remains a constant, with waves crashing against the icy rocks and cliffs, creating a spectacular, powerful display.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Hot cocoa and/or hot apple cider
- Bottled water
- We give you plenty of extra time So you never have to feel rushed.
- You control the heater
- A year-round local tourguide with passion and knowledge of the area.
Meeting and Pickup
All tours may begin/end at your preferred location on Mount Desert Island within a reasonable distance of the tour’s start/finish. Common starting points include your local lodging, campgrounds, local marinas/ports, Agamont Park in Bar Harbor, and the Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
What To Expect
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Acadia National Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Mount Desert Island
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Tea and coffee. Hot cocoa and/or hot apple cider.
- Bottled water.
- We give you plenty of extra time So you never have to feel rushed.
- You control the heater.
- A year-round local tourguide with passion and knowledge of the area.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Acadia National Park Winter Wonderland Private Driving Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Acadia National Park Winter Wonderland Private Driving Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeHot cocoa and/or hot apple cider
- Bottled water
- We give you plenty of extra time So you never have to feel rushed.
- You control the heater
- A year-round local tourguide with passion and knowledge of the area.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
