“Classic Acadia” Private Tour: Cadillac Mountain & Thunder Hole
Overview
Avoid the crowds, the stress of planning, driving & parking and explore Acadia ( America’s first national park east of the Mississippi! ) with your own private tour. Just you, your family & friends along with our experienced local guide in our new vehicle for the season - a luxurious 2025 KIA Carnival minivan which includes all the premium features like dual sunroofs & expansive windows to take in Acadia’s breathtaking vistas, advanced climate control, an audio/video intercom system to ease communication between passengers and your guide. Relax in comfort while learning about Acadia’s fascinating history, its flora & fauna while enjoying this premium private tour. Groups of up to 7 people can be accommodated. This truly is the best way to experience Acadia National Park.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Curated snacks, lifelong memories, souvenirs
- Premium vehicle, 2025 KIA Carnival minivan, dual sunroofs, intercom system, climate control, automatic sliding doors
- Gratuity for guides
Meeting and Pickup
Your personal tour guide will pick you up from any location on Mount Desert Island (that includes Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Hulls Cove Visitor Center/Acadia entrance, cruise ship terminal, ferry terminal, etc). All Hotels, Airbnb, campgrounds, inns, etc., are acceptable. Please contact us with any specific questions.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Curated snacks, lifelong memories, souvenirs.
- Premium vehicle, 2025 KIA Carnival minivan, dual sunroofs, intercom system, climate control, automatic sliding doors.
- Gratuity for guides.
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 “Classic Acadia” Private Tour: Cadillac Mountain & Thunder Hole 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 “Classic Acadia” Private Tour: Cadillac Mountain & Thunder Hole 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
- Bottled water
- Curated snacks, lifelong memories, souvenirs
- Premium vehicle, 2025 KIA Carnival minivan, dual sunroofs, intercom system, climate control, automatic sliding doors
- Gratuity for guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
