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June 19No refund
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Acadia National Park
2 Adults x $12.99
$25.98
Approx Total
$25.98
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 115+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
National Park Passes (vary depending on length of stay, ages & group size): $35 per vehicle (2024)
Cadillac Mountain Vehicle Reservations: $6 (2024)
Overview
Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Acadia National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location.
You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the highest point on the eastern seaboard, historic carriage roads that are considered the best example in the country of broken stone roads, and one of the most photographed lighthouses along the Maine Coast
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.
✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates
✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Meeting points
Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Acadia National Park
As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.
8 hours
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Who doesn't love a lighthouse! Established in 1858, this is the only lighthouse on Mount Desert Island and one of the most photographed along the Maine Coast.
If we can snag a parking space, let's take a walk around this handsome light and take some pics. Unfortunately, neither the tower or keeper's house are open to the public, but we can still enjoy it from the outside.
30 minutes
Cadillac Mountain
One of the high points, literally and figuratively, of our journey is Cadillac Mountain. Its 1,530-foot summit is the highest along the North Atlantic Seaboard.
In the 1880s we could have ridden a cog railway to Cadillac's summit. These days, we can drive, hike, or bike - but we do need a reservation to drive our car on the Cadillac Mountain Road.
1 hour
N/A (Pass By)
Now what is a carriage road? As the name suggests they are designed for horse-drawn carriage rides, and Acadia's 16-foot wide carriage roads are considered the best example in the country of broken stone roads.
We can thank summer resident John D. Rockefeller Jr for the 45 miles of these roads within the park, and to this day we can tour Acadia's carriage roads aboard a horse-drawn carriage ride. Hiking the Carriage Road is very enjoyable and bicycles are welcome on many of them too.
Jordan Pond
Feasting on tea and popovers with jam on the lawn of the Jordan Pond House has been a tradition for more than a century.
The original, rustic teahouse was built in 1947 was a treasure and built to capture the views down the length of Jordan Pond to the 'Bubbles'. If there is a wait for a table on the lawn, the nearby nature trails are highly recommended.
1 hour
Park Loop Road (Pass By)
The 27-mile Park Loop Road around is the must-do activity for any visit to Acadia. The drive itself is picturesque, and equally importantly it connects all of the best places to see and things to do on the eastern side of the island.
If you have 2 days, it's best to dedicate one full day to the Park Loop Road. A National Park pass is required and can be purchased and the Sand Beach Entrance Station or any visitor center. Just keep in mind that while there are many parking lots, parking is also permitted the right-hand lane unless posted otherwise.
Sand Beach
Is Acadia's only "sandy" beach really sand? You'll find out - and this beach is an absolute visual gem.
If you head to the beach to check out the sand, go ahead, dip your toes in the frigid water, if you dare; it rarely gets warmer than 55 degrees. And even if you're not up for a dip, this is a perfect start location to hike the Great Head for superb views, or set out on the easy Ocean Path to amazing coastline coves and cliffs.
30 minutes
Seawall Picnic Area
Many of Maine's beaches are covered with cobblestones, but this coastline is unique. We can thank powerful ocean storms for creating the massive natural seawall that gives this area of the park its name. The wall comprises stone cobbles kicked up during storms, carried by waves and tides and piled on the shore.
It feels far more raw and remote on this side of the island and it's a favorite area for birdwatchers, who sometimes find themselves enjoying a bonanza of interesting sightings.
1 hour
Sieur de Monts Spring
Often referred to as the "Heart of Acadia", this is a great place to learn about the park's natural and cultural history.
Pop into the Nature Center to learn more about the animals and plant life, or see more than 400 indigenous wildflower species at the Wild Gardens of Acadia. There's also some lovely nature strolls, a spring house, and even a small museum with an archeological artifacts dating back as far as 11,000 years.
30 minutes
Somes Sound
Formed during the last glacial event, this large, deep body of water almost - almost, cuts Mount Desert Island right in half.
Our drive will follow all the way around the sound and as we go we'll have many peaceful water views, hiking opportunities and visit what is claimed to be Maine's most photographed bridge.
30 minutes
Thunder Hole
Created by erosion and weathering, when waves enter the crevice and then the chamber, the water is sprayed up as high as 40 feet with a thunderous roar: "I am Thunder Hole!!!!" The effect is strongest within a couple of hours of high tide, and when the waves are larger.
30 minutes
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Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum mobile OS version iOS 15 / Android 9 (Pie). iPad models with GPS chip.
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Great tour for family and kids!
Published on Nov, 2024
We LOVED this tour! We weren’t sure what to do, but with 2 small kids, didn’t want the hassle of a formal tour. This was perfect! We enjoyed the narrator and even lovingly named him Darryl, as he became a part of our family by the end. lol We learned a lot of helpful information and it was just enough to keep everyone engaged without overdoing it.
I still am not sure how the GPS works but it picked us up even in areas where there was no cell service. The directions were easy to follow.
Recommend
Published on Oct, 2024
Very good experience with the app.
Very informative. Enjoyed the history.
Directions were very helpful.
Exceptional Tour Guide!!
Published on Oct, 2024
Great way to tour Acadia. Not only was the information interesting and useful, it helped up to stay on track with directions. Also, suggestions for stopping at different points of interest were great! The app was so easy to use!!
Great app. Worth the money.
Published on Oct, 2024
Wonderful app. Great information. Enjoyed listening to it. Easy to use. Well worth the money. Even when we got lost. It knew where we were and got us back on track.
Way to travel park!
Published on Sep, 2024
Worked great! Gave us the time we wanted on each spot! Must download before going to park. Acadia National Park is huge and goes from park to town on outer loop. This guide helped us to know we were in the right place. Loved the inner loop!
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