Explore the mountains of Maine on this exciting hiking tour or Acadia National Park
Spend six days exploring New England’s beautiful Acadia National Park on this guided hiking tour. Your expert guides will take you on the best trails the park has to offer, from challenging mountain trails to scenic beaches along the coastline.
You’ll be amazed by the difference between the charming coastal town of Bar Harbor and the scenic granite mountains of Acadia. During this tour, you’ll be climbing Dorr, Cadillac, Penobscot, and Gorham Mountains. Then, take to the water for a sea kayaking where you’ll explore remote bays in protected coastal waters. After your daily adventures, you’ll be returning to Bar Harbor to enjoy the famous New England hospitality (and lobster rolls!). The Hiking Tour in Acadia National Park is unforgettable each step of the way.
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Hiking Tour in Acadia National Park Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Acadia National Park
Meet the group early at the Bangor airport. You’ll have breakfast and then make the hour drive to Acadia National Park.
You’ll start your hike along a carriage road to Witch Hole Pond. In the afternoon you’ll be hiking the Sieur de Monts Springs area where you’ll discover mountain springs, plank bridges, and beautiful views. After the hike, you’ll check-in at the hotel in Bar Harbor.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bar Harbor
Distance: 7.4 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2 Hike up Dorr Mountain
Start your day with a stroll through the harbor and a short walk along the Bar Harbor shore path. Then you’ll head back to the park and start your strenuous hike up Dorr Mountain. The scenery will be spectacular from the top, as well as on your descent as you walk through the gorge between Dorr and Cadillac.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bar Harbor
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Cadillac Mountain Hike
Your hike today will be up Cadillac Mountain. As you climb, the odds are good that you’ll see wildlife, especially the birds of prey that frequent Eagles Crag.
On the way back you’ll take a lunch break at Featherbed pond before returning to Bar Harbor.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bar Harbor
Distance: 7.4 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Sea Kayaking Adventure
This may be a hiking tour of the mountains, but no trip to New England is complete without getting out on the water! Today you’ll go on a sea kayaking excursion. There is no experience required as you’ll receive instruction and will be kayaking on the protected western side of Acadia.
The areas of Blue Hill Bay or Western Bay are less busy and offer a great chance to paddle in a remote area that is away from the open ocean. In the afternoon you can explore charming Bar Harbor, relax at the hotel, or wander a trail on your own.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bar Harbor
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Penobscot Mountain Hiking
Your hike today will begin from Jordon Pond House where you’ll pick up the trail to climb Penobscot Mountain. The climb is steep and offers beautiful views of the Cranberry Isles, a smattering of islands in the deep blue sea.
Reward yourself with a snack at Jordon Pond House on your way back into town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bar Harbor
Distance: 7 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Climb the Beehive and Gorham Mountain
Your last day already! Take the trail from Sand Beach and start the challenging hike up the Beehive. The track gets so steep that certain points have iron rungs to help your ascent. The views from the top are fantastic, especially in the fall when the trees are deep red and golden.
After this thrilling climb, you’ll walk over Gorham Mountain, and then loop back to Sand Beach. You’ll have time for a final lunch by the sea before returning to Bangor.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Hiking Tour in Acadia National Park Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour in Acadia National Park is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
The prices below are per person, and are valid for groups of 2 and more:
Accommodation on the Hiking Tour in Acadia National Park
This tour is based in 3-star hotels. The hotel offers comfortable rooms in stunning seaside locations.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible (please enquire about the pricing). Solo travelers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Bar Harbor Inn in Bar Harbor ★★★
This impressive sea-side hotel offers comfortable rooms, an outdoor pool, beautiful grounds to explore, and incredible views of the bay.
What’s Included in the Hiking Tour in Acadia National Park?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners and are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Bangor are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Round trip transport between Bangor and Bar Harbor is included at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttle
- Half-day kayak excursion
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Bangor
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Beverages both non-alcoholic and alcoholic
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour can be arranged in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acadia National Park Hiking Tour
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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Map of Acadia National Park Hiking Tour
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