We wanted a way to explore the park and thought that a tour would be the best option. They offer a…read morestandard tour and a premium tour. We chose the premium tour which is between 3 1/2 to 4 hours and has 4 stops vs. the classic tour which is 2 1/2 hours long and has 3 stops. The narration is very good and the tour guide knew his stuff. I just felt that the tour was geared for people with limited mobility. During the stops, we didn't really have enough time to explore.....especially on the last stop (Jordan Pond House). They have a restaurant there with a beautiful outdoor area on the water. It is famous for its popovers. I thought for sure, we would be able to sit down a little and have some, but the tour guide talks about the popovers and then says, we won't have time to try them. My friend and I ordered them anyway and brought them to the bus to eat. So all in all, the tour was good, but if you want a more active visit to the park, you should check other options. If you take this company's tours, the shorter version would be sufficient, and then maybe you could do some exploring on your own.

Rick, our tour guide was great. He had so many fun facts to share. He began the tour on time and…read morekept us on a good schedule.

Good service- bikes were strong and steady for us. Is it…read morebiking when you have that power? We think so... Don't know how to bike those hills of Acadia without a little power underneath you.... I know we used to do it... but I'm old and tired now. Scenery perfect - bikes never let us down. Thanks for a great day!

We rented 2 e-bikes Saturday July 29 every thing we needed they provided maps of area suggestions…read moreof trails best suited for a pleasure ride we ate lunch at grab and go rode back the whole thing was a success would highly recommended

Took the downtown trolley the day I arrived because I didn't want to waste time but was busy at the…read moresame time. It was a 30 min drive but it was extremely fun. I learned so much and the driver was very interactive. The process of the ticket is $25. Definitely a fun ride and should be done first thing.

Oli's is a prominent and reliable tour operator in Bar Harbor, and gives narrated tours of Acadia…read moreNational Park and downtown Bar Harbor. We chose the trolley for its old fashioned charm and a more open view, over taking another popular tour by bus given by a different company. I booked a 2.5-hour tour for my family during our cruise stop - the boarding location was super convenient (55 West St.), right by the tendor port at Town Pier, and the check-in process was organized and a breeze. This tour includes 15-minute stops at three of the most popular sites in the park: Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, and top of Cadillac Mountain. The stops are too brief for anything other than a quick walk-through to take some photos, but that was enough for my sight-seeing family. The park is huge so most of the time is spent driving and taking in the occasional breathtaking views along the coastline. The first time I visited this park (a much more thorough and extensive, multi-day trip where we camped inside the park and hiked all the most difficult trails that rewarded us with the most stunning views), the majesty of the landscape continuously awed me. There were fewer such moments on the tour due to the route and time crunch, but we were entertained by the excellent narration and stories about the park and the town by our driver Jim, a very knowledgeable local who's quippy to boot. They also offer a 4-hour tour that includes an extra site (Sieur de Monts Spring), with 30-minute stops at each location instead of 15, and is for age 12+ only. If you want to see Acadia park but are limited on time, don't have a car, don't want to deal with the logistics of planning a park itinerary, are mobility-challenged or don't wish to walk/hike too much, or simply like to enjoy the ride and casually explore the park while listening to some informative stories, I heartily recommend Oli's Trolley for your excursion! They're very professional and well run. Be sure to also check out their excellent gift shop nearby (1 West St.) which has a cute and well-curated selection of merchandise that are reasonably priced. Tickets often sell out early - especially during high tourist season and on days when cruise passengers land - so definitely book well in advance!

Our guide, Stella, did a great job showing us the harbor, sharing history, and introducing us to…read morethe flora and fauna. She was very composed and we always felt safe. We saw a seal and lots of cool birds! There were some little ones in our group and when one of the kayakers got tired she help pull their kayak without embarrassing them. She kept an eye out for dark clouds, but the weather stayed perfect. This was a sunset tour that ended with the most lovely sky.

We were staying in the area and wanted to do some activities unique to Maine and booked a sea kayak…read moretour. We've kayaked in Florida and MN a few times but this was the first time in open sea. Our guide was fantastic. She provided instruction and the necessary safety info accurately and got us on our way quickly. We kayaked around one of the porcupine islands. We had to watch for large boats through the main channels. One side of the island provided choppy paddling conditions which was 'fun' and unique. The other side of the island was much calmer and relaxed. Our guide provided interesting tidbits of info about the island as we progressed. I kind of wished we would have had a few designated photo ops areas. I didn't really feel like I could take my time to get my camera out as I needed to keep up or didn't want to miss what she was saying. As a result, no one in our group really took any pics. The kayaks were in good condition. We wore splash suits to minimize getting wet. If you are tall, the kayaks will likely be a bit uncomfortable for you (hard to adjust the foot rests). Nice morning on the water.

Woody is awesome my wife and I flew in to Bar Harbor Airport i has scheduled a pick by Woody(owner)…read morehe was waiting. Drove to hotel in Bar Harbor at that time scheduled a pickup to return to Airport today he was on time. He kept in touch. He is super friendly and will be using his services again

We took a 3 hour tour with Woody as our guide and it was fantastic.. He showed us more than we ever…read moreanticipated and it was such a great professional job. I would highly recommend him if you are in town looking to get a tour. He really exceeded our expectations

Chaotic from start to finish…read more The rental process alone should have been our warning sign. Their online cutoff is 2pm the day before, which means you have to call-fine, except the woman who answered never called us back. We had to chase her down twice just to confirm a reservation. We arrived at 12:50 for a 1pm pickup and stood there watching the one staff member slowly process an entire family who was renting bikes for the next day on our time. The guy who eventually got us our bikes moved like he was underwater. Directions? He handed us a map that would challenge a cartographer and told us to "turn at the thing that blinks." That was the landmark. The blinking thing. We missed a turn. My husband's bike was mechanically broken. He came back with mud splattered across his backpack, shorts, and hair. And the e-bikes if you've rented an e-bike anywhere else in your life, do not expect that here. These things have less power than a child's ride-on toy. I'm not exaggerating. There is no assist. There is no joy. Unprofessional, disorganized, and a complete waste of a half day in a place where you have limited time and actually want to have fun. Skip it.

What a remarkable shop! When I reserved two premium gravel bikes for several days of cycling…read morethrough Acadia, I hardly expected the machines that we were given. High-end Cervelo carbon fiber bikes with electronic shifting, perfectly tuned, spotless and ready to roll. A mechanic cheerfully popped on the SPD pedals we brought with us, and we were off, departing from BHBS for the park. We felt like we lived on those bikes for three days. We popped by the shop on the third morning for fresh shifter batteries and a tire top-off. Return was effortless and gave us a chance to browse the well-merchandised shop. We also had an enjoyable chat with owner Peter who definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to cycling.

aint what it used to be by a long shot. Don't know if its supply chain problems, North Face just…read morecutting back on what it produces or Cadillac Mountain Sport's own acquisition decisions, but it was really disappointing this year. Worse was the "Patagonia" shop, with virtually no Patagonia clothing, now carrying other 'sustainable' lines that aren't nearly up to Patagonia's original vision.

This North Face shop is located in Bar Harbor, Maine. Stopped by here with high expectations…read more Many of the other shops in town were having great sales because they were getting ready to close for the season. We were hoping that this North Face location would be the same. Unfortunately, they were not. Everything was still really expensive. Even the Sale items on the second floor were not good deals. Oh well, maybe next time. At least the guy working was cool.

This place was super easy to work with. It's the only place that rents ebikes for kids. Izz and…read morePiper took great care of us. The bikes were in great shape and a ton of fun.