Drive Acadia on your schedule with a narrated self‑guided tour that covers Cadillac Mountain, the Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond and coastal overlooks. Download once, use offline, and pause for short hikes and tide-dependent detours.
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The road eats the distance between rocky headlands and fir forest, steering you toward the sun-baked granite of Cadillac Mountain. Pull up to a turnout, lower the window, and the Atlantic smells like salt and cold; the audio guide whispers the story of the place and the car becomes your mobile observatory.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required for a driving tour; be able to do short walks of 0.5–2 miles and negotiate rocky shorelines.
Wildlife
History
Acadia’s carriage roads and many of its stone bridges were financed and designed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in the early 20th century to give visitors low‑impact access to the island.
Conservation
Stay on marked roads and trails to protect fragile shorelines and alpine vegetation; Acadia manages visitor access with timed entries and summit reservations to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the tour before arrival
Enable OFFLINE MODE and download the Action Tour Guide tour over Wi‑Fi or cellular at home—poor park signal means you must do this in advance.
Book park entry and Cadillac summit
This audio tour is not a park pass—purchase Acadia entry and reserve Cadillac Summit ($6) for sunrise or peak days to avoid being turned away.
Watch the tide for Bar Island
If you want to walk to Bar Island, consult the local low‑tide chart and allow at least two hours round trip to avoid being stranded.
Plan time for short walks
The driving route is 2–3 hours, but add time for photo stops and 20–60 minute walks at Jordan Pond or Otter Cliff to get the full experience.
Smartphone with Action Tour Guide app
Runs the offline audio tour and maps—download the tour over Wi‑Fi before you arrive.
Car charger / power bank
Keeps your device and GPS running through the 2–3 hour tour and side walks.
Layered outerwear
Coastal wind and variable mountain temps mean a windproof layer and fleece are useful year-round.
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Sturdy walking shoes
Useful for short shore and overlook walks where footing is uneven or rocky.