Acadia Adventures
Experience The Best Adventures in Acadia National Park
Experience “best-of” guided adventures throughout the breathtaking Acadia National Park. From scenic hiking, biking, and kayaking tours to private boat cruises and sightseeing tours, Under Canvas is here to help you book your ideal Acadia National Park adventure.
Book your stay at Under Canvas Acadia and you will receive an email one day after booking with details on how to book your adventure.
Details
Cost: $794 for 1-4 people
Timing:
- 6 hours
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 24 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- Life jacket and paddle
- Granola bars
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Penobscot Bay
Meeting Point: Castine, ME – 28 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Youth 6-14 must ride with an adult in your party. Purchase 1 additional seat for guide ($199) to take a child if there are more youth, 14 and under, than adults in your party.
- Maximum weight: 250 pounds
- Party size: 1-12 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear and jacket (avoid cotton)
- Secure shoes/sandals (no flip-flops)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Water
Details
Cost:
- $924 for 1-2 people
- $964 for 3-4 people
- $984 for 5-6 people
- $1,049 for 7-8 people
- $1,134 for 9-10 people
- $1,174 for 11-12 people
Timing:
- 4 hours
- 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Operates through October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- PFD
- Spray skirt and dry bag
Tour Location: Frenchman Bay
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8-years
- Minimum height: 48″
- Party size: 1 – 12 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Secure shoes/sandals (No flip-flops)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Snacks and bottled water
- Guide gratuity
Cost: $99 per person
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (calmer waters, great for beginners)
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- Life jacket
- Paddle
- Granola bars
Tour Location: Penobscot Bay
Meeting Point: Castine, ME – 28 miles /45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 10 yearsYouth 6-14 must ride with an adult in your party.
- Maximum weight: 250 pounds
- Party size: 1-12 people
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Hat and gloves
- Secures shoes/sandals (no flip-flops)
- Bug spray
- Water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $744 for 1-2 people
- $834 for 3-4 people
- $854 for 5-6 people
- $874 for 7-8 people
- $894 for 9-12 people
Timing:
- 2.5 hours
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Operates through October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- PFD
- Spray skirt and dry bag
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Minimum height: 48″
- Party size: 1-12 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Secure shoes/sandals (No flip-flops)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Snacks and bottled water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $1,744 for 1-12 people
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM seasonal departures
- Operates May 24 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Tandem kayaks
- Life jacket and paddle
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Penobscot Bay
Meeting Point: Castine, ME – 28 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Youth 10-14 must ride with an adult in your party. Purchase 1 additional seat ($144) for guide to take a child if there are more youth, 14 and under, than adults in your party.
- Maximum weight: 250 pounds
- Experience: Previous paddling experience is required for all participants. Requirement can be met by participating in the Group Kayak Tour (3 hours) prior.
- Party size: 1-12 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear and jacket (avoid cotton)
- Hat and gloves
- Secure shoes/sandals (no flip-flops)
- Bug spray
- Water
Details
Cost:
- $80 per individual (8+)
Timing:
- 2.5 hours
- 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM seasonal departures
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- PFD
- Spray skirt and dry bag
Tour Location: Frenchman Bay
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Party size: 1-12 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Secure shoes/sandals (No flip-flops)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Snacks and bottled water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $84 per individual (8+)
Timing:
- 2.5 hours
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Operates May 15 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- PFD
- Spray skirt and dry bag
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Minimum height: 48″
- Party size: 1-12 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Secure shoes/sandals (No flip-flops)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Snacks and bottled water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $104 per individual (8+)
Timing:
- 4 hours
- 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Operates May 15 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak
- PFD, spray skirt, and dry bag
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor, ME – 25 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 12-years
- Minimum height: 48″
- Party size: 1 – 12 people (availability dependent)
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear and jacket (avoid cotton)
- Secure shoes/sandals (No flip-flops)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Snacks and bottled water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $144 per person
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM seasonal departures
- Operates May 24 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Tandem Kayak
- Life jacket
- Paddle
- Guide Gratuity
Tour Location: Penobscot Bay
Meeting Point: Castine, ME – 28 miles /45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Youth 10-14 must ride with an adult in your party. Purchase 1 additional seat for guide to take a child if there are more youth, 14 and under, than adults in your party and include a note with booking.
- Maximum weight: 250 pounds
- Experience: Previous experience is required.
- Party size: 1-12 people
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Hat and gloves
- Secures shoes/sandals (no flip-flops)
- Bug spray
- Water
Details
Cost:
- $99 per individual (12+)
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (calmer waters, great for beginners)
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 24 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Kayak, Life jacket, Paddle
- Granola bars
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Frenchman Bay
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles / 45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Party size: 1-12 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Activewear (avoid cotton)
- Jacket
- Secure shoes/sandals (No flip-flops)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Snacks and bottled water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $84 per individual (8 years +)
Timing:
- 2.5 hours
- 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Operates June 17- October 12
- June/ September-October: Operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- July – August: Operates Monday – Friday
Included:
- National Park Ranger
- Bike rental (beyond tour duration)
- Helmet
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 22 miles /45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Party size: 1-12 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Acadia National Park Pass
- Weather-appropriate clothing and tennis/running shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
- Backpack
- Camera
- Bottled water and snacks
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $164 per person
Timing:
- 3.5 hours
- 9:00 AM– 12:30 PM
- Operates May 15- October 12 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Included:
- Expert guide
- e-Bike rental
- Helmet
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 22 miles /45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 12-years
- Height requirements: 4’10” – 6’6″
- Party size: 1 – 12 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Acadia National Park Pass
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Tennis/running shoes
- Sunglasses and hat
- Backpack, sunscreen, camera
- Bottled water and snacks
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $704 for 1-2 people
- $774 for 3-4 people
- $984 for 5-6 people
- $1,049 for 7-8 people
- $1,199 for 9-10 people
- $1,309 for 11-12 people
- $1,524 for 13-14 people
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Operates May 15- October 12
- July – August: Operates Monday – Friday
- September – October: Operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Included:
- Expert Guide
- Bike Rental
- Helmet
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point:Hulls Cove Visitor Center – 22 miles / 40 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8-years
Party size: 1 – 14 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Transportation and Acadia National Park Pass
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Tennis/running shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
- Backpack
- Camera
- Bottled water and snacks
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $1,959 for 1-2 people
- $234 per additional person
Timing:
- 6-8 hours
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- Acadia National Park entry
- Route customization
- Bicycle rental and helmet
- Picnic lunch
- Refreshments
- Water cooler (for refills)
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Acadia – lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: none
- Car seat or booster seats are required for all children under 8 years, 4’9″, and/or 80 pounds
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Jacket
- Walking/cycling close-toed shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $44 per Adult Bike (standard)
- $114 per e-Bike
- $34 per Youth Bike (standard)
- $34 per Child-Trailer
- $24 per Tagalong
- $14 per Child-Seat
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Included:
- Bike or e-bike rental
- Helmet
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 22 miles /45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 12-months
- Bike Sizing:Standard Bikes: 4’10” – 6’6″
- e-Bike: 4’10 – 6’6″ (12 years minimum)
- Kids Bikes: 3’4″ – 4’10” (5-13 years)
- Tagalong: 3’4″ – 4’4″ (4-8 years)
- Trailer: 60lbs max (12mon – 6 years)
- Child Seat: 25 lbs max (12mon – 2 years)
- Party size: 1 – 26 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Acadia National Park Pass
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Tennis/running shoes
- Sunglasses and hat
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Bottled water, lunch and snacks (Grab-n-go available at Under Canvas)
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $1,384 for 1-2 people
- $174 per each additional person
Timing:
- 4-6 hours
- Sunrise: departure varies from 3:30 – 4:30 AM
- Daytime: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Operates May 7 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- Acadia National Park entry
- Cadillac Summit Road reservation
- Route customization
- Light snacks and refreshments
- Water cooler (for refills)
Tour Location: Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Acadia – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: none
- Car/booster seat required for youth under 7 years, 4’9″ height, and/or 80 pounds
- Party size: 1 -10 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Layers for chilly morning
- Jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $1,209 for 1-14 people
Timing:
- 4 hours
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Operates May 15 – October 12 (Thursday – Sunday)
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-park transportation
- Acadia National Park entry
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles/45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party size: 1-14 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Bar Harbor)
- Comfortable activewear
- Jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $1,044 for 1-14 people
Timing:
- 1.5 hours
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- Operates through October 12 (Thursday – Sunday)
Included:
- Expert Guide
- In-Park transportation
- Acadia National Park entry
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles/45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party Size: 1-14 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Bar Harbor)
- Comfortable activewear
- Jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $869 for 1-14 people
Timing:
- 1.5 Hours
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Operates through October 12 (Thursday – Sunday)
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-Park transportation
- Acadia National Park Entry
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles/45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party Size: 1-14 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Bar Harbor)
- Comfortable activewear
- Jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $1,614 for 1-2 people
- $174 per each additional person
Timing:
- 6-8 hours
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 9 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation and Acadia National Park entry
- Route customization
- Picnic lunch, refreshments, and water cooler (for refills)
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
- Popular destinations: Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Bar Island, Bubble Mountain, Cadillac Mountain, Beehive, Precipice Trail, Ocean Path, Wonderland, and more!
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Acadia – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for all children under 8 years, 4’9″, and/or 80 pounds
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear and jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost: $414 per person
Timing:
- 6-8 hours
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 9 – October 12
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation and Acadia National Park entry
- Route customization
- Refreshments
- Water cooler (for refills)
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
- Popular destinations include Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Bar Island, Bubble Mountain, Cadillac Mountain, Beehive, Precipice Trail, Ocean Path, Wonderland, and more!
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Acadia – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8
- Car seat or booster seats are required for all children under 8 years, 4’9″, and/or 80 pounds.
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
Details
Cost:
- $504 for 1-2 people
- $734 for 3-4 people
- $894 for 5-8 people
- $914 for 9-10 people
- $954 for 11-12 people
- $1,106 for 13-14 people
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Operates May 15 – October 12 (Thursday – Sunday)
Included:
- Expert Guide
- In-park transportation
Tour Location: Acadia National Park
Meeting Point: Bar Harbor – 25 miles/45 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party Size: 1-14 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Bar Harbor)
- Acadia National Park Pass
- Comfortable activewear and jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $774 for 1 – 6 people
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 4:30 PM – 6:45 PM seasonal departures
- Operates May 15 – October 5
Included:
- USCG licensed boat captain
- Wildlife viewing
- Bottled water and soft drinks
Tour Location: Local Waters
Meeting Point: Surry, ME – 12 miles / 20 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Jacket and layers (likely to get wet)
- Sunscreen
- Snack and beverages
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $7705for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Operates Monday – Saturday, May 15 – October 5 (No Sunday tours)
Included:
- USCG licensed boat captain
- Lobstering demonstration
- Wildlife viewing
- Bottled water
Tour Location: Local Waters
Meeting Point: Surry, ME – 12 miles/20 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Jacket and layers (likely to get wet)
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and beverages
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $770 for 1 – 6 people
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Operates May 15 – October 12
Included:
- USCG licensed boat captain
- Wildlife viewing
- Bottled water and soft drinks
Tour Location: Local Waters
Meeting Point: Surry, ME – 12 miles / 20 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Jacket
- Layers (likely to get wet)
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and beverages (unless add-ons purchased)
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost: $774 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Operates June 15 – September 5
Included:
- USCG licensed boat captain
- Role-playing treasure hunt (ideal for youth 10 and under)
- Bottled water
Tour Location: Local waters
Meeting Point: Surry, ME – 12 miles / 20 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None – Ideal for families with children 10 and under
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Jacket
- Layers (likely to get wet)
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and beverages
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $888 for 1 person
- $114 per each additional person
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Operates May 15 – October 5
Included:
- USCG licensed boat captain
- Oyster samples (freshly shucked with sauces)
- Local cheeses and snacks
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Prosecco and local beer (21+)
Tour Location: Local Waters
Meeting Point: Surry, ME – 12 miles / 20 minutes from Under Canvas Acadia
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Jacket and layers (likely to get wet)
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Guide gratuity
Guests must have a tent reservation confirmed before an adventure request is processed. Contact Under Canvas Reservations Team at 888-496-1148 or reservations@undercanvas.com.


























