Hiking and Camping in Acadia National Park

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Acadia National Park, ME, please refer to the US Government’s COVID-19 travel restrictions and Maine’s official COVID-19 guidelines.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • A seasoned naturalist hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Three days of hiking
  • Two private boat tours and a kayaking tour
  • Transportation from Portland, ME, to Acadia National Park and back
  • Round-trip transportation for the duration of the tour
  • Accommodations
  • All meals included in the itinerary
  • Tent, sleeping pad, and group camping equipment
  • Campsite reservations and fees
  • Park entry fees

What’s not included:

• • Transportation to Portland, ME
  • Personal hiking and camping gear
  • Meals not included in the itinerary

This adventure is suitable for people with decent physical fitness and prior hiking experience. You will be hiking on varied terrain for around 5 hours a day for 3 days. You’ll also take part in a 3-hour beginner-friendly kayaking tour. Keep in mind, the weather in the summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day. If you’re new to hiking, why not try this beginner-friendly hiking tour of New Hampshire’s 4k footers?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 15-30L bag)
  • Pack cover
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Hiking boots
  • Sandals or camp shoes
  • Wool socks
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Warm down, puffy, or fleece jacket
  • Waterproof rain or shell jacket
  • Breathable wicking base layers
  • Lightweight hiking pants
  • Warm hat and brimmed sunhat
  • Buff or neck scarf — optional
  • Biodegradable and scent-free toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
  • Small first aid kit and blister kit — optional
  • Headlamp
  • Sleeping bag rated to 15°C (available to rent from your guide for $50)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
  • It takes a minimum of 3 people for a tour to operate. The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

Hiking in Acadia National Park can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 are only permitted to join private hikes. They must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A 35% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. 

• • For cancellations thirty (30) calendar days in advance, the Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of eighty percent (80%) of the total amount paid when Booking. 
  • After that deadline, the Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

To start this tour, fly into Portland International Jetport 4 hours away from Acadia National Park. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Portland, ME, where you’ll be meeting your guide by mid-morning. They will then arrange for your transfer to the park.