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Acadia National Park
Commercial Tour Fees

A commercial tour consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Permits (issued through commercial use authorizations) are required for all commercial tours, regardless of size.

Commercial tour fees are dependant upon vehicle capacity, not the actual number of passengers.

Commercial Sedan Tour - $25 + $5/person
Good for one entrance into Acadia National Park for a commercial tour sedan with a passenger capacity of one to six.

Commercial Van Tour - $50
Good for one entrance into Acadia National Park for a commercial tour van with a passenger capacity of 7 to 15.

Commercial Mini-Bus - $60
Good for one entrance into Acadia National Park for a commercial tour mini-bus with a passenger capacity of 16 to 25.

Commercial Tour Bus - $150
Good for one entrance into Acadia National Park for a commercial tour bus with a passenger capacity of 26 or more.

More Information
Recreation passes such as the Acadia National Park Pass or America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Senior Pass, or Access Pass are accepted only when the per person fee is charged. They are not accepted when the flat commercial tour fee is charged.

 

Children under 16 (i.e. 15 or younger) are not required to pay the park entrance fee.

 

If a company is simply providing transportation for a commercial service, the driver is not required to pay the entrance fee.

 

For organized groups such a school group traveling in a van or bus, the $5 fee does not apply to the driver and/or a reasonable number of chaperones who oversee the activity.

A park ranger points out features of a tree to visitors during a ranger program.  

Did You Know?
From late May to early October, park rangers at Acadia National Park offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides, and more. Check out the Beaver Log for a schedule of programs.
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Last Updated: July 17, 2007 at 13:00 EST