Discover Bar Harbor

—Local Stays, the Local Way

Create unforgettable memories with custom itineraries, insider tips, and locally curated experiences.

At Discover Bar Harbor, we help you travel like a local—because the best trips don’t come from guidebooks, they come from connection.

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Welcome to Discover Bar Harbor

Where every itinerary is built with heart, local knowledge, and a touch of Maine magic.

Whether you're here for a quiet retreat or coastal adventure, we create travel plans that reflect the real Bar Harbor—through locally recommended stays, dining, and one-of-a-kind activities. We keep it simple, personal, and joyful so you can soak up the good stuff and skip the overwhelm.

No stress. No guesswork. Just the Bar Harbor you deserve—local stays, the local way.

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Why Travel With Us?

Vacation Like a Local. Local Stays, Local Ways.

We’re based right here in Bar Harbor—and that means we know the real spots. From cozy B&Bs and waterfront cabins to sunset picnic points and secret trailheads, we’ll match your travel vibe with the best this town has to offer. Our plans are crafted by locals and designed to help you make the most of every day.

Let’s turn your time in Bar Harbor into a story worth telling.

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Experience luxury living with stunning views, premium interiors, and complete privacy.

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Your Personalized Vacation Plan in 3 Easy Steps

Select Your Travel Tier

From Standard to Premium Concierge, pick what works for you.

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Tell us how you travel, what you love, and what you'd like to avoid.

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Receive a custom itinerary, insider tips, maps, and suggestions to make your time unforgettable.

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What We Offer

Custom Itineraries

Dining, lodging, and activities handpicked just for you.

Flexible Packages

Choose from 3 levels of service—from self-guided to full-service planning.

Local Insight

Get the best recommendations from people who live here.

Vacation Rentals

Escape the city and relax in our handpicked vacation homes

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Custom Itinerary Planning Tiers

Craft your perfect Bar Harbor adventure with personalized recommendations from locals, a 3-night minimum stay, dining & lodging suggestions, insider tips, and email follow-up.

Standard

$70/day or $490/week (Off-season: $450/week)

Dining & lodging recommendations
3 restaurants per day
2-3 lodging picks (hotel/STVR)
Insider tips
No activity consult
1 free revision
Add 15-min call: $50

Start with Standard

Silver

$150/day or $1,000/week (discounted rate)

Everything in Standard
Full daily itinerary
Activity links & directions
1 free 30-min phone consult
Additional consults: $50/15 mins
Up to 3 revisions

Start with Silver

Gold

$250 base + $100/day or $1,750/week

Everything in Silver
All bookings made for you
Weather-based backup plans
Unlimited revisions
Unlimited communication
Concierge-level support
Top-tier experience: $2,100

Start with Gold

Locally Curated.

Sustainably Designed.

Personally Delivered.

At Discover Bar Harbor, we believe tourism should support the community. That’s why every itinerary we build promotes local businesses, respects the environment, and offers a richer, more meaningful experience for you—and for the town we love.