Explore Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine is the gateway to Acadia National Park, one of America,s most visited national parks. It is the center of activity for many island visitors seeking a variety of shops, restaurants and taverns, and is well known for it,s stunning coastal beauty, it,s many yachts and lobster boats, and it,s view of islands and ocean.
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Language Spoken
The national language Is English.
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-05:00
Cuisine
Meals
A seafood meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 16$ (R295). At a midrange restaurant a three-course meal will be around 60$ (R1105).Drinks
Expect to pay around 7$ (R129) for imported beer and 5$ (R92) for domestic beer.
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 2.70$ (R55) and 2.50$ (R46) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Uber is availible in Bar Harbour and prices can be found using the Uber app.Things to do in Bar Harbor
The most popular places to visit in Bar Harbor are The Acadia National Park for hiking, Mount Desert Island, Shore Path, Land Bridge to Bar Island, and the Ocean Trail.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps and Rubella
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hiking boots Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans need a passport with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA.