13 Day Newfoundland & Labrador 2018 Itinerary
13 days
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Small Group Tour
1 Deer Lake, 2 Cow Head, 1 L’Anse au Clair, 2 St. Anthony, 1 Rocky Harbour, 1 Gander, 2 Port Blandford, 2 St. John's
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Gros Morne National Park, known for its stark beauty and geology, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a fabulous afternoon cruise on Bonne Bay - watch out for wildlife! Visit the Port au Choix National Historic Site, crossroads of 6000 years of human history Ferry to Labrador with its sprawling primeval landscape Travel to Red Bay National Historic Site, a former Basque whaling station established in the 16th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site - view the only 11th century Viking settlement in North America, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Spend time in St. Anthony and visit the home of British medical missionary Sir Wilfred Grenfell At the Salmonid Interpretation Center watch as salmon travel upstream to the spawning habitat Visit a renown local winery for lunch and wine tasting Tour St. John's, one of the oldest cities in North America and capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province Stop at Signal Hill National Historic Site overlooking St. John's Harbour Cruise to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to the largest Puffin population on North America's east coast Visit the Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, an iconic symbol of the country's important mariner history
What's this trip about?
1 Deer Lake, 2 Cow Head, 1 L’Anse au Clair, 2 St. Anthony, 1 Rocky Harbour, 1 Gander, 2 Port Blandford, 2 St. John's
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights Boston-Deer Lake, St. John's-Boston Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 12 nights accommodations
- 1 night Deer Lake 2 nights Cow Head 1 night L’Anse au Clair 2 nights St. Anthony 1 night Rocky Harbour 1 night Gander 2 nights Port Blandford 2 nights St. John's Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 24 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners (including welcome and farewell dinners) Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
Itinerary
All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and seasonality. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended.
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Canada
Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador, the most easterly edge of North America; transfer to your hotel in Deer Lake. The remainder of the day is at leisure to acclimate to your new surroundings and get ready to discover this land overflowing with extraordinary natural beauty and history dating back to the Vikings
Overnight: Deer Lake
DAY 2, Sunday - Gros Morne National Park
A morning orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers on the exciting journey through Newfoundland and Labrador that awaits you. Depart through Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unique beauty and stark geological fe...
DAY 3, Monday - Gros Morne National Park, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, Bonne Bay Cruise
Spend a full day in wondrous Gros Morne National Park, the second largest national park in Canada, indeed one of the highlights of the tour. Encircled by striking forests, freshwater fjords, bogs, barren lowlands, striking cliffs and jagged shorelines, this area is world...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Port aux Choix National Historic Site, Travel to L’Anse au Clair
Enjoy breathtaking views of glacier carved mountains on your route to the Port aux Choix National Historic Site on the west side of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula, crossroads of 6000 years of history. Here, explore fascinating archaeological finds amid a rugged ...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Red Bay National Historic Site, Travel to St. Anthony
This morning, depart for historic Red Bay, previously a major industrial center of the New World. At this UNESCO World Heritage Site, former whaling station established by the Basques in the 16th century, hear about the hardships of the whalers and their hunt for bowhead...
DAY 6, Thursday - L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Viking Settlement
Spend the morning at leisure, or join the optional Iceberg Alley Boat Tour into the scenic coastal waters famous for its bounty of icebergs, whales, dolphins and seabirds (weather permitting). In the afternoon, visit the fascinating L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic S...
DAY 7, Friday - Arches Provincial Park, Travel to Rocky Harbour
After breakfast, depart to visit the home of the famous medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Here, learn the story of Grenfell’s influence on the social, medical, and economic change for the people of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Pass Hawke's Bay on the way t...
DAY 8, Saturday - Salmonid Interpretation Center, Travel to Gander
Depart this morning to Grand Falls for a visit to the Salmonid Interpretation Center, one of North America's largest Atlantic salmon enhancement projects. Located on the Exploits River, the Center has many interesting exhibits on the history, biology, ecology and habitat...
DAY 9, Sunday - Twillingate Peninsula, Travel to Port Blandford
A scenic drive along the rocky coast leads to the beautiful Twillingate, one of Newfoundland’s oldest and most interesting fishing communities. Stop for a wine tasting, made from the Newfoundland berries and fruits. Depart for Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly ...
DAY 10, Monday - Bonavista Peninsula, Village of Trinity
Today, travel to the stunning Bonavista Peninsula, historic site where Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) first discovered North America in 1497. Admire views of the rocky shores, pebbled beaches and picturesque fishing boats accented by whales, seabirds, and ...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Travel to St. John's, Quidi Vidi
A change in scenery as you arrive in Newfoundland's trendy capital of St. John’s, the oldest English founded city in North America, dramatically located on the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. In town, tour the old seaport, lanes filled with Victorian a...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, Witless Bay Ecological Reserve
Start your day with a visit to the Cape Spear lighthouse National Historic Site, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the province and an iconic symbol of Newfoundland and Labrador's mariner history, perched on the most easterly point in North America. Continue to Bay Bull...
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Canada
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Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 7/15/2018
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What's excluded
- *Not Included:Optional tours and gratuities.
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Optional Activities
Iceberg Alley Boat Tour Embark on a thrilling boat tour exploring the breathtaking coastal waters off St. Anthony, known for icebergs, whales and seabirds. You’ll be awestruck by the splendor of the bird life and cave formations. Experience the excitement of viewing one of Newfoundland’s largest sea caves while listening to stories about local legends. An experienced local naturalist will captivate you with a live interpretative program covering the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
Pick up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
Included are round-trip transfers from your hotel.
*Wildlife and iceberg sightings are not guaranteed. Due to inclement weather and/or rough seas, this tour is weather permitting. OnDay : 6 Price : $55
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Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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