Tour Circle Newfoundland & Labrador

Transport

Transportation by modern tour coach with an experienced tour driver Ferry crossing to Port-Aux-Basques Ferry crossing to/from Labrador

Others

Welcome reception Gros Morne National Park Red Bay National Historic Site L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site Whalewatching boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting) Scenic boat tour in Gros Morne (weather permitting) Sightseeing tour of Twillingate North Atlantic Aviation Museum Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Park Guided tour of St. John’s Signal Hill National Historic Site Boat tour to Witless Bay Bird Sanctuary (weather permitting) Long Point Lighthouse Cape Spear National Historic Site “Screech In” ceremony Terra Nova National Park Baggage handling (1 piece per person) Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST

Meals

11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 9 dinners

Guide

This tour includes the professional services of an experienced English-speaking local Atlantic tour director dressed in a traditional kilt. Not only will the Tour Director offer their local knowledge and share hidden gems and stories with you, but they will act as the logistical organizer, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and that you’re having a good time during your holiday. As an expert and a local, your guide will be a valuable resource for questions about local customs, language, food, and other practical travel information. In a guided tour, you will get a personal experience for your adventure.

Accommodation

12-night accommodation in first-class hotels Cambridge Suites, Halifax, or similar Marine Atlantic Ferry, Port-aux-Basques, or similar Sea Echo Motel, Port au Choix, or similar Northern Light Inn, L’Anse au Clair, or similar Haven Inn or Hotel North, St. Anthony, or similar Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander, or similar Quality Hotel or Clarenville Inn, Clarenville, or similar Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, or similar

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Optional activities may be offered by the tour director. Prices will be competitive with locally available sightseeing tours. Passengers must pay the tour director directly. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard) are accepted Pre and post accommodation

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature Pre and Post Accommodation Meet and Greet airport transfer service Everything that is not mentioned in included

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Halifax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Halifax

Arrive at Halifax International Airport and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel. This evening we become better acquainted with our traveling companions at an evening welcome reception. Overnight in Halifax. Accommodation at the Cambridge Suites, Halifax, or similar
Day 2 Day 2: Halifax To Port-Aux-Basques
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Halifax To Port-Aux-Basques

Today we travel via Truro and Antigonish, crossing over the Canso Causeway to beautiful Cape Breton Island. In North Sydney, we board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Port-aux-Basques, your port of entry into Newfoundland. Overnight onboard ferry. Depending on the ferry schedule, passengers may overnight in Port-Aux-Basques. Meals: B, D. Accommodation at the Marine Atlantic Ferry, Port-aux-Basques, or similar
Day 3 Day 3: Port-Aux-Basques To Port Au Choix
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Port-Aux-Basques To Port Au Choix

Drive through the Cordroy Valley, framed by the Long Range Mountains, the Anguille Mountains, and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Our journey continues through Gros Morne National Park and into the fishing community of Port au Choix where we check into our hotel. Overnight on Port au Choix. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation at the Sea Echo Motel, Port au Choix, or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Port Au Choix To L’Anse Au Clair
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Port Au Choix To L’Anse Au Clair

Today we board a ferry at St. Barbe and cross the Strait of Belle Island on our way to Labrador. We visit the Red Bay National Historic Site, the location of a Basque whaling station in the 16th century. Overnight in L’Anse au Clair. Meals: B, D. Accommodation at the Northern Light Inn, L’Anse au Clair, or similar
Day 5 Day 5: L’Anse Au Clair To St.Anthony
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: L’Anse Au Clair To St.Anthony

We return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, an archaeological site marking the earliest known European settlement in North America. Now a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, additional exhibits also showcase Viking artifacts and give a fascinating glimpse into the Viking lifestyle. Overnight in St. Anthony. Meals: B, D. Accommodation at the Haven Inn or Hotel North, St. Anthony, or similar
Day 6 Day 6: St. Anthony To Cow Head
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: St. Anthony To Cow Head

This morning (weather permitting) we take a whale-watching boat tour hoping for sightings of these giant marine mammals. During certain summer months, titanic-sized icebergs can also be spotted. Don’t forget your camera! We then continue on to Cow Head, our destination for the night. Overnight in Cow Head. Meals: B, D. Accommodation at the Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar
Day 7 Day 7: Gros Morne/Cow Head
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Gros Morne/Cow Head

Today we’ll visit Gros Morne National Park, offering a rich variety of scenery, wildlife, and recreational activities. We embark on a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) where we’ll learn about the geology of the Tablelands, see the whales and bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord, and engage in the history of the small villages nestled along the shores. Overnight in Cow Head. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation at the Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar
Day 8 Day 8: Cow Head To Gander
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cow Head To Gander

Travel through central Newfoundland towards Gander Arrive in Gander where we’ll check into the hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Gander. Meals: B. Accommodation at the Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander, or similar
Day 9 Day 9: Gander/Twillingate To Clarenville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Gander/Twillingate To Clarenville

A scenic drive along the coast of Notre Dame Bay leads us to the beautiful town of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, we visit the Long Point Lighthouse and the local co-op. Back in Gander, we visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Overnight in Clarenville. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation at the Quality Hotel or Clarenville Inn, Clarenville, or similar
Day 10 Day 10: Clarenville, Bonavista & Trinity
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Clarenville, Bonavista & Trinity

Our route today takes us along the Trans Canada Highway and through Terra Nova National Park, which is the most easterly of Canada’s national parks. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife! We visit Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Park and the charming town of Trinity. Overnight at Clarenville. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation at the Quality Hotel or Clarenville Inn, Clarenville, or similar
Day 11 Day 11: Clarenville To St. John’S
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Clarenville To St. John’S

We continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, our home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. We enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. Overnight in St. John’s. Meals: B, D. Accommodation at the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, or similar
Day 12 Day 12: St. John’S
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: St. John’S

This morning, we travel to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of the program - a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (weather permitting) to search for puffins and other seabirds. Afterward, we visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is for leisure to further explore the neighborhoods and delights of St. John’s. Overnight in St. John’s. Meals: B. Accommodation at the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, or similar
Day 13 Day 13: St. John’S Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: St. John’S Departure

Time for last-minute shopping and farewells. Individual transfer to St. John’s Airport in time to check in for your return flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Circle Newfoundland & Labrador

Day 1: Arrival In Halifax

Day 2: Halifax To Port-Aux-Basques

Day 3: Port-Aux-Basques To Port Au Choix

Day 4: Port Au Choix To L’Anse Au Clair

Day 5: L’Anse Au Clair To St.Anthony

Day 6: St. Anthony To Cow Head

Day 7: Gros Morne/Cow Head

Day 8: Cow Head To Gander

Day 9: Gander/Twillingate To Clarenville

Day 10: Clarenville, Bonavista & Trinity

Day 11: Clarenville To St. John’S

Day 12: St. John’S

Day 13: St. John’S Departure

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