Discover Newfoundland & Labrador
The best of “the Far East of the Western World”: Gros Morne & Terra Nova National Parks, Twillingate, Trinity, St. John’s, boat tours, 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and more!
| Style | Value Vacation Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | August – September 2025 | Group Size | 24 travelers max |
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
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Discover the absolute best highlights of Newfoundland, Labrador and everything in between on this 13-day journey. From the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland to the most easterly point in North America, your Canadian adventure covers it all. Have your camera ready as you take in the unmatched scenery of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to Bonne Bay and the Tablelands. Bask in the history of the ancient peoples – the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques – as you travel to coastal fishing communities and meet friendly, hospitable locals. Embark on numerous boat tours, keeping a keen eye out for whales down below and bald eagles, puffins, and other seabirds high above. Join us in Canada and soon discover the best of “the Far East of the Western World”.
Package includes
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 12 nights accommodations in tourist class hotels
- 25 Meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking tour director
Why you'll love it
- Learn about the ancient cultures of Port au Choix, a fishing community where people have settled for 5,500 years.
- Relax on an overnight ferry ride to Port aux Basques.
- Explore mystical Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century.
- Hear of the Vikings who walked over a thousand years ago to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Have the opportunity to spot whales during a whale watching boat tour in St. Anthony.
- Be on the lookout for bald eagles during a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay.
- Witness the Tablelands, a mountain of flat-topped rock typically found only deep within Earth's mantle.
- Browse a variety of artifacts and displays at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum.
- Visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre in Twillingate.
- Explore the two historic towns of Bonavista and Trinity.
- Enjoy a city tour of St. John's, including the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and a panoramic view from Signal Hill.
- Embark on a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve and search for puffins and other seabirds alike.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Arrive Halifax, Canada
- 2 Halifax, Nova Scotia & Port aux Basques, Newfoundland
- 3 Port aux Basques & Port au Choix
- 4 Port au Choix & L’Anse au Clair
- 5 L’Anse au Clair & St. Anthony
- 6 St. Anthony & Cow Head
- 7 Gros Morne National Park
- 8 Cow Head & Gander
- 9 Gander & Clarenville
- 10 Bonavista & Trinity
- 11 Clarenville & St. John’s
- 12 Witless Bay & St. John's
- 13 Depart St. John's/Arrive USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrive Halifax, Canada
- Upon arrival, be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel
- Meet your fellow travelers at your hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar
Day 2 Halifax, Nova Scotia & Port aux Basques, Newfoundland
- Travel across the Casno Causeway to Cape Breton Island
- Take an overnight ferry across the Gulf of St Lawrence to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador
Marine Atlantic Ferry or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 3 Port aux Basques & Port au Choix
- Traverse the Codroy Valley
- Tour the western side of the island of Newfoundland
Sea Echo Motel or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4 Port au Choix & L’Anse au Clair
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride on the Strait of Belle Isle
- Explore the Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Northern Light Inn or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 L’Anse au Clair & St. Anthony
- Board a ferry back to Newfoundland
- Explore L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Haven Inn or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 St. Anthony & Cow Head
- Enjoy a whale watching experience off the coast of St. Anthony
- Visit the Grenfell House Museum
Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Gros Morne National Park
- Tour the Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay
Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Cow Head & Gander
- Tour through Central Newfoundland
- Visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Sinbad's Hotel & Suites or similarBreakfast
Day 9 Gander & Clarenville
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay
- Stop at Long Point Lighthouse in Twilingate
- Visit the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre
- Explore Terra Nova National Park
Quality Hotel Clarenville or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Bonavista & Trinity
- Visit Bonavista and Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site
Quality Hotel Clarenville or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Clarenville & St. John’s
- Take a scenic drive to the Avalon Peninsula
- Tour historic St. John's
Delta Hotel by Marriott St. John's or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 Witless Bay & St. John's
- Enjoy a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve
- Travel to Cape Spear National Historic Site
Delta Hotel by Marriott St. John's or similarBreakfast
Day 13 Depart St. John's/Arrive USA
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
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Cruise Ship
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- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
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