Circle Newfoundland & Labrador
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What's Included
- Enjoy a whale-watching boat tour in St Anthony, scenic boat tour in Gros Morne National Park and boat tour to Witless Bay Bird Sanctuary
- Visit the National Historic Sites of Red Bay, L’Anse aux Meadows, Signal Hill and Cape Spear
- Explore the National Parks of Terra Nova and Gros Morne, and the Provincial Park of Cape Bonvista Lighthouse
- Enjoy guided tours of the quaint capital St John’s and the charming town of Twillingate
- Welcome reception, and many meals included (all breakfasts, 4 lunches and 9 dinners)
- Local Atlantic tour director throughout dress in traditional kilt
Itinerary
Day 1 - 12
Day 1
Fly to Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive Halifax and transfer independently to your hotel. This evening meet your travelling companions at an evening welcome reception.
Overnight: Cambridge Suites Halifax
Day 2
Halifax – Ferry North Sydney to Port-Aux-Basques
Travel via Truro and Antigonish, crossing over the Canso Causeway to beautiful Cape Breton Island. In North Sydney board a Marine Atlantic ferry for the overnight crossing to Port-aux-Basques in Newfoundland. Breakfast & dinner included
Overnight: Onboard the Marine Atlantic ferry
Day 3
Port-Aux-Basques to Port au Choix
Drive through the Cordroy Valley, bordered by the Long Range Mountains, the Anguille Mountains and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Your journey continues through the stunning Gros Morne National Park and into the small fishing community of Port au Choix, then check-in to the overnight hotel. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight: Sea Echo Motel, Port aux Choix
Day 4
Port Aux Choix to L’Anse au Clair
Today board the ferry at St Barbe and cross the strait of Belle Island on the way to Labrador. Visit the Red Bay National Historic Site, location of a Basque whaling station in the 16 century. Breakfast & dinner included.
Overnight: Northern Light Inn, L’Anse au Clair
Day 5
L’Anse au Clair to St Anthony
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. This UNESCO World Heritage Site gives a fascinating glimpse into the Viking lifestyle. Breakfast & dinner included.
Overnight: Haven Inn, St Anthony
Day 6
St Anthony – Cow Head
Weather permitting this morning you will take a whale-watching boat tour. During some summer months enormous ice-bergs can also be spotted. So fingers crossed there will be some great photo opportunities today! Then travel to Cow Head, where you’ll be staying for the night. Breakfast & dinner included
Overnight: Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head
Day 7
Cow Head - Gros Morne National Park – Cow Head
Today you’ll visit Gros Morne National Park, filled with a rich variety of scenery and wildlife. Embark on a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) on which you’ll learn about the geology of the Tablelands, see whales and bald eagles and discover the history of the small villages nestled along the shores. Breakfast, boxed lunch & dinner included.
Overnight: Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head
Day 8
Cow Head - Gander
Travel through central Newfoundland towards Gander where you’ll check in for a relaxing evening in this small town with an interesting aviation history. Breakfast included
Overnight: Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander
Day 9
Gander – Twillingate - Gander
Take the scene drive along the coast of Notre Dam Bay into the beautiful town of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, visit the Long Point Lighthouse. Return to Gander and visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Overnight: Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander
Day 10
Gander to Clarenville
Today’s route is along the Trans Canada Highway through the Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada’s national parks. You can spot wildlife on the way, whilst admiring the scenery. Visit Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Park and the charming town of Trinity. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Overnight: St Jude Hotel, Clarenville
Day 11
Clarenville – St John’s
Head to the intriguing old seaport of St John’s, your 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. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St John, Confederation Building and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. Breakfast & dinner included
Overnight: Delta Hotels by Marriott St John’s or Hotel North
Day 12
St John’s
A highlight of the whole tour, today travel to Bay Bulls for a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (weather permitting) to spot puffins and other seabirds. Then visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. You have free time this afternoon to explore the delightful neighbourhoods of St John’s. Breakfast included.
Overnight: Delta Hotels by Marriott St John’s or Hotel North
Day 13
Depart St John’s