Newfoundland Explorer - 12 days
Newfoundland Explorer - 12 days
Newfoundland Explorer - 12 days
12 Days Starting in Corner Brook, Canada and ending in St. John's, Canada
Visiting: Corner Brook, Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix, L'Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony, Gander, Clarenville, St. John's
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 48
Age range:
12-110
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a 12-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Newfoundland with the "Newfoundland Explorer" tour. This small group journey begins in Corner Brook and takes you through the stunning Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll enjoy a scenic boat tour. Discover the Basque whaling history at Red Bay and explore the Viking past at L'Anse aux Meadows. Experience the thrill of whale watching in St. Anthony and the charm of historic towns like Bonavista and Trinity. In Gander, learn about its pivotal role during 9/11 at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. The tour concludes in St. John's, North America's oldest city, with visits to iconic sites like Signal Hill and the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to vibrant puffins. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, expert guidance, and a mix of included meals as you explore the wonders of Newfoundland.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Corner Brook
Location: Corner Brook
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Newfoundland. Arrive in Corner Brook and check into your accommodation, where you’ll spend your first night in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Day 2: Corner Brook
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Corner Brook - Gros Morne National Park - Port au Choix. This morning, meet your tour guide along with your fellow travellers before we set off, heading through Gros Morne National Park, an area we will explore further later in our tour.
Our destination is the fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the area's ancient cultures. Situated on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, the Port au Choix Peninsula extends into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and has been inhabited for 5,500 years.
Day 3: Port Au Choix
Location: Port au Choix
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. From here, we proceed to the Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being a Basque whaling station in the 16th century.
Day 4: L'anse Au Clair
Location: L'Anse aux Meadows
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
L'Anse au Clair - L'Anse aux Meadows National - St Anthony. We head back to Newfoundland and visit L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We learn about the Vikings who explored this area over a thousand years ago, and then we proceed to our accommodation in St. Anthony for the night.
Day 5: St. Anthony
Location: St. Anthony
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
St Anthony - Cow Head. This morning we join an included whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins. We then retrace our steps heading back through Gros Morne National Park to reach Cow Head for a two-night stay. If travelling early in the summer season, keep your eyes on the coastline for giant icebergs, which have broken off from northern glaciers and drifted towards Newfoundland.
Day 6: Cow Head
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cow Head - Gros Morne National Park - Cow Head. We prepare for an unforgettable day, as many claim the scenery in UNESCO-listed Gros Morne is unmatched in Eastern Canada. We begin with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles soaring above the deep waters of the fjord.
We also see the Tablelands, a breathtaking mountain composed of flat-topped rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle.
Please note: You may request when booking that instead of today's included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit, you take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead. There is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back. This option must be requested on booking.
Day 7: Cow Head
Location: Gander
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cow Head - Gander. As our visit to Gros Morne National Park comes to an end, we keep our cameras at the ready. We journey through Central Newfoundland to Gander, a town renowned as the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical "Come From Away."
We can discover the remarkable hospitality and kindness shown by local residents in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when 38 airplanes made unexpected landings in the town. We also make sure to explore the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which features a variety of artefacts and exhibits highlighting Gander's significant role in the evolution of transatlantic aviation.
Day 8: Gander
Location: Gander
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gander - Terra Nova National Park - Clarenville. A picturesque drive along the rugged coast of Notre Dame Bay takes us to Twillingate, where we explore the Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera ready for wildlife sightings as we pass through Terra Nova National Park on our way to Clarenville.
Day 9: Clarenville
Location: Clarenville
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville. Today, we explore two charming and historic towns on a day trip from Clarenville. We begin our journey in Bonavista, the site where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497. Learn about the challenging lives of the lighthouse keepers at the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site. Afterwards, we head to Trinity, where there is free time to wander the streets and admire the numerous 18th-century buildings that have been meticulously preserved. Then it's back to Clarenville for the night.
Day 10: Clarenville
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Clarenville - St. Johns. We proceed to the historic seaport of St. John's, where we will stay for the next two nights. As North America’s oldest city and the capital of Newfoundland, St. John's is beautifully situated among the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. We take an included city tour to explore the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the breathtaking panoramic views from Signal Hill.
Day 11: St. John's
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we head to Bay Bulls for a memorable highlight of our trip: a boat tour (weather permitting) through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, where we can look for puffins and other seabirds. Afterwards, we visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is free for you to further explore St. John's at your own pace.
Day 12: St. John's
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour comes to an end today in St. John's, after a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.
What's Included
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11 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 8 dinners
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11 Nights 3-4 star hotels
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Escorted by an expert local tour leader
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All relevant transfers and transportation in a private coach
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Strait of Belle Isle return ferry from Newfoundland - Labrador
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Guided Sightseeing at Labrador, L’Anse au Clair, Gander, Twillingate, Bonavista, Trinity & St John's
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Whale watching boat tour in St Anthony
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Bonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)
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Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat tour
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Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
What's Not Included
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International flights & visas
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Airport transfers
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Any meals or drinks not specified in the inclusions
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Tips for your tour guide - an entirely personal gesture!
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all relevant transfers and transportation provided in a private coach, including a return ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle from Newfoundland to Labrador.
Accommodation
Enjoy 11 nights in comfortable 3-4 star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Age Policy
Min:12yrs, accompanied by an adult / Max:110
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife might we see during the tour?
During the tour, you may spot a variety of wildlife including bald eagles in Gros Morne National Park, minke whales, humpbacks, and white-sided dolphins during the whale-watching tour in St. Anthony, and puffins in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to Gros Morne National Park and the Red Bay National Historic Site, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Additionally, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also part of the itinerary.
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What is the significance of Gander in the tour?
Gander is significant for its role during the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes made unexpected landings in the town. The tour includes a visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which highlights Gander's important role in the evolution of transatlantic aviation.
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What activities are included in St. John's?
In St. John's, the tour includes a city tour exploring the Victorian architecture, the modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and Signal Hill. There is also a boat tour through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to look for puffins and other seabirds, and a visit to Cape Spear National Historic Site.
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Is there an option to customize the boat tour in Gros Morne National Park?
Yes, you can request to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead of the included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit. This option must be requested when booking and involves a 45-minute walk to the dock and back.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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