Newfoundland Viking Trail From Corner Brook (Small Group) - 7 days
Newfoundland Viking Trail From Corner Brook (Small Group) - 7 days
Newfoundland Viking Trail From Corner Brook (Small Group) - 7 days
7 Days Starting in Corner Brook, Canada and ending in Cow Head, Canada
Visiting: Corner Brook, Port au Choix, L'Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony, Gros Morne National Park
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 26
Age range:
12-110
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through the Newfoundland Viking Trail, starting from Corner Brook. This small group tour offers an immersive experience into the rich history and stunning landscapes of Canada. Explore the ancient fishing community of Port au Choix and the Basque whaling history at Red Bay National Historic Site. Discover the Viking settlement at L’Anse au Clair, the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a thrilling whale-watching tour in St. Anthony, where you might spot minke, fin, and blue whales. Traverse the breathtaking Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a scenic boat tour at Bonne Bay. With expert local guides, comfortable accommodations, and all relevant transfers included, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Newfoundland's historical and natural wonders.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Corner Brook
Location: Corner Brook
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrive in Corner Brook and check in for your first night in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Day 2: Corner Brook
Location: Corner Brook
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Corner Brook - Port au Choix. This morning, meet your tour guide and fellow travellers at the hotel before travelling through Gros Morne National Park, which we will explore more thoroughly later in our tour.
Our destination today is the fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the ancient cultures that have inhabited the Port au Choix Peninsula. This area, which juts slightly into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, has been home to people 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 across the Strait of Belle Isle to reach Labrador this morning. Our next stop is Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. We're spending the night in Labrador.
Day 4: L'anse Au Clair
Location: L'Anse aux Meadows
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
L'Anse au Clair - St Anthony. We return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will learn about the Vikings who roamed this area over a thousand years ago. After our visit, we will 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. We begin our day with a morning whale-watching boat tour off the coast of 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.
Afterwards, we will head to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, where we will stay for two nights. The months of June and early July offer the best opportunities to see icebergs as large as the Titanic!
Day 6: Cow Head
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we are exploring UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park, beginning with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. We’ll be on the lookout for bald eagles that are frequently spotted near the deep waters of the fjord.
Additionally, we will visit the Tablelands, an impressive flat-topped mountain made of rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle, which offers a truly awe-inspiring sight. Today promises to be unforgettable, as many believe the scenery in Gros Morne is unparalleled in Eastern Canada. We spend a second night in Cow Head.
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: Gros Morne National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cow Head - Deer Lake. Have your camera at the ready as we enjoy our final drive through Gros Morne National Park. You will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport, where our tour concludes.
Our tour is expected to return to Deer Lake at approximately 11:30, so we recommend scheduling your departure flight no earlier than 13:30.
What's Included
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6 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners
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6 nights 3-4 star hotels
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Escorted by an expert local tour guide/driver
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All relevant transfers and transportation in a private mini-coach
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Strait of Belle Isle return ferry from Newfoundland - Labrador
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Guided sightseeing in Port au Choix, L'Anse au Clair, St. Anthony & Gros Morne National Park
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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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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 (you will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport on day 7 at approx 11:30)
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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 style with all relevant transfers and transportation in a private mini-coach, including a return ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle from Newfoundland to Labrador.
Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights in comfortable 3-4 star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures on the Newfoundland Viking Trail.
Age Policy
Min:12yrs, accompanied by an adult / Max:110
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife might I see during the tour?
During the tour, you may spot various species of whales such as minke whales, fin whales, blue whales, and humpbacks, especially during the whale-watching tour in St. Anthony. Additionally, bald eagles are frequently seen near the deep waters of the fjord in Gros Morne National Park.
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Is there an option to customize the itinerary on Day 6?
Yes, on Day 6, instead of the included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit, you can request to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises. This option must be requested at the time of booking.
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What is the significance of L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site?
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site is significant as it is the first cultural discovery in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a historic Viking settlement where you can learn about the Vikings who roamed the area over a thousand years ago.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights in 3-4 star hotels.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in a private mini-coach, and the tour also includes a return ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle from Newfoundland to Labrador.
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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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