Circle Newfoundland & Labrador
12nt escorted tour from
£ 4149pp
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Atlantic Canada- Tour
St John’ s
Circle Newfoundland & Labrador
12nt escorted tour
UNESCO World Heritage Sites • coastal scenery & maritime parks • sightseeing throughout
DAY 1 Fly to Halifax
On arrival, transfer independently to your hotel. This evening, get acquainted with fellow travelling companions during a welcome reception.
DAY 2 Halifax / 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 a relaxing overnight crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry into Newfoundland.
DAY 3 Port aux Basques / Port au Choix
Drive through the Cordroy Valley, framed by the Long Range Mountains, the Anguille Mountains, and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Your journey continues through Gros Morne National Park and into the fishing community of Port au Choix.
DAY 4 Port au Choix / L’ Anse au Clair
Board a ferry at St Barbe and cross the Strait of Belle Island to Labrador. Visit Red Bay National Historic Site, location of a Basque whaling station in the 16th century.
DAY 5 L’ Anse au Clair / 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. Now a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, additional exhibits also showcase Viking artefacts and give a fascinating glimpse into the Viking lifestyle.
DAY 6 St Anthony / Cow Head
This morning( weather-permitting) take a whale watching boat tour hoping for sightings of these giant marine mammals. During certain summer months massive icebergs can also be spotted, so don’ t forget your camera! Travel onwards to Cow Head.
DAY 7 Cow Head
Visit Gros Morne National Park, which has a rich variety of scenery, wildlife, and recreational activities. Embark on a scenic boat tour( weather permitting) to 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.
DAY 8 Cow Head / Gander Travel through central Newfoundland towards Gander.
DAY 9 Gander / Clarenville
A scenic drive along the coast of Notre Dame Bay leads you to the beautiful town of Twillingate. At the tip of the island visit the Long Point Lighthouse and, when back in Gander, visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum.
DAY 10 Clarenville
Today’ s route takes you along the Trans Canada Highway and through Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada’ s national parks. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife! Enjoy a visit to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Park and the charming town of Trinity.
DAY 11 Clarenville / St John’ s
Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St John’ s. 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 the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill.
DAY 12 St John’ s
Travel to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of the holiday- a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve( weather permitting) to search for puffins and other seabirds. Afterwards visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore the neighbourhoods and delights of St John’ s.
DAY 13 St John’ s
Time for last-minute shopping and farewells before you make your way to the airport for your onward journey.
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax
Gulf of St Lawrence
Halifax 1nt | North Sydney-Port aux Basques ferry * 1nt Port au Choix 1nt | L’ Anse au Clair 1nt St Anthony 1nt | Cow Head 2nts Gander 1nt | Clarenville 2nts | St John’ s 2nts
What you need to know:
Selected Friday departures Jun-Sep 3H hotels.
L’ Anse au Clair
St Anthony
Port au Choix
Cow Head
Clarenville Port Aux Basques
NEW FOUNDLAND
Gander
St John’ s
North Atlantic Ocean
Breakfast( continental breakfast on day 2). Lunch is also included on days 3, 7( packed lunch), 9 & 10; and dinner is also included on days 2-7 & 9,-11.
The price shown includes international flights, overnight ferry travel between North Sydney and Port aux Basques, ferry crossing to / from Labrador, land transportation by modern tour coach, 3H hotel accommodation, sightseeing as outlined, and services of a travel director and tour driver.
Note: * Depending on the ferry schedules, you may overnight in a Port-aux-Basques hotel.
Small group departures( maximum 24) also available. Price available on request.
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