Great Atlantic Canadian Experience - Guided in English

Halifax - Arrival

1 Day

35 km

After your arrival in Halifax, transfer independently to your hotel in this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Meet your tour direction and the other travellers this evening at a welcome reception. Lodging.

Halifax - Moncton

1 Day

270 km

Today we explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world's highest tides as you travel the colourful coastline to New Brunswick's bilingual city of Moncton. En route, visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See magnificent layes of rock revealing the world's most complere fossil record of live. After crossing into New Brunswick, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as you cruise the warm waters of Shediac Bay aboard a lobster boat. Learn about the fishing industry and savour a delicious lobster supper. Later that day, arrival in Moncton and lodging. (The October 12th departure will include a lobster dinner in Moncton, instead of the Shediac Bay lobster dinner-cruise).

Moncton - Saint John

1 Day

170 km

Experience a true natural wonder this morning as we visit the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculptured by the highest tides on the planet. We travel through Fundy National park on to Saint John on the southern coast. After a citytour including the Reversing Falls, we check into the hotel for the evening. Lodging.

Saint John - St. Andrews-by-the-Sea - Saint John

1 Day

220 km

Today you'll enjoy a day trip to pictoresque St. Andrews-by-the-Sea where the quaint charm of this coastal town captivates every visitor. After a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting), the afternoon is at leisure to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture and rich marine life of this seaside gem. Later that day, return to Saint John for overnight.

Saint John - Annapolis Valley

1 Day

Enjoy free time in Saint John this morning, before we take the ferry back to Nova Scotia, be on the look-out for whales as we cross the Bay of Fundy. Arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town. Loging Annapolis Valley.

Annapolis Valley - Halifax

1 Day

250 km

Today our trip continues to Halifax; take time to learn about the French Acadians who established their first settlement in the early 1600's. You will enjoy a tour in a local winery and tasting before arriving in Halifax for the evening Lodging.

Halifax - visit

1 Day

150 km

A day of local touring ! Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy's Cove where you will enjoy breakfast. Afterwards you will journey along the South shore of this province to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg. Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the famous seafaring heritage. Return to Halifax and lodging.

Halifax - Charlottetown PEI

1 Day

330 km

En route to the bridge crossing to Prince Edward Island, you will learn about the Mi'kmaq culture at the Glooscap Heritage Centre and Museum. Once, only accessible by ferry - we cross over to Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge - the world's longest continuous multi-span bridge. You are treated to true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper before checking into the hotel for the evening. Overnight in Charlottetown.

Charlottetown - Prince Edward Island - visit

1 Day

120 km

Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown or join a complimentary walking tour of the city. This afternoon, our tour of the island drives by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields as we make our way to PEI National Park. Before returning to Charlottetown, you will visit the Anne of Green Gables heritage site, the inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic books. We take a theatre performance this evening by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Overnight in Charlottetown.

Charlottetown - Baddeck

1 Day

200 km

After breakfast we board a ferry to cross over to the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to 'the Scotland of North America':Cape Breton Island via the Canso Causeway. We visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck and learn about the many accomplishments this genius has made. Afterwards we arrive at Bras d'Or lake and check into the hotel for the evening. Lodging in Baddeck.

Baddeck - Cabot Trail - visit

1 Day

280 km

Today's journey takes you along one of the most stunning picturesque drives in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky spledor of Cape Breton's northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Highlands National Park; Look-outs offer unforgettable vistas of the rugged coastline, creating perfect photo opportunities. Afterwards, you travel to the coast where you will enjoy a boat sightseeing tour before returning to Baddeck for the evening. Lodging.

Baddeck - Port aux Basques

1 Day

240 km

Today we tranvel to Fortress if Louisbourg National Historic Site, a reconstruction depicting the settlement of 1744 New France. In North Sydny we board a marine atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing mto Port-aux-Basques, your port of entry into Newfoundland. Overnight onboard ferry, breakfast and dinner included. Depending on the ferry schedule, passengers may overnight in Port-aux-Basques. (St Christophers hotel)

Port-aux-Basques - Port au Choix

1 Day

500 km

You drive through the Codroy Valley framed by the Long Range Mountains and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Our journey continues through Gros Morne National Park and into the fishing community of Port au Choix where we check into our hotel. Lodging.

Port au Choix - l'Anse au Clair

1 Day

130 km

This morning, you embark the ferry that brings you from St. Barbe through the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. You will visit to Red Bay Natural Historic Site, where the Basques knew a busy trade in whales in the 16th century. Overnight at L'Anse au Clair.

L' Anse au Clair - St. Anthony

1 Day

170 km

Back by ferry to Newfoundland and to l'Anse aux Meadows Historic National Site, an archeological site marking the earliest known European settlement in North America. The whole region is declared UNESCO World Heritage. Listen to the stories of the Vikings, wandering around thousand of years ago. Overnight in St. Anthony.

St. Anthony - Cow Head

1 Day

305 km

This morning (weather permitting) you take a whalewatching boat tour hoping to see these giant marine mammals. During certain summer months titanic-sized icebergs can also be spotted. Then continue to Cow Head, our destination for the night. Lodging.

Cow Head - Gros Morne - Cow Head

1 Day

100 km

Visit the wonderful park of Gros Morne, probably one of the highlights of the park. On the highest top (805 meters) of the park, you have a magnificent view over the plateaus, coast lines and glacial valleys. There is also an interesting boat trip planned to view the 'Tablelands', an unusual formed rock. In the region, you have the chance of spotting eagels, whales and seals and you'll enjoy the history of the small villages nestled along the shores. Overnight: Cow Head.

Cow Head - Gander

1 Day

420 km

One last glance at Gros Mornes wonderful nature and you hit the road for Gander, via Deer Lake. You make a brief stop in Grand Falls - Windsor and continue on to Gander for a relaxing evening. Overnight.

Gander - Twillingate - Clarenville

1 Day

225 km

Enjoy a wonderful ride along the crude rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay, which brings you to the beautiful harbour village Twillingate. Here, at the very end of the peninsula, you can visit the Long Point Lighthouse. Once back in Gander, you can discover the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Overnight in Clarenville.

Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville

1 Day

150 km

This day starts with a relaxing ride through the wonderful Terra Nova National Park, situated between Newman & Clode Sound. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife ! You experience the hard life of the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse keeper. In the afternoon, you travel to Trinity, one of the most attractive village in the region. The little streets and wooden housen wil definitely charm you. The day ends in Clarenville for lodging.

Clarenville - St. John's

1 Day

190 km

You continue this trip on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John's, your home for the next 2 nights. North America'ss oldest city and Newfoundland's capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. You enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Conferation Building and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. Overnight.

St. John's - visit the surrounding area

1 Day

150 km

This morning, you drive to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of the programme : an unforgettable boat trip through the protected nature region of Witless Bay, to search for puffins and other seabirds. Afterwards, you travel to the most eastern point of North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. Free afternoon for some own discovery or shopping.

Departure St. John's

1 Day

25 km

This morning, free time for a last stroll through the city and transfer (not included) from the hotel to the airport.