Wonders of Newfoundland - Guided in English

Wonders of Newfoundland - Guided in English. 13 days/12 nights. Start: Halifax - End: St. John's.

2024 DEPARTURE DATES  ENGLISH
JANUARY No departures
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE   7  21**   28  
JULY   12**  19   26
AUGUST   2**    9      16   30  
SEPTEMBER   6         
OCTOBER No departures
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

(++) small group departures - maximum 24 persons

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Jour
Day
2024 Hotels  (or Similar)
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Maaltijden/Repas/Meals
Breakfast/Ontbijt/P-déjeuner
Lunch/Middagmaal/Déjeuner
Dinner/Avondmaal/Diner
No meal/free
1 Halifax: Cambridge Suites Welcome-reception
2 Cape Breton Island ferry:Marine Atlantic(overnight on ferry) Breakfast + dinner
3 Port au Choix: Sea Echo Motel Breakfast + lunch + dinner
4 L'Anse au Clair: Northern Light Inn Breakfast + dinner
5 St. Anthony: Haven Inn/ Hotel North Breakfast + dinner
6 Cow Head: Shallow Bay Motel Breakfast + dinner
7 Cow Head: Shallow Bay Motel Breakfast + box lunch + dinner
8 Gander: Sinbad's Hotel & Suites Breakfast
9 Clarenville: Quality Hotel / Clarenville Inn Breakfast + lunch + dinner
10 Clarenville: Quality Hotel / Clarenville Inn Breakfast + lunch + dinner
11 St. John's: Delta hotel Conference Centre Breakfast + dinner
12 St. John's: Delta hotel Conference Centre Breakfast
13 Terugreis of individuele verlenging Breakfast
  • Day 01: Arrival Halifax
  • Day 02: Halifax - Port-aux-Basques
  • Day 03: Port-aux-Basques - Port au Choix
  • Day 04: Port au Choix - l'Anse au Clair
  • Day 05: L' Anse au Clair - St. Anthony
  • Day 06: St. Anthony - Cow Head
  • Day 07: Cow Head - Gros Morne - Cow Head
  • Day 08: Cow Head - Gander
  • Day 09: Gander - Twillingate - Clarenville
  • Day 10: Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville
  • Day 11: Clarenville - St. John's
  • Day 12: St. John's - visit the surrounding area
  • Day 13: Departure St. John's
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day 1

Arrival Halifax

1 Day

35 km

After arrival, transfer (not included) to the hotel. Room only. After dinner, the welcome reception offers you the chance to meet the tour guide and your fellow travelers. 

 

day 2

Halifax - Port-aux-Basques

1 Day

400 km

Today we travel via Truro and Antigonish, crossing over the Canso Causeway to beautiful Cape Breton Island. In North Sydney, you embark the ferry to Port-aux-Basques, on the Newfoundland Island. Overnight on the ferry (or at a hotel in Port-aux-Basques depending on the ferry schedule.

day 3

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.

day 4

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.

day 5

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.

day 6

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.

day 7

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.

day 8

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.

day 9

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.

day 10

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.

 

day 11

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.

day 12

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.

day 13

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.

2601 Circle New Foundland Labrador (ECA00004)
is available starting at 4264 EUR

Rooms 01.06.24 - 30.09.24
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 4264
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 3979
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 5195
ROOM, BREAKFAST, TAX INCL. (R10) Free

Included

  • 12 nights' accommodation as stated in the program.
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 9 dinners.
  • Transportation by modern motor coach as indicated.
  • The services of a professional English-speaking guide, dressed in a traditional kilt.
  • Access to Gros Morne National Park, to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Park, to Terra Nova National Park.
  • Visits and sightseeing tours as stated in the program.
  • Ferry from North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques, ferry out and back to Labrador.
  • Luggage handling (1 suitcase per person).
  • Local taxes and GST.

Not Included

All services NOT mentioned such as: 

  • International passport and charges for 
    • ESTA - 21 USD per person-Valid for  2 years (USA) and  / or
    • ETA- 7 CAD per person-Valid for 5 years(Canada). 
  • Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
  • Eventual costs to comply with sanitairy and health conditions , pasports and or certificates and tests.
  • Transfer from the airport to hotel on arrival and on departure, exept where otherwise detailed in the description
  • Meals at the hotels or outside except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
  • Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
  • All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more. 
  • The usual tip (part of their salary) for the Driver and the Guide (usually per person 4 usd per day)

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