Canada's Circle Newfoundland & Labrador - 13 Day Tour
This comprehensive 13-day tour features the best of "the Far East of the Western World." Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland to the most easterly point in North America through national parks - including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples - the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques - as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on the time of year, icebergs! Sample the local food and drink to become an honorary "Newfoundlander"!
This tour begins in Halifax and ends in St. John's.
| Canada's Circle Newfoundland & Labrador from Halifax - 13 Day Tour |
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13 days / 12 nights |
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-June 3 through September 9
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All sales are final - there are no refunds. Rates include tax. This tour includes hotel pick-up at designated hotels. Rates are shown in US dollars. Child rates are for children who are 6 to 12 years old and will be sharing with at least two adults. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-710-7375.
There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified. |
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Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
On the following dates, this tour will be bi-lingual (English/German):
-June 3
-July 29
-August 26
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE HALIFAX
Arrive in Halifax and check in at your accommodations for the night. Your lovely hotel is ideally located in the downtown core. This evening meet your fellow travelers and tour director at a welcome reception.
DAY 2: HALIFAX - PORT-AUX-BASQUES
Travel via Truro and Antigonish to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North Sydney, board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)
DAY 3: PORT-AUX-BASQUES - PORT AU CHOIX
Drive through the Codroy Valley and on to Corner Brook, the largest city on the west coast, for a brief tour. Your journey continues through Gros Morne National Park - to be enjoyed later on during your tour - to the fishing community of Port au Choix. While there, visit Port au Choix National Historic Site before checking into your accommodations for the night.>br>
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
DAY 4: PORT AU CHOIX - L'ANSE AU CLAIR
Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site where Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
DAY 5: L'ANSE AU CLAIR - ST. ANTHONY
Return to Newfoundland and travel to L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago. This evening attend The Great Viking Feast at Leifsburdir.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
DAY 6: ST. ANTHONY - COW HEAD
Enjoy a morning whale watching tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting - June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!) before travelling to Cow Head for a two-night stay.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
DAY 7: GROS MORNE LOCAL TOURING
Discover why Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of your tour. Visit the Broom Point fishing exhibit and Lobster Cove Lighthouse. Enjoy a scenic boat tour as you learn the geology of the Tablelands, see the whales and bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord, and hear the history of the small villages nestled on the shores. It is an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery is unequaled in eastern Canada.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
DAY 8: COW HEAD - GANDER
Have your camera at the ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close. Later, travel through central Newfoundland and visit the Mary March Regional Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor before arriving in Gander where you spend two nights.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
DAY 9: TWILLINGATE TOURING
A scenic drive along the rocky coast of the Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, visit Long Point Lighthouse and the local co-op. Return to Gander to visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum before returning to your hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
DAY 10: GANDER - CLARENVILLE
Head out on the Trans-Canada Highway to visit Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada's beautiful National Parks. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife along the way. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site. This afternoon, stroll through the lanes of the charming town of Trinity and see several historic buildings including a typical early 20th century rural merchant's house and a counting house. Arrive at your Clarenville hotel for the night.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)
DAY 11: CLARENVILLE - ST. JOHN'S
In Brigus, visit Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site and learn about the adventures of world famous explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. Continue to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip - a boat tour to the Witless Bay bird sanctuary (weather permitting). Later, visit the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. Arrive in the capital city of St. John's for a two-night stay.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
DAY 12: ST. JOHN'S TOURING
This morning, enjoy an intriguing tour of this old seaport - St. John's. See 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. The remainder of the day is free to explor on your own.
(Breakfast included)
DAY 13: DEPART ST. JOHN'S FOR YOUR FLIGHT HOME
The arrangements for this tour end on check-out from the hotel in St. John's.
Room Options
This tour has several different room options:
Single - One adult only - all individual travlers must choose this rate - we do not "pair-up" parties to room together
Twin - Two adults in room
Triple - Three adults in room
Quad - Four adults in room
**Child Rate is available for Twin, Triple, or Quad room options only. Child rate is only available when there are at least two paying adult fares included in the order.
Rates include tax. This tour includes hotel pick-up at designated hotels. Rates are shown in US dollars. Child rates are for children who are 6 to 12 years old and will be sharing with at least two adults. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-710-7375.
