Canada's Newfoundland Explorer Tour - 8 Day Tour

Canada's Newfoundland Explorer Tour - 8 Day Tour -- Come to the place where the New World begins. You will eat food you've never heard of before, drink the traditional "Screech," sing a ballad or two and experience the unique history, environment, culture and lifestyle of the friendly and warmhearted people who love to live here. The very best Newfoundland & Labrador has to offer is featured in this comprehensive vacation - picturesque outports, rich in folklore and history; national historic parks; dramatic mountain-to-fjord scenery; UNESCO World Heritage Sites; trips off-the-beaten-path - yet you spend each night in cities and towns in the comfort of first-class accommodations.

This tour begins in Halifax and ends in St. John's.

On the following dates, this is a bi-lingual tour (English/German):
-June 15, 29
-July 27

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.
Depending on your time of arrival, you may wish to book one of our tours of Halifax, Peggy's Cove, or Lunenburg & Mahone Bay.

DAY 2: HALIFAX - COW HEAD
This morning meet your Tour Director and traveling companions as you transfer to Halifax International Airport for your included flight to Newfoundland & Labrador. Arrive in Deer Lake and travel to Cow Head for a two-night stay.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)

DAY 3: 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 the 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 4: 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 5: 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 the 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 6: GANDER - ST. JOHN'S
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. Arrive in the capital city of St. John's and enjoy an intriguing tour of the old seaport. 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. Arrive at your St. John's hotel for a two-night stay.
(Breakfast included)

DAY 7: ST. JOHN'S TOURING
This morning enjoy some free time to explore on your own. This afternoon drive 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 before returning to St. John's for a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)

DAY 8: DEPART ST. JOHN'S FOR YOUR FLIGHT HOME
This tour's arrangements 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.