Circle Newfoundland & Labrador
13 Days Starting in Halifax, NS, Canada and ending in St. John's, NL, Canada
Visiting: Halifax, Channel-Port aux Basques, Port au Choix, L'Anse-au-Clair, Saint Anthony, Cow Head, Gros Morne National Park Of Canada, Gander, Clarenville, Twillingate, Bonavista, Trinity, St. John's
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1283
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 5
Age range:
15-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
This invigorating tour starts in Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital, before departing for Newfoundland and its many significant historical and natural sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Gros Morne National Park and L’Anse aux Meadows Viking archaeological site. Along the way, you’ll stand at the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland and journey to the easternmost point in North America. See whales, sea birds, and, depending on the time of the year, even massive icebergs!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Cambridge Suites, Halifax, or similar.
Arrive at Halifax International Airport and transfer independently to your centrally located hotel. This evening, we become better acquainted with our travelling companions at a welcome reception. Overnight in Halifax.
Day 2 : Halifax To Port-Aux-Basques
Location: Channel-Port aux Basques, Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Marine Atlantic Ferry, Port-aux-Basques, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel via Truro and Antigonish, crossing over the Canso Causeway to beautiful Cape Breton Island. In North Sydney, we board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Port-aux-Basques, your port of entry into Newfoundland.
Overnight onboard ferry. Depending on the ferry schedule, passengers may overnight in Port-Aux-Basques.
Day 3 : Port-Aux-Basques To Port Au Choix
Location: Channel-Port aux Basques, Port au Choix
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Sea Echo Motel, Port au Choix, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your Newfoundland tour gets underway with a drive through the Cordroy Valley, framed by the Long Range Mountains, the Anguille 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. Overnight on Port au Choix.
Day 4 : Port Au Choix To L’Anse Au Clair
Location: Port au Choix, L'Anse-au-Clair
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Northern Light Inn, L’Anse au Clair, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we board a ferry at St. Barbe and cross the Strait of Belle Island on our way to Labrador. We visit the Red Bay National Historic Site, the location of a Basque whaling station in the 16th century. Overnight in L’Anse au Clair.
Day 5 : L’Anse Au Clair To St. Anthony
Location: L'Anse-au-Clair, Saint Anthony
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Haven Inn or Hotel North, St. Anthony, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We 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 artifacts and give a fascinating glimpse into the Viking lifestyle. Overnight in St. Anthony.
Day 6 : St. Anthony To Cow Head
Location: Saint Anthony, Cow Head
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning (weather permitting) we take a whale-watching boat tour hoping for sightings of these giant marine mammals. During certain summer months, titanic-sized icebergs can also be spotted. Don’t forget your camera!
We then continue to Cow Head, our destination for the night. Overnight in Cow Head.
Day 7 : Gros Morne/Cow Head
Location: Gros Morne National Park Of Canada, Cow Head
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we’ll visit Gros Morne National Park, which offers a rich variety of scenery, wildlife, and recreational activities.
We embark on a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) where we’ll 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. Overnight in Cow Head.
Day 8 : Cow Head To Gander
Location: Gander, Cow Head
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our Newfoundland tour travels through the centre of the island towards Gander. Here, we’ll check into the hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Gander.
Day 9 : Gander/Twillingate To Clarenville
Location: Clarenville, Gander, Twillingate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Quality Hotel or Clarenville Inn, Clarenville, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A scenic drive along the coast of Notre Dame Bay leads us to the beautiful town of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, we visit the Long Point Lighthouse and local co-op. Back in Gander, we visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Overnight in Clarenville.
Day 10 : Clarenville, Bonavista, And Trinity
Location: Bonavista, Clarenville, Trinity
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Quality Hotel or Clarenville Inn, Clarenville, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our route today takes us 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! We visit Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Park and the charming town of Trinity. Overnight at Clarenville.
Day 11 : Clarenville To St. John’S
Location: St. John's, Clarenville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our Newfoundland and Labrador tour continues to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, our home for the next two nights.
North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.
We enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. Overnight in St. John’s.
Day 12 : St. John’S
Location: St. John's
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we travel to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of this Newfoundland and Labrador vacation — a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (weather permitting) to search for puffins and other seabirds.
Afterward, we 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. Overnight in St. John’s.
Day 13 : St. John’S Departure
Location: St. John's
Time for last-minute shopping and farewells. Individual transfer to St. John’s Airport in time to check in for your return flight
What's Included
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• 12-night accommodation in first-class hotels
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• English-speaking local Atlantic tour director throughout dressed in traditional kilt
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• 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 9 dinners
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• Transportation by modern tour coach with an experienced tour driver
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• Meet & Greet
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• Ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland & Labrador
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• Port au Choix National Historic Site
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• Strait of Belle Isle ferry to/from Labrador
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• Red Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site
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• L’Anse aux Meadows – UNESCO World Heritage Site
What's Not Included
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• Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
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• Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature
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• Travel Insurance
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• Pre and Post Accommodation
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• Meet and Greet airport transfer service
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• Everything that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is a guaranteed departure
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
Airfare is not included
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
CAD
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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