Exploring Newfoundland & Labrador from West to East
Exploring Newfoundland & Labrador from West to East
12 Days Starting in Corner Brook, Canada and ending in St. John's, Canada
Visiting: Corner Brook, Port au Choix, Labrador, L'Anse aux Meadows, Gros Morne National Park, Gander, Clarenville, Bonavista, St. John's
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1758
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 5
Age range:
15-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Newfoundland & Labrador, exploring from west to east over 12 days. This tour offers 11 nights of accommodation and 23 meals, ensuring comfort and convenience as you delve into the region's rich history and stunning landscapes. Highlights include visits to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Gros Morne National Park, Red Bay, and L’Anse aux Meadows. Enjoy a whale-watching boat tour, explore the rugged beauty of Terra Nova National Park, and discover the charming towns of Bonavista and Trinity. The adventure culminates in St. John’s, North America’s oldest city, with a guided tour and a boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to see puffins.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Corner Brook
Location: Corner Brook
Accommodation Name: Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook, or similar
Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador. Option: If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook. This can be requested upon booking at no additional charge, subject to availability.
Day 2 : Corner Brook To Port Au Choix
Location: Port au Choix
Accommodation Name: Sea Echo Motel, Port au Choix, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this morning at your hotel. Journey through Gros Morne National Park (to be explored later on) to the fishing community of Port au Choix, where you'll delve into ancient cultures. The Port au Choix Peninsula, nestled on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, has been inhabited for 5,500 years.
Day 3 : Port Au Choix To L’Anse Au Clair
Location: Labrador
Accommodation Name: Northern Light Inn, L'Anse Au Clair, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Embark on a ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador, where the essence of coastal living intertwines with rich culture and history.
Day 4 : L’Anse Au Clair To St. Anthony
Location: L'Anse aux Meadows
Accommodation Name: Haven Inn, St. Anthony, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Return to Newfoundland and journey to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Vikings who walked these lands over a millennium ago before heading to your accommodations in St. Anthony for the night.
Day 5 : St. Anthony To Cow Head
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages, Cow Head, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Kick off the day with a whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony before making your way to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, where you'll stay for two nights. Note: June and early July offer prime opportunities to witness Titanic-size icebergs.
Day 6 : Gros Morne Exploration
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages, Cow Head, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. Keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring above the fjord. Explore the Tablelands, a mountain of flat-topped rock typically found deep within the earth’s mantle, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Today promises an unforgettable experience; many consider Gros Morne's scenery unmatched in Eastern Canada. Option: Passengers can request to substitute the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands with a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and a visit to the Broom Point Fishing Premises. However, note that the boat tour on Western Brook Pond involves a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and back. This option must be requested upon booking.
Day 7 : Cow Head To Gander
Location: Gander
Accommodation Name: Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
As your time in Gros Morne National Park concludes, capture the beauty with your camera. Travel through Central Newfoundland to Gander, renowned as the inspiration for the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away. Learn about the local residents' hospitality and generosity during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there. Explore the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which showcases Gander's role in transatlantic aviation development.
Day 8 : Gander To Clarenville
Location: Clarenville
Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Clarenville, Clarenville, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embark on a scenic drive along the rugged coast of Notre Dame Bay, leading to the picturesque outport of Twillingate. Visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera ready for wildlife sightings as you journey through Terra Nova National Park en route to Clarenville, your base for the next two nights.
Day 9 : Bonavista & Trinity Exploration
Location: Bonavista
Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Clarenville, Clarenville, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore two historic towns today. Begin in Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497. Learn about the challenging life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing to charming Trinity. Wander through its lanes and discover well-preserved historic buildings dating back to the 18th century.
Day 10 : Clarenville To St. John’S
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s, St. John's, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue your journey to St. John’s, an intriguing old seaport, and your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location amidst the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the panoramic vistas from Signal Hill.
Day 11 : Local Exploration
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s, St. John's, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on one of the trip's highlights with a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve from Bay Bulls, searching for puffins and other seabirds. Visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is yours to leisurely explore St. John’s.
Day 12 : Departure From St. John’S
Location: St. John's
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, it's time to check out of your hotel and embark on your next adventure.
What's Included
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11 nights’ accommodation
Accommodation for 11 nights is included in the tour package.
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23 meals
A total of 23 meals are included during the tour.
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Port au Choix National Historic Site
Visit to the Port au Choix National Historic Site is included.
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Strait of Belle Isle ferry to/from Labrador
Ferry transportation across the Strait of Belle Isle to and from Labrador is included.
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Red Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit to Red Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is included.
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L’Anse aux Meadows – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit to L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is included.
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Gros Morne National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit to Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is included.
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Whale Watching Boat Tour
A whale-watching boat tour is included.
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Choice of Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
You have the option to choose between a boat tour on Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond.
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North Atlantic Aviation
Visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum is included.
What's Not Included
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Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
Airfare is not included unless specified in the tour itinerary.
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Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature
Laundry, optional excursions, and other personal items are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Pre and Post Accommodation
Accommodation before and after the tour is not included.
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Meet and Greet airport transfer service
Meet and greet airport transfer service is not included.
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Everything that is not mentioned in included
Any service or item not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Newfoundland and Labrador with a combination of ferry rides, scenic drives, and guided tours, including a ferry crossing the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador and various boat tours for whale watching and exploring ecological reserves.
Accommodation
Enjoy 11 nights of comfortable accommodation at various hotels including the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook, Sea Echo Motel in Port au Choix, Northern Light Inn in L'Anse Au Clair, Haven Inn in St. Anthony, Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages in Cow Head, Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites in Gander, Quality Hotel Clarenville in Clarenville, and Delta Hotels by Marriott in St. John’s, or similar.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 11 nights of accommodation at various hotels and inns, such as the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook, the Sea Echo Motel in Port au Choix, and the Delta Hotels by Marriott in St. John's, or similar establishments.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 23 meals throughout the trip.
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What are some of the key historical sites visited on this tour?
The tour visits several key historical sites, including Port au Choix National Historic Site, Red Bay National Historic Site, L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, and Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site.
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Is there an option for whale watching during the tour?
Yes, there is a whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony included in the itinerary.
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What kind of boat tours are available during the tour?
The tour offers a choice between a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne National Park. Additionally, there is a boat tour on the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to see puffins and other seabirds.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Red Bay, L’Anse aux Meadows, and Gros Morne National Park.
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What is the significance of Gander in the tour?
Gander is known for its role in transatlantic aviation development and its hospitality during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The tour includes a visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander.
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Is there any flexibility in the itinerary for late arrivals?
Yes, if you are arriving late, you may request to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook at no additional charge, subject to availability.
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What is the final destination of the tour?
The final destination of the tour is St. John's, where you will spend the last two nights and explore the city.
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Are there any opportunities to see wildlife during the tour?
Yes, there are several opportunities to see wildlife, including whale watching in St. Anthony and a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to see puffins and other seabirds. Additionally, you may spot wildlife while traveling through Terra Nova National Park.
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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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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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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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