Authentic Newfoundland & Labrador - a 12 day Discovery


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This is the most comprehensive tour available, completely immersing the visitor in the culture and daily life of this province. Your local guide will provide you with an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Smaller group sizes and an easy pace makes it very enjoyable and its encounters with the locals and the local cuisine makes it unforgettable.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Corner Brook

Arrive at Deer Lake on the West Coast of Newfoundland and transfer to Corner Brook to begin your your of Neufoundland/Labrador. This evening we will enjoy a get together to meet your fellow travellers.
Overnight Corner Brook.


Day 2 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Viking Trail

This morning we take the Viking trail to beautiful Gros Morne National Park. We will travel along some of the most spectacular coastline in North America and visit the National Historic Park at Port au Choix, which interprets the intriguing history and lifestyle of the Maritime Archaic people who lived here over 3000 years ago. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Overnight Plum Point. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Welcome Dinner.


Day 3 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Viking Trail

Today we travel the coastline to St. Anthony to visit the home of the famous medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. The highlight of this day is our visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site at L'Anse aux Meadows, home of Lief the Lucky and the Viking people who settled this area as early as the year 1000 A.D.
Overnight Plum Point. Breakfast & Midday Meal.


Day 4 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Labrador Whaling Station

Keep a sharp eye out for whales as we travel across the Straits of Belle Isle to the shores of Labrador. Here we visit the recently discovered Whaling Station founded by the Basques in the early 1500's, and learn about the "modern techniques" used by these whalers and the hardships they endured. Later we visit the tallest lighthouse in the province at L'Anse Amour.
Overnight in L'Anse au Clair. Breakfast & Midday Meal


Day 5 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Rugged coastline - unique geology

This morning we return to the island and continue to explore the rugged coastline stopping to visit The Arches and enjoy an interpretation of the many unique and wonderful geological formations for which Newfoundland is so famous. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional Newfoundland dinner.
Overnight Rocky Harbour. Breakfast & Dinner.


Day 6 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Gros Morne National Park

This morning we take a boat tour across beautiful Bonne Bay to Woody Point where we spend time in Gros Morne National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit the new Discovery Centre and view the famous Tableland Mountains. It is this area that earned the park its UNESCO World Heritage status and its nickname as the 'Galapagos of Plate Tectonics'.
Overnight Rocky Harbour. Breakfast & Midday Meal.


Day 7 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Logging and Fishing

This morning we leave the Viking Trail and take a leisurely trip to the central Newfoundland logging town of Grand Falls-Windsor. Here we visit the Exploits River to watch the Atlantic Salmon make their way up one of the fishways on this massive river system. Then it is on to Lewisporte to visit a local craft shop. Here we will enjoy a "Mug Up". We then travel to Gander, the "crossroads of the world."
Overnight Gander. Breakfast & Midday Meal.


Day 8 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Terra Nova National Park

This morning we are off on the "Road to the Isles", before travelling across "Tickles and Runs" to spend time on beautiful Twillingate Island. This is one of Newfoundland's oldest and most interesting fishing communities. We then travel to Terra Nova National Park to view the vistas of Newman Sound.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.


Day 9 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Trinity and Cape Bonavista

This morning we travel to the historic village of Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, the gem of the Island. Then it's out to Cape Bonavista for a chance to walk the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery. This afternoon we spend in Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the Ryan Premises and have an opportunity to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive for hundreds of years.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.


Day 10 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Avalon Peninsula & Cape Spear

Today we travel to the Avalon Peninsula to the town of Bay Bulls. From here we take a boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve where we view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that nest here in the summer. Witless Bay is also home to many Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales in the summer months so whale sightings are a definite possibility. This afternoon we visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America before heading into St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Midday Meal.


Day 11 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
St. John's

This morning we will tour historic St. John's, the oldest city in North America. This trip includes a visit to Cabot Tower and Signal Hill where we can view the famous "Narrows" and admire the architecture of old St. John's. This afternoon is left free. This evening we share our farewell dinner.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 12 - Newfoundland and Labrador

 
Farewell Newfoundland

All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to our newest yet oldest Province. As you fly homeward it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be recalled for years to come.
Transfer to St. John's Airport.


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