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Western Brook Pond | Credit: Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador
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Iceberg in Triton | Credit: Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador
St. John's | Credit: Erik Mclean
Newfoundland | Credit: Erik Mclean
Trinity | Credit: Destination Canada
Puffins
Tablelands | Credit: Felix Dilly
Gros Morne Mountain | Credit: Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador
Twillingate | Credit: Matt Hanns Schroeter
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Newfoundland Discovery Self-Drive (Tour code: 12314)

Starts and Ends
Deer Lake to
St. John's
Travel Periods
07 Jun 24 - 06 Sep 24
Experience
Travel Style
Independent Holiday Packages
Immerse yourself in Vikings history, UNESCO World Heritage sites, incredible wildlife and immense icebergs on this 12-day self-drive!

Highlights

Learn about the life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site

Travel to the historic fishing community of Port au Choix 

Cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador by a ferry ride

Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Red Bay, L’Anse aux Meadows, and Gros Morne National Park

Be enthralled by the Whales on a boat tour in Saint Anthony

Scenic drive to Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse 

12 days
From
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per person, twin share
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Overview

This comprehensive tour begins in Newfoundland & Labrador and 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 the year, icebergs! Sample local food and drink to become an honorary "Newfoundlander"!

Peace of mind booking plan
  1. ENTIRE Cooling-Off Period
  2. ENTIRE AUD Prices
  3. ENTIRE Change of Mind
  4. ENTIRE Industry Accredited
  5. ENTIRE On Ground Support
  6. ENTIRE Australian Owned

Inclusions

1 night in Corner Brook at Glynmill Inn
1 night in Port au Choix at Sea Echo Motel
1 night in L’Anse au Clair at Northern Light Inn
1 night in St Anthony at Haven Inn
2 nights in Cow Head at Shallow Bay Motel
1 night in Gander at Sinbad's Hotel and Suites
2 nights in Clarenville at Quality Hotel Clarenville
2 nights in St John at Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's
Meals as per itinerary
12 days intermediate size car hire including GPS
Return ferry transfers from Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Choice of Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
Boat Tour on Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (Puffins)
Admission to Port au Choix National Historic Site
Red Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
L’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gros Morne National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Signal Hill National Historic Site

Day 1 Deer Lake Corner Brook

Upon arrival at the Deer Lake, pick-up your car rental and drive to your hotel in Corner Brook where you'll spend the first night of your package.

Overnight in Corner Brook at the Glynmill Inn.

Deer Lake → Corner Brook
Newfoundland & Labrador | Credit: Erik Mclean

Day 2 Corner Brook Port au Choix

Travel to the fishing community of Port au Choix which juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast; people have lived here for 5,500 years.

Overnight in Port au Choix at the Sea Echo Motel.

Breakfast
Corner Brook → Port au Choix
Credit: Tourism Newfoundland / Erik Mclean

Day 3 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, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century.  This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador.

Overnight in L’Anse au Clair at the Northern Light Inn.

Breakfast
Port au Choix → L’Anse au Clair
Aerial view of Labrador | Credit: Destination Canada | Chris Hendrickson

Day 4 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. Learn of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago.

Overnight in St Anthony at the Haven Inn.

Note: June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs.

Breakfast
L’Anse au Clair → St. Anthony
Iceberg in St. Anthony | Credit: Brian Emery

Day 5 St. Anthony Cow Head

Enjoy a morning whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony before travelling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay.

Overnight in Cow Head at the Shallow Bay Motel and Cottages.

Note: June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs.
 

Breakfast
St. Anthony → Cow Head
Gros Morne National Park | Credit: Finn Beales

Day 6 Cow Head Gros Morne Cow Head

Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord and you will also see the Tablelands. This mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight and it  prompted the UNESCO World Heritage designation of the area. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. 

Overnight in Cow Head at the Shallow Bay Motel and Cottages.

Option: Clients may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay.  While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Breakfast
Cow Head → Gros Morne → Cow Head
Bonne Bay | Credit: Timothy Holmes

Day 7 Cow Head Gander

Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close. Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away. Visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander's role in the development of transatlantic aviation.

Overnight in Gander at Sinbad's Hotel and Suites.

Breakfast
Cow Head → Gander
Gros Morne National Park | Credit: Felix Dilly

Day 8 Gander Clarenville

A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights.

Overnight in Clarenville at Quality Hotel Clarenville.

Breakfast
Gander → Clarenville
Newfoundland | Credit: Erik Mclean

Day 9 Clarenville Bonavista Trinity Clarenville

Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns. First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity. Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century.

Overnight in Clarenville at the Quality Hotel Clarenville.

Breakfast
Clarenville → Bonavista → Trinity → Clarenville
Bonavista | Credit: Julie Fader

Day 10 Clarenville St. John's

Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boosts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.

Overnight in St. Johns's at the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's.

Breakfast
Clarenville → St. John's
Avalon Peninsula | Credit: Felix Dilly

Day 11 St. John's

This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next, visit the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure.

Overnight in St. John's at Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's.

Breakfast
St. John's
Avalon Peninsula | Credit: Felix Dilly

Day 12 St. John's

Your journey ends upon checkout from your St. John's hotel.

St. John's
Puffins | Credit: Hans Schoevers

Accommodation

Glynmill Inn

Corner Brook
The Glynmill Inn, with “unparalleled ambiance in old English style,” juts up through the maples in the center of Corner Brook’s majesty. Nestled in a panoramic garden, the white and green Tudor-style roof peaks will warmly invite you to come by. Surrounded by trees and a pond, the Glynmill Inn offers the intimacy of a tranquil resort. The room includes; flat-screen televisions with audio/video input, a hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, telephone with voice mail and free wireless internet.

Sea Echo Motel

Port au Choix
The Sea Echo Motel is a Beacon along the Viking Trail. Offers 30 rooms, 3 cabins and 10 campsites – with all the modern amenities to ensure your comfort and convenience. The Sea Echo Motel complex, overlooking the picturesque Port au Choix harbour front, includes the Point Riche Restaurant (and Greco Pizza), the Sea Gull Lounge, and a gift shop. 

Northern Light Inn

L’Anse au Clair
This 3-star hotel is a 6-minute walk from the sandy beach and the neighbouring Strait of Belle Isle Ferries. The Northern Light Inn is now the largest hotel in the region with 70 rooms and a full range of services. This hotel is a perfect place for those traveling to and from the Strait of Belle Isle ferry terminal, and the nearby airport.

Haven Inn

Saint Anthony
Experience a warm and inviting atmosphere at the Haven Inn. Located in the heart of St. Anthony, the newly renovated hotel has a wonderful selection of guest rooms and premium suites. All rooms offer wireless high-speed internet, remote-controlled colour TV, cable service, telephone, hairdryer, coffee maker, personal desk, and private bath. All within lovely and modern surroundings.

 

Shallow Bay Motel and Cottages

Cow Head
While staying at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins, you can easily access some of the most beautiful scenery in Gros Morne National Park and beyond. Western Brook Pond, the Tablelands, Gros Morne Mountain, the Broom Point Fishing Exhibit, Long Range Mountains, and the Arches. The property offers motel rooms, cabins and Bed & Breakfast rooms.
 

Sinbad's Hotel and Suites

Gander
Located in the heart of downtown Gander, Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites situate you in the action centre. Sinbad offers accommodations to suit your every need just seconds away from shopping and restaurants and minutes away from local attractions. Sinbad offers 107 spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, irons, ironing boards, hairdryer and in-room coffee makers. The hotel also offers the added convenience of a 24-hour business centre complete with high-speed internet, a fully equipped fitness room, and coin-operated guest laundry.

Quality Hotel Clarenville

Clarenville
Located just minutes from the picturesque shores of Lower Shoal Harbour, the Quality Hotel is one of the best places to stay in Clarenville, NL for road trippers looking a night’s stop, as well as business travellers. The hotel's affordable Clarenville accommodations offer easy access to everything this quaint bayside town has to offer. 

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's

Saint John
Delta Hotels St. John's Conference Centre offers a welcome reprieve from everyday life. The waterfront hotel is steps from some of St. John's hottest destinations, including Mile One Centre, George Street, and Cape Spear Lighthouse. Rooms are recently renovated and furnished with pillowtop mattresses, mini-refrigerators, flat-panel TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Additional information

Official language
French & English
Local currency
Canadian Dollars

Excluded

  • International airfares and taxes
  • Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
  • Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
  • Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
  • Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.)
  • Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
  • Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
  • One way fee of approximately CAD700 plus local taxes is payable upon collection of the vehicle

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Who are Entire Travel Group?

Welcome to Entire Travel Group. We offer exceptional travel experiences across our extensive range of Entire Holiday Packages, Entire Group Journeys, Entire Rail Journeys, and Entire Cruise Journeys. With our industry-leading Peace of Mind Booking Plan, you can Book Now with flexibility and confidence.

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Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

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Entire Travel Group is both ATAS and CATO Accredited. ATAS is actively administered by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

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In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

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Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

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