Peggy's Cove | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Skyline Studio
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Peggy's Cove | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Skyline Studio
Cabot Trail | Credit: Destination Cape Breton / Adam Hill
Digby Pines | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia | Ryker Titus & Matt Burton
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site | Credit: Nova Scotia Tourism / Wally Hayes
Fortress Louisbourg | Credit: Destination Cape Breton Association
Cape Breton Highlands National Park | Credit: Adam Hill
Anne of Green Gables | Credit: Tourism Prince Edward Island | John Sylvester
Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia | Wally Hayes
Halifax Nova Scotia | Credit: Sharissa Johnson
Halifax | Credit: Graham Hobster
Bay of Fundy and Annapolis Valley | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Matt Long (Landlopers)
Canada

Atlantic Maritimes (Tour code: 12313)

Starts and Ends
in Halifax
Travel Periods
28 May 24 - 08 Oct 24
Experience
Travel Style
Escorted Group Tour
Discover the finest offerings of the Maritime provinces during this enjoyable 13-day exploration of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.

Highlights

Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Landscape of Grand Pré and Town of Lunenburg

Experience an unforgettable culinary experience as you enjoy a scrumptious lobster dinner on cruise

Travel through the coast of Bay of Fundy at the Hopewell Rocks, including a tour with the famous Reversing Falls

Travel the lush Annapolis Valley including winery tour and tasting

Discover the charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy's Cove, and learn about the famous seafaring heritage of Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books

13 days
From
AUD 7,383
per person, twin share
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Overview

The world’s highest tides, fresh salt air, sandy beaches, rocky coves, cosmopolitan cities, remote lighthouses, rich history, warm hospitality, rustic fishing villages, succulent seafood, unspoiled nature, varied activities, first-rate facilities and travel routes. All of these things and more make Canada’s Maritime Provinces one of the world’s most popular destinations. Experience the best of the Maritimes on this delightful tour of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

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

4 nights in Halifax at Cambridge Suites Hotel
1 night in Moncton at Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown
2 nights in Saint John at Hilton Saint John
1 night in Digby at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa
2 nights in Charlottetown at Rodd Charlottetown
2 nights in Baddeck Inverary Resort
21 meals including 2 lobster dinners
Lobster Dinner Cruise on Shediac Bay
Experienced Tour Director
Guaranteed Departures
Visit to Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy
Fundy National Park and Fundy Trail Parkway
Saint John City Tour including Reversing Falls
St. Andrews by-the-Sea Day Trip
Ferry transfer from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia
Annapolis Valley including Winery Tour & Tasting
Walking Tour of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit at Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place
Ferry transfer from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia
World Famous Cabot Trail Tour
Whale Watching Boat Tour

Day 1 Halifax

Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet.

Overnight in Halifax at Cambridge Suites Halifax

Halifax
Halifax | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Scott Munn

Day 2 Halifax Moncton

Explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world’s highest tides as you meander its colourful coastline to New Brunswick. En route, explore the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see magnificently exposed layers of rock revealing the world’s most complete fossil record of life in the “Coal Age” of 300 million years ago. After crossing into New Brunswick, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as you enjoy a scrumptious lobster dinner on a lobster boat*. Continue on to Moncton and check into your downtown hotel for the night.

Overnight in Moncton at Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Halifax → Moncton
Joggins Fossil Cliffs | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia | Patrick Rojo

Day 3 Moncton Saint John

Experience a true natural wonder this morning at the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy.  Marvel at these massive flower-pot-shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet. Travel through Fundy National Park on to Canada’s first incorporated city, Saint John, on the southern New Brunswick coast. 

Enjoy a city tour, including the Reversing Falls where twice daily the Bay of Fundy tides force the Saint John River to reverse its flow. Check into your Saint John accommodations for a two-night stay. 

Overnight in Saint John at Hilton Saint John or Delta Saint John

Breakfast, Lunch
Moncton → Saint John
Hopewell Rocks | Credit: Graham Hobster

Day 4 Saint John Saint Andrews Saint John

Enjoy a day trip to picturesque St. Andrews by the Sea where the quaint charm of this coastal town is sure to captivate. After a Whale Watching Boat Tour, the afternoon is yours to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at your own pace.

Overnight in Saint John at Hilton Saint John or Delta Saint John.

Breakfast, Lunch
Saint John → Saint Andrews → Saint John
St. John's River | Credit: Rachel Jenkins

Day 5 Saint John Digby

Ferry back to Nova Scotia this morning and arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world, where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town. Check into your hotel, overlooking the Annapolis Basin on the Bay of Fundy.

Overnight in Digby at Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa.

Breakfast, Dinner
Saint John → Digby
Golfing at Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

Day 6 Digby Halifax

Travel the lush Annapolis Valley where the French Acadians of Grand Pré made their first settlement in the early 1600s. Learn about this landscape’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline. Visit a local winery for a tour and tasting before returning to Halifax for a two-night stay.

Overnight in Halifax at Cambridge Suites Halifax.

Breakfast
Digby → Halifax
Credit: Grand-Pré National Historic Site

Day 7 Halifax South Shore Halifax

Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where you will enjoy breakfast overlooking one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Travel the South Shore and on to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, renowned for her fleets of Grand Banks’ fishing schooners.  Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town’s famous seafaring heritage. 

Overnight in Halifax at Cambridge Suites Halifax.

Breakfast
Halifax → South Shore → Halifax
Lunenburg Walking Tour | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Acorn Art & Photography

Day 8 Halifax Charlottetown

Learn about the Mi'kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island. Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule).

Overnight in Charlottetown at Rodd Charlottetown.

Breakfast
Halifax → Charlottetown
Millbrook Cultural Heritage Centre | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Nova Social Media

Day 9 Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Charlottetown

Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city.  This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island. Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books. Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper.

Overnight in Charlottetown at Rodd Charlottetown.

Breakfast, Dinner
Charlottetown → Prince Edward Island → Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island | Credit: TourismPEI

Day 10 Charlottetown Baddeck

Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway. Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. This evening you will see the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake from the water as you board a unique sightseeing boat tour.

Overnight in Baddeck at Inverary Resort.

Breakfast, Dinner
Charlottetown → Baddeck
Inverary Resort | Credit: Destination Canada

Day 11 Baddeck Cabot Trail Baddeck

Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand. 

Overnight in Baddeck at Inverary Resort.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Baddeck → Cabot Trail → Baddeck
Cape Breton Highland's National Park | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Rob Romard

Day 12 Baddeck Halifax

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today and words cannot do justice to this reconstruction depicting one-fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France. Proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes.

Overnight in Halifax at Cambridge Suites Halifax.

Breakfast
Baddeck → Halifax
Fortess of Louisbourg

Day 13 Halifax

Arrangements end upon check out from the hotel.

Breakfast
Halifax
Halifax | Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / @daveyandsky

Accommodation

Cambridge Suites Hotel

Halifax
Get the most out of downtown Halifax with the added value and comfort of more space in this 3.5-star hotel. Extra-roomy suites and the fast and friendly service of our up-casual hotel keep you feeling at home in the city. The hotel is located right next to the famed Citadel Hill. It will infuse your stay with Nova Scotia's capital's hottest sights and sounds.

Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown

Moncton
Located in the heart of Downtown Moncton and across the street from the Avenir Event Centre. Within walking distance to the Capitol Theatre, restaurants, bars, the VIA Rail train station, and a 10-minute drive to the Moncton International Airport. The hotel features the following amenities and services: a fitness center, heated indoor pool, hot tub, and free WiFi.

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa

Digby
The historic hotel is beautifully situated overlooking the beautiful Annapolis Basin. The spectacular Nova Scotia lodging has been welcoming guests since 1929. The hotel offers 85 guestrooms including six luxury suites, while the bedroom cottages feature cozy fireplaces and spacious private-use verandas. Room amenities include an iron, ironing board, coffee machine, air conditioning, television, telephone, full bath and hairdryer.

Hilton Saint John

Saint John
This waterfront hotel offers views over the Harbour and the Port of Saint John, connected to the Trade and Convention Centre, and two blocks from the Old City Market. The hotel is connected to the inside connection Pedway system, linking the hotel to Uptown Saint John. Hilton Saint John features a heated indoor saltwater pool, harbour-front restaurant and bar.

Inverary Resort

Baddeck 
In the heart of Cape Breton on the sparkling shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes, Inverary Resort is at the start and end of the world famous Cabot Trail. With a picturesque location and abundance of amenities, Baddeck and Inverary Resort are your best way to experience Cape Breton Island!

Rodd Charlottetown

Charlottetown
Step into historic elegance as you enter the grand lobby with its marble floors and barrel-vaulted ceilings. Built in 1931, the Rodd Charlottetown features luxurious characteristics and details synonymous with Canadian National Railway Hotels. The distinctive guestrooms and suites are tastefully decorated with impeccable replicas of period furnishings, linens and draperies. Enjoy the perfect blend of “old world” charm combined with all the convenient amenities of an indoor pool, fitness room and sauna.

Additional information

Official language
French & English
Local currency
Canadian Dollars

2024 Departures - Guaranteed!

  • May - 28
  • June - 11*, 18
  • July - 2*, 9, 23*, 30
  • August - 6, 20*
  • September - 3, 10*, 17, 24
  • October - 8

*Small Group Tour departure

How many people will be on my tour?
Regular Group Departures - 48
Small Group Departures - 26

How often do we stop for breaks?
Our motor coach tours will stop at least every two hours for a comfort stop, meal, sightseeing attraction.

How much luggage can I bring?
You are allowed one checked bag (not exceeding 50lbs/23kilo) and one carry-on bag that you must be able to take on and off the coach unassisted

Are gratuities included?
On motor coach tours, gratuities for all included sightseeing, meals and attractions are included. Customary gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver are not included. The recommended industry standard is CA$8 - $10 per day per Tour Director and Driver, however, gratuities are at your discretion. 

What time do we leave in the morning/what time do we get to the hotel in the evening?
Each tour varies - many have morning departures between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM and arrive back to the hotel between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM each day. Your Tour Director will provide the specific daily departure times while you are on tour.

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

FAQs

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.

Entire Travel Group is celebrating over 50 years of passionately delivering unique and memorable travel experiences. We are an Australian, family-owned, award-winning business with a friendly team ready to match your expectations to the perfect holiday experience.

Entire Travel Group used to be known by the individual brands shown in the footer of the website. The company has not changed, but we have amalgamated under one brand - Entire Travel Group.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

Is Entire Travel Group Australian owned and operated?

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.

Is Entire Travel Group industry accredited?

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.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

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?

  • They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
  • Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
  • We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
  • Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
  • They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
  • A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

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.

At Entire Travel Group, our focus is Independent Holiday Packages. Available daily, they are pre-designed, purpose built, packaged itineraries full of memorable experiences delivered by our hand-picked local partners.

Our holidays suit every demographic, from couples to singles, to retirees to families and everyone else in between.

Why travel with Entire Travel Group?

Of Entire Travel Group's attributes, we have settled on "When Experience Matters" as the quality we believe adds the most value to our customers. We have the experience to ensure your itinerary makes the dream holiday possible. Our continually enhanced technology allows our team to provide a quality customer service experience, and our partnerships with outstanding operators ensure we are confident of the on-ground experience for our customers.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

How does the Peace of Mind Booking Plan work?

Our Peace of Mind Booking Plan allows you to book with confidence in the new international travel environment. With low deposits, a cooling off period and a flexibility period where you can cancel and rebook later, we really do have you covered.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

Is there a cooling-off period?

Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

  • We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
  • You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

  • Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
  • The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

For more details please visit - Freedom of Choice | Entire Travel Group

What is Book Now?

Book Now offers you the ability to make a reservation on our website for Holiday Packages that include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan. But it’s not just a static offer – you have complete flexibility from travel dates, passenger numbers, single supplements, room upgrades, optional extras, flexible booking terms and more.

  • Our team will contact our overseas suppliers and confirm all arrangements.
  • A Confirmation from our reservation system will be sent in the coming days.
  • The Booking Number on this confirmation supersedes the website reference.

What forms of payment can be used at Entire Travel Group?

  • To confirm a booking using our on-line Book Now process, a credit card must be used to pay the refundable deposit.
  • For additional payments on the booking, Entire Travel Group supports bank transfer, credit card, TravelPay B2B, PaymentGate.
  • For further details please visit our Payments page.

How secure is the Entire Travel Group's on-line payment portal?

  • Entire Travel Group have partnered with TravelPay to ensure secure on-line credit card payments.
  • TravelPay is a level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which gives you peace of mind that your payment card data is in safe hands.
  • Entire Travel Group does not store any credit card information.

For more details please visit - Security and Compliance - TravelPay

Can you book my international airfares?

On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

  • Travel on a specific airline of their choice
  • Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
  • Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
  • Use a Travel Credit already held with the airline
  • Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

Should I take travel insurance?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. During the Book Now process please confirm you require assistance, and our team will be in contact with you.

What should I do before travelling?

Before you travel it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate documentation including visas. If you are travelling on a passport other than Australian or New Zealand, you will require a permit to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility as the traveller and/or travel booker to meet all government entry requirements.

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How does a Travel Agent make a booking?

Please visit the Entire Travel Group's Agent Portal. We are here to support our industry partners with a range of informative updates, marketing collateral for campaigns and a reward & recognition program.

How do I start a Booking?

  • On any page that has Book Now simply follow the booking process.
  • You must select the Travel Agent tick box and provide correct details.
  • To confirm a booking only the refundable deposit is required.
  • An agency credit card must be used for this initial payment.

How do I contact Entire Travel Group?

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