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Itinerary
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 the Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet.
Overnight in Halifax at the Cambridge Suites Halifax.
Day 2 Halifax Port aux Basques
Travel via Truro and Antigonish to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North Sydney, board the Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland.
Overnight onboard Marine Atlantic Ferry.
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Day 3 Port aux Basques Port au Choix
Drive through the Codroy Valley and through Gros Morne National Park - to be enjoyed later on during your tour - to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures. The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years.
Overnight in Port au Choix at the Sea Echo Motel.
Day 4 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 16 th 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.
Day 5 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. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago before continuing on to your St. Anthony accommodations for the night.
Overnight in St. Anthony at the Haven Inn.
Day 6 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. Note: June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs.
Overnight in Cow Head at the Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages.
Day 7 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. Also visit 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. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada.
Option: Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit to the Tablelands. 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.
Overnight in Cow Head at the Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages.
Day 8 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; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there. Also 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 the Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites.
Day 9 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 the Quality Hotel Clarenville.
Day 10 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.
Day 11 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. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill.
Overnight in St. John's at the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s.
Day 12 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 is a visit to 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 the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s.
Day 13 St. John's
Arrangements end upon check-out from your hotel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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