Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (Small Group) - 13 days
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Highlights
- Halifax - Start your Newfoundland adventure in the captivating capital of Nova Scotia, and take the overnight ferry to Port aux Basques
- Port au Choix - Uncover the ancient history of this scenic fishing community, located on the Port au Choix peninsula
- Red Bay National Historic Site - Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Basque whaling history
- L'Anse aux Meadows - Discover Viking history at the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
- St Anthony - Spot minke whales, fin whales, blue whales and other species on an included whale watching tour
- Gros Morne National Park - Join a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and explore the unique geological formations of the Tablelands
- Gander - Take in the North Atlantic Aviation Museum and learn of the important role played by the town on 11 September 2001
- Clarenville - See the Long Point Lighthouse at Twillingate and spot wildlife as your journey through Terra Nova National Park
- St. John's - Explore North America’s oldest city, visiting sites like the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Signal Hill
- Witless Bay Ecological Reserve - Sail the waters of the bay, keeping your eyes peeled for the colourful puffins that live in the area
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Trip includes
- 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 9 dinners
- 11 nights 3-4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry from Halifax - Port aux Basques
- Escorted by an expert local tour guide/driver
- All relevant transfers and transportation in a private mini-coach
- Strait of Belle Isle return ferry from Newfoundland - Labrador
- Guided sightseeing in Port au Choix, Red Bay, L’Anse aux Meadows, Gros Morne National Park, Gander, Twillingate, Bonavsita, Trinity & St Johns
- Whale watching boat tour in St Anthony
- Bonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)
- Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat tour
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
Upon arriving in Halifax, check in to your accommodation, ideally located in the downtown of this city on the Atlantic Ocean. As the capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is rich in culture and history, and tonight is free for you to head out and explore. There is also a welcome meeting with our tour guide this evening, so you can get to know the rest of the group.
Halifax - North Sydney - Port aux Basques. We travel through Truro and Antigonish, crossing over the Canso Causeway to reach Cape Breton Island. In North Sydney, we board the ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Port aux Basques, our port of entry for the isl...
Port aux Basques - Port au Choix. Disembarking the ferry in Newfoundland this morning, we head through the Codroy Valley and the stunning Gros Morne National Park, which we will have the opportunity to explore later on during our tour. Our destination today is the ...
Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe across the Strait of Belle Isle to reach Labrador this morning. Our next stop is Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. We're spending the night in Labrador.
L'Anse au Clair - St Anthony. We return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will learn about the Vikings who roamed this area over a thousand years ago. After our visit, we will proceed to our accommodation in St. Anthony for the night.
St Anthony - Cow Head. We begin our day with a morning whale-watching boat tour off the coast of St. Anthony (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins. Af...
Today we are exploring UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park, beginning with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. We’ll be on the lookout for bald eagles that are frequently spotted near the deep waters of the fjord. Additionally, we will visit the Tablelands, an impr...
Cow Head - Gander. As our time in Gros Morne National Park comes to an end, we’ll journey through Central Newfoundland to Gander, famously known as the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical, "Come From Away". While in Gander, we’ll learn about the incredible hospit...
Gander - Clarenville. We take a scenic drive along the rugged coast of Notre Dame Bay to the beautiful outport of Twillingate, where we’ll visit the Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keeping our cameras ready for potential wil...
Today, we’ll explore two quaint and historic towns in the area. Our journey begins in Bonavista, where John Cabot made his first landing in North America in 1497. At the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site, we’ll learn about the challenging lives of the...
Clarenville - St John's. We continue to the fascinating old seaport of St. John's, where we’ll stay for the next two nights. As the oldest city in North America and the capital of Newfoundland, St. John's is set against the striking granite cliffs and slopes of the Av...
This morning, we head to Bay Bulls for a memorable highlight of our trip: a boat tour (weather permitting) through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, where we can look for puffins and other seabirds. Afterwards, we visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is free for you to further explore St. John's at your own pace.
Our tour comes to an end today, after a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.
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