Discover Newfoundland & Labrador

Day 1 –  Home to St. John’s

Depart this morning and fly to the East Coast. Upon arrival in St. John’s this evening, we will transfer to our downtown hotel. 

Day 2 – St. John’s

Begin the day with a locally guided tour of one of North America's oldest cities. See the Victorian architecture of the downtown core, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John, Quidi Vidi village and the awe-inspiring views from Signal Hill while learning many intriguing tales of this historic port. Visit Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America before enjoying some leisure time to explore the city on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travellers and Tour Director for a welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 3 – St. John’s to Clarenville

This morning we travel to the community of Bay Bulls to embark on a cruise of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Watch for puffins, whales and countless other marine life as you learn about the abundant nature of the North Atlantic. This afternoon we continue our travels moving west across the Avalon Peninsula and on to the community of Clarenville – our home for the night.

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 4 – Clarenville to Gander

This morning we explore the Bonavista Peninsula whose name is derived from the phrase “O buono vista!” or, in English, “Oh happy sight!” Legend tells that these words were exclaimed by Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (aka John Cabot) who first set foot in North America on these very shores back in 1497. Admire the views from Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, much as John Cabot may have done himself before a stop in the charming and historic village of Trinity. Trinity is one of the oldest and best restored communities on the continent. This afternoon, leave Bonavista and cross Terra Nova National Park with its stunning mix of the rugged northern forest and rocky ocean inlets. Continue to Gander, the one-time home of the world's biggest airport and our home for the next two nights. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 5 – Twillingate 

Today we travel north to the island and the coastal village of Twillingate. This is a great opportunity to glimpse massive floating icebergs just off the coast. Expand your knowledge of the fisheries and coastal Newfoundland life at the Prime Berth Fisheries and Heritage Centre. Before enjoying a charming lunch overlooking the scenic waterfront in this picturesque outport town. After lunch a short drive brings us to the top of Crow Head. More than 300 feet above sea level, this look-out offers unparalleled views across the vast ocean (fog permitting). This afternoon, visit the Beothuk Interpretation Centre and learn about the now extinct indigenous peoples of Newfoundland. A scenic drive brings us back to Gander for a free evening. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 6 –  Gander to Deer Lake 

This morning we visit the Gander Aviation Museum before our route takes us across central Newfoundland. Stopping in Grand Falls – Windsor, we visit the Salmonid Interpretation Center on the Exploits River where a guide will lead you on an enlightening tour. This afternoon we arrive at Deer Lake for an overnight stay at the gateway to the Viking Trail and Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 7 – Deer Lake to Northern Peninsula 

Today our route follows the scenic Viking Trail across Gros Morne National Park and along the Northern Peninsula. Visit the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse on the stunning drive across Gros Morne before continuing north past rocky outcroppings, colourful villages, stunning coast and rugged mountains. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included

Day 8 – St. Anthony and L’Anse Aux Meadows 

This morning we travel to L'Anse Aux Meadows. This famous location is believed to be the earliest European settlement in the New World. A reconstruction documents the Norse settlement inhabited by Vikings some 1,000 years earlier. Learn more of Newfoundland's Vikings and their way of life during your visit to this internationally acclaimed historic site. Later, visit the Grenfell Centre in St Anthony, a museum dedicated to famed local resident Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, a pioneering doctor who is credited with bringing education, healthcare and social work projects to the people of this remote region. 

Today’s breakfast is included 

Day 9 – Labrador 

Today we take a ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle and explore the sights along Labrador's remote and stunning coastal drive. Among other impressive stops we'll visit Red Bay; a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Basques had a whaling station dating back to the 16th century, and the towering Point Amour lighthouse; the tallest in Atlantic Canada and the second tallest lighthouse ever built in Canada. This evening we stay in L'Anse Au Clair, Labrador.

Today’s breakfast, lunch and dinner are included 

Day 10 – Labrador to Rocky Harbour 

Returning to the Island by ferry, we travel to Port aux Choix National Historic Site. This is one of North America's most fascinating archaeological finds, explore 6,000 years of human history, nestled amid a rugged coastline of unique limestone barrens, forests and bays. Later return to explore the incomparable Gros Morne National Park further. We make a short stop at the Arches, a fascinating rock formation before arriving at our waterfront accommodations in the small community of Rocky Harbour. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 11 –  Gros Morne 

Today you will discover why Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of your visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne is a striking wilderness of deep fjords, coastal beaches and mountains. It encompasses a vast array of geological diversity. Today we enjoy a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) on Bonne Bay as you learn about the local geology, witness bald eagles and hear the history of the tiny remote villages nestled along its shores. This afternoon we explore the Tablelands, another diverse region of the park before returning to Rocky Harbour. Celebrate the conclusion of this fantastic excursion of discovery in Canada's "Far East" at a delicious farewell dinner. Today’s breakfast, lunch and dinner are included 

Day 12 –  Gros Morne– Deer Lake Airport – Home

This morning we depart Rocky Harbour for Deer Lake Airport. Bid farewell to Newfoundland and all its wonders as we board an afternoon flight back home. Arrive home this evening where a transfer will be waiting to bring you home with a great collection of memories of the beauty and warmth of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Today’s breakfast is included