Newfoundland Explorer (Small Group) - 12 days

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12 daysDuration

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26 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Corner Brook, Canada

Ends

St. John's, Canada

Highlights

Gros Morne National Park - Journey through this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy a scenic boat tour at Bonne Bay, keeping your eyes peeled for bald eagles

Red Bay National Historic Site - Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Basque whaling history

St Anthony - Spot minke whales, fin whales, blue whales and other species on an included whale watching tour

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

Bonavista - Enjoy free time in the spot where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497

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

Bonavista - Enjoy free time in the spot where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497

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

Itinerary

Delve into the heart of Newfoundland on the Newfoundland Explorer (Small Group) - 12 days trip, tailored for travelers who favor relaxed, meaningful exploration. Journeying from Corner Brook to St. John's, you'll embark on a series of boat tours—whale watching, sightseeing, and puffin spotting in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve—while taking in the UNESCO beauty of Gros Morne National Park and the storied Red Bay whaling station. Spend two nights soaking up the character of St. John’s, North America’s oldest city, and learn about Viking history at L’Anse aux Meadows. The itinerary also uncovers Gander’s history and the legendary landing site of John Cabot in Bonavista. With all arrangements handled, this small group tour package excels at offering deeper connections to Newfoundland’s culture and nature—making it an ideal choice for those seeking both camaraderie and comfort on their sightseeing adventure.

day 1 - Arrive in Newfoundland!

Welcome to Newfoundland. Arrive in Corner Brook and check into your accommodation, where you’ll spend your first night in Newfoundland and Labrador.

OverNight:Corner Brook

day 2 - Corner Brook to Port au Choix

Corner Brook - Gros Morne National Park - Port au Choix. This morning, meet your tour guide along with your fellow travellers before we set off, heading through Gros Morne National Park, an area we will explore further later in our tour.

Our destination is the fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the area's ancient cultures. Situated on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, the Port au Choix Peninsula extends into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and has been inhabited for 5,500 years.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Port au Choix

day 3 - Port au Choix to L'Anse au Clair

Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. From here, we proceed to the Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being a Basque whaling station in the 16th century.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:L'Anse au Clair

day 4 - L'Anse au Clair to St Anthony

L'Anse au Clair - L'Anse aux Meadows National - St Anthony. We head back to Newfoundland and visit L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We learn about the Vikings who explored this area over a thousand years ago, and then we proceed to our accommodation in St. Anthony for the night.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:St. Anthony

day 5 - Whale watching & Cow Head

St Anthony - Cow Head. This morning we join an included whale-watching boat tour in 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. We then retrace our steps heading back through Gros Morne National Park to reach Cow Head for a two-night stay. If travelling early in the summer season, keep your eyes on the coastline for giant icebergs, which have broken off from northern glaciers and drifted towards Newfoundland.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cow Head

day 6 - Gros Morne boat tour

Cow Head - Gros Morne National Park - Cow Head. We prepare for an unforgettable day, as many claim the scenery in UNESCO-listed Gros Morne is unmatched in Eastern Canada. We begin with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles soaring above the deep waters of the fjord.

We also see the Tablelands, a breathtaking mountain composed of flat-topped rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle.

Please note: You may request when booking that instead of today's included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit, you take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead. 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.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cow Head

day 7 - Cow Head to Gander

Cow Head - Gander. As our visit to Gros Morne National Park comes to an end, we keep our cameras at the ready. We journey through Central Newfoundland to Gander, a town renowned as the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical "Come From Away."

We can discover the remarkable hospitality and kindness shown by local residents in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when 38 airplanes made unexpected landings in the town. We also make sure to explore the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which features a variety of artefacts and exhibits highlighting Gander's significant role in the evolution of transatlantic aviation.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Gander

day 8 - Gander to Clarenville

Gander - Terra Nova National Park - Clarenville. A picturesque drive along the rugged coast of Notre Dame Bay takes us to Twillingate, where we explore the Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera ready for wildlife sightings as we pass through Terra Nova National Park on our way to Clarenville.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Clarenville

day 9 - Bonavista & Trinity day trip

Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville. Today, we explore two charming and historic towns on a day trip from Clarenville. We begin our journey in Bonavista, the site where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497. Learn about the challenging lives of the lighthouse keepers at the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site. Afterwards, we head to Trinity, where there is free time to wander the streets and admire the numerous 18th-century buildings that have been meticulously preserved. Then it's back to Clarenville for the night.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Clarenville

day 10 - Clarenville to St. John's

Clarenville - St. Johns. We proceed to the historic seaport of St. John's, where we will stay for the next two nights. As North America’s oldest city and the capital of Newfoundland, St. John's is beautifully situated among the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. We take an included city tour to explore the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the breathtaking panoramic views from Signal Hill.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:St. John's

day 11 - Witless Bay boat tour

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.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:St. John's

day 12 - St. John's

Our tour comes to an end today in St. John's, after a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Newfoundland Explorer (Small Group) - 12 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

11 Nights 3-4 star hotels

Meals

11 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 8 dinners

Transport

All relevant transfers and transportation in a private mini-coach

Guide

Escorted by an expert local tour guide/driver

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Strait of Belle Isle return ferry from Newfoundland - LabradorGuided Sightseeing at Labrador, L’Anse au Clair, Gander, Twillingate, Bonavista, Trinity & St John'sWhale watching boat tour in St AnthonyBonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat tourNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

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