Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Newfoundland (Small Group) - 13 days

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13 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

Halifax, Canada

Ends

Deer Lake, Canada

Highlights

Peggy's Cove - Discover this pretty coastal fishing village and journey along the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia

Lunenberg - Enjoy an included walking tour in this well-preserved colonial settlement and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Prince Edward Island - Explore the northern half of the island on a guided tour to see dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and rolling dunes

Baddeck - Experience the scenic Cabot Trail, visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and enjoy a boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake

Fortress of Louisbourg - Experience a reconstruction of the 1744 New France settlement

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 - Explore the wonders of this park, including a scenic boat tour and the awe-inspiring landscapes

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 - Explore the wonders of this park, including a scenic boat tour and the awe-inspiring landscapes

Itinerary

Experience the magic of Canada’s eastern islands in the intimacy of a small group on this 13-day guided tour from Halifax to Deer Lake. Suited for experienced travelers and seniors seeking an easy pace, this trip visits Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and the charming north shore of Prince Edward Island. Delve into Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail and the historic Fort of Louisbourg, before sailing to Newfoundland for whale watching, Gros Morne National Park, and the Red Bay whaling station.

Traveling with a small group ensures personalized attention and camaraderie, making each stop—from rugged coastlines to quaint towns—even more memorable. The unique selling point of this tour package is its balance of guided adventure and community spirit, creating meaningful connections to both places and fellow travelers.

day 1 - Welcome to Halifax!

Arrive in Halifax and check in to our accommodation, conveniently located in the heart of this lively and cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, join your tour guide and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting, to discuss our upcoming adventure.

Please note: This is a modular tour, meaning it is comprised of several shorter tours. This means that some members of your tour group may not accompany you for the whole tour, and other travellers may join the group part way through. Your tour guide and vehicle may also change. However, the maximum group size will never be exceeded.

OverNight:Halifax

day 2 - Peggy's Cove & Lunenberg

Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenberg - Halifax. Today, we experience the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove, where we enjoy breakfast with a view of one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses. We then journey along the south shore to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, renowned for its Grand Banks fishing schooners. An included walking tour allows us to explore one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and we visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to discover the town’s rich seafaring heritage.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Halifax

day 3 - Halifax to Charlottetown

Halifax - Charlottetown. We can learn about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre this morning, before we cross the Confederation Bridge. This is the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, taking us to Prince Edward Island. We settle into our Charlottetown accommodation for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance featuring local talent at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (subject to change based on the theatre schedule).

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Charlottetown

day 4 - Prince Edward Island sightseeing

This morning is at leisure - you can enjoy a lie in, or head out to explore the capital of Prince Edward Island at your own pace. A complimentary walking tour of the city is offered too.

In the afternoon, we tour the picturesque north shore of the island, passing by stunning red cliffs, pristine white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes, and lush green fields within Prince Edward Island National Park. We also visit the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, which inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels. In the evening, we enjoy true Maritime hospitality at an included traditional hall-style lobster supper. The freshest of the fresh, guaranteed!

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Charlottetown

day 5 - Charlottetown to Baddeck

Charlottetown - Baddeck. We take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia and continue to Cape Breton Island, often called the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.

Upon arrival, we enjoy an included sightseeing boat tour on the the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. We are staying in the charming village of Baddeck for the next two nights.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Baddeck

day 6 - The Cabot Trail

Baddeck - Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Baddeck. Today, we embark on one of North America’s most breathtaking drives as we explore the Cabot Trail. This route winds around the rocky beauty of Cape Breton’s northern shore and ascends to the remarkable plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Scenic lookouts offer unforgettable views of the island’s rugged coastline, so we’ll keep our cameras ready. We also visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where we can learn of the many accomplishments of the genius who made his home on the island.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Baddeck

day 7 - Sail to Newfoundland

Baddeck - North Sydney - Port aux Basques. The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site stands today as an impressive reconstruction, representing one-fifth of the 1744 New France settlement. From here we head to North Sydney, where we embark the Marine Atlantic ferry for a comfortable overnight journey to Port aux Basques, which serves as our gateway to the island of Newfoundland.

Please Note: The Marine Atlantic ferry schedule varies annually, so a daytime crossing may be required, which could necessitate an overnight stay in Port aux Basques. This accommodation will be included in your tour price, if required.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Overnight ferry

day 8 - Port au Choix

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 fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the ancient cultures that have inhabited the Port au Choix Peninsula. This area, which juts slightly into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, has been home to people for 5,500 years.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Port au Choix

day 9 - Ferry to Labrador & Red Bay

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.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:L'Anse au Clair

day 10 - L'Anse aux Meadows Viking history

L'Anse au Clair -L'Anse aux Meadows - St. Anthony. We’ll travel back to Newfoundland and visit the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll learn about the Vikings who inhabited this area over a thousand years ago.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:St. Anthony

day 11 - St. Anthony whale watching

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.

Afterwards, we will head to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, where we will stay for two nights. The months of June and early July offer the best opportunities to see icebergs as large as the Titanic!

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cow Head

day 12 - Gros Morne National Park

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 impressive flat-topped mountain made of rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle, which offers a truly awe-inspiring sight. Today promises to be unforgettable, as many believe the scenery in Gros Morne is unparalleled in Eastern Canada. We spend a second night in Cow Head.

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 13 - Deer Lake

Cow Head - Deer Lake. Have your camera at the ready as we enjoy our final drive through Gros Morne National Park. You will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport, where our tour concludes.

Our tour is expected to return to Deer Lake at approximately 11:30, so we recommend scheduling your departure flight no earlier than 13:30.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Newfoundland (Small Group) - 13 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights in 3-4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry from Halifax - Port aux Basques

Meals

12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 9 dinners (including 1 lobster dinner)

Transport

All relevant transfers and transportation in a private mini-coach

Guide

Escorted by an expert local tour guide/driver

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All ferry transfers as mentioned in the itinerary Prince Edward Island - Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia - Newfoundland & Labrador, Return Strait of Belle Isle ferry to Labrador)Guided sightseeing at Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix, Red Bay & L'Anse aux MeadowsSightseeing boat tour on Bras d'Or LakeWhale watching boat tour in St AnthonyBonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)Note: 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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