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Scenic Wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Tour Type: Regional ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Wild beauty, hospitality and centuries of maritime traditions await you on this Canadian tour. Each day brings a new adventure: meeting local fishermen, touring a nineteenth-century lighthouse and visiting a scallop farm. You'll even take part in a local tradition to become an honorary Newfoundlander. Be My Guest- Gros Morne Dine at the Fish Sheds, adorned with fishing artifacts and enjoy the scenic view of Bonne Bay.
Dining Summary- 1 Lunch (L)
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
Dive Into Culture- St. John's Newfoundland brings new sights, languages, foods and traditions with every city. In St. John's, join a one-of-a-kind experience, the Screech-in Ceremony. This Newfoundland tradition gives CFAs (Come from Away's) like you the opportunity to be
- St. John's Visit Cupids, the second oldest English Settlement in North America. The small town is celebrated for its architecture and archaeological sites. Then visit the picturesque village of Brigus, well well-kept with old-style architecture, rustic s
- L'Anse-au-Clair Learn how to shuck a scallop like a local at a farm in Blanc Sablon.
Iconic Experience- Gander Join a local specialist for a tour around Gander, which served as inspiration for the international Broadway musical "Come from Away," Learn about the significant role this small Newfoundland community played during the 9/11 disaster.
- Gros Morne Join a local specialist on a guided walk of UNESCO- listed Gros Morne National Park. Enjoy a rare opportunity to walk upon the exposed Earth's mantle along the Tableland's Trail.
- Clarenville Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour of Trinity, a magical little town. Learn about the colorful history of its inhabitants, the Beothuk people, the French, the Irish, and the English.
- Gros Morne Trace the rugged and scenic coastline of Western Newfoundland with a stop at Arches Provincial Park, a unique natural rock archway created by tidal action.
- Gros Morne Visit the scenic Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and breathe in the sea air.
- Cape Bonavista Visit the Lighthouse on Cape Bonavista and see if you can spot whales, icebergs and puffins (in season).
- L'Anse-au-Clair With our Local Specialist, encounter a millennia of human history at the crossroads of four ancient cultures in Port aux Choix National Historic Site.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER- Twillingate Discover the existence and demise of an extinct people when you visit the Beothuk Interpretation center, which reveals the history of a now vanished language and culture.
Must-see Highlights- St. Anthony Continue to L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site for a tour of the UNESCO-listed 11th century Viking settlement with a Local Specialist.
- Twillingate Join a local specialist this morning for a guided walk in Terra Nova National Park. You'll encounter a landscape of sheltered inlets, headlands and forests.
- Scenic Cruise along iconic Witless Bay and Gros Morne National Park
- Scenic Drive along the rugged coastline of Western Newfoundland with a stop at the Arches Provincial Park
- Visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cupid and Brigus Townships, Cape Bonavista, Red Bay National Historic Site, Point Amour Lighthouse, Port au Choix National Historic Site
- St. John's Your Travel Director reveals the must-sees of St John's on a city tour. Start with a stop at Cape Spear to see the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland. Next up is Signal Hill, the site of St. John's Harbor defences from the 17th centur
- Explore Trinity Walking Tour, Terra Nova National Park Guided Walk, Gander, Gros Morne National Park, L' Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Learn how to shuck a scallop at a working scallop farm, join a Screech-in Welcome Ceremony that will make y
- Discover St. John's
Trafalgar Difference- Corner Brook Stay at The Glynmill Inn, a Tudor-style 'Staff House' built for senior executives of the Newfoundland Pulp and Paper Company in the early 1900s.
Whats Included- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All transport and transfers shown
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Details | Trafalgar Tours | Offer valid through 12/31/2024 | | | Day | Destination | Description | Day 1 | St. John's | Greetings St. John's: The colorful row houses of St. John's add character to North America's oldest English city, the jumping off point to your memorable journey through Canada's easternmost provinces. You have the day to settle in from your travels before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Dinner. Then join local celebrity Sheila Williams for live entertainment and a traditional Newfoundland "Screech-in" ceremony that will make you an honorary Newfoundlander.
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland | Day 2 | St. John's | St. John's Sightseeing: Unlock the best of St. John's on a city tour with a first stop at Cape Spear, the most eastern point of North America, as well as Signal Hill offering sweeping views of the Atlantic. Nature takes center stage this afternoon on an optional Witless Bay Ecological Reserve Boat Tour. Step aboard and keep a keen eye out for puffins and whales (seasonal) in their natural habitat in the largest Atlantic puffin sanctuary in North America. The evening is yours to discover this walkable city filled with tempting restaurants.
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland | Day 3 | CLARENVILLE | Go Back in Time to Olde English Settlements: The first stop this morning is Cupids, the second oldest English settlement in North America, rich in architecture and archaeological sites. Then depart to the Town of Brigus, known for its old-style architecture and historic significance as a strategic location for local fishermen. As you explore on your own and take in the English, Irish and Welsh heritage, the journey leads to Brigus tunnel where a stunning view of the wharf awaits. As the day comes to an end, depart for Clarenville and enjoy the night at leisure.
Accommodations: Quality Hotel Clarenville | Day 4 | CLARENVILLE | Uncover The Natural Beauty of Bonavista: Admire the rugged beauty of the Bonavista Peninsula as you embark on a tour of the Lighthouse on Cape Bonavista. This mid-19th century lighthouse, still climbable today, used a seal oil-fuelled light to warn ships of the challenging coastline. Over a Must-See Highlight, see if you can spot whales, icebergs and puffins (seasonal) like the lighthouse keepers of yesteryear once did. Continue to the historic Newfoundland town of Trinity to meet a Local Specialist for a walking tour before returning to Clarenville.
Accommodations: Quality Hotel Clarenville | Day 5 | Gander | Discover the Impact of Gander: Join a Local Specialist this morning for a guided walk in Terra Nova National Park where you'll explore sheltered inlets, headlands and forests - a beautiful brush with rugged landscapes. Then engage in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER?Experience to discover the existence and demise of an extinct people at the Beothuk Interpretation Center. You'll love the opportunity to unlock the history of a now vanished language and culture. Continue to Gander to learn about the significant role this Newfoundland community played during the 9/11 disaster when thousands of air passengers were rerouted to the town moments after the terrorist attack.
Accommodations: Sinbad's Hotel and Suites | Day 6 | Gros Morne | Uncover Earth's Secrets At Gros Morne National Park: Your first stop is the Whale Pavilion in King's Point to see the 50-foot skeleton of a whale. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the scenic shoreline of Green Bay before joining a guided walk with a Local Specialist inside the UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park. Treasure a rare opportunity to walk on the exposed Earth's mantle along the Tableland's Trail. This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest experience dinner at The Fish Sheds, an authentic fishing shed decorated with industry artefacts, overlooking Bonne Bay.
Accommodations: Fisherman's Landing Inn | Day 7 | Gros Morne | Voyage Through Gros Morne National Park: Unlock your natural surroundings on your choice of optional boat tours exploring Gros Morne National Park. With everything taken care of, enjoy live commentary about the rich cultural history of Bonne Bay including its biodiversity and wildlife. Or, opt to discover a spectacular, glacier-carved fjord and see waterfalls cascading 2,000 feet from billion-year-old cliffs. Later, visit the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse to learn about the culture heritage of the park.
Accommodations: Fisherman's Landing Inn | Day 9 | L'anse-au-Clair | Shuck Scallops In Blanc Sablon Dive Into Culture: Our first stop on today's journey to Labrador is in scenic Fisher Point. We'll take the ferry to Labrador in the afternoon, arriving in Blanc Sablon where we'll Dive Into Culture during a visit to a scallop farm and learn how to shuck a scallop like a local. Taste the difference between a live and cooked scallop accompanied with wine.
Accommodations: Northern Light Inn | Day 10 | L'anse-au-Clair | Voyage Back in Time at Red Bay: Join a Local Specialist this morning for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Red Bay National Historic Site, once a major whaling point on the Atlantic. You'll tour the tallest lighthouse of Atlantic Canada, Point Armor Lighthouse, followed by a Regional Dinner.
Accommodations: Northern Light Inn | Day 11 | Corner Brook | Unmask the Ancient History of Newfoundland Stays With Stories: We leave Labrador, now bound for Newfoundland on the ferry. Encounter millennia of human history at the crossroads of four ancient cultures in Port aux Choix National Historic Site. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with new friends at one of Trafalgar's Stays with Stories where we'll stay overnight.
Accommodations: Glynmill Inn | Day 12 | Deer Lake | Depart Corner Brook: Your fantastic journey comes to an end as you head to Deer Lake Regional Airport at your leisure.
Accommodations: | Day 13 | Deer Lake | Depart Corner Brook: Your fantastic journey comes to an end as you head to Deer Lake Regional Airport Complimentary airport drop off is scheduled for 10:00 AM. Please be aware when booking flights.
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- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking. - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. - Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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