History, scenery, culture and eclectic characters will all play an important role in your journey through Newfoundland.
Arrive Deer Lake.
Drive up the scenic Viking trail to the northern town of St.Anthony. During the right season, it is possible to catch glimpses of icebergs and whales from St. Anthony's rugged coastline. Overnight St. Anthony.
Today explore this beautiful region further. Located on the northern tip of Newfoundland, the Northern Peninsula is home to dramatic landscapes and rugged mountains. This scenic drive skirts along the coast with several iconic sights along the way including L'Anse aux Meadows - an interpretive museum that was home to a Viking settlement over 1000 years ago "“ and Port au Choix, one of Canada's premier archeological sites with over 6000 years of history, overnight St. Andrews
Today, drive from St. Anthony to Gros Morne National Park - designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 for its impressive geological features, the 1805 sq. kilometer park offers beauty and adventure that are unsurpassed by any in the world. Take time to fully explore the south side of this beautiful area of Newfoundland. Visit the impressive Discovery Centre and the scenic communities of Woody Point and Trout River, while here why not take a Zodiac boat tour to view the magnificent -Tablelands', the reason Gros Morne was given its UNESCO status. Gros Morne is a hiker's paradise catering to all abilities, with over 19 hiking trails to choose from covering over 100 kms throughout the park. (Hikers trail guide available at Discovery & Visitor Centre's), overnight Gros Morne National Park.
Today explore the north side of the park. Highlights include the scenic community of Norris Point and Rocky Harbour - the service hub of the Gros Morne area. Take time to visit Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and Bonne Bay Marine Station. In the afternoon, enjoy a spectacular Western Brook Pond Fjord Boat Tour - the only way, other than by helicopter, to see the spectacular Western Brook Gorge. Enjoy a 45min boardwalk stroll to the dock before enjoying a leisurely cruise into the gorge - be at one with nature as you see the dramatic ravine-like sides of this inland fjord tower over 600 metres above you, overnight Gros Morne National Park.
Depart Gros Morne and drive to Twillingate, a small picturesque island on the eastern side of Newfoundland. Twillingate is a great place to do some hiking or take a sightseeing boat cruise.
Continue onto Trinity - The cultural architectural capital of Newfoundland. Trinity also hosts the New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant - a humerous look at Newfoundland & Labrador history. Places to visit in Trinity include the Ryan Store, Hiscock House and the Blacksmith Museum to name a few, overnight Trinity.
Today explore Trinity further. This area has been used for the filming of the movie -Shipping News'€ starring Dame Judi Dench & Kevin Spacey and also for the TV miniseries drama -Random Passage". Visit the nearby Cape Random film set constructed in 2000, the site offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and imagine the life of our forebearers in a typical fishing community in the early 1800's. Continue on and drive the remainder of the Bonavista Peninsula. Take time to visit Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Historic Ryan Premises, Mockbeggar Plantation and the Matthew Interpretation Centre.
Continue to St. John's. Welcome to the oldest city in North America! This historic, vibrant city has many attractions with the added bonus of a wide selection of restaurants from fine dining to traditional Newfoundland fayre. St. John's has the highest concentration of pubs per capita on the continent and a visit to the infamous George Street is a must. Overnight St. John's.
Depart St. John's.
This independent itinerary combines Newfoundland's rugged northern coastline, Viking history, Gros Morne National Park, picturesque fishing communities and the scenic Bonavista Peninsula. The journey includes Deer Lake, St. Anthony, Gros Morne, Twillingate, Trinity and St. John's.
Yes. The package includes a 9-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, subject to special conditions, allowing travelers to drive between the destinations independently.
Yes, during the right season, it is possible to catch glimpses of icebergs and whales from the rugged coastline around St. Anthony. However, sightings are dependent on the season and natural conditions.
Yes. Day 3 includes a visit to L'Anse aux Meadows, an interpretive museum and site associated with a Viking settlement dating back more than 1,000 years. The itinerary also visits Port au Choix, an important archaeological site with more than 6,000 years of history.
The itinerary allows travelers to explore both the south and north sides of Gros Morne National Park. Highlights include the Discovery Centre, Woody Point, Trout River, Norris Point, Rocky Harbour, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, Bonne Bay Marine Station and the Western Brook Pond Fjord Boat Tour.
The itinerary specifically includes the Western Brook Pond Fjord Boat Tour on Day 5. Travelers first take a 45-minute boardwalk stroll to the dock before cruising into the dramatic Western Brook Gorge.
In Twillingate, travelers can explore the picturesque island, go hiking or take a sightseeing boat cruise. In Trinity, highlights include the Ryan Store, Hiscock House, Blacksmith Museum and the New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant.
The route through the Bonavista Peninsula includes opportunities to visit Cape Random, Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Historic Ryan Premises, Mockbeggar Plantation and the Matthew Interpretation Centre before continuing to St. John's.
The package includes 8 nights of accommodation, a 9-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, subject to special conditions, and the sightseeing and attractions specifically listed in the itinerary.
The tour starts in Deer Lake and finishes in St. John's, Newfoundland. The current page lists the trip as available all year, with pricing shown from $2,485 CAD per person based on double occupancy, before applicable taxes. A one-way car rental drop fee may also be charged locally.
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Escorted Tour
9Days
NFLDTour Code
Sep
Clarenville, Corner Brook, Cow Head, Gander, St. Anthony, St. John's, NL
10Days
10NNPTour Code
Jun, Jul
Cow Head, L'Anse au Clair, Mary's Harbour, North Sydney, Port au Choix, St. Anthony
12Days
ACNCTour Code
Escorted Tour
12Days
NFUDTour Code
Jun, Sep
Clarenville, Corner Brook, Cow Head, Gander, L'Anse au Clair, Saint-Pierre, St. Anthony, St. John's, NL
