Overview
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Throughout this Newfoundland & Labrador tour, enjoy breathtaking scenery. On your cruise on Bonne Bay, learn about the history of the small villages nestled on the shores as you watch for whales and bald eagles. Travel to the Witless Bay Islands and enjoy a narrated cruise and watch for whales and puffins. Other scenic highlights include Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning beauty and unique geological features; Arches Provincial Park, where you’ll stop to photograph two large arches carved by the pounding sea; Terra Nova National Park, Canada’s most easterly national park; and much more. Plus, you’ll be in St. Anthony for the annual Iceberg Festival. Enjoy a cruise through Iceberg Alley, experience a Viking feast, and explore on your own.
In addition to amazing scenery, visit historic sights on this Newfoundland & Labrador tour. Visit Port au Choix National Historic Site, where an exhibit highlights archaeological finds from people who settled here before 2000 BC; Red Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to a 16th-century Basque whaling station; the L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and North America’s only authenticated Viking settlement; Cape Spear National Historic Site, home to the province’s oldest surviving lighthouse; St. John’s, where you’ll tour North America’s oldest settlement; and much more.
Throughout this tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will bring this region to life with in-depth knowledge and local insights into the region’s culture, history, and secrets. All of this—and much more—await you on this marvelous tour!
Highlights
Sightseeing
GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARKVisit Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and Broom Point
PORT AU CHOIX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITESightseeing
STRAIT OF BELLE ISLEFerry across Iceberg Alley
RED BAY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITESightseeing
L’ANSE AUX MEADOWSVisit Viking settlement site with a Local Guide
ST. ANTHONY Cruise through Iceberg Alley; Viking Feast Dinner Theatre
ARCHES PROVINICAL PARKSightseeing
GROS MORNE AREAScenic cruise on Bonne Bay; [LF] traditional seasonal seafood dinner
GANDERVisit North Atlantic Aviation Museum
TWILLINGATEVisit Prime Berth Fishing Museum
TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARKSightseeing
TRINITY [LF] Historic walking tour with a Local Guide
BONAVISTA PENINSULAExcursion to Cape Bonavista; visit Ryan Premises National Historic Site
WITLESS BAYWhale and nature cruise
ST. JOHN’S Cape Spear National Historic Site; sightseeing tour; Signal Hill National Historic Site; farewell dinner and [LF] traditional screech-in ceremony
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN CORNER BROOK
Day1
Welcome to Corner Brook! The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.
CORNER BROOK
Day2
This morning, meet your traveling companions and Tour Director during a welcome breakfast. Then, enjoy an orientation tour of Corner Brook, followed by a break to see the Captain James Cook National Historic Site. Travel along Humber Arm to the Bay of Islands, with excellent photo opportunities on the way to Frenchman’s Cove. Enjoy a stop at Lark Harbour. Savor great views of Guernsey, Tweed, and the Pearl Islands on the return to Corner Brook.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORNER BROOK–GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK–PORT AU CHOIX–ST. BARBE
Day3
Skirt the shores of Deer Lake and head north to GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional beauty and unique geological features. At the Lobster Cove Head, visit the LIGHTHOUSE and the fascinating marine displays. Next is BROOM POINT, highlighting the history of Canada’s earliest fishing settlements. Depart for St. Barbe, visiting a few important sites along the way. View glacier-carved gorges on the way to PORT AU CHOIX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. The exhibits focus on archaeological finds of Maritime Archaic and Dorset peoples who settled here before 2000 BC.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
ST. BARBE–BLANC SABLON–RED BAY–L’ANSE-AU-CLAIR
Day4
Board your FERRY to cross the Strait of Belle Isle, known as Iceberg Alley, to Blanc Sablon. Then, to RED BAY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first major industrial complex of the New World and home to a 16th-century Basque whaling station exhibit. Return to L’Anse-au-Clair.
NOTE:Icebergs are most often seen in June and July.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
L’ANSE-AU-CLAIR–L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS–ST. ANTHONY
Day5
FERRY back to St. Barbe. Enter L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, the only known Viking settlement in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the reconstructed sod huts, learn how the Vikings lived, and see Norse artifacts dating back to 1000 AD.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
ST. ANTHONY
Day6
Spend the day being a part of the annual Iceberg Festival, celebrating the coming of spring and the arrival of icebergs. We’ll start the day with a CRUISE through Iceberg Alley to experience magnificent icebergs, seabirds, and possibly whales. During your free time today, attend one of the local events and learn more about the region’s history, culture, and music. Enjoy an evening of food, fun and feuds at the GREAT VIKING FEAST DINNER THEATRE. You can even join the crew and become an honorary Viking!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ST. ANTHONY–GROS MORNE AREA
Day7
This morning, travel along the Viking Trail, with a stop at ARCHES PROVINCIAL PARK to photograph the two large arches carved by the pounding sea. Then, board a ship for a scenic CRUISE on Bonne Bay. Relax as you take in views of Gros Morne Mountain, learn about the history of the small villages nestled on the shores, and keep a lookout for whales and bald eagles. Tonight, enjoy a special LF SEASONAL SEAFOOD DINNER.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GROS MORNE AREA–GANDER
Day8
After breakfast, depart for Gander, once the international aviation crossroads of the world for a visit to the NORTH ATLANTIC AVIATION MUSEUM, to learn the history of North Atlantic aviation from the 1930s to its unexpected role in the days following the 9/11 tragedy.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GANDER–TWILLINGATE–TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK–CLARENVILLE
Day9
Along the “Road to the Isles,” the local predilection for colorful language comes across with place names, such as “Too Good Arm,” “Virgin Arm,” and “Crow Head.” On the way to Twillingate, visit the PRIME BERTH FISHING MUSEUM and see the Long Point Lighthouse. With luck, you might spot whales along the coast en route to TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK. Spend the next two nights in Clarenville, situated in beautiful Trinity Bay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CLARENVILLE. EXCURSION TO TRINITY & CAPE BONAVISTA
Day10
This morning, travel to historic Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, with its scenic harbor. Enjoy a guided LF WALKING TOUR and hear stories that bring this picturesque village alive. Continue to Cape Bonavista to admire the beautiful cliffs and coastlines. In Bonavista, learn how modern North America began when John Cabot made landfall here in 1497. A visit to RYAN PREMISES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE commemorates the prosperous fishing industry from the early 1500s to present day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
PORT BLANDFORD–WITLESS BAY CRUISE–ST. JOHN’S
Day11
Rejoin the Trans-Canada Highway and travel to Witless Bay Islands, where whales and puffins abound. Board your boat for a narrated CRUISE around the three islands. Newfoundland has the largest concentration of humpback whales in the world, and is also known as the “Seabird Capital of North America,” with the largest Atlantic puffin sanctuary in North America. Continue to St. John’s, visiting CAPE SPEAR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE en route, the most easterly point in North America.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. JOHN’S
Day12
Tour the oldest settlement in North America with a Local Guide. Visit SIGNAL HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, Cabot Tower, the Old Town, and the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. This afternoon is free to explore on your own. You may wish to visit The Rooms, where you can immerse yourself in the local culture through history, heritage, and artistic expression or spend time browsing the many boutiques and galleries of St. John’s. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner that includes a traditional LF SCREECH-IN ceremony. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your tour.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ST. JOHN’S
Day13
The tour ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- This vacation visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you expect from Globus. However, we have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Glynmill Inn
First-Class
Tudor-style Country Inn situated on pleasant grounds with mill pond, 1 mile off TransCanada Highway.
Location
1 B Cobb Lane, Corner Brook, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
Dockside Motel
Tourist Class
Adjacent to the Labrador Ferry Terminal, Dockside Motel features an on-site restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi, and comfortable guestrooms.
Location
1 Main Street, St Barbe, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
Northern Light Inn
Moderate First-Class
Small Pleasant Inn situated in the center of town, overlooking the bay.
Location
PO Box 92,, L'Anse Au Clair, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Dry Cleaning
- Currency Exchange
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
Hotel North
Moderate First-Class
Located in the heart of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, guests have convenient access to an adjacent shopping mall, major grocery store, pharmacy, and Tim Horton's coffee shop.
Location
19 West Street, St Anthony, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Television
Ocean View Hotel
Best Available
Offering waterfront rooms with a spectacular view, the Ocean View Hotel boasts a dining and nightlife experience like no other in the province.
Location
38-42 Main Street, Rocky Harbor, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Fisherman's Landing Inn
Tourist Class
Located in Rocky Harbour, Gros Morne National Park Fisherman's landing Inn provides cable TV, wireless internet, laundry facilities, telephone access, gym/fitness center, outdoor hot tub, and walking trail with fire pit. Rooms have coffee makers, hairdryers, iron/board, and clock radio.
Location
29 W. Link Rd., Rocky Harbour, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
Sinbad's Hotel & Suites
First-Class
Located in downtown Gander, the hotel features large, well-appointed guestrooms, business center, and fitness, room.
Location
133 Bennett Drive, Gander, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
Clarenville Inn
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel features restaurant on site, fitness center, pool, wireless internet, in-room dining, gift shop, and computer work station.
Location
134 Trans Canada Highway, Clarenville, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Television
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
Quality Hotel Clarenville
Moderate First-Class
St. Jude Hotel provides a great base from which to explore the historic Discovery Trail with its numerous tourist attractions. There is an onsite restaurant and bar. Comfortable guestrooms at St. Jude Hotel feature tasteful décor and furnishings.
Location
247 Trans Canada Highway, Clarenville, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
Delta St. John's
Superior First-Class
Delta St. John's Hotel enjoys and idyllic location in the heart of one of Newfoundland's most charming cities. Soft lighting, traditional yet modern furnishings, and home-like amenities make the Delta St. John's the perfect hotel to retreat to after a day of sightseeing.
Location
120 New Gower Street, St. John's, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
