Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador
12 Days Starting in Corner Brook, Canada and ending in St. John's, Canada
Visiting: Corner Brook, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador, Gros Morne, Gander, Clarenville, St. John's, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CF-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable cultural adventure through Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where history, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes await. This tour takes you from the charming town of Corner Brook to the rugged beauty of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows. Experience the rich maritime history at Red Bay and the vibrant local culture in St. John’s, the oldest settlement in North America. Enjoy scenic cruises, explore historic sites, and savor regional cuisine, all while staying in comfortable accommodations. This journey promises a perfect blend of sightseeing, adventure, and cultural immersion.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Corner Brook,Newfoundland
Location: Corner Brook
Accommodation Name: Glynmill Inn or Greenwood Inn & Suites
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.
Day 2: Corner Brook
Location: Corner Brook
Accommodation Name: Glynmill Inn or Greenwood Inn & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, meet your travel companions and Tour Director during a welcome breakfast. Then, enjoy an orientation tour of Corner Brook. 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. Soak in the great views of Guernsey, Tweed, and the Pearl Islands on the return to Corner Brook.
Day 3: Corner Brook,Gros Morne National Park,Port Au Choix,St. Barbe
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: Dockside Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 to see fascinating exhibits highlighting archaeological finds of Maritime Archaic and Dorset peoples who settled here before 2000 BC.
Day 4: St. Barbe,Red Bay,L’Anse-Au-Clair
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Accommodation Name: Northern Light Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Board your ferry to cross the Strait of Belle Isle. Then, to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as the first major industrial complex of the New World and home to a 16th-century Basque whaling station exhibit. Continue to L’Anse-au- Clair.
Day 5: L’Anse-Au-Clair,L’Anse Aux Meadows,St. Anthony
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Accommodation Name: Hotel North or Haven Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, take the ferry back to St. Barbe. Visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site for a look at Viking settlers here. Return to St. Anthony where your afternoon is free. Perhaps a walk along the Bottom Brook Trail, a waterfowl sanctuary where a variety of birds may be spotted. This evening, enjoy dinner with lively entertainment.
Day 6: St. Anthony,Gros Morne Area
Location: Gros Morne
Accommodation Name: Fisherman's Landing Inn or Ocean View Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 boat for a [LF] scenic cruise on Bonne Bay. Tonight, enjoy a seasonal seafood dinner.
Day 7: Gros Morne Area,Gander
Location: Gander
Accommodation Name: Sinbad's Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Join the [LF] Beyond Words Tour to learn of the role that Gander played days after the tragic event.
Day 8: Gander,Twillingate,Terra Nova National Park,Clarenville
Location: Clarenville
Accommodation Name: Clarenville Inn or Quality Hotel Clarenville
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive 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 Granville Centre. With luck, you might spot whales along the coast en route to Terra Nova National Park. Continue to Clarenville, situated in beautiful Trinity Bay.
Day 9: Clarenville,Cape Bonavista,Trinity,St. John’S
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: Delta St. John's
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel 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 today. Later, continue to historic Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, with its scenic harbor. Enjoy a [LF] regional lunch at a local restaurant followed by a walking tour with a Local Guide to hear stories that bring this picturesque village alive.
Day 10: St. John’S. Excursion To Witless Bay & Cape Spear National Historic Site
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: Delta St. John's
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, travel to Witless Bay, where whales and puffins abound. Board your boat for a narrated cruise around the three islands in the renowned Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Then, visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America.
Day 11: St. John’S
Location: St. John's
Accommodation Name: Delta St. John's
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 12: St. John’S
Location: St. John's
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of St. John’s, extra nights are available for purchase.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at selected hotels including Glynmill Inn, Greenwood Inn & Suites, Dockside Motel, Northern Light Inn, Hotel North, Haven Inn, Fisherman's Landing Inn, Ocean View Hotel, Sinbad's Hotel & Suites, Clarenville Inn, Quality Hotel Clarenville, and Delta St. John's.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 6 dinners are included.
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Welcome Breakfast
Meet your travel companions and Tour Director during a welcome breakfast.
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Orientation Tour
Enjoy an orientation tour of Corner Brook.
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Scenic Cruise
Board a boat for a scenic cruise on Bonne Bay.
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Beyond Words Tour
Join the Beyond Words Tour to learn of the role that Gander played days after the 9/11 tragedy.
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Regional Lunch
Enjoy a regional lunch at a local restaurant in Trinity.
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Farewell Dinner
A special farewell dinner that includes a traditional Screech-In ceremony.
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Guided Tours
Tour the oldest settlement in North America with a Local Guide, including visits to Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cabot Tower, the Old Town, and the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit Gros Morne National Park, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, and Red Bay Basque Whaling Station.
What's Not Included
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Weather-Dependent Activities
All ferries and boat cruises are subject to weather conditions.
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Extra Nights
Extra nights in St.
John's are available for purchase but are not included in the tour package.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
Notes
This tour visits remote, unspoiled regions of Northern Newfoundland & Labrador, where some accommodations may be rustic. However, we have selected the very best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.All ferries and boat cruises are subject to weather conditions. Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Add extra time in St. Anthony to celebrate the coming of spring in the north and the annual arrival of icebergs on the special departures: Tour CF1 on June 2, 3, 8 & 9. Tour includes an extra night in St. Anthony, an iceberg cruise, and the Great Viking Feast Dinner Theater.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Gros Morne National Park|L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site|Red Bay Basque Whaling Station
Accommodation
Corner Brook: Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook: Greenwood Inn & Suites, St Barbe: Dockside Motel, L'Anse Au Clair: Northern Light Inn, St Anthony: Hotel North, St Anthony: Haven Inn, Gros Morne Area: Fisherman's Landing Inn, Gros Morne Area: Ocean View Hotel, Gander: Sinbad's Hotel & Suites, Clarenville: Clarenville Inn, Clarenville: Quality Hotel Clarenville, St. John's: Delta St. John's
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes a ferry crossing the Strait of Belle Isle, a scenic cruise on Bonne Bay, and a narrated boat cruise around the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day of the tour, you will arrive in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.
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What will we do in Corner Brook on the second day?
On the second day, you will meet your travel companions and Tour Director during a welcome breakfast. Then, you will enjoy an orientation tour of Corner Brook, travel along Humber Arm to the Bay of Islands, and stop at Lark Harbour. You will also have excellent photo opportunities on the way to Frenchman’s Cove and enjoy great views of Guernsey, Tweed, and the Pearl Islands on the return to Corner Brook.
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What are the highlights of the visit to Gros Morne National Park?
In Gros Morne National Park, you will visit the Lobster Cove Head lighthouse and its fascinating marine displays. You will also visit Broom Point, which highlights the history of Canada’s earliest fishing settlements.
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What can I expect during the visit to Red Bay National Historic Site?
At Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will learn about the first major industrial complex of the New World and see exhibits related to a 16th-century Basque whaling station.
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What activities are planned in St. Anthony?
In St. Anthony, you will visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site to learn about Viking settlers. You will also have free time in the afternoon, where you might choose to walk along the Bottom Brook Trail, a waterfowl sanctuary. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner with lively entertainment.
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What is special about the visit to Gander?
In Gander, you will visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum to learn about the history of North Atlantic aviation from the 1930s to its role following the 9/11 tragedy. You will also join the Beyond Words Tour to learn about Gander's role in the days after the tragic event.
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What will we see in Cape Bonavista and Trinity?
In Cape Bonavista, you will admire the beautiful cliffs and coastlines and learn about John Cabot's landfall in 1497. You will visit the Ryan Premises National Historic Site to learn about the fishing industry. In Trinity, you will enjoy a regional lunch and a walking tour with a Local Guide to hear stories that bring the picturesque village alive.
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What wildlife might we see in Witless Bay?
In Witless Bay, you will board a boat for a narrated cruise around the three islands in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, where whales and puffins abound.
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What historical sites will we visit in St. John’s?
In St. John’s, you will visit Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cabot Tower, the Old Town, and the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. You will also have free time to explore on your own.
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What is the Screech-In ceremony?
The Screech-In ceremony is a traditional Newfoundland ceremony that you will experience during the special farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director in St. John’s. It involves lively conversation and cuisine, making it a perfect finale for your tour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.