Exploring Newfoundland & Labrador from West to East

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CORNER BROOK

Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Option: If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook. This can be requested upon booking at no additional charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation at the Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook, or similar

DAY 2: CORNER BROOK TO PORT AU CHOIX

Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this morning at your hotel. Journey through Gros Morne National Park (to be explored later on) to the fishing community of Port au Choix, where you'll delve into ancient cultures. The Port au Choix Peninsula, nestled on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, has been inhabited for 5,500 years. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Sea Echo Motel, Port au Choix, or similar

DAY 3: PORT AU CHOIX TO L’ANSE AU CLAIR

Embark on a ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador, where the essence of coastal living intertwines with rich culture and history. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Northern Light Inn, L'Anse Au Clair, or similar

DAY 4: L’ANSE AU CLAIR TO ST. ANTHONY

Return to Newfoundland and journey to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Vikings who walked these lands over a millennium ago before heading to your accommodations in St. Anthony for the night. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Haven Inn, St. Anthony, or similar

DAY 5: ST. ANTHONY TO COW HEAD

Kick off the day with a whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony before making your way to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, where you'll stay for two nights. Meals: B, D

Note: June and early July offer prime opportunities to witness Titanic-size icebergs.

Accommodation at the Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages, Cow Head, or similar

DAY 6: GROS MORNE EXPLORATION

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. Keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring above the fjord. Explore the Tablelands, a mountain of flat-topped rock typically found deep within the earth’s mantle, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Today promises an unforgettable experience; many consider Gros Morne's scenery unmatched in Eastern Canada. Meals: B, L, D

Option: Passengers can request to substitute the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands with a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and a visit to the Broom Point Fishing Premises. However, note that the boat tour on Western Brook Pond involves a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and back. This option must be requested upon booking.

Accommodation at the Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages, Cow Head, or similar

DAY 7: COW HEAD TO GANDER

As your time in Gros Morne National Park concludes, capture the beauty with your camera. Travel through Central Newfoundland to Gander, renowned as the inspiration for the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away. Learn about the local residents' hospitality and generosity during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there. Explore the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which showcases Gander's role in transatlantic aviation development. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Sinbad’s Hotel & Suites, Gander, or similar

DAY 8: GANDER TO CLARENVILLE

Embark on a scenic drive along the rugged coast of Notre Dame Bay, leading to the picturesque outport of Twillingate. Visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera ready for wildlife sightings as you journey through Terra Nova National Park en route to Clarenville, your base for the next two nights. Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Quality Hotel Clarenville, Clarenville, or similar

DAY 9: BONAVISTA & TRINITY EXPLORATION

Explore two historic towns today. Begin in Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497. Learn about the challenging life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing to charming Trinity. Wander through its lanes and discover well-preserved historic buildings dating back to the 18th century. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Quality Hotel Clarenville, Clarenville, or similar

DAY 10: CLARENVILLE TO ST. JOHN’S

Continue your journey to St. John’s, an intriguing old seaport, and your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location amidst the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the panoramic vistas from Signal Hill. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s, St. John's, or similar

DAY 11: LOCAL EXPLORATION

Embark on one of the trip's highlights with a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve from Bay Bulls, searching for puffins and other seabirds. Visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is yours to leisurely explore St. John’s. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s, St. John's, or similar

DAY 12: DEPARTURE FROM ST. JOHN’S

After breakfast, it's time to check out of your hotel and embark on your next adventure. Meals: B