Newfoundland Explorer

Newfoundland Explorer

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Newfoundland Explorer

9 Days Starting in Corner Brook, NL, Canada and ending in St. John's, NL, Canada

Visiting: Corner Brook, Gros Morne National Park, Gander, Clarenville, Bonavista, St. John's

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1665

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 5

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

15-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3158

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Newfoundland Explorer tour and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich history of Canada’s easternmost province. This journey takes you from the quaint outports and mesmerizing national parks to awe-inspiring mountain-to-fjord landscapes. Highlights include a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay, visits to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, and a drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay to the picturesque outport of Twillingate. Explore Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy guided tours of historic towns like Bonavista and Trinity. Conclude your adventure in St. John’s, North America’s oldest city, with a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds.

Highlights

  • Newfoundland has to offer, from quaint outports and mesmerizing national parks to awe-inspiring mountain-to-fjord landscapes.

  • A scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the lookout for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord.

  • The North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander's role in the development of transatlantic aviation.

  • A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate.

  • Gros Morne National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site.

  • Guided tour of St. John’s.

  • Boat Tour on Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (Puffins).

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Corner Brook

Location: Corner Brook

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook, or similar

Welcome to Newfoundland & Labrador! Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook, where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador. If you're arriving late, you have the option to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook. You can request this at the time of booking, and there is no additional charge, subject to availability.

Day 2 : Corner Brook To Cow Head

Location: Gros Morne National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, join an included transfer from Corner Brook to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park where you will meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and other traveling companions late this afternoon. En route, visit one of the top attractions in Newfoundland, the Newfoundland Insectarium features a butterfly house featuring up to 1,000 live tropical butterflies.

Day 3 : Gros Morne Touring

Location: Gros Morne National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the lookout for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada.

OPTION: Passengers have the opportunity to request a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and a visit to the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead of the standard scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and a visit to the Tablelands. While some may find the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a more exceptional experience, it's important to be aware that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and another 45-minute walk back. This alternative must be specified at the time of booking.

Day 4 : Cow Head To Gander

Location: Gander

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sinbad's Hotel, Gander, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close. Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there. Also, visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander's role in the development of transatlantic aviation.

Day 5 : Gander To Clarenville

Location: Clarenville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel, Clarenville, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights.

Day 6 : Bonavista & Trinity Touring

Location: Bonavista

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel, Clarenville, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns. First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity. Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century.

Day 7 : Clarenville To St. John’S

Location: St. John's

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott, St. John's, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boosts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill.

Day 8 : Local Touring

Location: St. John's

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott, St. John's, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure.

Day 9 : St. John's Departure

Location: St. John's

Meals Included: Breakfast

A time for last-minute shopping and farewells. Individual transfer to the airport in time to check in for your return flight.

What's Included

  • 8 nights’ accommodation

    Accommodation for 8 nights is included in the tour package.

  • 16 meals

    A total of 16 meals are included during the tour.

  • Newfoundland Insectarium

    Entry to the Newfoundland Insectarium is included.

  • Gros Morne National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Visit to Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is included.

  • Choice of Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond Boat Tour

    You can choose between a boat tour on Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond.

  • Twillingate

    A visit to the beautiful outport of Twillingate is included.

  • North Atlantic Aviation Museum

    Entry to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum is included.

  • Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre

    Visit to the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre is included.

  • Terra Nova National Park

    Entry to Terra Nova National Park is included.

  • Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site

    Visit to the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary

    Airfare is not included unless specified in the tour itinerary.

  • Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature

    Laundry, optional excursions, and other personal items are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Pre and Post Accommodation

    Accommodation before and after the tour is not included.

  • Meet and Greet airport transfer service

    Meet and greet airport transfer service is not included.

  • Everything that is not mentioned in included

    Any service or item not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes an included transfer from Corner Brook to Cow Head, scenic drives along the coast, and individual transfers to the airport for your return flight.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of comfortable accommodation at various hotels including The Glynmill Inn, The Shallow Bay Motel, The Sinbad's Hotel, The Quality Hotel, and The Delta Hotels by Marriott, or similar.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    During the tour, you can expect to see bald eagles in Gros Morne National Park, puffins and other seabirds in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, and potentially other wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park.

  • Is there an option to change the boat tour in Gros Morne National Park?

    Yes, passengers have the opportunity to request a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and a visit to the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead of the standard scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and a visit to the Tablelands. This alternative must be specified at the time of booking.

  • What is the significance of Gander in the tour?

    Gander is famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away. You will learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there. Additionally, you will visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander's role in the development of transatlantic aviation.

  • What historical sites will be visited in Bonavista and Trinity?

    In Bonavista, you will visit the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site and learn about the hard life of the light keepers. In Trinity, you will stroll the lanes and explore many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century.

  • What are the accommodation options on the first night if I arrive late?

    If you arrive late, you have the option to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook. You can request this at the time of booking, and there is no additional charge, subject to availability.

  • What activities are included in the visit to Gros Morne National Park?

    In Gros Morne National Park, you will enjoy a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay, where you can look out for bald eagles. You will also visit the Tablelands, a mountain of flat-topped rock usually found only deep in the earth's mantle.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Twillingate?

    During the visit to Twillingate, you will see the Long Point Lighthouse and visit the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. The drive to Twillingate is scenic, along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay.

  • What is the itinerary for the last day of the tour?

    On the last day of the tour, you will have time for last-minute shopping and farewells. There will be an individual transfer to the airport in time to check in for your return flight.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

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Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

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We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

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02-Jul-2023

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01-Mar-2020

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Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

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25-Oct-2022

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.

    Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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