Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador
12 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Corner Brook, Port Au Choix, St. Barbe, Gros Morne National Park, Red Bay, L’Anse-Au-Clair, St. Anthony, L’Anse Aux Meadows, Gros Morne Area, Gander, Clarenville, Twillingate, Terra Nova National Park, Cape Bonavista, St. John’S, Trinity, St. John’S. Excursion To Witless Bay & Cape Spear National Historic Site, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CF-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Boat/Cruise Excursion, Whale Watching
Tour Overview
Mornin’ sunshine! Not only are the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador the first to see the sunrise in North America, they’re also lucky enough to see floating icebergs, spouting whales, and plunging puffins on a regular basis. Pack your shades for the quaint lighthouses, rainbow- colored houses, and other bright sights this tour of Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer, including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Witness the exceptional beauty and unique geological features of Gros Morne National Park, walk in the footsteps of Vikings at L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site Red Bay, and immerse yourself in the life of a 16th-century whaler at the Red Bay Basque Whaling Station. A ferry crossing between Newfoundland and Labrador – plus a scenic cruise around the wondrous Witless Bay Islands – offer additional vantage points of this windswept, wondrous land. Don’t forget to toast the stunning sunset with a local iceberg beer or a shot of Screech.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Corner Brook,Newfoundland
Location: Arrive In Corner Brook, Newfoundland
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND Welcome to Corner Brook! The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.CORNER-BROOK.jpg
Day 2: Corner Brook
Location: Corner Brook
Meals Included: Breakfast
CORNER BROOK Newfoundland Wonders 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. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT The garden city of Corner Brook on the western shores of Newfoundland lies at the mouth of the Bay of Islands -a spectacular mix of mountain landscapes and seascapes. 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.CORNER-BROOK-LARK-HARBOUR.jpg
Day 3: Corner Brook,Gros Morne National Park,Port Au Choix,St. Barbe
Location: Corner Brook, Port Au Choix, St. Barbe, Gros Morne National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CORNER BROOK–GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK–PORT AU CHOIX–ST. BARBE National Treasures 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. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Mother Nature knows you can’t rush a good thing, taking 485 million years to create the wonders of Gros Morne National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site covering over 1110 square miles, the park is a paradise of raw beauty and geological wonders with stunning fjords carved by glaciers amid towering cliffs and roaring waterfalls.GROS-MORNE-NATIONAL-PARK.jpg
Day 4: St. Barbe,Red Bay,L’Anse-Au-Clair
Location: Red Bay, L’Anse-Au-Clair, St. Barbe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ST. BARBE–RED BAY–L’ANSE-AU-CLAIR Sea Treasures Across the Strait 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. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES Explore remarkable Red Bay, 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. This historic fishing village in Labrador holds one of the most precious underwater archaeological sites in the Americas. Relics from ancient whaling ships lie below the surface, and even pieces of whale bone believed to be from the Basque era can be found on the shores of Red Bay.RED-BAY-LABRADOR.jpg
Day 5: L’Anse-Au-Clair,L’Anse Aux Meadows,St. Anthony
Location: St. Anthony, L’Anse-Au-Clair, L’Anse Aux Meadows
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
L’ANSE-AU-CLAIR–L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS–ST. ANTHONY Norsemen Sites & Nature Sights 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. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site to explore the only known Viking settlement in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Local Guide shows you the reconstructed sod huts, explains how the Vikings lived, and you will see Norse artifacts dating back to 1000 AD.L’ANSE-AUX-MEADOWS.jpg
Day 6: St. Anthony,Gros Morne Area
Location: St. Anthony, Gros Morne Area
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ST. ANTHONY–GROS MORNE AREA A Bonny Day on Bonne Bay 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. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS A scenic cruise on Bonne Bay reveals a pristine world of two fjords and the deep waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enjoy live commentary throughout your cruise to learn about Gros Morne Mountain, the geology of the Tablelands, the whales that frequent the deep waters of this fjord. Keep an eye across the water’s surface as well as the sky above to spy an array of bird life and bald eagles. BONNE-BAY.jpg
Day 7: Gros Morne Area,Gander
Location: Gander, Gros Morne Area
Meals Included: Breakfast
GROS MORNE AREA–GANDER Historic Airships & Honored Friendships 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. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORIC FIGURES Take a moving Beyond Words Tour in the historic aviation city of Gander, where nearly all its streets are named for legendary fearless flyers such as the Wright brothers, Lindbergh, and Earhart. Here, you’ll learn about how, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Gander and surrounding communities welcomed, housed, and fed nearly 6,700 unexpected guests for up to five days, when all North American airspace was ordered closed. Ten years later, Gander was presented with two pieces of steel recovered from New York's World Trade Center buildings in appreciation of the Town's extraordinary compassion and generosity.GANDER.jpg
Day 8: Gander,Twillingate,Terra Nova National Park,Clarenville
Location: Clarenville, Gander, Twillingate, Terra Nova National Park
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.
GANDER–TWILLINGATE–TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK–CLARENVILLE Fish Stories & Whale Tails 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. (B,D)TWILLINGATE.jpg
Day 9: Clarenville,Cape Bonavista,Trinity,St. John’S
Location: Cape Bonavista, Clarenville, St. John’S, Trinity
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
CLARENVILLE–CAPE BONAVISTA–TRINITY–ST. JOHN’S Reliving History on the Harbor 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. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Meander down narrow lanes lined with 19th-century merchant homes in one of the best-preserved historic communities in the province. Get a multi-sensory snapshot of Trinity’s 300-year history as a mercantile hub of a thriving salt fish trade for 150 years. Discover the life and times of Emma Hiscock at Hiscock House to learn about the widow who raised her family in a genteel life despite family tragedy. Try your hand at netting twine, measuring out goods for sale, and trading your fish for supplies to judge your skills in surviving the next fishing season. Enjoy a regional seafood lunch and try your hand at knitting, rug hooking, or embroidery reminiscent of the old days in Newfoundland. CAPE-BONAVISTA.jpg
Day 10: St. John’S. Excursion To Witless Bay & Cape Spear National Historic Site
Location: St. John’S. Excursion To Witless Bay & Cape Spear National Historic Site
Meals Included: Breakfast
ST. JOHN’S. EXCURSION TO WITLESS BAY & CAPE SPEAR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE For the Birds in Witless Bay 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. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE WILD PLACES 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. Discover their stunning habitat on a Witless Bay cruise through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve – home to over 2 million seabirds, including 500,000 Atlantic Puffins, nesting in one of Newfoundland’s best whale-watching sites.WITLESS-BAY-PUFFIN.jpg
Day 11: St. John’S
Location: St. John’S
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ST. JOHN’S Toasts on the Coast Join a local guide on a sightseeing tour of St. John’s, a charming coastal town and one of the oldest settlements in North America. 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. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Even if you’re a mainlander, you can become an honorary Newfoundlander with a shot of screech, a short recitation, and the kissing of a cod! Screech is the local rum that, while packing a punch at 40% alcohol, is an important part of the screech-in ceremony – especially when kissing a fish! Yes, b’y!ST-JOHNS-STREET-VIEW.jpg
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.
ST. JOHN’S Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of St. John’s, extra nights are available for purchase. (B)ST-JOHNS-HARBOR.jpg
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
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 May 29, 31, June 2 and June 3. Tour includes an extra night in St. Anthony, an iceberg cruise, and the Great Viking Feast Dinner Theater.
Accommodation
Corner Brook:Greenwood Inn & SuitesCorner Brook:Glynmill InnCorner Brook:Quality Inn Corner BrookSt Barbe:Dockside MotelL'Anse Au Clair:Northern Light InnSt Anthony:Hotel NorthSt Anthony:Haven InnGros Morne Area:Ocean View HotelGros Morne Area:Fisherman's Landing InnGander:Sinbad's Hotel & SuitesClarenville:Quality Hotel ClarenvilleClarenville:Clarenville InnSt. John's:Delta St. John'sSt. John's:Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
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For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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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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