Newfoundland Explorer - 12 days

Newfoundland Explorer - 12 days

12 Days
From

$4525

Newfoundland Explorer - 12 days

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

Visiting: Corner Brook, Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix, L'Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony, Gander, Clarenville, St. John's

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 48

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

12-110

Tour operated in:

English
From: $4525

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on a 12-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Newfoundland with the "Newfoundland Explorer" tour. This small group journey begins in Corner Brook and takes you through the stunning Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll enjoy a scenic boat tour. Discover the Basque whaling history at Red Bay and explore the Viking past at L'Anse aux Meadows. Experience the thrill of whale watching in St. Anthony and the charm of historic towns like Bonavista and Trinity. In Gander, learn about its pivotal role during 9/11 at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. The tour concludes in St. John's, North America's oldest city, with visits to iconic sites like Signal Hill and the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to vibrant puffins. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, expert guidance, and a mix of included meals as you explore the wonders of Newfoundland.

Highlights

  • Gros Morne National Park - Journey through this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy a scenic boat tour at Bonne Bay, keeping your eyes peeled for bald eagles.

  • Red Bay National Historic Site - Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Basque whaling history.

  • St Anthony - Spot minke whales, fin whales, blue whales and other species on an included whale watching tour.

  • Gander - Take in the North Atlantic Aviation Museum and learn of the important role played by the town on 11 September 2001.

  • Clarenville - See the Long Point Lighthouse at Twillingate and spot wildlife as you journey through Terra Nova National Park.

  • Bonavista - Enjoy free time in the spot where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497.

  • St. John's - Explore North America’s oldest city, visiting sites like the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Signal Hill.

  • Witless Bay Ecological Reserve - Sail the waters of the bay, keeping your eyes peeled for the colourful puffins that live in the area.

Itinerary

Expand All

Day 1: Corner Brook

Location: Corner Brook

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Newfoundland. Arrive in Corner Brook and check into your accommodation, where you’ll spend your first night in Newfoundland and Labrador.













Day 2: Corner Brook

Location: Gros Morne National Park

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Corner Brook - Gros Morne National Park - Port au Choix. This morning, meet your tour guide along with your fellow travellers before we set off, heading through Gros Morne National Park, an area we will explore further later in our tour.





Our destination is the fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the area's ancient cultures. Situated on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, the Port au Choix Peninsula extends into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and has been inhabited for 5,500 years.

Day 3: Port Au Choix

Location: Port au Choix

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. From here, we proceed to the Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being a Basque whaling station in the 16th century.











Day 4: L'anse Au Clair

Location: L'Anse aux Meadows

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

L'Anse au Clair - L'Anse aux Meadows National - St Anthony. We head back to Newfoundland and visit L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We learn about the Vikings who explored this area over a thousand years ago, and then we proceed to our accommodation in St. Anthony for the night.

Day 5: St. Anthony

Location: St. Anthony

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

St Anthony - Cow Head. This morning we join an included whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins. We then retrace our steps heading back through Gros Morne National Park to reach Cow Head for a two-night stay. If travelling early in the summer season, keep your eyes on the coastline for giant icebergs, which have broken off from northern glaciers and drifted towards Newfoundland.











Day 6: Cow Head

Location: Gros Morne National Park

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cow Head - Gros Morne National Park - Cow Head. We prepare for an unforgettable day, as many claim the scenery in UNESCO-listed Gros Morne is unmatched in Eastern Canada. We begin with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles soaring above the deep waters of the fjord.





We also see the Tablelands, a breathtaking mountain composed of flat-topped rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle.





Please note: You may request when booking that instead of today's included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit, you take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead. There is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back. This option must be requested on booking.

Day 7: Cow Head

Location: Gander

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cow Head - Gander. As our visit to Gros Morne National Park comes to an end, we keep our cameras at the ready. We journey through Central Newfoundland to Gander, a town renowned as the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical "Come From Away."





We can discover the remarkable hospitality and kindness shown by local residents in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when 38 airplanes made unexpected landings in the town. We also make sure to explore the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which features a variety of artefacts and exhibits highlighting Gander's significant role in the evolution of transatlantic aviation.

Day 8: Gander

Location: Gander

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gander - Terra Nova National Park - Clarenville. A picturesque drive along the rugged coast of Notre Dame Bay takes us to Twillingate, where we explore the Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera ready for wildlife sightings as we pass through Terra Nova National Park on our way to Clarenville.













Day 9: Clarenville

Location: Clarenville

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville. Today, we explore two charming and historic towns on a day trip from Clarenville. We begin our journey in Bonavista, the site where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497. Learn about the challenging lives of the lighthouse keepers at the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site. Afterwards, we head to Trinity, where there is free time to wander the streets and admire the numerous 18th-century buildings that have been meticulously preserved. Then it's back to Clarenville for the night.













Day 10: Clarenville

Location: St. John's

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Clarenville - St. Johns. We proceed to the historic seaport of St. John's, where we will stay for the next two nights. As North America’s oldest city and the capital of Newfoundland, St. John's is beautifully situated among the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. We take an included city tour to explore the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and the breathtaking panoramic views from Signal Hill.













Day 11: St. John's

Location: St. John's

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, we head to Bay Bulls for a memorable highlight of our trip: a boat tour (weather permitting) through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, where we can look for puffins and other seabirds. Afterwards, we visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is free for you to further explore St. John's at your own pace.













Day 12: St. John's

Location: St. John's

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our tour comes to an end today in St. John's, after a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.

What's Included

  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 8 dinners

  • 11 Nights 3-4 star hotels

  • Escorted by an expert local tour leader

  • All relevant transfers and transportation in a private coach

  • Strait of Belle Isle return ferry from Newfoundland - Labrador

  • Guided Sightseeing at Labrador, L’Anse au Clair, Gander, Twillingate, Bonavista, Trinity & St John's

  • Whale watching boat tour in St Anthony

  • Bonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)

  • Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat tour

  • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

What's Not Included

  • International flights & visas

  • Airport transfers

  • Any meals or drinks not specified in the inclusions

  • Tips for your tour guide - an entirely personal gesture!

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with all relevant transfers and transportation provided in a private coach, including a return ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle from Newfoundland to Labrador.

Accommodation

Enjoy 11 nights in comfortable 3-4 star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Age Policy

Min:12yrs, accompanied by an adult / Max:110

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife might we see during the tour?

    During the tour, you may spot a variety of wildlife including bald eagles in Gros Morne National Park, minke whales, humpbacks, and white-sided dolphins during the whale-watching tour in St. Anthony, and puffins in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.

  • Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to Gros Morne National Park and the Red Bay National Historic Site, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Additionally, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also part of the itinerary.

  • What is the significance of Gander in the tour?

    Gander is significant for its role during the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes made unexpected landings in the town. The tour includes a visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which highlights Gander's important role in the evolution of transatlantic aviation.

  • What activities are included in St. John's?

    In St. John's, the tour includes a city tour exploring the Victorian architecture, the modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building, and Signal Hill. There is also a boat tour through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to look for puffins and other seabirds, and a visit to Cape Spear National Historic Site.

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

    Yes, you can request to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead of the included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit. This option must be requested when booking and involves a 45-minute walk to the dock and back.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

Trustpilot
Norma Sullivan  

Land of the Northern Lights 5 day tour of Iceland

10-Sep-2021

The Land of Northern Lights tour was a triumph! My tour of Southern Iceland was absolutely wonderful. The venues chosen, the timing allotted at each venue and the variety of things to experience was nearly perfect. Our guide, "Thor", was smart, amusing, full of history and anecdotal stories as well as being incredibly hospitable and helpful. This small group experience was my first, but not my last thanks to On the Go.

Trawls (Google Reviewer)  

On The Go Tours Sri...

05-Feb-2024

On The Go Tours Sri Lanka was an incredible experience that was made even better by our tour guide Akthar. He was incredibly knowledgeable about his country and he loved sharing it with us. The tour covers a wide range of activities so you can truly experience what Sri Lanka is all about. The beautiful 4-5 star hotels at the end of every day was an absolute bonus. Thanks for a great trip OTGT I’m sure this won’t be my last

Xtreme Floor Care (Google Reviewer)  

Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Paul Kelly (Google Reviewer)  

TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9...

26-Feb-2023

TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9 day tour of Morocco visiting many main cities and places of interest. The coach was very comfortable and we felt safe with the driver Suliman. The guide was Hicham Touraouine and he was fantastic. He spoke perfect English as well as French, Arabic and Berber. He was so kind and considerate and made a good tour great. We particularly enjoyed ‘glamming in the Sahara Desert. So much to see and do and great food and company. We would definitely use On The Go Tours again, especially if Hicham was the guide. Paul & Penny

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

1 Select your preferred date

Saturday - Wednesday

Jun 07, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
$4525

Saturday - Wednesday

Jun 21, 2025 - Jul 02, 2025
$4525

Saturday - Wednesday

Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025
$4525

Saturday - Wednesday

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
$4525

Saturday - Wednesday

Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
$4525

Saturday - Wednesday

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
$4525

Saturday - Wednesday

Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
$4525

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

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

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Similar Tours