12 days Newfoundland & Labrador (Tour CF)
Tour: CF - 12 Day Tour from Corner Brook to St. John's
Early birds in Newfoundland and Labrador are the first to see the sunrise appear in North America, and lucky enough to see floating icebergs, spouting whales, and plunging puffins on a regular basis. Pack your shades for the quaint lighthouses, rainbow-hued houses, and other bright sights this tour of Newfoundland and Labrador—home to 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, and immerse yourself in the life of a 16th-century whaler at the Red Bay Basque Whaling Station at the National Historic Site Red Bay. 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.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Corner Brook, NL | Welcome to Corner Brook! The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town and relax at your hotel. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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 exceptional beauty and unique geological features. At 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 en route to Port Au Choix National Historic Site for fascinating exhibits highlighting archaeological finds of Maritime Archaic and Dorset peoples who settled here before 2000 BC. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | 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 a rediscovered Viking settlement. Return to St. Anthony and enjoy dinner with lively entertainment. |
| 6 | 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 Globus Local Favorite scenic cruise on Bonne Bay. Tonight, enjoy a seasonal seafood dinner. |
| 7 | 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 Globus Local Favorite Beyond Words Tour to learn of the role that Gander played days after the tragic event. |
| 8 | Gander - Twilingate - Terra Nova National Park - Clarenville | Fish Stories & Whale Tails Drive along the Road to the Isles, where the local colorful language translates to local names, such as “Too Good Arm,” “Virgin Arm,” and “Crow Head.” Visit Prime Berth, Twillingate’s Fishery and Heritage Centre in Iceberg Alley and then continue to the rugged, coastal Terra Nova National Park. Enjoy dinner in Clarenville, situated in beautiful Trinity Bay. |
| 9 | Clarenville - Cape Bonavista - Trininty - 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 Globus Local Favorite regional lunch at a local restaurant followed by a walking tour with a Local Guide to hear stories that bring this picturesque village alive. |
| 10 | St. John's - Excursion to Whitless 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. |
| 11 | St. John's | Toasts on the Coast. 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 Globus Local Favorite Screech-In ceremony. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your tour. |
| 12 | St. John's | Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Extra nights are available for purchase to explore more of St. John’s. |