Best of the Bay of Fundy
COACH TOUR: Embark on a 7-day group tour beginning in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Explore the Bay of Fundy, visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, and continue to Saint John, stopping at the Hopewell Rocks and touring the city, including the Reversing Falls. A day is spent in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, with a whale-watching tour before we take a ferry to Digby, renowned for its scallops. Explore the Annapolis Valley, visit a vineyard for wine tasting and end your trip back in Halifax.
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Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Overview
Duration
7 daysStarts
HalifaxEnds
HalifaxRange
HandpickedTour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour leaderGroup Size
Min 2 / Max 48Minimum age
12 yrs, accompanied by an adultDeparts
TuesdaysHotel Rating
3-4 star hotelsCountries
CanadaArrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoMeals included
Breakfast: 6, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 2Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Halifax
Day 1 - Welcome to Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and settle into our downtown accommodation in the heart of this lively and cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic coast.
In the evening, join a welcome meeting with your tour guide and the rest of the group, to find out more about what the next week has in store.
Day 2 - Halifax to Moncton & lobster dinner
Day 2 - Halifax to Moncton & lobster dinner
Halifax - Moncton. Today we discover the Bay of Fundy and experience the world’s highest tides as we journey along its vibrant coastline towards New Brunswick. Along the way, we visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we’ll encounter remarkably exposed layers of rock showcasing the world’s most comprehensive fossil record from the "Coal Age", 300 million years ago.
Upon entering New Brunswick, we enjoy a delicious included lobster dinner aboard a lobster boat. We then continue to Moncton for the night.
Day 3 - Moncton to Saint John
Day 3 - Moncton to Saint John
Moncton - Saint John. This morning, we take in the iconic Hopewell Rocks along the coast of the Bay of Fundy. We’ll admire the enormous flowerpot-shaped formations, carved by the planet’s highest tides.
We then continue our journey through Fundy National Park to Saint John, New Brunswick’s first incorporated city, situated on the southern coast. Here, we enjoy an included city tour, taking in highlights including the Reversing Falls, where the Bay of Fundy’s tides cause the Saint John River to reverse its flow twice each day. We will be spending the next two nights at a hotel in Saint John.
Day 4 - St Andrews by-the-Sea day trip
Day 4 - St Andrews by-the-Sea day trip
Saint John - St. Andrews - Saint John. We are embarking on a day trip to the picturesque town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea. You will have free time to explore the area and we will also enjoy an included sightseeing and whale watching boat tour (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins. If we are exceedingly lucky, and depending on the season, we may even spot a North Atlantic right whale - this is the most endangered whale in the world, with just a few hundred animals remaining.
We return to Saint John for the night.
Day 5 - Ferry to Digby
Day 5 - Ferry to Digby
Saint John - Digby. This morning, we take the ferry back to Nova Scotia and arrive in Digby, renowned as the scallop capital of the world. This enchanting town, rich in history, offers us a blend of fresh sea air and vibrant Acadian culture. We check into our hotel, which boasts stunning views of the Annapolis Basin on the Bay of Fundy. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 6 - Annapolis Valley to Halifax
Day 6 - Annapolis Valley to Halifax
Digby - Annapolis Valley - Halifax. We explore the lush Annapolis Valley, where the French Acadians first settled in Grand Pre in the early 1600s. We discover the area's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where history and legend intertwine to reveal the romantic tale of the Land of Evangeline. We then enjoy a tour and tasting at a local winery before heading back to Halifax for the evening.
Day 7 - Halifax
Day 7 - Halifax
Our tour comes to an end this morning, after breakfast and hotel check out.
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Reviews
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Post tour Accomodation - Halifax Airport
Double
Twin
Single
Pre tour Accomodation - Downtown Halifax
Double
Twin
Single
Pre tour Accomodation - Halifax Airport
Double
Twin
Single
Post Tour Accomodation - Downtown Halifax
Double
Twin
Single
Additional Excursions
Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.
Halifax Airport Transfer (Private Town Car/SUV)
$95
per passengerGuiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Hotels
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin/Double' prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by anyone wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. There is no room sharing on this tour.
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