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Newfoundland Explorer

12 days

COACH TOUR: Uncover the best of the Canadian island of Newfoundland on this 12-day group tour from Corner Brook. Take to the water with three included boat tours, including whale watching, sightseeing and puffin spotting in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Take in the dramatic scenery of Gros Morne National Park, visit the UNESCO-listed whaling station at Red Bay and spend two nights in North America's oldest city, Saint John's. Discover Viking history at L'Anse aux Meadows, explore the historic town of Gander and visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Tour Overview

Duration

12 days

Starts

Corner Brook

Ends

St. John's

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour leader

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 48

Minimum age

12 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Saturdays, June - September

Hotel Rating

3-4 star hotels

Countries

Canada

Arrival Transfer

No

Departure Transfer

No

Meals included

Breakfast: 11, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 8
Per person from
USD$4,415.00
Total From
USD$8,830.00
Deposit From
Final payment
USD$800.00
$8,430.00

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Tour 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 your 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

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

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!

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Newfoundland!

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

Overnight: Corner Brook

Day 2 - Corner Brook to Port au Choix

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.

Overnight: Port au Choix
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Port au Choix to L'Anse au Clair

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.

Overnight: L'Anse au Clair
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - L'Anse au Clair to St Anthony

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.

Overnight: St. Anthony
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Whale watching & Cow Head

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.

Overnight: Cow Head
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Gros Morne boat tour

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.

Overnight: Cow Head
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Cow Head to Gander

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.

Overnight: Gander
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Gander to Clarenville

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.

Overnight: Clarenville
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Bonavista & Trinity day trip

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.

Overnight: Clarenville
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - Clarenville to St. John's

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.

Overnight: St. John's
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - Witless Bay boat tour

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.

Overnight: St. John's
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12 - St. John's

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

Meals: Breakfast

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 - Corner Brook

Double

$135per passenger

Twin

$135per passenger

Single

$255per passenger

Pre Tour Accomodation - St John

Double

$165per passenger

Twin

$165per passenger

Single

$325per passenger

Post Tour Accomodation - St John

Double

$165per passenger

Twin

$165per passenger

Single

$325per passenger

Accomodation - Corner Brook

Double

$135per passenger

Twin

$135per passenger

Single

$255per passenger

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.

Glynmill Inn
Corner Brook

Overlooking Glynmill Pond, this understated Tudor-style hotel, built in 1924, is 2 km from the city centre, a 10-minute walk from the Rotary Arts Centre, and 14 minutes on foot from Margaret Bowater Park. The simple rooms, furnished in a traditional style, offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers. Dining options include an elegant restaurant adorned with murals, a basement steakhouse, and a classic English pub. Additional amenities include a gym, a 24-hour business centre, and meeting rooms accommodating up to 200 guests.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Sea Echo Motel
Port au Choix

Overlooking Port au Choix harbour, this modest motel, which includes surrounding free-standing cabins, is an 8-minute walk from Gargamelle Cove and 2.3 km from the Port au Choix National Historic Site. The informal rooms and rustic cabins all feature en suite bathrooms, as well as televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. A full Canadian breakfast is included, and the property also offers an exercise room, a relaxed restaurant, and a pub equipped with darts and billiards.

Our Rating
Simple
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Northern Light Inn
L'Anse au Clair

Located on a remote stretch of the Trans-Labrador Highway/Route 510 near the Quebec border, this unpretentious hotel is a 6-minute walk from a sandy beach and 8.8 km from the Strait of Belle Isle Ferries. The straightforward rooms are air-conditioned and come with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions with cable channels, and Jacuzzi baths. The hotel features a gift shop selling local souvenirs, laundry facilities, and a lounge bar. Additionally, a family restaurant provides casual dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Haven Inn
St. Anthony

A 13-minute walk from Marguerite Bay, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from the Dock House Museum and 4.1 km from the Fishing Point Lighthouse. The straightforward rooms and suites include televisions, coffee makers, and work desks, with complimentary Wi-Fi available. There’s also a casual restaurant offering views of the town and harbour.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins
Cow Head

Overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this unpretentious motel is located off Highway 430 and is 8.8 km from the nature trails at Gros Morne National Park. The modest rooms and cabins come with complimentary Wi-Fi, cable televisions, and coffee makers. Amenities include a gym, a sauna, an outdoor heated pool, and a hot tub with water views. There is also a casual restaurant and a guest lounge featuring a pool table, along with laundry facilities for guests.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Sinbad's Hotel & Suites
Gander

This unpretentious hotel is located just 1 block from Gander Mall in the town centre, 1.3 km from the Trans-Canada Highway/Route 1, and 6.2 km from Gander International Airport and Canadian Forces Base. The straightforward rooms feature air conditioning and coffee makers, with some offering fully equipped kitchens. Amenities include a coin-operated laundry, a business centre, and a fitness room. There is also a casual restaurant with a fireplace and a lounge bar, as well as four meeting rooms available.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Quality Hotel
Clarenville

Located at the southern edge of Clarenville on the Trans-Canada Highway, this no-frills hotel is 4.4 km from the town centre and 8.7 km from the White Hills ski area. The traditional rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, cable televisions, and coffee makers. A relaxed restaurant serves casual meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there is also meeting and event space available.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Delta Hotels St. John's Conference Centre
St. John's

Situated across the street from St. John's Convention Centre, this stylish hotel overlooks Saint John's Harbour and is a 7-minute walk from the vibrant George Street, just 1 km from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The relaxed rooms, some offering harbour views, include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and mini fridges, along with tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel features an elegant lounge and a trendy bar/restaurant, as well as a gym, indoor pool, and hot tub. Additional amenities include a business centre and event space.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

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.

2025
Twin/Double
Single
7 Jun - 18 Jun
$4,415
$5,375
21 Jun - 2 Jul
$4,415
$5,375
28 Jun - 9 Jul
$4,415
$5,375
19 Jul - 30 Jul
$4,415
$5,375
2 Aug - 13 Aug
$4,415
$5,375
16 Aug - 27 Aug
$4,415
$5,375
6 Sep - 17 Sep
$4,415
$5,375

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