Newfoundland Discovery
COACH TOUR: Discover the birthplace of the New World in Newfoundland on this 9-day group tour. Uncover the dramatic landscapes of Gros Morne National Park, enjoy a boat tour on Bonne Bay and discover Gander’s September 11 history at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. See Twillingate’s Long Point Lighthouse, explore historic Bonavista and Trinity, learn about John Cabot’s landing, and tour St. John's before concluding with a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve and a visit to Cape Spear National Historic Site.
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Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Overview
Duration
9 daysStarts
Corner BrookEnds
St. John'sRange
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: 8, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 5Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Corner Brook
Day 1 - Welcome to Corner Brook
Arrive in Corner Brook and check in for your first night in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Day 2 - Corner Brook to Cow Head
Day 2 - Corner Brook to Cow Head
Corner Brook - Gros Morne National Park - Cow Head. Today, you will be transferred from Corner Brook to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park. Upon arrival in the late afternoon, join your tour guide and the rest of the tour group.
En route, you will visit one of Newfoundland's top attractions, the Newfoundland Insectarium, which features a butterfly house with up to 1,000 live tropical butterflies.
Day 3 - Exploring Gros Morne
Day 3 - Exploring Gros Morne
Cow Head - Gros Morne National Park - Cow Head. Setting off with the group today, we will discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of our trip. Enjoy an included scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay, keeping your eyes peeled for the bald eagles that are often seen soaring over the deep waters of the fjord.
We also visit the Tablelands, a striking mountain of flat-topped rock, typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle. Today promises to be an unforgettable experience, with some saying that the scenery in Gros Morne is unmatched in Eastern Canada.
Please Note: You can request a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and a visit to Broom Point Fishing Premises instead of the Bonne Bay tour and the Tablelands. This option requires a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) to and from the dock. Must be requested at the time of booking.
Day 4 - Cow Head to Gander
Day 4 - Cow Head to Gander
Cow Head - Grander. As our visit to Gros Morne National Park concludes, we continue our journey through Central Newfoundland to Gander, a town famous for inspiring the hit Broadway musical, "Come From Away".
While in Gander, we will learn about the remarkable hospitality and generosity shown by the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when 38 diverted planes unexpectedly landed here.
We will also have the opportunity to explore the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, which features a range of artefacts and exhibits chronicling Gander’s significant role in the history of transatlantic aviation.
Day 5 - Gander to Clarenville
Day 5 - Gander to Clarenville
Gander - Clarenville. Today, we will take a scenic drive along the rugged coastline of Notre Dame Bay to reach the charming outport of Twillingate, where we will explore Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre.
As we journey through Terra Nova National Park, keep your camera ready to capture any wildlife we encounter. Our adventure will then continue on to Clarenville, where we will stay for the next two nights.
Day 6 - Bonavista & Trinity
Day 6 - Bonavista & Trinity
Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville. Today, we will explore two quaint, historic towns. We will begin with a visit to Bonavista, where John Cabot made his first landing in North America in 1497. Here, we will learn about the challenging lives of the lighthouse keepers at the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site.
Afterwards, we continue to the picturesque town of Trinity, where we can stroll through the lanes and admire the numerous historic buildings preserved from the 18th century.
Day 7 - Clarenville to St. John's
Day 7 - Clarenville to St. John's
Clarenville - St. John's. We continue to the historic seaport of St. John’s, where we will spend the next two nights. As North America’s oldest city and the capital of Newfoundland, St. John’s boasts a stunning location nestled among the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.
Enjoy an included city tour that showcases 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 8 - Witless Bay boat tour
Day 8 - 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.
Day 9 - St. John's
Day 9 - St. John's
Our tour comes to an end today in St. John's, after a final breakfast at the hotel and 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 - Corner Brook
Double
Twin
Single
Pre Tour Accomodation - St John
Double
Twin
Single
Post Tour Accomodation - St John
Double
Twin
Single
Accomodation - Corner Brook
Double
Twin
Single
Guiding 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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