Sunday July 28, 2024

Travel by motorcoach from the St Marys area to the Doubletree Toronto airport where you will overnight in preparation for your early morning flight.

Monday, July 29, 2024

Welcome to Corner Brook! Transfer from the hotel to Toronto Airport where your early morning flight will take you to Deer Lake. Upon arrival, a shuttle will be waiting to take the group to the accommodation in Corner Brook. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.

Tuesday, July 30, 3024

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. Breakfast

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

National Treasures Skirt the shores of Deer Lake and head north to Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional beauty and unique geological features. At the 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 on the way to Port Au Choix National Historic Site to see fascinating exhibits highlighting archaeological finds of Maritime Archaic and Dorset peoples who settled here before 2000 BC. Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Thursday, August 1, 2024

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. Breakfast, dinner

Friday, August 2, 2024

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 Viking settlers here. Return to St. Anthony where your afternoon is free. Perhaps a walk along the Bottom Brook Trail, a waterfowl sanctuary where a variety of birds may be spotted. This evening, enjoy dinner with lively entertainment. Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Saturday, August 3, 3024

A Bonny Day on Bonne BayTravel 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 scenic cruise on Bonne Bay. Tonight, enjoy a seasonal seafood dinner. Breakfast, dinner

Sunday, August 4, 2024

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 Beyond Words Tour to learn of the role that Gander played days after the tragic event. Breakfast

Monday, August 5, 2024

Fish Stories & Whale Tails Drive Along the Road to the Isles, the local predilection for colorful language comes across with place names, such as “Too Good Arm,” “Virgin Arm,” and “Crow Head.” On the way to Twillingate, visit the Granville Centre. With luck, you might spot whales along the coast enroute to Terra Nova National Park. Continue to Clarenville, situated in beautiful Trinity Bay. Breakfast, dinner

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Reliving History on the Harbor ravel 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 regional lunch at a local restaurant followed by a walking tour with a Local Guide to hear stories that bring this picturesque village alive. Breakfast, lunch

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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. Breakfast

Thursday, August 8, 2024

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 Screech-In ceremony. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your tour. Breakfast, dinner

Friday, August 9, 2024

Safe travels until we meet again! The tour ends after breakfast this morning. Your shuttle bus will take you to the airport in St. Johns for the return flight to Toronto. After picking up your luggage, the shuttle will return you to New Hamburg and St Marys.

Inclusions:

This tour visits remote, unspoiled regions of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador, where some accommodations may be rustic. However, Globus has selected the very best available hotels that satisfy their high standards of cleanliness and comfort.

All ferries and boat cruises are subject to weather conditions.

Not Included:

Travel Insurance

Items of a personal nature

Meals and beverages not indicated on the itinerary

Price: $6550 per person, based on double occupancy AIR INCLUDED