June 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 2, 9, 16
$2,295.00
- per person with all taxes incl. in Canadian Dollars (CDN)
- land only
- based on twin accommodation (two persons sharing)
Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
- Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
- 7 nights accommodation with private bath and/or shower
- Baggage Handling of one suitcase per person
- Sightseeing in Gros Morne Park
- Water Shuttle on Bonne Bay (weather permitting)
- Excursions to Twillingate, Trinity and Bonavista
- Visit to the Ryan Premises
- Tour of Historic St. John's
- Entrance Fees to National Historic Sites
- Excursion to Cape Spear
- Whale/Puffin Boat Tour (weather permitting)
- Six Breakfasts
- Five Midday Meals
- Two Dinners
- Ground Transportation
The deep knowledge of this territory and the personable attitude of our guide was wonderful.
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Day One
Arrive at Deer Lake on the West Coast of Newfoundland to begin your holiday with McCarthy's Party. En route to your tour hotel; you will travel the Viking Trail to take in the spectacular scenery of Gros Morne National Park, an area declared by the United Nations as the newest World Heritage Site. Tonight you will enjoy a welcome dinner and have an opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow travellers.
Overnight Rocky Harbour. Welcome Dinner.
Day Two
This morning we take a boat tour across beautiful Bonne Bay to Woody Point where we spend time in Gros Morne National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit the new Discovery Centre and view the famous Tableland Mountains. It is this area that earned the park its nickname as the 'Galapagos of Plate Tectonis'.
Overnight Rocky Harbour. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Three
This morning we leave the Viking Trail and take a leisurely trip to the central Newfoundland logging town of Grand Falls-Windsor. Here we the Exploits River to watch the Atlantic Salmon make their way up one of the fishways on this massive river system. Then it is on to Lewisporte to visit the local craft shop and museum, originally founded by the Women's Institiute. Here we will enjoy a "Mug Up". We then travel to Gander, the crossroads of the world.
Overnight Gander/Grand Falls. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Four
This morning we are off on the "Road to the Isles" before travelling across "Tickles and Runs" to spend time on beautiful Twillingate Island. This is one of Newfoundland's oldest and most interesting fishing communities. We then travel to Terra Nova National Park to view the vistas of Newman Sound.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Five
This morning we travel to the historic village of Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, the gem of the Island. Then its out to Cape Bonavista for a chance to walk the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery. This afternoon we spend in Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the Ryan Premises and have an opportunity to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive for hundreds of years.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Six
Today we travel to the Avalon Peninsula to the town of Bay Bulls. From here we take a boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve where we view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that nest here in the summer. Witless Bay is also home to many Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales in the summer months so whale sightings are a definite possibility. This afternoon we visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America before heading into St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Seven
This morning we will tour historic St. John's, the oldest city in North America. This trip includes a visit to Cabot Tower and Signal Hill where we can view the famous "Narrows" and admire the architecture of old St. John's. This afternoon is left free. This evening we share our farewell dinner.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Day Eight
All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to our newest yet oldest Province. As you fly homeward it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be recalled for years to come.
Airport Transfer.
