The deep knowledge of this territory and the personable attitude of our guide was wonderful.
July 17 - 25
$2,775.00
- per person with all taxes incl. in Canadian Dollars (CDN)
- land only
- based on twin accommodation (two persons sharing)
Triple: Deduct $160.00 HST incl.
Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
- Eight nights accommodation with private bath and/or shower
- Baggage handling of one suitcase per person
- Excursions to Admiral's Coast and Conception Bay
- Whale / Puffin Boat Tour (weather permitting)
- Tour of Historic St. John's
- Entrance Fees to National Historic Sites and museums
- Excursions to Ferryland and Salvage
- Boat Tour on Newman Sound (weather permitting)
- Ferry Crossing to St. Pierre and Tour of St. Pierre
- Eight Breakfasts
- Seven Midday Meals
- Five Dinners
- Ground Transportation by motor coach
- One way flight from St. Pierre to St. John's
Since 1982, McCarthy's Party has specialized in delivering tours of Newfoundland and Labrador. Committed to providing you with an authentic experience, we offer you total immersion - Newfoundland and Labrador style. Visiting people in their homes, chatting with fishermen, enjoying teas and lunches with community groups... whale watching, puffin and iceberg sighting, experiencing the culture... learning about the way of life, the language of the sea and the songs of the ocean
Our slogan "Let The Locals Be Your Guide" sums up one of the great qualities of our escorted tours. Our guides grew up in the province and are the best source for information on the culture, history, music and language that make this area so unique. They know off the beaten path locations where our groups see the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Newfoundland. Your local guide will provide you with an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Combine this with smaller group sizes, meals that feature local cuisine, two night stays in most hotels and sensibly paced days, and you have what has been deemed by many of our travelers as the best escorted tour of Newfoundland and Labrador available.
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| 9-DAY EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND TOUR | |
Day One
Today you arrive in St. John's, Newfoundland to begin your holiday. You'll join us this evening for our welcome reception where you'll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers and learn more about the trip ahead.
Overnight St. Johns Welcome Reception
Day Two
The day begins with a tour of historic St. John's, the oldest city in North America. We'll visit "The Rooms", the new provincial art gallery, museum and archives, as well as the Johnson Geo Centre to see the "Earth's Geological Showcase". Then it's on to a port wine tasting at Newman's Wine Vault. Port was aged and exported from here since the 17th century. Our journey today will take us north of St. John's to the Admiral's Coast. The uniquely named fishing villages nestled into the rugged cliffsides delight photographers. Dinner tonight is on George Street, a stretch of more pubs and bars per capita than anywhere in the country, where you'll sample local pub fare as well as some Newfoundland music and entertainment.
Overnight St. John's
Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner
Day Three
The Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula unfolds its coastline views along the beautiful Irish Loop. This drive is dotted with small 'outport' communities for which Newfoundland is so famous. You will visit the Colony of Avalon Archaeology Site, where the remains of an early 17th century settlement is well-preserved. We'll lunch at the Colony Café, then travel up the Irish Loop to the community of Bay Bulls. This is our chance to see thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds as well as many Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales. A delicious lobster dinner in Bay Bulls will end the day.
Overnight St. John's Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner
Day Four
"Around the Bay" we go along the picturesque coastline of Conception Bay, the home of pirates in centuries past. We will stop along the way for picture-taking and to visit some of the more interesting villages such as Holyrood and Brigus. The latter is a historic sailing port in Conception Bay and home of the late, famous Captain Bob Bartlett who took Perry to the North Pole. This evening we enjoy a reception at the McCarthy residence.
Overnight St. John's Breakfast, Midday Meal & Evening Reception
Day Five
This morning we stop at Placentia at the Castle Hill National Historic Site. This was the French Capital of Newfoundland in the 17th century. The exhibits and views of the bay are both breathtaking and important background information on the development of Newfoundland. After lunch we head off across the Isthmus of Avalon to the edge of Clarenville, our home for the next two nights.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Six
This morning we travel to Trinity where we will do a mussel boat tour with beautiful scenery, local history, culture and entertainment. This afternoon we travel to the charming village of Salvage on the Eastport Peninsula. This is one of the communities the McCarthy's Party Tour visited on their first tours of the island. It was attractive then as it is now due to the local inhabitants who take great pride in their bay and are delightful to meet. We will take our time and stroll through the community, chat with the locals and take pictures.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville Breakfast, Midday Meal and Dinner.
Day Seven
This morning we drive down the "Burin Boot" to Fortune where we board the ferry for France, the Island of St. Pierre. With a population of 6500, the infrastructure of this French possession is modern and urban. The residents are a combination of rotating French employees and those who have lived on the island for many generations. Their traditions are completely European with an interesting mixture of French and Basque culture and history. On arrival in St. Pierre we take a tour of the island. The late afternoon is left free. Tonight we enjoy true French cuisine at one of St. Pierre's finest restaurants.
Overnight St. Pierre.
Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner
Day Eight
Today we have options to suit the interests of the group. Some may choose to take a half-day tour to Isle aux Marins (Sailor's Island). This little jewel is situated in the mouth of the harbour from St. Pierre. Once it was a fishing village of 600 souls, which made it larger than St. Pierre itself. Others may choose to take a free morning in St. Pierre to visit the sites and museums or to 'twack' around in the shops that feature many imports from France and other parts of Europe.
Overnight St. John's Breakfast, Midday Meal & Farewell Dinner
Day Nine
All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to Canada's newest yet oldest province. As you fly home it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be recalled for years to come.
Breakfast and Airport Transfer
