8 DAY ISLAND WIDE NEWFOUNDLAND TOUR
Your local guide will help you explore Gros Morne National Park during your two night stay. Visit the communities of eastern Newfoundland where our unique culture, history and lifestyle developed. Stops in the traditional fishing villages of Trinity, Twillingate and Bonavista. View humpback whales and Atlantic puffins in the Witless Bay Ecological reserve. Two nights in the Oldest City in North America, St. John’s. This is a great week long exploration of Newfoundland.
2024 8-DAY DEPARTURE DATES
*June 16, 21
*July 5, 14, 29
*August 11, 25, 30
*September 8, 13
PRICE
$3,245.00 - per person in Canadian Dollars
- land only
- based on twin accommodation (two persons sharing)
Deposit - $400 per person
Single Supplement – Add $735.00
All prices are plus 15% HST
PRICE TO INCLUDE
Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
7 nights accommodation with private bath and/or shower
Baggage Handling of one suitcase per person
Entrance Fees to Historic Sites and Museums
Visits to Gros Morne Park, Twillingate, Trinity, Bonavista, Cape Spear, St. John’s
Boat Tour on Bonne Bay and in Bay Bulls (weather permitting)
Excursions to Twillingate, Trinity and Bonavista
Seven Breakfasts
Five Midday Meals
Three Dinners
Ground Transportation
Average Group Size of 35 Passengers
*Note: Tours starting in September do not do the boat tour in Bay Bulls, and instead include a full-day coastal tour of Conception Bay*
DAY 1
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. This evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner and have an opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow travellers.
Overnight Rocky Harbour/Cow Head. Welcome Reception.
DAY 2
This day’s adventure is dedicated to Gros Morne National Park & UNESCO World Heritage Site; starting with an interpretive boat tour across the gentle waters of beautiful Bonne Bay. In Woody Point we’ll visit the park’s new Discovery Centre and view the famous Tableland Mountains. It is this area that earned the park its nickname as the 'Galapagos of Plate Tectonics'.
Overnight Rocky Harbour/Cow Head. Breakfast, Midday Meal, and Dinner.
DAY 3
Bid farewell to the west coast as we take an easterly tack, to a new geological frontier. A perfect harbor provides a beautiful backdrop for an eventful morning of whale interpretation and brilliant art exhibits. This afternoon commemorates the survivors of the 9/11 Tragedy and the many acts of kindness extended when we welcomed the 'Come From Away' guests into the homes and communities surrounding Gander; the epicenter of the hit Broadway musical.
Overnight Gander. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner.
DAY 4
The "Road to the Isles" will take us across causeways spanning the many "Tickles and Runs" leading to Twillingate Island. This is a dedicated fishing community that exhibits great wealth and culture and features spectacular cliff sides and coastal views. Later we’ll wind through the beautiful forests and waterways of Newfoundland’s first National Park, Terra Nova.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
DAY 5
A true day of discovery starts in the historic village of Trinity, one of the oldest, perfectly restored towns in North America. Later we’ll celebrate the beginning of European history, walking the same cliffs as John Cabot when he claimed “Buenavista” for King Henry in 1497. Spend a relaxing afternoon walking the seashore, engaging the locals, or touring the many historic premises for an opportunity to truly understand the inshore fishing techniques that have allowed Newfoundlanders to thrive for hundreds of years.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
DAY 6
Natural wonders abound on this morning’s boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to views Atlantic Puffins, Murres and the millions of seabirds that nest on these coastal islands. This is a favorite feeding ground for Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales where frequent and multiple sightings are a definite possibility. Visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America, before heading into St. John's, the provincial capital and cultural showcase.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
DAY 7
An historic tour of St. John’s will provide a brilliant interpretation of North America’s oldest city, and a proper orientation for your free time this afternoon. Visit Cabot Tower and Signal Hill to view the harbour’s "Narrows" and admire the architecture of old St. John's; including the famous ‘Jelly Bean Houses’. This afternoon is free to explore the many historic exhibits, walking trails and boutique shops and galleries that surround your hotel. This evening we share our Farewell Dinner.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
DAY 8
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 you will treasure for years.
Breakfast & Transfer to St. John’s Airport.
