Newfoundland Adventure: From Deer Lake to Saint Johns

Arrive at any time. Please note that while today is your arrival day, the tour will begin tomorrow at the morning welcome meeting with your CEO. We have added this night in Deer Lake to the beginning of your itinerary due to the scarcity of options for arrival flights into this airport.

Attend a morning welcome meeting in Deer Lake before departing directly for Gros Morne National Park. Begin with a hike on the Tableland trail, which offers panoramic views along an old roadbed that skirts the base of the mountain. From here, visit the small, historic town of Woody Point and enjoy free time to explore on foot. Then, board a boat for a short ride across beautiful Boone Bay to Norris Point, saving an hour of drive time. Arrive to Rocky Harbour in the evening and choose to attend an optional group dinner together.

Spend most of the day in Gros Morne National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is situated on the western coast of the island of Newfoundland. Located in the park is the landlocked fjord of Western Brook Pond. Start with the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse for a walk this morning on the trail and stop at the exhibit. Then, walk along a 3km trail to the dock for a boat tour on Western Brook Pond. A packed lunch will be had on board as you enjoy the pristine lake waters and the incredible scenery surrounding the boat. Return to Rocky Harbour in the late afternoon and enjoy time on your own in this quaint Canadian town.

Travel from Rocky Harbour to King’s Point. Here, enjoy the choice to accompany your CEO for a hike amid the natural beauty along the Alexander Murray trail, or to stay in town and explore the sites on your own. Later, continue to Twillingate and take in the stunning rugged coastline, lush country roads, and picturesque streets as you prepare for a relaxing evening. Dinner will be at your leisure.

Following breakfast the group will enjoy free time to explore Twillingate, the town known for its icebergs. visible in Notre Dame Bay and Iceberg Alley. Choose to join your CEO on one of the area’s hiking trails, visit museums and different art workshops in town, or book a whale and wildlife watching tour ahead of time. After lunch on your own, the group will drive to Trinity. Dinner will be on your own in this charming small town accompanied by a free evening. You can choose to join your CEO for a walk on Gun Hill for sunset, or book a show at the local theatre.

Today, encounter the wildlife of the Bonavista Peninsula with a visit to Elliston and the puffin viewing site there. Begin with a short walk along a narrow path and observe the colourful auks occupying a section of land at the end of this rocky outcrop. Then, spend free time in town for lunch on your own and the chance to book an optional visit to the nearby interpretation centre. In the afternoon, follow your CEO on one of the hiking trails along the peninsula which will be chosen based on weather. Each option will allow you to view and photograph seabirds, sea stacks, icebergs, and whales (in season), as well as the surrounding communities. Dinner will be at your leisure tonight back in Trinity.

Travel to Brigus, a picture-postcard town, reminiscent of the quaintness found in European villages. Enjoy a walk along the winding narrow lanes and visit the large tunnel cut through the solid bedrock near the harbour front. You’ll have some free time to explore and grab lunch on your own before continuing on to St. John’s. Here, visit Signal Hill National Historic Site and walk on one of the trails for gorgeous views of the rugged coastline and seascapes before a quick stop at the visitor centre. Later, set off on an orientation walk of this province's capital city and see the colourful row houses lining downtown. Attend an optional dinner this evening with the group.

Depart at any time.