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Newfoundland Adventure

from £2741 excluding flights

  • 7 nights
  • Jun-Jul
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Highlights

Humpback whale

Search for whales by boat and from the coastal cliffs

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Stay in historic Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula

Iceberg Alley

Look out for icebergs and wildlife on a scenic boat trip

Northern gannets

View vast colonies of gannets and Atlantic puffins

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Explore the colourful city of St John's

Why this trip...

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Expertly guided

In-depth knowledge and expertise will enrich your experience on this trip

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Like-minded travellers

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Off-the-beaten-track

This holiday showcases places and experiences away from the usual tourist routes

Overview

This remote part of Canada offers spectacular landscapes and diverse and abundant wildlife, as well as unique local culture. Travelling as part of a small group with an expert guide enables you to gain a real insight into the region and its inhabitants.

Experience the world’s largest gathering of humpback whales and a fabulous diversity of marine wildlife. Small groups and giant landscapes provide the ideal way to view puffins, razor-billed auks, gannets, eagles, moose, caribou, and many other species of wildlife.

You’ll also have time to enjoy Newfoundland’s fascinating museums, remote lighthouses, walking trails, wildflowers and local lifestyles on this comprehensive introduction to Canada’s easternmost province.

Itinerary

On arrival in St John’s, Newfoundland, you will be met at the airport before enjoying a guided orientation around the city. You’ll gather in the early evening to greet your fellow travellers and to run through the week’s plans. Relax and get ready for the adventure.

This morning’s boat trip will include whale watching, North America’s largest puffin colony and tens of thousands of other seabirds. Humpback whales and other species are frequently spotted and the islands visited are one of the planet’s largest seabird reserves. After a hearty lunch explore one of the New World’s earliest fishing villages.

Atlantic puffins
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Downtown St John's

Today you’ll travel southwest to Cape St. Mary’s, the first outport of New France and the French capital of Newfoundland. Look out for moose and eagles on the water. You will visit the continent’s third largest gannet colony. This site is also a breeding ground for thousands of other seabirds including thick billed murres and kittiwakes. In season (mid-July) you can enjoy some of the world’s finest land-based whale watching from the high sea cliffs. After lunch enjoy a visit to Rocky River Salmon Ladder and then onto Salmonier Nature Park where you’ll have an opportunity for a gentle hike through the park viewing native wildlife.

Cape St Mary gannet colony

Today’s destination is the Trinity/Bonavista region. Notice the change in terrain as you travel deeper into the interior of Newfoundland. Keep your eyes open for wildlife along the way. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to see beautiful sea glass beaches, sea arches and amazing rock formations. Dramatic waterfalls, scenic vistas and a chance to stretch your legs on the Kings Cove Lighthouse trail taking in woodland and coastline views are all highlights of the day.

Examine Newfoundland’s marine ecology with a morning boat trip – you may encounter whales, bald eagles and icebergs – giant chunks of 15,000 year old Greenland glaciers. Spend the remainder of the day experiencing what makes this area so special — moose, osprey, orchids, shore-birds, song birds, and much more. Bird watching, iceberg spotting, flower walks, beachcombing, sea kayaking, land-based whale watching, photographing the local architecture, and hands-on marine biology programs are all possibilities this afternoon. Or spend some time independently exploring the beautiful and historic community of Trinity.

Trinity, Bonavista Peninsula
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Bald eagle

Enjoy another day taking in the natural highlights and abundant wildlife of this beautiful region with a range of optional activities to choose from. In the evening, return to North America’s most easterly point, St John’s.

The morning provides the opportunity for further exploration of historic St. John’s. The afternoon allows for individual interests, perhaps choose an ocean cruise in search of whales and wildlife, giving you a fitting end to your expedition.

View from Signal Hill, St John's

Today you will be transferred to St John’s airport for your flight home.

Accommodation Options

With a wide choice of accommodation in Canada, we can mix and match different grades and styles to suit your personal preference – from motels and hotels to design properties and wilderness lodges in stunning locations.

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Prices and Departures

Price from £2741 excluding flights

Airfares start from around £550 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

What's Included

  • Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches
  • Experienced naturalist guide
  • 2 whale watching excursions
  • Ground and boat transportation as per itinerary
  • Return airport transfers
  • 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
  • No surcharge guarantee
  • Full financial protection

From prices per person based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom

Departures Duration Twin Price (pp) Single Price (pp)
02, 09, 16, 30 Jun 2024 7 nights £2,741 £2,996
07, 14, 21, 28 Jul 2024 7 nights £2,741 £2,996

Group Size

  • Minimum group size: 1
  • Maximum group size: 18

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The World's Great. Pass it On

To mark our 40th anniversary, we've launched our Education Bursary Fund to help disadvantaged school children experience the wonders of travel. A percentage of revenue from every holiday booked will go into the bursary fund to pay for at least 40 students to join one of our school trips abroad.