Newfoundland Explored

15 days from £2,700pp Inc. international flights

Explore the main highlights of Newfoundland including St. John's, Twillingate, Trinity Bay, the Northern Peninsula and Gros Morne National Park.

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At a Glance

• St Anthony 3 days
• Gros Morne National Park 3 days
• Trinity Bay 2 days
• Twillingate 2 days
• St. John's 1 day
• Deer Lake 1 day
• St John's 1 day

Highlights of this itinerary

• Spot icebergs as they drift south on the Labrador Current and past Newfoundland's rocky harbours.
• Explore St. John's many pubs and restaurants, well-known for their live music.
• Marvel at the magnificent scenery of Gros Morne National Park.
• Visit the site of the authentic Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows.
• Lose count of moose and caribou as you drive north along the Northern Peninsula.

Day 1London - St John's

Fly from the U.K. to St. John's. Make your own way to your hotel upon arrival.

Day 2St John's

Spend a full day exploring St. John's, Newfoundland's capital. Discover the brightly painted former fishermen's houses, the bustling harbour with it's historic pubs and lively nightlife and climb Signal Hill for spectacular views over the city.

Day 3St John's - Trinity Bay

Collect your hire car from downtown St. John's and then head out of the city to Trinity Bay. The remainder of the day is free to explore the coastline and small villages around Trinity Bay.

Day 4Trinity Bay

Enjoy a day of exploring the pretty fishing villages around Trinity Bay, watching out for whales and icebergs out at sea.

Day 5Trinity Bay - Twillingate

Today your drive takes you northwest to Twillingate on the shore of Notre Dame Bay.

Day 6Twillingate

Twillingate is a charming old fishing port that offers superb whale watching during the summer months, even from the cliff tops. Also, icebergs here come in very close to shore as they are swept south on the Greenland Current.

Day 7Twillingate - Deer Lake

From Twillingate drive through Newfoundland's rugged hinterland, passing huge tracts of coniferous forests and countless lakes. Arrive in the small town of Deer Lake for your overnight stay.

Day 8Deer Lake - St Anthony

Your drive today takes you along the great Northern Peninsula to St. Anthony which lies at its northern tip. There are plenty of interesting small communities to explore en route as well as watching out for moose.

Day 9St Anthony

There is plenty to see and do on your day in St. Anthony. Nearby lies the authenticated Viking site of L'Anse aux Meadows and wildlife abounds with large populations of whales, sea birds, black bears, moose and caribou.

Day 10St Anthony

Spend another full day exploring the area around L'Anse aux Meadows.

Day 11St Anthony - Gros Morne National Park

Today, drive south past the small village of Port au Choix to Gros Morne National Park, your home for the next two days.

Day 12Gros Morne National Park

Join a guided boat tour to Gros Morne National Park's most beautiful fjord, Western Brook Pond. Marvel at the cliffs and the grandeur of the Long Range Mountains whilst looking out for sea mammals and birds.

Day 13Gros Morne National Park

You may wish to spend your time today walking in the mountains or along the coastal cliffs. Gros Morne is renowned for remarkable geology whilst there are also plenty of activities such as sea kayaking or cycling that you may wish to take part in.

Day 14Gros Morne National Park - Deer Lake - St John's

Drive the short distance to Deer Lake to drop off your hire car at Deer Lake prior to boarding your overnight homeward flight. You will need to change aircraft at St. John's en route.

Day 15London

Arrive back in the UK.