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The Viking Trail of Newfoundland
Discovering the Best of Newfoundland and Labrador
DAY 1: St. John’s, Newfoundland
Join our group today at Pearson
International Airport. Our flight eastward
will take us to Newfoundland. Here our
Tour Director will welcome the group to
Newfoundland. A short ride aboard the
motor coach will take us to our downtown
St. John’s Hotel. Tonight you will enjoy a
welcome dinner and an opportunity to get
acquainted with your fellow travellers. (D)
DAY 2: St. John’s, Newfoundland
Today you will be taken on a guided tour
of historic St. John’s, one of the oldest
communities in North America. We will
visit Signal Hill, view the “narrows”, admire
the architecture of old St. John’s, visit the
Basilica and the Anglican Cathedral -- the
oldest Anglican parish in North America
dating back to 1699. This afternoon
will be free for you to shop or do some
further sightseeing on your own. One
new attraction that you might consider,
is the Geological Centre, that details rock
formations, visible across the province. (B)
Quality Tours You Deserve
DAY 3: St. John’s, Newfoundland
This morning we include a Boat Cruise to
the Bird Island Sanctuary. This afternoon
we’re off to Cape Spear. This National
Historic Park was officially opened by Prince
Charles and Princess Diana in 1983 and is
the most easterly point in North America. (B)
DAY 4: Conception Bay/Clarenville, NF
Today we leave the Avalon Peninsula, travel
through Clarenville, and journey onto the
Bonavista Peninsula. The drive is referred to
as the “Discovery Trail” and the sightseeing
is amazing. You’ll visit the Bonavista
Lighthouse and tour the Ryan Premises,
a National Historic Site. In June & early
July this will also be a great spot to view
Icebergs! Tonight we return to Clarenville, on
the edge of Terra Nova National Park. (B,L)
DAY 5: Terra Nova Park/Gander, NF
We will visit Trinity this morning to stroll
through the quiet lanes of the peaceful,
historic and most picturesque village. We
will also board a boat for a guided tour
12 Days
NF8061 JUN 09
NF8062 JUN 23
*NF8071 JUL 07
*NF8072 JUL 21
NF8081 AUG 04
NF8082 AUG 11
NF8083 AUG 18
NF8091 AUG 31
Rates (Cdn) Twin Per Person
Toronto Twin $2,989.00
Triple deduct $190.00
Single add $550.00
Halifax $2789.00
Ottawa $3099.00
Sudbury $3199.00
Winnipeg $3199.00
Rates subject to GST/HST and
Airtax
*July Date Surcharge of $40.00
St. Anthony
L'Anse Au Clair
Rocky
Harbour
Cornerbrook
Gander
Grand
Falls
Clarenville
St. John's
of a real working Mussel Farm, and learn
about the growing industry of Aquaculture.
Then in the afternoon we will visit Terra
Nova National Park enroute to overnight
accomodation in Gander, the Crossroads of
the World. (B,L)
DAY 6: Twillingate/Grand Falls, NF
Today we’ll travel to the coast, where true
Newfoundland lifestyle and culture are
found in the many fishing villages along
our route. Lunch is included today, along
with a local theatre that will provide some
insight into Newfoundland’s history. Then
on to the “Road to the Isles” to visit a fishing
family, passing by such places as “Virgin
Arm”, “Herring Neck”, and on to Twillingate.
At the Prime Berth Fishing Centre you will
learn all about Newfoundland Fishing of
yesterday and today. This afternoon, a stop
at Boyds Cove and a visit to the Beothuk
Interpretation Centre. Continue on to
overnight in Grand Falls. (B,L)