Newfoundland Adventure: Eastbound
Overview
Explore North America’s easternmost edge on this eight-day adventure through Newfoundland’s spectacular landscapes. Discover dramatic coastlines, majestic fjords, historic towns and rich local culture with an expert guide. Watch towering icebergs drift by in season, go whale watching and spot puffins at one of North America’s premier viewing sites.
Format
Trip Highlights
Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Canada
- Deer Lake
- Rocky Harbour
- Twillingate
- Gander
- Trinity
- St. John's
- Gros Morne National Park, Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Western Brook Pond, Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Inclusions
- Flight to Deer Lake, return from St. John's (if the Flight & Hotel option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch. 1 dinner
- Professional English-speaking tour director, starting from Day 2
- Transportation by van as of Day 2
- City taxes
- More Moments Activities Included:
- Rocky Harbour - Lobster Cove Lighthouse visit
- Gros Morne National Park - Tableland Trail
- Gros Morne National Park - Western Brook Pond boat tour
- Twillingate - Seabird and whale watching boat tour
- Trinity - Walking Tour with a local guide
- Gander - Chat with a local
- Boyd's Cove - Beothuk Interpretation Centre
- Bonavista - Lighthouse visit
- Elliston - Puffin viewing
- St. John's - Leader-led walking tour
- St. John's - Cape Spear Lighthouse
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart for Deer Lake, Newfoundland
Upon arrival in Deer Lake, you'll make your own way to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
Day 2
Deer Lake - Rocky Harbour
Today, you'll meet your local leader and fellow travellers during the welcome meeting held at 8:00 AM. Following the introduction and tour briefing, you'll set off for the spectacular Gros Morne National Park, one of Canada’s most celebrated natural treasures.
Your travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
More Moments Activities Included
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Gros Morne National Park - Tableland Trail
Walk across the Earth’s mantle at the Tablelands, where the striking orange terrain contrasts sharply with the surrounding greens and blues. Keep an eye out for the area’s unique plant life, which adds to this otherworldly landscape.
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Rocky Harbour - Lobster Cove Lighthouse visit
Continue south on a scenic drive to explore the historic Lobster Cove Lighthouse and take in views of rolling waves and rugged beaches below.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 3
Rocky Harbour
After breakfast, you'll start the day with stops at Norris Point and Green Point, then stroll along the Western Brook Pond Trail and take in the view before boarding the Western Brook Pond boat tour.
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Gros Morne National Park - Western Brook Pond boat tour
Don’t forget your camera to capture the dramatic waterfalls, towering cliffs and abundant wildlife of this glacier-carved landlocked fjord.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Rocky Harbour - Twillingate Visit
This morning, you'll travel on the scenic route from Rocky Harbour to Twillingate, with a stop at Deer Lake along the way. In the late afternoon, you'll join the boat tour.
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
More Moments Activities Included
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Twillingate - Seabird & whale watching boat tour
Set out on a boat tour to spot whales and seabirds as you scan the surrounding waters. In spring, you may also see icebergs drifting through Iceberg Alley. Afterwards, you'll return to your hotel to relax or take some time to explore Twillingate, famously known as “The Iceberg Capital of the World.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Twillingate - Trinity: Visit
After breakfast, you'll stop at the Boyd’s Cove, Beothuk Interpretation Centre, followed by a stop in the town of Gander, where you'll meet with a local and gain insight into the remarkable role this modest community played during one of North America’s most significant moments in history before heading to Trinity.
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
More Moments Activities Included
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Boyd's Cove - Beothuk Interpretation Centre
You'll visit this centre and learn of the Indigenous Beothuk people who used to live in Newfoundland. You may wish to leave an offering at the nearby Spirit Garden in remembrance of this lost culture.
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Gander - Chat with a local
When North American airspace was closed on 9/11, approximately 6,600 passengers were diverted to Gander, increasing the town’s population by 70% in just a few hours. Learn how the community came together to host this unprecedented number of visitors and discover the lasting impact the event has had on the town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Trinity.
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Trinity - Walking tour with a local guide
Learn about Trinity’s history and its Beothuk, French, Irish and English influences. After, you might like to hike up Gun Hill for a bird’s-eye view of the town.
Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6
Trinity: Visit
Today, you'll start the drive towards Elliston and Cape Bonavista Lighthouse.
More Moments Activities Included
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Elliston - Puffin viewing
It’s time to spot puffins at Elliston’s renowned viewing site, which offers one of the closest land views of puffins in North America. See if you can also spot the Puffin King, a rock formation which looks like a puffin sitting on a throne.
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Bonavista - Lighthouse visit
Drive 20 minutes north to visit the historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, which is one of the most photographed places in Newfoundland. Climb the stairs to the top of the tower and see the oil-fueled light that was used in the 1800s.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Trinity - St. John's: Sightseeing
Today, you'll travel from Trinity to St. John’s, enjoying the scenic coastal landscapes along the way. You'll stop at the iconic Cape Spear Lighthouse before arriving at your hotel. Later, you'll join your group for a guided walking tour of St. John’s.
Enjoy a free afternoon before gathering for a farewell dinner celebrating your journey.
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
More Moments Activities Included
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St. John's - Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can stand at the easternmost point in Canada and admire the brightly painted homes of the famous Jellybean Row.
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St. John's - Leader-led walking tour
Explore the rich history and vibrant character of the city.
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St. John's - Local dinner
Savour traditional Newfoundland flavours, including the beloved Jigg’s dinner pie, then cap off the evening with a lively local tradition, the famous “screech-in” ceremony, an unforgettable introduction to Newfoundland culture.
Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8
St. John's
After breakfast, you'll make your own way to the airport for your flight back home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Comfort Accommodation
Location
Hotel
Room details
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room, a bed & breakfast, a traditional inn and a cabin during the trip.
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Ideal for
Guided tours
Let us show you around. Tour packages include (varies by tour):
- Round-trip flight with Air Canada
- Private airport transfers
- Hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Train transportation
- Motorcoach transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel luggage service
- Experienced guide throughout
- Aeroplan® points
Important Information
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- May 14, 2027
- June 01 & 19, 2027
- July 07 & 25, 2027
- August 12 & 30, 2027
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Not Included
- Airport Transfers
- Tips
- Meals & drinks, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
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- The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day or replaced with an alternate option depending on availability, weather, seasonality and operational reasons beyond the supplier’s control.
- Twillingate: Depending on conditions, the boat tour may take place on an open-air zodiac or on a boat with an enclosed cabin.
- Rocky Harbour: The walking trail to the boat deck is 3 km long (approximately a 45-minute walk) on a gravel path. For those with walking difficulties, a golf cart shuttle is now available for a fee, payable locally in cash, subject to availability.
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Car/Van - Ford Transit E350 - 15 seater van or similar
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- The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather and national events.
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Maximum group of 12 people
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15 years old and up