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Nova Scotia Shores and Trails

Discover Nova Scotia's picturesque shores, historical highlights and maritime charm. Start off in lovely Halifax, tour through the Annapolis Valley, and travel the incredible 300-km-long Cabot Trail.

The car rental and hotel stays are included in this package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.

Location:

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (YHZ)
  • South Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (YQY)
  • Canada
7  Days | 6  nights
Call to book: 1-866-529-2079
Travelling as a group of 10 or more? Request a group quote.

INCLUSIONS

  • Round-trip flights to Halifax (If Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 6 nights of accommodation including daily breakfast
  • 7-day car rental
  • Guided tour of Halifax: Harbour Hopper Tour or self-guided tour of the Halifax Citadel
  • Admission to Cape Breton's Highlands National Park
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Fly to Halifax

Fly to Halifax, pick up your rental car and check into your hotel. The lovely capital is your home base for the next three nights.

Nova Scotia Shores and Trails

Day 2

South Shore (250 km)

Head out to the picturesque South Shore. Take the Lighthouse Route to historic Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop in the village of Mahone Bay before reaching Peggy's Cove, the most photographed village in Canada.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 3

Annapolis Valley (180-420 km)

Another day of exploration takes you to Port-Royal and Grand-Pré in the heart of the ancestral Acadian homeland. You can also visit an Annapolis Valley vineyard for a tour and a tasting.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 4

Halifax - Sydney (405 km)

Take a guided tour of downtown Halifax, including photo stops at the entrance of the famous Citadel. Wander the historical and port districts of the largest city in the Maritimes before setting out for Sydney on Cape Breton Island.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 5

Cabot Trail (470 km)

Travel the Cabot Trail today. This winding mountainous road is 300 km long. Enjoy the ocean and mountain views, several observation towers, a national park, and many opportunities to view wildlife.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 6

Sydney - Halifax (405 km)

Sydney was a former industrial port now revitalized with a seafront boardwalk and marina. Enjoy a casual morning here before returning to Halifax.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 7

Halifax – Return home

Drop your car off at the airport before boarding your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location
HOTEL
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (YHZ)
Hampton Inn by Hilton - Halifax Downtown (or similar)
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (YQY)
The Simon Hotel Sydney (or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a Standard room at all hotels during the Fly & Drive.
Room occupancy: Maximum 4 persons (4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children 0-17 years old)

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

Daily departures between May 9 and October 28, 2024

MORE TO KNOW

Exclusions

  • Meals, unless otherwise mentioned
  • Parking Fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principal driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principal driver name will incur fees.

ACTIVITIES

Excursion admission: the time reserved for the visits included will depend on availability.

  • Harbour Hopper Tour may be replaced by a self-guided tour of the Halifax Citadel.

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, depending on availability and operational day.

TRANSPORTATION

Car rental company will be provided prior to your departure.

Car Rental

Full-size car rental (FCAR) Hyundai Sonata or similar 

Available on request through our call center
Intermediate SUV (IFAR) Hyundai Tucson or similar
Standard SUV (SFAR) Hyundai Santa Fe or similar

Inclusions: 7-day car rental including: Time (24-hours basis), unlimited Kilometers or 200 km per day for SFAR, Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), CAD $1 Million Third Party Liability Insurance Coverage, Provincial & Other taxes, Airport Contract Fees and air conditioning on all vehicles equipped with air conditioning

Exclusions: Fuel; Personal accident insurance plus (PAI Plus) & Personal effects protection (PEP); Other optional services such as GPS, refueling charges, applicable one-way service fees, additional driver's fee, baby seats, ski racks, etc.; Additional driver fee is CA$10 per day per additional driver up to a max of CA$50 per rental, per driver, where applicable; All rates are subject to change without notice and are payable at rental counter. Anything not specifically noted above. Driver credit card required to collect rental car.

Minimum age for car rental is 21 with a prepaid voucher. A valid driver's license from country of origin must be presented at time of rental. All drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to a surcharge of CA$25 per day, subject to change. Certain car classes may not be available to drivers under age 25.

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Prices take into account taxes and are rounded to the nearest full dollar. Full details on taxes and fees are on the booking page.