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1 877 214 5367 Circle Newfoundland & Labrador Tour August 19th to August 30th 11 nights/12 days This comprehensive tour features the best of “the Far East of the Western World”. Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland to the most easterly point in North America through national parks – including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples – the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques – as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, sometimes icebergs! Sample local food and drink to become an honorary “Newfoundlander”! • Ferry to Newfoundland Twillingate • Gros Morne UNESCO World Heritage Site • Long Point Lighthouse • Lobster Cove Lighthouse • Terra Nova National Park • Strait of Belle Isle ferry to/from Labrador • Bonavista & Trinity • Red Bay National UNESCO World • Guided tour of St. John’s Heritage Site • Signal Hill National Historic Site • L’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World • Cape Spear National Historic Site Heritage Site • Sea Bird Watching Boat Tour • Grenfell Historic Properties • Ferry to Nova Scotia • Whale Watching Boat Tour • “Screech In” Ceremony • Scenic Boat Tour in Gros Morne • 11 nights accommodation • North Atlantic Aviation Museum • 23 meals August 19th, Saturday - DAY 1 Truro – Port-aux-Basques Meet your transfer driver from Charlottetown, Borden and Aulac and travel to Truro to meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers and continue on to Cape Breton Island via the Canso Causeway. After dinner in Baddeck, proceed to North Sydney to board the Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. (Dinner) August 20th, Sunday - DAY 2 Port-aux-Basques – Port au Choix Drive through the Codroy Valley and on to Gros Morne National Park – to be enjoyed later on during our tour – to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures. The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) August 21st, Monday - DAY 3 Port au Choix – L’Anse au Clair Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. We spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast, Dinner) August 22nd, Tuesday - DAY 4 L’Anse au Clair – St. Anthony Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago. (Breakfast, Dinner) August 23rd, Wednesday - DAY 5 St. Anthony – Cow Head Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting) before travelling to Cow Head for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) August 24th, Thursday - DAY 6 Gros Morne local touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of our tour. Enjoy a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) as we learn the geology of the Tablelands, see the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord, and hear the history of the small villages nestled on the shores. It is an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery is unequaled in eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) August 25th, Friday - DAY 7 Cow Head - Gander Have your camera at the ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close. Later travel through central Newfoundland on to Gander where you spend two nights. (Breakfast, Dinner) August 26th, Saturday - DAY 8 Twillingate Touring A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, visit Long Point Lighthouse and the local co-op. Return to Gander to visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum before returning to your hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch) August 27th, Sunday - DAY 9 Gander – Clarenville Head out on the Trans-Canada Highway to visit Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada’s beautiful national parks. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife along the way. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site. This afternoon stroll through the lanes of charming town of Trinity and see several historic buildings including a typical early 20th century rural merchant’s house and a counting house. Arrive at your Clarenville hotel for the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) August 28th, Monday – DAY 10 Clarenville - St. John’s We continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, our home for the night. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boosts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner) August 29th, Tuesday - DAY 11 St. John’s This morning, we travel to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of our trip, a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (weather permitting) to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to enjoy St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast) August 30th, Wednesday - DAY 12 Depart St. John’s Your preplanned arrangements end today. Target Tours can assist in arranging a transfer to the airport and arranging for your flight home to your respective province. Thank you for travelling with us and we hope to see you again soon! Circle Newfoundland & Labrador Tour Prices (CAD$) Per Person including taxes TWIN TRIPLE QUAD SINGLE $ 3909 $ 3719 $ 3599 $ 4995 Includes departure transfers from Fredericton, Moncton, Aulac, Charlottetown and Borden. Includes taxes. Price Per Person Does Not Include: • Meals other than those referenced in the itineraries • Airfare • Airport transfers • Travel Insurance • Items of a personal nature Deposit of $250.00 due at time of booking. Final payment due July 7th, 2017 Tour Director and Driver Your Tour Director and Driver play an important role in making your vacation as memorable and hassle-free as possible. While optional, gratuities are a great way to show your appreciation. The suggested industry guideline is $3.00 to $6.00 per person, per day for your Tour Director and also your Driver. This should be extended on a voluntary and individual basis at the completion of the tour. Travel Insurance Your tour price does not include travel insurance. If you are covered, we advise you to look into coverage details, if there is a deductible, if you need to pay up front, and where to call in case of emergency. We highly recommend medical, trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage. If you would like a quote, please call our office at 1-877-214-5367. Please note that your Provincial Health Plan will not always fully cover all medical expenses incurred in other provinces. Target Tours P.O. Box 2693 Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8C3 1 877 214 5367 [email protected] .