8 nights, 9 days | Summary Itinerary Newfoundland Discovery Tour June 19th to June 28th, 2022
Sunday, June 19th Day 1 North Sydney
The tour begins this morning in Charlottetown and will stop to pick up passengers in Moncton, Aulac and Truro. Transfers are available from Lincoln, Halifax and Dartmouth. Arrive at the Marine Atlantic Ferry terminal in North Sydney, NS for your overnight sail to Port Aux Basque, NL. The ferry departs at 11:15 pm. This crossing will be approximately 8-hours. Get settled in your overnight accommodations.
Overnight: Marine Atlantic
Monday, June 20th Day 2 Cow Head
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Travel to Cow Head, NL. We will have an included lunch on the tour. Tonight we will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant followed by a Bon Tours evening cruise with live music & refreshments on the waters of Bonne Bay. A pleasant ride on a catamaran with stunning scenery and magical sunsets is the perfect conclusion to a day in the park.
Overnight: Shallow Bay Hotel (B, D)
Tour Name 1 Tuesday, June 21st Day 3 Gros Morne
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This morning we travel to Rocky Harbour for a full day guided tour of the North side of Gros Morne National Historic Site. Soaring fjords and moody mountains tower above a diverse panorama of beaches and bogs, forests and barren cliffs. Highlights include Norris Point look-off, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, and the Parks Canada Interpretation Centre. Tonight, enjoy the S.S. Ethie Dinner Theatre as part of the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. Journey back to December 1919 for the final voyage of The S.S. Ethie and meet the crew and passengers and see how she came to rest on the rocks at Martin’s Point, near Sally’s Cove. You can also visit the site to see the 99-year-old rusted remains.
Overnight: Shallow Bay Hotel (B, L, D)
Wednesday, June 22nd Day 4 Gander
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This morning we will check out and depart for Gander. Stop in Grand Falls-Windsor at the Salmonid Interpretation Centre, located on the Exploits River and one of the largest Atlantic Salmon enhancement projects in North America. We then travel to the community of Lewisport and visit the By the Bay Museum & Craft Shop. Overlooking the water in the heart of Lewisporte, the By the Bay Craft Shop is located in the historic premises of the West End School. We arrive at Sinbad's Hotel and Suites and check-in. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Overnight: Sinbad's Hotel and Suites (B)
Tour Name 2 Thursday, June 23rd Day 5 Twillingate
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. We depart for the coastal town of Twillingate, the iceberg capital of the world. We arrive at Pier 52 and board the MV Iceberg Quest for a boat tour of majestic icebergs that have calved from the glaciers of Greenland. You may also see 40 tonne humpback whales on your ocean quest. We return to the pier and have lunch (not included). After lunch, we travel to Auk Island Winery. Auk Island Winery is name in remembrance of the Great Auk that became extinct in 1844. It was the original Penguin and found in great numbers around Notre Dame Bay and the Funk Islands. Next, we visit Long Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed landmarks on the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland; it is located at Crow Head, Twillingate. More than 300 feet above sea level, this is a lookout point where thousands of visitors every year enjoy the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the sights in Gander.
Overnight: Sinbad's Hotel and Suites (B, D)
Friday, June 24th Day 6 Trinity and Bonevista
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. We visit the community of Trinity. Locally known as “Trinity Bight of Newfoundland”, houses, museums, art galleries, and other historic buildings preserved from the 18th century, fill Trinity and its surrounding communities. This afternoon we visit the historic town of Bonavista. When Italian explorer John Cabot first discovered North America in 1497, his first words were “O buono vista!”. When translated to English, this phrase means, “Oh happy Sight!”. We will visit Ryan’s Premises for an excellent look at how Canada’s East Coast cod fishery operated for almost a century.
Overnight: Doubletree St. John's (B)
Tour Name 3 Saturday, June 25th Day 7 St. John's
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This morning we will depart on a puffin and whale watching cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. The Reserve is beyond compare in its ability to offer visitors a world class wildlife experience. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore St. John's.
Overnight: Doubletree St. John's (B)
Sunday, June 26th Day 8 St. John's
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Meet your Local Step-On Guide for a tour of St. John’s. We will spend the afternoon visiting Signal Hill and Cape Spear. Signal Hill is a historic site that celebrates the rich communications and military history. Cabot Tower is located on the summit of Signal Hill. Cape Spear has the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America. It has been restored to its 1839 appearance and shows how a light keeper and family might have lived in the mid 19th century. This afternoon we visit the Rooms. The Rooms respectfully acknowledges the province of Newfoundland and Labrador as the ancestral homelands of many diverse populations of Indigenous peoples who have contributed to 9,000 years of history including the Beothuk on the Island of Newfoundland. This evening, join your group for an included dinner at The Keg Restaurant.
Overnight: Doubletree St. John's (B, D)
Monday, June 27th Day 9 Argentia
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This morning we check out and load the coach. You are free to explore downtown St. John’s. This afternoon we travel to Argentia and board the Marine Atlantic Ferry for the 16-hour crossing to North Sydney. Cabin accommodations included.
Overnight: Marine Atlantic (B)
Tour Name 4 Tuesday, June 28th Day 10 Home
This morning we disembark the ferry out and travel home. Say goodbye to your Tour Director and your newfound friends from your Newfoundland Discovery Tour.
Includes
• Deluxe Motorcoach transportation including Marine Atlantic Ferry • 9 nights accommodations including cabin on Marine Atlantic Ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basque and Argentia to North Sydney • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunches and 4 dinners • Attractions as highlighted in the itinerary • All taxes and fees • Services of a professional Tour Director
Prices
Double $4015 per person 2 per room
Single $5115 per person 1 per room
Maximum 26 guests on the motor coach
Deposit: $1000 per person
Refundable deposits less 10% admin fee (max $75) up until final payment
Final payment: April 19, 2022
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Important Notes
Activity Level Travelling with Target Tours requires a certain level of activity in order to enjoy and participate in our tours. This tour requires the following: • Walking or standing for short periods of time • Lifting and carrying your luggage for short distances • Climbing multiple sets of stairs • Walking on uneven surfaces • Free time but no free days during the tour • Busy sidewalks and crowded areas • Unable to accommodate walkers or collapsible wheelchairs. Canes are permitted. For all tours please remember that the Tour Director is there to assist all members of the group. While they are happy to provide a helping hand from time to time they are unable to provide mobility assistance for extended periods of time during a tour. Therefore, all travellers must be able to manage their mobility independently.
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 $4.00 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 Protection Your tour price does not include travel protection. 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.
After Booking • We will send you your receipt and proof of reservation via email or mail. • Before final payment we will reach out to you via phone or email to remind you of your final balance and determine final method of payment. • About 2 - 3 weeks prior to departure we will send you your Detailed Itinerary which will feature exact times and locations as well as details on your Tour Director. • Around one week before departure you will be contacted by your Tour Director via email or by phone to introduce themselves and ask if you have any questions before departure.
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