Saveur Newfoundland Explorer

Itinerary

• Newfoundland and Labrador

  Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of Canada on the country's Atlantic coast in northeastern North America. This easternmost Canadian province comprises two main parts: the island of Newfoundland off the country's eastern coast, and Labrador on the mainland to the northwest of the island.  The Island of Newfoundland has its own dialects of the English, French, and Irish languages. The English dialect in Labrador shares much with that of Newfoundland. Labrador also has its own dialects of Innu-aimun and Inuktitut.

• Gander

  Gander is a Canadian town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 40 kilometres south of Gander Bay.  It is the site of Gander International Airport, formerly an important refuelling point for transatlantic aircraft, and, to this day, a preferred stopping point for transatlantic aircraft that need to land because of on-board medical or security emergencies.  Most of the streets in Gander are named after famous aviators, including Amelia Earhart, Alcock and Brown, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, Marc Garneau and Chuck Yeager.

• Rocky Harbour

  Rocky Harbour is located north of Woody Point, Newfoundland.  This small village was formerly known as Small Bay or Little Harbour.  It is a key tourist town located directly within the Gros Morne National Park’s boundaries.

• St. John's

  St. John's is the provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. The city enjoys a long and vibrant history as the oldest English-founded city in North America. The harbour was a frequent haven for European fisherman throughout the early 1500s, and was officially declared an English colony in 1583. St. John's has over 400 restaurants. Situated in the downtown area on Water St. and Duckworth, there are numerous shops, restaurants and historic buildings. It is a rugged and rocky outcrop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with a distinctive accent and fishing culture that makes it completely unique.

• Trinity

  Trinity is a small town located on Trinity Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador.  The harbour was first used by fishing ships around the 16th century. The Portuguese explorer Gaspar Corte-Real is said to have named this place because he arrived here on Trinity Sunday in 1501. It was settled by merchants from Poole in England during the 18th century and the town contains a number of buildings recognized as Registered Heritage Structures by the province.

• • Newfoundland
  • Fisherman's Landing Inn B&B

  Day 1: Deer Lake - Rocky Harbour

  You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

  Upon arrival at the Deer Lake Airport, pick up your car rental.

  After you arrive at Deer Lake Airport on the West Coast of Newfoundland, transfer to Rocky Harbour, located in beautiful Gros Morne National Park.

  Accommodation: Fisherman`s Landing Inn B&B

  Located in the heart of the Gros Mourne Mountain range, the Fisherman's Landing Inn B&B provides spacious accommodations for with 40 air conditioned rooms, 2 Junior Suites with Jacuzzi and Fireplace, a licensed Dining Room and lounge, Fitness Room and Outdoor Jacuzzi. The accommodation is comfortable and clean but quite basic.

• • Boat Tour of the Western Brook Pond Fjord

  Day 2: Rocky Harbour

  Car rental is included for the day.

  This morning begin your day with a leisurely 45 minute walk to the Western Brook Pond Fjord. At the end of the trail is the location of your boat tour of the fjord. Behold the spectacular glacier-carved land-locked fjord, waterfalls cascading from 2000 feet that often turn to mist before reaching the pond, billion year-old cliffs and frequent wildlife sightings. Following the tour make your way to the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center provides great information about Gros Morne National Park before you make your way to the Table Lands. You way also wish to explore the Lobster Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse has marked the marine approach to Rocky Harbour and the entrance of Bonne Bay since 1897. The light is still run by the Canadian Coast Guard. It is now automated, but the lightkeeper's house is open as a park interpretive exhibit. The exhibit interprets how people have lived along this coast and harvested the sea for more than 4,000 years. Original artifacts, historical documents, and photographs (many donated by local and former residents) help to make the story come alive.

  Accommodation: Fisherman`s Landing Inn B&B
• • Inn On Bennett

  Day 3: Rocky Harbour - Gander

  Car rental is included for the day.

  This morning, leave Rocky Harbour and take a leisurely trip to the central Newfoundland logging town of Grand Falls-Windsor. A suggested stop en route would be at the Exploits River Station to watch the Atlantic Salmon make their way up one of the fishways on this massive river system. Then it is on to Lewisporte to visit By The Bay Museum, home to many artifacts relating to the logging, ship building and other local industries. From Lewisporte continue on to Gander.

  Accommodation: Inn on the Bennett B&B

  Enjoy a homey stay at the Inn on the Bennet B&B in Gander. This eight-bedroom, Cape Cod-style home offers four bedrooms, each with private baths and a TV in each room. Also enjoy a large patio, a full complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access.

• • Campbell House B&B

  Day 4: Gander - Trinity

  Car rental is included for the day.

  Take a scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay that leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, visit Long Point Lighthouse (from outside only as it is not open to the public) and the local co-op (no entrance fee but donations welcome). Return to Gander and follow the Trans Canada Highway to Trinity.

  Accommodation: Campbell House B&B

  Located in Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula, the Campbell House B&B is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on a hilltop with commanding views over the area. With breathtaking views of the sea all around, this peaceful setting provides a tranquil contrast to everyday routine. Relax, breathe the fresh air, stroll the hills and meadows or explore the historic coastal village. ...The choice is yours.

• • Cape Bonavista

  Day 5: Trinity

  Car rental is included for the day.

  Drive out to Cape Bonavista for a chance to walk the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery. This afternoon spend in Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here visit the Ryan Premises and have an opportunity to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive for hundreds of years. In the mid-19th century, James Ryan, the son of an Irish immigrant, established a fish exporting business in the town that helped to create a thriving economy and make Bonavista one of Newfoundland's largest fishing communities. They made their fortune selling cured cod to Europe and the West Indies. At one time, this salt fish complex was producing nearly 10 percent of Newfoundland's entire fish exports The massive catches of cod were salted and dried on shore and then carried direct to markets or sold through larger merchants in St. John's. Today, six of the main buildings, including the Ryan's home, the retail shop, salt store, retail store, carriage house and tenement house still stand on a slope overlooking the harbour.

  Accommodation: Campbell House B&B
• • St. John's
  • Delta St John

  Day 6: Trinity - St. John's

  Car rental is included for the day.

  Today travel to the Avalon Peninsula to the town of Bay Bulls. From here take a boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve where you can view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that nest here in the summer. Witless Bay is also home to many Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales in the summer months so whale sightings are a definite possibility. After the boat tour your routing takes you to visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America before heading into St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador.

  Accommodation: Delta St John

  Located in the heart of downtown, the Delta St John hotel is in close proximity to the financial, business and entertainment centres and with a spectacular view of the St. John’s Narrows. All of the in-room amenities you would expect are present such as 27 inch television, In-room pay movies and video games , Video check-out via the TV, Voice mail , Small fridge, Coffee/tea maker, Bottled water, Iron and ironing board, bathrobe etc.

• • Overview of St. John's Harbour

  Day 7: St. John's

  Car rental is included for the day.

  Meet your private guide for a three hour tour of this beautiful city today. Highlights of the tour include a visit to Cabot Tower on Signal Hill, overlooking the entrance into St. John’s Harbour. A stop will also be made at The Rooms – a magnificent museum home to hundred of artifacts defining Newfoundland history.

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

  Accommodation: Delta St John

• Day 8: St. John's

  Drop off your rental car at St John's Airport before your departure flight.

  Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)

Accommodation

• • Fisherman's Landing Inn B&B

  Fisherman's Landing Inn B&B

  Located in the heart of the Gros Mourne Mountain range, the Fisherman's Landing Inn B&B provides spacious accommodations for with 40 air conditioned rooms, 2 Junior Suites with Jacuzzi and Fireplace, a licensed Dining Room and lounge, Fitness Room and Outdoor Jacuzzi. The accommodation is comfortable and clean but quite basic.

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• • Inn on the Bennett B&B

  Inn on the Bennett B&B

  Enjoy a homey stay at the Inn on the Bennet B&B in Gander. This eight-bedroom, Cape Cod-style home offers four bedrooms, each with private baths and a TV in each room. Also enjoy a large patio, a full complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access.

  • More information
• • Campbell House B&B

  Campbell House B&B

  Located in Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula, the Campbell House B&B is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on a hilltop with commanding views over the area. With breathtaking views of the sea all around, this peaceful setting provides a tranquil contrast to everyday routine. Relax, breathe the fresh air, stroll the hills and meadows or explore the historic coastal village. ...The choice is yours.

  • More information
• • Delta St John

  Delta St John

  Located in the heart of downtown, the Delta St John hotel is in close proximity to the financial, business and entertainment centres and with a spectacular view of the St. John’s Narrows. All of the in-room amenities you would expect are present such as 27 inch television, In-room pay movies and video games , Video check-out via the TV, Voice mail , Small fridge, Coffee/tea maker, Bottled water, Iron and ironing board, bathrobe etc.

  • More information

The Fine Print

• Trip Operator

  Horizon & Co. (founded in 1963), is a privately-owned leading boutique travel company. Horizon designs and stages authentic and deeply personal travel experiences that are carefully choreographed to induce a life-long memory. In addition to offering published trips on seven continents, Horizon builds private custom trips for discerning individuals and small groups.

• Contact Information

  Horizon & Co.
  Tel: 1-800-387-2977
  Email: admin@horizon-co.com
  Web: www.horizon-co.com

• What's Included:

  • Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

• What's not Included:

  • Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

• Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
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