Overview
Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Celebration
Mornin’ sunshine! Not only are the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador the first to see the sunrise in North America, they’re also lucky enough to see floating icebergs, spouting whales, and plunging puffins on a regular basis. Pack your shades for the quaint lighthouses, rainbow-colored houses, and other bright sights this tour of Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer, including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Witness the exceptional beauty and unique geological features of Gros Morne National Park, walk in the footsteps of Vikings at L’Anse Aux Meadows, and immerse yourself in the life of a 16th-century whaler at the Red Bay Basque Whaling Station at the National Historic Site Red Bay. A ferry crossing between Newfoundland and Labrador – plus a scenic cruise around the wondrous Witless Bay Islands – offer additional vantage points of this windswept, wondrous land. Don’t forget to toast the stunning sunset with a local iceberg beer or a shot of Screech. In most parts of North America, budding daffodils are the first sign that spring has sprung. In Newfoundland and Labrador, floating icebergs are the cue! This special Newfoundland and Labrador departure includes time at the annual Iceberg Celebration in St. Anthony to welcome the season and arrival of the icebergs. Enjoy a scenic cruise in search for wildlife and icebergs, a delicious Viking feast, and many other tasty cultural events St. Anthony has to offer.
Be among the first in North America to greet the sunrise as you discover the rugged beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. From drifting icebergs and breaching whales to colorful fishing villages and dramatic coastlines, this extraordinary journey showcases one of Canada's most distinctive regions.Explore three remarkable UNESCO-designated sites, including Gros Morne National Park, renowned for its dramatic landscapes and unique geology; L'Anse aux Meadows, home to the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America; and Red Bay National Historic Site, where the story of 16th-century Basque whalers comes to life. Along the way, visit charming harbors, historic lighthouses, and welcoming communities where local traditions remain an important part of everyday life.A ferry crossing between Newfoundland and Labrador and a scenic cruise through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve offer unforgettable opportunities to experience the region's natural beauty, wildlife, and coastal scenery. This special departure celebrating the arrival of spring also includes a scenic iceberg and wildlife cruise, time at St. Anthony's Iceberg Celebration, a Great Viking Feast, and immersive cultural experiences that connect you with the people and traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador.With expertly planned sightseeing, unique local experiences, and breathtaking scenery at every turn, this journey offers an unforgettable exploration of Canada's easternmost province.
Highlights of Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Celebration
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Product Group
Newfoundland & Labrador
UNESCO Sites
Gros Morne National Park|L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site|Red Bay Basque Whaling Station
Notes
• This tour visits remote, unspoiled regions of Northern Newfoundland & Labrador, where some accommodations may be rustic. However, we have selected the very best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.• All ferries and boat cruises are subject to weather conditions. The scenic cruise on day 6 in St. Anthony is subject to weather conditions. Should the cruise not operate, your Tour Director will provide a refund and alternative sightseeing. • Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour.
Travelers Notes
Special features included in this tour:• Orientation tour of Corner Brook and Humber Arm to Lark Harbour • Visits to Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Port au Choix National Historic Site • Ferry crossing to Labrador and visit to Red Bay National Historic Site • Guided visit to L’Anse aux Meadows Viking Settlement • Visit to St. Anthony for the Iceberg Celebration, Iceberg Alley cruise, and Great Viking Feast & Theater Experience • Scenic cruise on Bonne Bay with views of Gros Morne Mountain • Visit to Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre in Twillingate • Tour of Terra Nova National Park with rugged coastal scenery • Visit to Ryan Premises National Historic Site in Bonavista • Walking tour and regional lunch in historic Trinity • Cruise in Witless Bay Ecological Reserve and visit to Cape Spear Lighthouse • Guided sightseeing in St. John’s including Signal Hill and Cabot Tower • Dinner with traditional Newfoundland Screech-In ceremony
Related Tours
CF|Newfoundland & LabradorCF1|With Iceberg Festival
Related Option Title
With Iceberg Festival
Product Group
Newfoundland & Labrador
UNESCO Sites
Gros Morne National Park|L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site|Red Bay Basque Whaling Station
Notes
This tour visits remote, unspoiled regions of Northern Newfoundland & Labrador, where some accommodations may be rustic. However, we have selected the very best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.All ferries and boat cruises are subject to weather conditions. Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour.
Travelers Notes
Special features included in this tour:• Explore Corner Brook and the scenic Humber Arm on an orientation tour to picturesque Lark Harbour• Discover Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dramatic fjords, coastal landscapes, and ancient geology, and visit Port au Choix National Historic Site• Cross by ferry to Labrador and visit Red Bay National Historic Site, once one of the world's most important Basque whaling stations• Explore L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America• Visit St. Anthony for the Iceberg Celebration, cruise through legendary Iceberg Alley, and enjoy a [LF] Great Viking Feast & Theatre Experience • Enjoy a [LF] scenic cruise on Bonne Bay with views of Gros Morne Mountain and the spectacular landscapes of Gros Morne National Park • Join a [LF] private guided tour in Gander and discover the town's remarkable aviation history at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum • Visit the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre in Twillingate and learn about Newfoundland's rich fishing traditions• Tour Terra Nova National Park, where rugged coastlines, sheltered inlets, and boreal forests showcase the natural beauty of Newfoundland• Visit Ryan Premises National Historic Site and discover the region's historic cod-fishing heritage• Explore historic Trinity on a walking tour and enjoy a [LF] regional lunch featuring local flavors and traditions• Cruise through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to abundant seabird colonies and seasonal whale sightings, and visit Cape Spear Lighthouse, the easternmost point in North America• Discover St. John's on guided sightseeing featuring Signal Hill and Cabot Tower, symbols of Newfoundland's maritime history• Celebrate Newfoundland culture with dinner and a traditional [LF] Screech-In ceremony
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN CORNER BROOK Welcome to Newfoundland The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town or relax at your hotel.
Day 2
CORNER BROOK Island Wonders This morning, meet your travel companions and Tour Director during a welcome breakfast. Then, enjoy an orientation tour of Corner Brook. Travel along Humber Arm to the Bay of Islands, with excellent photo opportunities on the way to Frenchman’s Cove. Enjoy a stop at Lark Harbour. Soak in the great views of Guernsey, Tweed, and the Pearl Islands on the return to Corner Brook. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT The garden city of Corner Brook on the western shores of Newfoundland lies at the mouth of the Bay of Islands, a spectacular mix of mountain landscapes and seascapes. Renowned explorer Captain James Cook surveyed Corner Brook during his exploratory travel in the 1760s.
Day 3
CORNER BROOK–GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK–PORT AU CHOIX–ST. BARBE National Treasures Skirt the shores of Deer Lake and head north to Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its exceptional beauty and unique geological features. At the Lobster Cove Head, visit the lighthouse and the fascinating marine displays. Depart for St. Barbe, visiting a few important sites along the way. View glacier-carved gorges on the way to Port Au Choix National Historic Site to see fascinating exhibits highlighting archaeological finds of Maritime Archaic and Dorset peoples who settled here before 2000 BC. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Mother Nature knows you can’t rush a good thing, taking 485 million years to create the wonders of Gros Morne National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site covering over 1110 square miles, the park is a paradise of raw beauty and geological wonders with stunning fjords carved by glaciers amid towering cliffs and roaring waterfalls.
Day 4
ST. BARBE–RED BAY–L’ANSE-AU-CLAIR Sea Treasures Across the Strait Board your ferry to cross the Strait of Belle Isle. Then, to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as the first major industrial complex of the New World and home to a 16th-century Basque whaling station exhibit. Visit Point Amour Lighthouse on the south coast of Labrador, the second tallest lighthouse in Canada. Consider climbing to the top for panoramic views of the Strait of Belle Isle. Continue to L’Anse-au-Clair, the southernmost community in Labrador. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES Explore remarkable Red Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as the first major industrial complex of the New World and home to a 16th-century Basque whaling station exhibit. This historic fishing village in Labrador holds one of the most precious underwater archaeological sites in the Americas. Relics from ancient whaling ships lie below the surface, and even pieces of whale bone believed to be from the Basque era can be found on the shores of Red Bay.
Day 5
L’ANSE-AU-CLAIR–L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS–ST. ANTHONY Norsemen Sites & Nature Sights This morning, take the ferry back to St. Barbe. Visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site for a look at a rediscovered Viking settlement. Return to St. Anthony and enjoy dinner with lively entertainment. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site to explore the only known Viking settlement in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Local Guide shows you the reconstructed sod huts, explains how the Vikings lived, and Norse artifacts dating back to 1000 AD.
Day 6
ST. ANTHONY Iceberg Ahead! This morning, take a scenic cruise in search of icebergs and marine wildlife (weather dependent). Then, visit the Grenfell Historical Society and enjoy a free afternoon to celebrate the coming of spring in the north and the annual arrival of icebergs. End the day with a [LF] Great Viking Feast & Theater Experience. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORY & HERITAGE Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and feuds at the Great Viking Feast & Theater Experience! Come to Leifsburdir and be part of a Viking court of law while feasting on the food that the Vikings may have enjoyed. Listen to the Vikings and customers make their case to the Lawspeaker and then decide on their fate and punishment. Become an honorary Viking and take away a certificate to prove it.
Day 7
ST. ANTHONY–GROS MORNE AREA A Bonny Day on Bonne Bay Travel along the Viking Trail, with a stop at Arches Provincial Park to photograph the two large arches carved by the pounding sea. Then, board a boat for a [LF] scenic cruise on Bonne Bay. Tonight, enjoy a seasonal seafood dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE A scenic cruise on Bonne Bay reveals a pristine world of two fjords and the deep waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enjoy live commentary throughout your cruise to learn about Gros Morne Mountain, the geology of the Tablelands, the whales that frequent the deep waters of this fjord. Keep an eye across the water’s surface as well as the sky above to spy an array of bird life and bald eagles.
Day 8
GROS MORNE AREA–GANDER Historic Airships & Honored Friendships After breakfast, depart for Gander, once the international aviation crossroads of the world for a visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum to learn the history of North Atlantic aviation from the 1930s to its unexpected role in the days following the 9/11 tragedy. Join the [LF] Beyond Words Tour to learn of the role that Gander played days after the tragic event. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORIC FIGURES Take a moving Beyond Words Tour in the historic aviation city of Gander, where nearly all its streets are named for legendary fearless flyers such as the Wright brothers, Lindbergh, and Earhart. When all the North American airspace was closed after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Gander and surrounding communities welcomed, housed, and fed nearly 6,700 unexpected guests for up to five days. Ten years later, the town of Gander was presented with steel remnants recovered from the World Trade Center in appreciation of its compassion and generosity.
Day 9
GANDER–TWILLINGATE–TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK–CLARENVILLE Fish Stories & Whale Tails Drive along the Road to the Isles, the local predilection for colorful language comes across with place names, such as “Too Good Arm,” “Virgin Arm,” and “Crow Head.” Visit Prime Berth, Twillingate’s Fishery and Heritage Centre in Iceberg Alley and then continue on to the rugged, coastal Terra Nova National Park. Enjoy dinner in Clarenville, situated in beautiful Trinity Bay. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & TRADITION Bait your hook or browse arts and crafts at Prime Berth Twillingate Fishery & Heritage Centre. This beloved interpretive fishing center and craft studio, created by David Boyd in tribute to his fisher forefathers and proud traditions. Like its name, Prime Berth is a favorite “best spot” in Iceberg Alley.
Day 10
CLARENVILLE–CAPE BONAVISTA–TRINITY–ST. JOHN’S History on the Harbor Travel to Cape Bonavista to admire the beautiful cliffs and coastlines. In Bonavista, learn how modern North America began when John Cabot made landfall here in 1497. A visit to Ryan Premises National Historic Site commemorates the prosperous fishing industry from the early 1500s to today. Later, continue to historic Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, with its scenic harbor. Enjoy a [LF] regional lunch at a local restaurant followed by a walking tour with a Local Guide to hear stories that bring this picturesque village alive. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Meander down narrow lanes lined with 19th-century merchant homes in one of the best-preserved historic communities in the province. Get a multi-sensory snapshot of Trinity’s 300-year history as a mercantile hub of a thriving salt fish trade for 150 years. Discover the life and times of Emma Hiscock at Hiscock House to learn about the widow who raised her family in a genteel life despite family tragedy. Enjoy a regional seafood lunch and try your hand at netting twine, measuring out goods for sale, and trading your fish for supplies to judge your skills in surviving the next fishing season, reminiscent of the old days in Newfoundland.
Day 11
ST. JOHN’S. EXCURSION TO WITLESS BAY & CAPE SPEAR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE For the Birds in Witless Bay Today, travel to Witless Bay, where whales and puffins abound. Board your boat for a narrated cruise around the three islands in the renowned Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Then, visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE WILD PLACES Newfoundland has the largest concentration of humpback whales in the world and is also known as the “Seabird Capital of North America,” with the largest Atlantic puffin sanctuary in North America. Discover their stunning habitat on a Witless Bay cruise through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve – home to over 2 million seabirds, including 500,000 Atlantic Puffins, nesting in one of Newfoundland’s best whale-watching sites.
Day 12
ST. JOHN’S Toasts on the Coast Tour one of the oldest settlements in North America with a Local Guide. Visit Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cabot Tower, and the Old Town area. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. You may wish to visit The Rooms, where you can immerse yourself in the local culture through history, heritage, and artistic expression or spend time browsing the many boutiques and galleries of St. John’s. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner that includes a traditional [LF] Screech-In ceremony. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your tour. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Even if you have ‘come from away,’ you can become an honorary Newfoundlander with a shot of screech, a short recitation, and the kissing of a cod! Screech is the local rum that, while packing a punch at 40% alcohol, is an important part of the screech-in ceremony – especially when kissing the cod! Yes, b’y!
Day 13
ST. JOHN’S Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Extra nights are available for purchase to explore more in St. John’s. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Glynmill Inn | Tudor-style Country Inn situated on pleasant grounds with mill pond, 1 mile off TransCanada Highway. | Corner Brook | 1 B Cobb Lane | First-Class |
| 2 | Greenwood Inn & Suites | Centrally located in the heart of Corner Brook, Greenwood Inn & Suites offers contemporary amenities and thoughtful features including onsite dining at the Crown & Moose Pub, complimentary Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and fitness facilities. | Corner Brook | 48 West St | First-Class |
| 3 | Dockside Motel | Adjacent to the Labrador Ferry Terminal, Dockside Motel features an on-site restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi, and comfortable guestrooms. | St Barbe | 1 Main Street | Tourist Class |
| 4 | Northern Light Inn | Small Pleasant Inn situated in the center of town, overlooking the bay. | L'Anse Au Clair | PO Box 92, | Moderate First-Class |
| 5 | Haven Inn | At the Haven Inn, guests experience a warm and inviting atmosphere in the heart of the beautiful town of St. Anthony. | St. Anthony | 14 Goose Cove Road | Best Available |
| 6 | Ocean View Hotel | Offering waterfront rooms with a spectacular view, the Ocean View Hotel boasts a dining and nightlife experience like no other in the province. | Rocky Harbor | 38-42 Main Street | Best Available |
| 7 | Shallow Bay Motel & Cabin | Shallow Bay Motel & Cabin is a family owned business that was established in 1972. With easy access to the most beautiful scenery and comfortable rooms, you will feel at home during your stay here. | Cow Head | 193 Main Street | Best Available |
| 8 | Sinbad's Hotel & Suites | Located in downtown Gander, the hotel features large, well-appointed guestrooms, business center, and fitness, room. | Gander | 133 Bennett Drive | First-Class |
| 9 | Clarenville Inn | Hotel features restaurant on site, fitness center, pool, wireless internet, in-room dining, gift shop, and computer work station. | Clarenville | 134 Trans Canada Highway | Superior Tourist-Class |
| 10 | Quality Hotel Clarenville | St. Jude Hotel provides a great base from which to explore the historic Discovery Trail with its numerous tourist attractions. There is an onsite restaurant and bar. Comfortable guestrooms at St. Jude Hotel feature tasteful décor and furnishings. | Clarenville | 247 Trans Canada Highway | Moderate First-Class |
| 11 | Delta St. John's | Delta St. John's Hotel enjoys and idyllic location in the heart of one of Newfoundland's most charming cities. Soft lighting, traditional yet modern furnishings, and home-like amenities make the Delta St. John's the perfect hotel to retreat to after a day of sightseeing. | St. John's | 120 New Gower Street | Superior First-Class |
