Canada - Newfoundland

Tour Code: CAN11

A 15-day holiday to the island of Newfoundland, home to some of Canada’s most spectacular landscapes and wildlife.

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Highlights

Summary

Summary

The Canadian island of Newfoundland – which is part of the much larger province of Newfoundland and Labrador – sits at the easternmost extremity of the North American continent. Newfoundland is a spectacular island of mountains, boreal forests and rugged coastlines, not only visited in the summer by clouds of seabirds, but by a parade of intricately-sculpted icebergs too. The birdlife here is a fascinating blend of Old and New Worlds which constantly surprises and delights the visitor. Although some of the species are familiar to us in Europe, others such as the Canada Jay, Grey-cheeked Thrush, the ubiquitous Fox Sparrow and the colourful wood-warblers are quintessentially North American. On this 15-day tour we will traverse Newfoundland from south-east to north-west, starting in the island’s quaint capital of St John’s. From there we will take a boat trip into Witless Bay to enjoy the region’s impressive seabird colonies, Humpback Whales and perhaps an iceberg or two. From Trepassey to the south we will explore the scenic Avalon Peninsula, home to Woodland Caribou and Moose, before we move to Charlottetown, our base whilst we enjoy the boreal birdlife in the nearby Terra Nova National Park. We will end our holiday within the spectacular landscapes of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to, amongst others, Harlequin Duck, Mourning Warbler and the majestic Bald Eagle.

  • Traverse the spectacular Canadian island of Newfoundland from south-east to north-west
  • Take a cruise around Witless Bay in search of seabirds & Humpback Whales
  • Explore the boreal forests of Terra Nova National Park in search of Grey-cheeked Thrush, Black-backed Woodpecker & Boreal Chickadee
  • Look for Pine Grosbeak, Blackpoll, Magnolia & Wilson’s Warblers, Spruce Grouse, Harlequin Duck & many others
  • Good chance of an iceberg or two drifting past
  • Moose, Woodland Caribou & Snowshoe Hare
  • Led by expert naturalist guides

 

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Fly St. John's & overnight.
Day 2/3
Avalon Peninsula. Overnight St. John's
Day 4/5
Avalon Peninsula. Overnight Trepassey.
Day 6
Charlottetown
Day 7/8
Terra Nova National Park. Overnight Charlottetown
Day 9/10
Bonavista Peninsula. Overnight Bonavista.
Day 11
Overnight en route to Gros Morne National Park
Day 12/13
Gros Morne National Park
Day 14
Fly St. John's & then onto London
Day 15
Arrive London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    We use a mix of comfortable hotels, lodges and motels on this tour, all rooms having private facilities. Single occupancy can be secured for the supplement cost outlined on our website and in our brochure. 

  • Food:

    Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included in the tour cost (from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 14), but drinks are not included.

Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!