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Duration
8 days
Activities
  • Day walking
  • Scenic Boat Tour
  • Food Tour
Accommodation
  • Boutique Inn
  • Historic lighthouse
Meals
  • 7 Dinners
  • 7 Lunches
  • 7 Breakfasts

Price

$3850USD

* All prices subject to applicable taxes

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Trip Code: CGL

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Overview

Trip highlights

  • Canadian Geographic Designated Travel Collection
  • Escorted by a Fellow of the RCGS
  • Enjoy guided hikes in Gros Morne National Park
  • Cruise the waters of dramatic Western Brook Pond Fjord
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site L'Anse aux Meadows
  • Sample incredible local cuisine, including food tour dinners
  • Keep an eye out for whales, moose, bald eagles, and much more

This exceptional experience of Western Newfoundland features Gros Morne National Park, a visit to the Norse Viking settlement at l'Anse aux Meadows, the Iceberg Alley and enjoy a mesmerizing scenic boat tour into the Western Brook Fjord. Your days will be filled with walking, cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, wildlife, fine dining experiences and evenings to remember. We've selected the top day hikes in Gros Morne National Park and combined them with delicious Newfoundland cuisine, comfortable lodging, and cultural experiences. Newfoundlanders are renowned for being excellent storytellers, and we will have the chance to hear tales from the Vikings during our visit to L'Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only Viking site in North America.

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You will be met at the Deer Lake Airport today and transferred to your accommodation on the north side of the park via the stunning 'Viking Trail' highway which provides your first glimpse of Gros Morne's dramatic coastal landscapes. After about an hour, we arrive at a pretty seaside village and settle into our comfortable accommodation, which will be home for the next four nights. The group will meet around 6:30pm for an evening orientation and dinner.

Meals:  L,D

Your day begins with a short drive to the looming Tablelands. This barren Mars-like landscape of mantle rock that once lay beneath the earth’s crust is one of the main reasons Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our hike takes us by numerous waterfalls as we reach the summit of the mountain at 700m. The reward is the panoramic views of Winterhouse Brook Canyon, Bonne Bay, and the Long Range Mountains. We end this memorable day with an evening food tour showcasing authentic Newfoundland cuisine with fresh and local ingredients.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today starts with a picturesque water taxi ride from Woody Point across Bonne Bay. Once in Norris Point we take it easy with a boat tour, leisurely walks, and some sightseeing. En route to the fjord, we will stop at Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse to learn about the area's local history. Next, we walk through time at the Green Point geological site, discovering fossils at our feet. We then take a leisurely walk across coastal lowlands and boardwalk-covered bogs and barrens to the wharf at Western Brook Pond fjord. Lunch is served overlooking 2000ft cliffs of granite before our boat tour takes us 16km into the heart of this scene, where we watch spectacular waterfalls tumble from the alpine plateau. After the boat tour, we head back across Bonne Bay to Woody Point.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we are heading north to L’Anse aux Meadows. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the only Viking site in North America. Meet a Viking (perhaps self-titled but questionably named ‘Bjorn the Beautiful’) in this 1000 year old village that has been brought to life. L’Anse aux Meadows shows where European Vikings first set foot in North America, 500 years before Columbus. Accommodations will be at a historic BnB in the St. Anthony area.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we will be exploring iceberg Alley. After breakfast we will be walking the local trails along the picturesque coastline looking for whales and learning about the culture of this northern region. We will be dining at local highly rated restaurants while learning about the history and significance of the area.

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast, we will head to Dark Tickle ecomuseum where they use local berries to produce amazing products, grab lunch, and head to Port Au Choix National Historic Site where we will look for woodland caribou and explore the limestone barrens coastal landscape. With any luck we will site some of the majestic caribou herd and then head back to our accommodation in Gros Morne. Tonight, we enjoy a cultural immersion in local cuisine with an exquisite three-course dinner from Gros Morne’s top-rated restaurants.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning, a short drive takes us to the Green Gardens trailhead. This trail is one of the most diverse and magical hikes in the park. The route descends from the earth's mantle of the Tablelands, traverses Arctic alpine rock gardens, and continues down into the boreal forest valley featuring some of the oldest and largest trees in the park. At the coast, we explore the grassy meadows, rock pillars, ancient volcanic sea-stacks and rugged cliffs left behind from an ancient volcanic island. We say hi to the resident sheep who seem to defy gravity on the hillsides, and head to the shoreline to find hidden waterfalls and sea caves. Tonight, we enjoy a cultural immersion in local cuisine with an exquisite three-course dinner from Gros Morne's top-rated restaurants. Share your highlights of this unforgettable experience in Newfoundland with your fellow travellers at the farewell dinner.

Meals:  B,L,D

Transfer to Deer Lake airport for your return flight. End of tour.

Meals:  B

Inclusions

What's included

  • 7 nights accommodation, double occupancy
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners including two gourmet food tours
  • Services of a local guide
  • Private transportation
  • Return airport group transfers
  • Westernbrook Fjord Boat Tour
  • Park fees

  • Flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Applicable taxes

About Your Leader

Your professional guide is familiar with the area, history and most important the changing weather. All of our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and are lots of fun to keep the days interactive and informative. Many of our Gros Morne guides have teaching backgrounds and offer great experiences for those with a healthy interest in learning.

Accommodation

Boutique Inn

Located at the foothill of the Tablelands, this sustainable boutique inn is inspired by the surrounding environment. The guestrooms boast ocean and mountain views, and the owners are dedicated to supporting the local communities in all the activities of the eco-lodge.

Cozy B&Bs

Our range of cozy B&Bs and charming Inns nestled within the breathtaking Gros Morne National Park. Our accommodations provide comfortable rooms and good location. You can choose from rooms featuring either a double bed or two twin beds.

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