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Newfoundland Explorer
FLY DRIVE – ATLANTIC PROVINCES
Day 1 Arrive St. John’s
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
St. John’s. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and
proceed to your hotel, located in the heart of town.
Hotel: Leaside Manor
Days 2 & 3 St. John’s & Avalon Peninsula
Take a drive up Signal Hill for spectacular views
and a trip out to Cape Spear National Historic Site,
which is the most easterly point in North America.
We also suggest a visit to one of the province’s most
photographed places, Quidi Vidi Village, and perhaps
a stop at Quidi Vidi Brewery. On the second day, drive
to Bay Bulls where we have included a boat excursion
to see whales and Atlantic puffin, and maybe even
an iceberg. Next it’s on to Cape St. Mary’s Ecological
Reserve, which is settled by thousands of sea birds, all
nestled along the rocky shore’s edge.
Hotel: Leaside Manor
Days 4 & 5 Bonavista & Trinity
Leaving the city, embark on a journey into the
Bonavista Peninsula. In the small town of Bonavista,
visit the Ryan Premises National Historic Site, the
red and white striped Bonavista Lighthouse and
the Matthew Legacy, a replica of John Cabot’s ship
which voyaged across the Atlantic to find land
in 1497. Following an overnight in Trinity, spend
your day exploring the enchanting village, with
its restored pastel coloured clapboard houses.
Join the Trinity Pageant, a walking theatre that
meanders through the village enticing viewers
to live the history of the area.
Hotel: Artisan Inn
Day 6 Port Rexton
Now that you have a sense of the area, venture
to Port Rexton and hike the Skerwink Trail.
This easy walking trail will take you along the
rugged coastline for spectacular views of the
surrounding villages. In the afternoon, perhaps
visit Bonaventure before returning to Trinity.
Hotel: Artisan Inn
Day 7 Twillingate
Today is a scenic drive via Terra Nova National
Park, home to coniferous forests, ponds, and a
plethora of walking trails, to Boyd’s Cove. Here you
can visit the ancient Beothuk village, which was
discovered by archaeologists in the 1980’s. Once
in Twillingate, we have included an afternoon
Iceberg Watch boat tour for an opportunity to
see icebergs, whales and a beautiful sunset.
Hotel: Harbour Lights Inn
Days 8 & 9 Gros Morne National Park
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gros Morne
National Park is spectacular. The park is home to
quaint villages, bare topped mountains and forests
populated by moose and caribou. Visit the village
of Rocky Harbour and take a short hike to Lobster
Cove Head Lighthouse. Ensure you include Lookout
Trail which provides panoramic views of the park,
and Tablelands Hiking Trail which cuts across
the barren rock. Your accommodation is located
in Norris Point.
Hotel: Neddies Harbour Inn
16 Days/15 Nights
• Begins and ends in St. John’s
• Departures May to September
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• 4 wheel drive car hire, including insurances
and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
• Personalised Road Book (see page 6)
Days 10 & 11 Main Brook & L’Anse aux Meadows
Heading toward St. Anthony, make a stop at
Port Au Choix National Historic Site where three
ancient cemeteries of the Maritime Archaic People
were discovered. On the second day, visit L’Anse
aux Meadows National Historic Site, the earliest
European settlement in the Americas.
Hotel: Tuckamore Lodge
Days 12 & 13 Steady Brook
Make your way back down the peninsula to Steady
Brook. This picturesque community is surrounded
by beautiful mountains and has the Humber River
flowing through its heart. We’ve included a second
day, so you can explore the Humber Valley and
Bay of Islands.
Hotel: Marble Inn Resort
Day 14 Grand Falls-Windsor
Crossing the island into central Newfoundland, an oasis
awaits in the tranquil setting of Grand Falls-Windsor.
Hotel: Riverfront Chalets
Day 15 St. John’s
It is over 250 miles back to St. John’s, but a wonderfully
scenic drive, and you are rewarded with another
evening in the capital city.
Hotel: Leaside Manor
Day 16 Journey Home
This morning take the short ride back to St. John’s
Airport, return your rental car and check-in for your
flight back to the UK.
L'Anse aux Meadows
Main Brook
Norris Point
Steady
Brook
Grand
Falls-Windsor
Twillingate
Trinity
St. John’s
A PERSONALISED ROAD BOOK IS INCLUDED, FEATURING DRIVING DIRECTIONS, MAPS AND DESTINATION INFORMATION
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