Natural Wonders of Western Newfoundland

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Departing July 2, 2024

8 days, 7 nights

This exceptional experience of Western Newfoundland features Gros Morne National Park’s natural wonders, a visit to the Norse Viking settlement at l’Anse aux Meadows and a stay at a historic lighthouse along the Iceberg Alley. Your journey of discovery 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. Before concluding this adventure, we make our way to the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, where we will stay at the base of a still-operating lighthouse. Quirpon Island boasts the most extended iceberg viewing season in Newfoundland and an impressive number of whales off its shores.

  • 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
  • Get the best views of the Iceberg Alley around Quirpon Island
  • Sample incredible local cuisine, including food tour dinners
  • Keep an eye out for whales, moose, bald eagles, and much more
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Deer Lake, transfer via Viking Trail

Day 2: Tablelands & Little Look Out Hikes

Day 3: To l’Anse aux Meadows, transfer to Quirpon Island

Day 4: Explore Quirpon Island by foot and by zodiac

Day 5: Water shuttle to St. Anthony, visit historic sites

Day 6: Hike the Green Gardens Trail in the Tablelands

Day 7: Boat tour, walks and Western Brook Pond fjord

Day 8: Transfer to airport, trip concludes