5 Night Self Drive Itinerary - Whales, Birds and Bergs

The only accessible place in North America to view Whales and Icebergs together - A truly magical once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!

Included

• Document Pack Includes: Travel Wallet, Full Itinerary, Vouchers, Driving Directions, Maps & Supporting Literature
• 5 Nights Accommodation
• Midsize Car Rental for Duration (unlimited kms)
• St. John's City Tour
• Bay Bulls Nature cruise
• Trinity Bay Nature Cruise

Day 1 - St. John's

Arrive St. John’s and pick up your rental car and explore the oldest city in North America. This historical, vibrant city has many attractions with the added bonus of a wide selection of restaurants from fine dining to traditional Newfoundland cuisine. Overnight St. John’s.

Day 2 - St. John’s

This morning enjoy a city tour of St. John’s – highlights include Quidi Vidi Village, Government House, and Signal Hill to name a few! Other sightseeing suggestions include visiting the new Johnson’s GEO Centre, St. John’s Botanical Gardens, the Newman Wine Vaults or maybe take a gentle stroll along sections of the Grand Concourse. Overnight St. John’s.

Day 3 - St. John’s/Avalon Peninsula

Depart St. John's along the Irish Loop to the scenic Avalon Peninsula, home to over 5500 woodland caribou, en route visit Cape Spear – the most easterly point in North America. Continue on to Bay Bulls and enjoy a cruise around the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, a protective sanctuary for kittiwakes, murres, puffins and other seabirds. The waters off Bay Bulls are home to the world’s largest population of humpback whales. Continue along the south shore to Ferryland and visit the fascinating Colony of Avalon Archeological site before driving on to Witless Bay. Overnight Witless Bay.

Day 4 - Avalon Peninsula/Trinity

Depart Witless Bay and drive to the western shore of the Avalon Peninsula to visit Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve Seabird Sanctuary – the Interpretive Centre overlooks Bird Rock, one of the largest nesting sites for gannets in North America. Continue north through the Bonavista Peninsula on to the cultural capital of Newfoundland, Trinity. Trinity is renown for its unique historical architecture including the Ryan Store, Hiscock House and the Blacksmith Museum. Overnight Trinity.

Day 5 – Trinity

This morning enjoy a nature cruise of Trinity Bay. The Bonavista Bay is an area of extreme natural beauty and is also where the movie “The Shipping News” and the widely acclaimed TV series “Random Passage” were filmed. Visit the nearby Cape Random film set constructed in 2000, which offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and imagine the life of our forbearers in a typical fishing community in the early 1800’s. If time permits continue on and drive the remainder of the Bonavista Peninsula. Take time to visit Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, historic Ryan Premises, Mockbeggar Plantation and the new Matthew Legacy to name a few! Overnight Trinity.

Day 6 - Trinity/Brigus/St. John's

Depart Trinity and head southeast along the Trans Canada Highway, exit on to route 70 to the charming village of Brigus – once the residence of the world famous northern explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. Whilst in Brigus visit Hawthorne Cottage, Ye Olde Stone Barn Museum and the Tunnel. Other scenic fishing communities dotted along this route include: Cupids, Harbour Grace, Heart’s Content, Heart’s Delight and Dildo! Follow the Marine Coastal Drive back to St. John's, where you will drop off your rental car on arrival at the airport.


Not included:

• Flights (Price available on request)
• Travel Insurance
• Meals (unless stated)
• National Park Entrance Fees
• Car Rental Extras (LDW, airport fees and taxes, additional driver fee & one way drop off fee -if applicable).
• Car parking fees
• Gratuities
• Harmonized Sales Tax at 13%
• Any additional items not stated

Please note the optimum time for viewing Icebegs is mid May to mid July.

Single, Triple, Quad & Child rates available on request.

Quotation subject to availability of accommodations at time of reservation