Newfoundland & Labrador’s Viking Trail from Halifax
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
What's this trip about?
Details
Destinations
Trip includes
- • 7-night accommodation• 15 meals• Meet & Greet• Ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland & Labrador• Port au Choix National Historic Site• Strait of Belle Isle ferry to/from Labrador• Red Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site• L’Anse aux Meadows – UNESCO World Heritage Site• Whale Watching Boat Tour• Gros Morne National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site• Choice of Bonne Bay or Western Brook Pond Boat Tour• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)• Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST
Itinerary
Arrive in Halifax and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel in this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Meet your tour director and fellow travellers this evening at a welcome reception. Overnight in Halifax.
Accommodation at the Cambridge Suites, Halifax, or similar
Travel via Truro and Antigonish to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North Sydney, board the Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Marine Atlantic Ferry, Port-aux-Basques, or similar
Drive through the Codroy Valley and through Gros Morne National Park - to be enjoyed later on during your tour - to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures. The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrenc...
Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labra...
Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago before continuing o...
Enjoy a morning whale-watching boat tour in St. Anthony before travelling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. Please note that June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head, or similar
Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the lookout for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands...
The conclusion of the tour takes place this afternoon at the Deer Lake Regional Airport. The tour is scheduled to return to Deer Lake around 11:30 AM, and it is advisable not to schedule a flight departing from Deer Lake any earlier than 12:30 PM. Meals: B
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Landsby.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Landsby Reviews & Ratings
Other Landsby Reviews
We had a fabulous time full of adventures!
We had a fabulous time full of adventures, dog sledding was my absolute favourite activity, it was so amazing and the snowmobiling was super fun, no surprises that i...
Our mini vacation was wonderful.
Our mini vacation was wonderful. Pangea House was beautiful and our hosts were excellent. Very welcoming and accommodating, wonderful breakfasts and an amazing 5 c...
I had quite a few hiccups that could have been due to COVID times or other local logistic matters.
I had quite a few hiccups that could have been due to COVID times or other local logistic matters. I appreciate that the agency takes the time to request feedback a...
Tour Operator
Whether you’re craving adventure, tranquillity or the buzz of a vibrant city, Landsby is brimming with ideas to enrich, educate and inspire the modern traveller.
From the stillness of our lakes to the majesty of our forests, to the colourful eclecticism of downtown Toronto, our team will guide you to the best that Canada has to offer.
Landsby specializes in:
- Singular experiences sourced from the best Canadian suppliers
- The largest collection of Canadian Signature Experiences
- Quintessential Canadian accommodations, from rustic cabins to five-star resorts
- We are a Canadian company, founded and operated by Canadians
- We follow responsible COVID-19 Health & Safety protocols
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- • Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary• Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature• Travel Insurance• Pre and Post Accommodation• Meet and Greet airport transfer service• Everything that is not mentioned in included
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations