Nova Scotia & Newfoundland Expedition: St John's to Halifax

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Ocean mist that permeates the air of quaint colonial towns, the smell of freshly grilled seafood along scenic waterfront boardwalks, and picture-perfect lighthouses perched on rocky outposts – Canada’s Maritimes are like nowhere else in the world. This 15-day expedition takes you to some of the east coast’s most charming towns, best attractions and incredible...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy a local brew at Alexander Keith’s on Halifax’s atmospheric waterfront, learn the unusual aviation history of Gander, and spend time in one of the oldest cities in North America – St John’s.
    • Cruise the Western Brook Pond in Newfoundland’s World Heritage-listed Gros Morne National Park, then Take in jaw-dropping views of steep cliffs and deep river canyons in the Cape Breton Highlands.
    • Explore the serene landscapes that beloved author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, called home and inspired her classic novel – Anne of Green Gables.
    • Discover the ever-changing Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy. During low tide, you can walk among the ‘flowerpot’ rock formations carved by tidal erosion, and at high tide, it’s possible to see whales from the shore!
    • The picturesque crayon-coloured wood houses of Lunenburg not only make the Old Town the best surviving example of a British colonial town in North America, it makes it incredibly photogenic.

What's this trip about?

    Ocean mist that permeates the air of quaint colonial towns, the smell of freshly grilled seafood along scenic waterfront boardwalks, and picture-perfect lighthouses perched on rocky outposts – Canada’s Maritimes are like nowhere else in the world. This 15-day expedition takes you to some of the east coast’s most charming towns, best attractions and incredible parks. Cruise the Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne National Park, traverse the scenic Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands, see the unusual formations of Hopewell Rocks at different stages of the tide, and visit some of the oldest towns in North America. Add a hearty dose of quaint Atlantic charm for an outdoor adventure that will stay with you long after you’ve left Canada’s beautiful Atlantic provinces.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 13 people
Age range15 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Prince Edward Island

Activities

  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Terra Nova National Park
    • Gros Morne National Park
    • Gros Morne NP - Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
    • L'Anse Meadows Historic Site
    • Cape Breton Island - Lighthouse Visit
    • Cape Breton Island - Louisburg Fortress admission
    • Ferry to Cape Breton Island
    • Cape Breton National Park
    • Prince Edward Island - Seafood Dinner
    • Prince Edward Island National Park
    • New Brunswick - Hopewell Rocks
    • Halifax - Peggy's Cove

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 St John's, Newfoundland

Welcome to the Maritimes! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your group leader and fellow travellers. St John’s is Newfoundland’s capital and the oldest city in North America. After meeting with your travel crew, why not get together for an optional introductory dinner downtown along the waterfront or at one of St John’s’ many pubs.

Day 2 St John's, Newfoundland

Lucky you – you’ve got the full day to check out this slice of Atlantic history. Vaguely resembling San Francisco due to the colourful wooden row houses perched on a hill – known locally as Jelly Bean Row – St John’s definitely has a small-town feel. Spend time explor...

Day 3 Terra Nova National Park / Gander, Newfoundland

This morning, make tracks for Gander and stop by Terra Nova National Park on your way (total driving time today is 3.5 hours). You may have time of going for a hike on one of the parks many trails, so keep an eye out for wildlife that resides within the rolling forest...

Day 4 Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

Today, you’ll set off for a 3.5-hour drive to begin exploring Gros Morne National Park. The 1805-square kilometre park is a World Heritage-listed site, and it’s not hard to see why. Shaped by colliding continents and grinding glaciers millions of years ago, Gros Morne...

Day 5 L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland

Continue your adventure through Gros Morne National Park with an included two-hour cruise on Western Brook Pond. This land-locked body of water is Gros Morne’s largest lake and is home to Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Arctic Char as well as a colony of cliff nesting g...

Day 6 Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

After stopping for breakfast this morning, continue on your way to explore the L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Sitting at the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, L’Anse aux Meadows is thought to be the first place Vikings settled in North America. This is the...

Day 7 Port aux Basques, Newfoundland

Take the 3-hour drive to Port aux Basques on the south coast of Newfoundland. You’ll arrive in Port aux Basques for an afternoon free to explore at your own pace – you might like to stroll the hiking trails of Grand Bay West beaches, check out the Railway Heritage Cen...

Day 8 Louisbourg / North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Be prepared for a very early morning and long day of travel as you make your way to Nova Scotia. Your 7-hour ferry journey will leave Port aux Basques at around 6.30 am (plus you’ll have to be there a couple of hours earlier to check in and get settled). Though the bo...

Day 9 Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

The mountain-covered national parks in western Canada tend to hog the limelight (think Banff and Jasper), but Cape Breton Highlands National Park should be on every nature-lover’s radar. The place where the mountains meet the sea will leave you in awe. Today, you’ll h...

Day 10 Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Like other parts of the Maritimes, the landscape has been carved by wind and wave to fascinating effect, and you’ll get to see it all when you travel the Cabot trail today (total driving time approximately 2 hours). The park boasts serene and unspoiled nature, a serie...

Day 11 Prince Edward Island

Leave Cape Breton Island in your dust and travel approximately 4.5 hours to catch a ferry over to Prince Edward Island. Head to Charlottetown – PEI’s picturesque capital city with a charming small-town feel – for another free day. Compact and easy to explore, you migh...

Day 12 Prince Edward Island

Enjoy some free time to explore the rocky red cliffs, wind-sculpted sand dunes and sandy beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park. Stretching across the island’s north shore and facing the Gulf of St Lawrence, the park boasts miles of hiking trails that lead thro...

Day 13 Alma, New Brunswick

Today, drive a few hours’ south, crossing the water via Canada’s longest bridge, Confederation Bridge and into New Brunswick to visit the eerily beautiful Hopewell Rocks Park. Here, you will find an unusual twisted ‘flowerpot’ rock formation as tall as 20 metres (70 f...

Day 14 Halifax, Nova Scotia

Head out of New Brunswick to visit some of Nova Scotia’s best sights, starting off with a visit to Peggy’s Point Lighthouse. Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, the striking white and red lighthouse is an enduring image of Canada’s east coast....

Day 15 Halifax, Nova Scotia

With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time, provided you comply with the hotel’s internal check-out policy. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to come to an end! Once the gateway into Canada for over a million European ...

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Guides
Your leader will provide basic information about the sights and cities you'll be visiting but please note that our leaders are not 'tour guides' in the traditional sense. They are adventure travel specialists and are there to organise your trip, arrange activities and help with questions or problems you may have while on your tour. Your leader will provide you with all the important information you need to embark on your own explorations. They are also responsible for driving the van and navigating across the country. The allowable driving times for drivers is strictly controlled in North America. This ensures our drivers are well rested and are not over-tired from too many hours on the roads. While your group will have a minivan for all included activities on the trip, please note that the services of the van and the driver may not be available for your use during free time, or after you have arrived for the day. If you need a special trip into town you may need to arrange transport or a taxi. We endeavour to provide the services of an experienced leader however, situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. It's strictly forbidden for non-qualified rangers to present any information about some National Parks in North America, therefore we adopt a system (as requested by the park rangers) where our leader will encourage travellers to visit the information centres in the National Parks for details about the site.
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Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips for those travelling internationally. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. If you are travelling within your home country or region please confirm before travel that you are entitled to access the public medical system easily should an accident occur. We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international trips, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number has been sighted by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. Travellers who reside within the European Union or Switzerland receive basic international health insurance, so travel insurance is not mandatory under European Union Law. However, as this does not cover situations such as emergency rescues, private health care, or repatriation to their home country, comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. European Union or Swiss travellers who decline travel insurance when travelling outside of their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form at the Group Meeting. For assistance with travel insurance or other services, please visit the link below: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-resources/our-services
Visa requirements
PASSPORT You will need a valid passport to travel internationally. As a general rule, most countries require that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets exactly and contact us immediately if there are any errors. We recommend taking copies of the main passport pages and other important documents with you as well as leave copies at home with family or friends. VISAS Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time. It is important that you check your government's foreign travel advisories along with the consular website of the country or countries you are travelling to for the most up to date information specific to your nationality and circumstances. Please be aware that not all visa information found online from other sources may be valid while COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Visas can take several weeks to process, so make sure you research the requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for obtaining any necessary documents as well as the application and processing time. Your booking consultant can advise on a visa processing service or you can apply yourself directly through a consulate. Below you will find general visa advice about the destinations on your trip. Due to constantly evolving COVID-19 requirements and restrictions, please refer to your government's foreign travel advice for most up to date information. CANADA Most nationalities except South Africans do not need a visa for Canada, but will need to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp for details and to apply. There is a fee of CA$7 for this service. Travellers will need an eTA before they can board a flight to Canada. If you are crossing the border by road, then you do not need to apply for an eTA. Please note there are many third-party sites offering visa services and charging a fee however The Government of Canada website is the only official place to apply for an eTA visa. Please note, if you hold dual Canadian citizenship, then from 30 September 2016 you won't be able to apply for an eTA and will instead need to enter Canada using your Canadian passport. If you do not have a Canadian passport, you'll need to apply for one in advance of travel. As always, please check your individual requirements with your local embassy/consulate or a visa service.
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Age Requirements
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Additional Information
Finish point Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax 65 Cromarty Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G2 Canada Halifax CANADA
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