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4.40 (63 reviews)
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2026
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Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on every Newfoundland and Labrador tour. The park sits on the island's western coast and includes the Bonne Bay boat tour, the Tablelands and Western Brook Pond. Bald eagles are often seen soaring over the fjord during the scenic cruise.
L'Anse aux Meadows is the world's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic Viking settlement. Viking Trail trips travel north from Gros Morne to reach L'Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony and Red Bay. Whale watching tours from St. Anthony offer chances to see minke whales, fin whales and blue whales in the North Atlantic.
St. John's is North America's oldest city and the final stop on island loop and grand journey trips. The city sits on the Avalon Peninsula and includes Signal Hill, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the colourful row houses of downtown. Tours also visit Bonavista, Trinity and the Long Point Lighthouse at Twillingate.
Halifax to Newfoundland trips start in Nova Scotia's capital. The route travels through Truro and Antigonish to North Sydney. The Canso Causeway connects mainland Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island. The Marine Atlantic ferry departs for the 6 to 8 hour overnight crossing to Port aux Basques. Viking Trail and grand journey tours include this route.
Tours divide by length and route. Island loops cover Gros Morne to St. John's in 9 days. Viking Trail trips explore the northern coast in 8 to 12 days. Grand journeys travel from Halifax to Newfoundland in 13 days. The table sets every Newfoundland and Labrador tour side by side.
From $4,495
2 toursEight-day trips travel from Halifax to Deer Lake via the Viking Trail. The route includes the overnight ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. Port au Choix, L'Anse aux Meadows and Red Bay are visited along the way. The Bonne Bay boat tour in Gros Morne is included. These trips do not continue east to Gander, Twillingate or St. John's.
From $4,730
2 toursNine-day trips start in Corner Brook and travel through Gros Morne to St. John's. The route follows the eastern peninsula across the island. The Newfoundland Insectarium and Gander's North Atlantic Aviation Museum are visited. Twillingate, Terra Nova National Park, Bonavista and Trinity are also included. These trips do not include the Viking Trail or L'Anse aux Meadows.
From $6,655
3 toursNewfoundland to Nova Scotia trips combine the Viking Trail and eastern peninsula in one journey. Twelve days from Corner Brook include Port au Choix, Red Bay and L'Anse aux Meadows. Whale watching, Gros Morne, Twillingate and St. John's are also visited. Thirteen days from Halifax add the overnight ferry crossing from North Sydney. The Canso Causeway is also included on this route.
Newfoundland and Labrador tours tend to fall into three groups. Island loops focus on Gros Morne National Park and the eastern peninsula around St. John's and Bonavista. Viking Trail trips add L'Anse aux Meadows and whale watching from St. Anthony. Grand journeys combine Nova Scotia and Newfoundland with the overnight Marine Atlantic ferry crossing from North Sydney to Port aux Basques.
9 days
The core loop
These trips start in Corner Brook and travel through Gros Morne National Park to St. John's via Bonavista and Trinity. Nine days allow time for the Bonne Bay boat tour and Twillingate.
The Bonne Bay boat tour includes views of the fjord and chances to spot bald eagles soaring overhead.
Tours do not include the Viking Trail, L'Anse aux Meadows or whale watching from St. Anthony.
Corner Brook to St. John's via the eastern route covers around 700 km and takes approximately 7 hours of driving over several days.
8 to 12 days
Northern highlights
These trips explore the Viking Trail north from Gros Morne to L'Anse aux Meadows. Whale watching from St. Anthony and Red Bay in Labrador are included.
Whale watching tours from St. Anthony offer chances to see minke whales, fin whales and blue whales in the North Atlantic.
Eight-day trips finish in Deer Lake and do not continue east to Gander or St. John's.
Halifax to Deer Lake covers 1,300 km including the 6 to 8 hour overnight ferry crossing from North Sydney to Port aux Basques.
13 days
Complete journey
These trips combine Halifax, the overnight ferry, the Viking Trail and the eastern peninsula in one journey. Thirteen days allow for Red Bay, Port au Choix, Gros Morne, Trinity and St. John's.
The Port au Choix peninsula has been inhabited for 5,500 years and reveals the area's ancient cultures through guided visits.
The Marine Atlantic ferry schedule varies annually, so a daytime crossing may replace the overnight sailing with an extra hotel night included.
Halifax to St. John's via the ferry and Viking Trail covers around 2,250 km over 12 days of travel with stops at UNESCO sites.
4.40 (63 reviews)
Being in Gander for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 when that town had put in an amazing effort to accommodate 7000 passengers and crew from over 40 flights that landed there when US closed its airspace on 11 September 2001 (coincidence rather than part of the tour plan but great).
SusanKaren, our guide, was terrific! We loved both of the boat rides and the sunken cavern. The food was good for the most part.
CathyOur tour guide Karen was the highlight of our trip. Compassionate, fun, giving, organized- she had it all!
CathyOutstanding scenery. Ample time to hike and enjoy the attractions. Most amazing trip I have been on.
RobertThe tour guide and bus driver were excellent. The scheduled activities were great. All of the accomodation and the overall organisation of this was great. The food was very good considering the limitations of the location.
BriannaBeautiful province, loved the history, best part was the entertainment on the boats. Also really appreciate the tour guide Marion. She made the trip special. Hearing from an actual person's first hand experience in Gander was incredible. The lobster dinner was so good. So fresh. Meals were mostly
Everything about this tour was exceptional. The itinerary was comprehensive and appeared to cover all the places that would be of interest to a diverse group of travellers. The group of people we travelled with got on so well with each other. Our tour director and driver were both brilliant.
Newfoundland is a beautiful place, and we enjoyed visiting it and meeting its people. The group of people with whom we traveled were also exceptional. We met some long-term friends. While our guide provided many talks about Newfoundland that were informative, I thought there could have been more (there was plenty of bus "dead time." I suggest certain core concepts be discussed in every tour of this type--history, geography, politics, current issues, local culture, etc.
Newfoundland and Labrador tours are available as standard group trips with up to 48 travellers or small group tours limited to 26.
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Coach travel with space
Bus trip to Newfoundland tours travel by coach from Halifax or Corner Brook. Comfortable seating is provided for the long drives to L'Anse aux Meadows and St. John's.
Fully guided from start
Standard group trips are fully guided with a minimum age of 12. UNESCO sites and Bonne Bay boat tours are included on all relevant routes.
More economical option
Standard group trips offer a more economical option for the same routes and inclusions, with group sizes up to 48 travellers on each departure.
Not ideal for smaller settings
Larger groups can feel less personal at smaller sites like Red Bay National Historic Site and the Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows.
Newfoundland and Labrador tours operate from May through October. The high season runs from June to August. Most trips from Halifax to Newfoundland depart during summer when the Marine Atlantic ferry runs its full schedule. All attractions are open during these months. Weather is driven by the North Atlantic, bringing cooler temperatures and higher rainfall than mainland Canada.
Temperatures range from 0-10°C (32-50°F) in May to 15-25°C (59-77°F) in July and August. Coastal areas around St. John's and the Viking Trail stay cooler than inland sites, while overnight lows can drop sharply in September and October.
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The other regions most travellers plan a Canada trip around, each with its own guide to what you'll see and when to go.
You need 8 to 13 days for a Newfoundland and Labrador tour. Island loop trips covering Gros Morne to St. John's take 9 days. Viking Trail trips exploring the northern coast run 8 to 12 days. Grand journeys from Halifax to St. John's require 13 days. Eight-day trips finish in Deer Lake without continuing to Gander or Twillingate. Twelve- to thirteen-day trips combine both the Viking Trail and eastern peninsula in one journey.
Newfoundland tour costs vary by trip style, length and route. Standard group trips with up to 48 travellers offer a more economical option. Small group trips capped at 26 cost more per day. Longer trips covering both the Viking Trail and eastern peninsula cost more overall. Departures from June to August tend to be priced higher than May or September.
The signature experience is exploring the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These include Gros Morne National Park with its Bonne Bay boat tour, L'Anse aux Meadows Viking settlement, and Red Bay National Historic Site. Whale watching tours from St. Anthony offer chances to see minke whales, fin whales and blue whales. Visits to Port au Choix reveal 5,500 years of human habitation. St. John's and Bonavista add historic depth to the journey.
Newfoundland and Labrador is good for first-time visitors to Canada seeking natural landscapes and Viking history. The province offers distinct experiences not found elsewhere in the country. These include L'Anse aux Meadows and whale watching in the North Atlantic. Fully guided trips from 8 to 13 days cover all major sights. All departures operate from May to October when weather conditions are most reliable.
July and August are the best months to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for the warmest weather, with temperatures reaching 15-22°C (59-72°F). Whale watching operates at full capacity from St. Anthony, all attractions and ferry services run on daily schedules, and hiking conditions in Gros Morne National Park are at their most comfortable. June extends the iceberg season and offers fewer crowds, while September brings fall colours and cooler temperatures ideal for walking. May and October mark the shoulder months, when some services operate on reduced schedules and weather can be more variable.
The ferry to Newfoundland from Nova Scotia departs from North Sydney on Cape Breton Island. It arrives in Port aux Basques after a 6 to 8 hour overnight crossing. Marine Atlantic operates the ferry service daily during the high season. Tours from Halifax travel through Truro and Antigonish before crossing the Canso Causeway. The Marine Atlantic ferry schedule varies annually. A daytime crossing may replace the overnight sailing with an extra hotel night included.
Bus tours from Halifax to Newfoundland are available as standard or small group trips. Standard group trips carry up to 48 travellers, while small group tours are capped at 26. Both styles travel by coach from Halifax or Corner Brook through Nova Scotia and across the island. All trips are fully guided with a minimum age of 12. They include the Bonne Bay boat tour, whale watching and visits to all UNESCO sites.
Newfoundland and Labrador tours include accommodation, coach transport and full guiding. Entry to all major attractions along the route is included. The Bonne Bay boat tour in Gros Morne National Park is included. Visits to the Newfoundland Insectarium and the North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander are also included. Viking Trail trips add whale watching from St. Anthony, L'Anse aux Meadows and Red Bay. Trips from Halifax include the overnight Marine Atlantic ferry crossing.
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