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Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Newfoundland

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13 days

COACH TOUR: Travel from Halifax to Deer Lake on this 13-day adventure across Canada's eastern islands. See the famous lighthouse at Peggy's Cove and step back in time at Lunenburg before crossing the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island. explore the island's north shore before travelling to Cape Breton Island, where you will uncover the picturesque Cabot Trail. Visit the Fort of Louisbourg before sailing to Newfoundland, to enjoy whale watching, explore Gros Morne National Park, visit the Red Bay whaling station and much more.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Tour Overview

Duration

13 days

Starts

Halifax

Ends

Deer Lake

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour leader

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 48

Minimum age

12 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Sundays

Hotel Rating

3-4 star hotels

Countries

Canada

Arrival Transfer

No

Departure Transfer

No

Meals included

Breakfast: 12, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 9
Per Person From
NZD$10,815.00
Deposit From
Final payment
NZD$1,000.00
$20,630.00

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Tour Highlights

Peggy's Cove - Discover this pretty coastal fishing village and journey along the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia
Lunenberg - Enjoy an included walking tour in this well-preserved colonial settlement and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Prince Edward Island - Explore the northern half of the island on a guided tour to see dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and rolling dunes
Baddeck - Experience the scenic Cabot Trail, visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and enjoy a boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake
Fortress of Louisbourg - Experience a reconstruction of the 1744 New France settlement
Port au Choix - Uncover the ancient history of this scenic fishing community, located on the Port au Choix peninsula
Red Bay National Historic Site - Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Basque whaling history
L'Anse aux Meadows - Discover Viking history at the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
St Anthony - Spot minke whales, fin whales, blue whales and other species on an included whale watching tour
Gros Morne National Park - Explore the wonders of this park, including a scenic boat tour and the awe-inspiring landscapes

Included

12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 9 dinners (including 1 lobster dinner)
11 nights in 3-4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry from Halifax - Port aux Basques
Escorted by an expert local tour leader
All relevant transfers and transportation in a private coach
All ferry transfers as mentioned in the itinerary Prince Edward Island - Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia - Newfoundland & Labrador, Return Strait of Belle Isle ferry to Labrador)
Guided sightseeing at Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix, Red Bay & L'Anse aux Meadows
Sightseeing boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake
Whale watching boat tour in St Anthony
Bonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

Not Included

International flights & visas
Airport transfers (you will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport on day 13 at approx 11:30)
Any meals or drinks not specified in the inclusions
Tips for your tour guide - an entirely personal gesture!

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Halifax!

Arrive in Halifax and check in to our accommodation, conveniently located in the heart of this lively and cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, join your tour guide and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting, to discuss our upcoming adventure.

Please note: This is a modular tour, meaning it is comprised of several shorter tours. This means that some members of your tour group may not accompany you for the whole tour, and other travellers may join the group part way through. Your tour guide and vehicle may also change. However, the maximum group size will never be exceeded.

Overnight: Halifax

Day 2 - Peggy's Cove & Lunenberg

Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenberg - Halifax. Today, we experience the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove, where we enjoy breakfast with a view of one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses. We then journey along the south shore to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, renowned for its Grand Banks fishing schooners. An included walking tour allows us to explore one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and we visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to discover the town’s rich seafaring heritage.

Overnight: Halifax
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Halifax to Charlottetown

Halifax - Charlottetown. We can learn about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre this morning, before we cross the Confederation Bridge. This is the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, taking us to Prince Edward Island. We settle into our Charlottetown accommodation for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance featuring local talent at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (subject to change based on the theatre schedule).

Overnight: Charlottetown
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Prince Edward Island sightseeing

This morning is at leisure - you can enjoy a lie in, or head out to explore the capital of Prince Edward Island at your own pace. A complimentary walking tour of the city is offered too.

In the afternoon, we tour the picturesque north shore of the island, passing by stunning red cliffs, pristine white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes, and lush green fields within Prince Edward Island National Park. We also visit the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, which inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels. In the evening, we enjoy true Maritime hospitality at an included traditional hall-style lobster supper. The freshest of the fresh, guaranteed!

Overnight: Charlottetown
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Charlottetown to Baddeck

Charlottetown - Baddeck. We take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia and continue to Cape Breton Island, often called the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.

Upon arrival, we enjoy an included sightseeing boat tour on the the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. We are staying in the charming village of Baddeck for the next two nights.

Overnight: Baddeck
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - The Cabot Trail

Baddeck - Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Baddeck. Today, we embark on one of North America’s most breathtaking drives as we explore the Cabot Trail. This route winds around the rocky beauty of Cape Breton’s northern shore and ascends to the remarkable plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Scenic lookouts offer unforgettable views of the island’s rugged coastline, so we’ll keep our cameras ready. We also visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where we can learn of the many accomplishments of the genius who made his home on the island.

Overnight: Baddeck
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Sail to Newfoundland

Baddeck - North Sydney - Port aux Basques. The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site stands today as an impressive reconstruction, representing one-fifth of the 1744 New France settlement. From here we head to North Sydney, where we embark the Marine Atlantic ferry for a comfortable overnight journey to Port aux Basques, which serves as our gateway to the island of Newfoundland.

Please Note: The Marine Atlantic ferry schedule varies annually, so a daytime crossing may be required, which could necessitate an overnight stay in Port aux Basques. This accommodation will be included in your tour price, if required.

Overnight: Overnight ferry
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Port au Choix

Port aux Basques - Port au Choix. Disembarking the ferry in Newfoundland this morning, we head through the Codroy Valley and the stunning Gros Morne National Park, which we will have the opportunity to explore later on during our tour.

Our destination today is the fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the ancient cultures that have inhabited the Port au Choix Peninsula. This area, which juts slightly into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, has been home to people for 5,500 years.

Overnight: Port au Choix
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Ferry to Labrador & Red Bay

Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe across the Strait of Belle Isle to reach Labrador this morning. Our next stop is Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. We're spending the night in Labrador.

Overnight: L'Anse au Clair
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - L'Anse aux Meadows Viking history

L'Anse au Clair -L'Anse aux Meadows - St. Anthony. We’ll travel back to Newfoundland and visit the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll learn about the Vikings who inhabited this area over a thousand years ago.

Overnight: St. Anthony
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - St. Anthony whale watching

St Anthony - Cow Head. We begin our day with a morning whale-watching boat tour off the coast of St. Anthony (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins.

Afterwards, we will head to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, where we will stay for two nights. The months of June and early July offer the best opportunities to see icebergs as large as the Titanic!

Overnight: Cow Head
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 - Gros Morne National Park

Today we are exploring UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park, beginning with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. We’ll be on the lookout for bald eagles that are frequently spotted near the deep waters of the fjord.

Additionally, we will visit the Tablelands, an impressive flat-topped mountain made of rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle, which offers a truly awe-inspiring sight. Today promises to be unforgettable, as many believe the scenery in Gros Morne is unparalleled in Eastern Canada. We spend a second night in Cow Head.

Please note: You may request when booking that instead of today's included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit, you take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead. There is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back. This option must be requested on booking.

Overnight: Cow Head
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 - Deer Lake

Cow Head - Deer Lake. Have your camera at the ready as we enjoy our final drive through Gros Morne National Park. You will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport, where our tour concludes.

Our tour is expected to return to Deer Lake at approximately 11:30, so we recommend scheduling your departure flight no earlier than 13:30.

Meals: Breakfast

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.

Post tour Accomodation - Halifax Airport

Double

$455per passenger

Twin

$455per passenger

Single

$915per passenger

Pre tour Accomodation - Downtown Halifax

Double

$245per passenger

Twin

$245per passenger

Single

$475per passenger

Pre tour Accomodation - Halifax Airport

Double

$455per passenger

Twin

$455per passenger

Single

$915per passenger

Post Tour Accomodation - Downtown Halifax

Double

$245per passenger

Twin

$245per passenger

Single

$475per passenger

Additional Excursions

Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.

Halifax Airport Transfer (Private Town Car/SUV)

$165

per passenger

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.

Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
Halifax

Situated in the heart of downtown Halifax, this stylish hotel is just a 5-minute walk from local restaurants, shops, and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and a 12-minute stroll to the harbour. The contemporary rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and work desks, along with mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers. A relaxed restaurant offers regional dishes, while additional amenities include a rooftop terrace, fitness and business centres, guest laundry facilities, and event spaces.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Rodd Charlottetown
Charlottetown

A 4-minute walk from the Confederation Centre of the Arts, this refined hotel with an impressive lobby is also a 13-minute stroll from the Confederation Landing waterfront park. The bright, traditional rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, mini fridges, and coffee makers. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, a seasonal dinner theatre, and a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, and a sauna.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Inverary Resort
Baddeck

This waterfront resort, which includes an 1850 hotel and cottages spread across 11 acres, is situated 2.1 km from the Whitney Pier Society for the Arts. The relaxed rooms in separate buildings are equipped with televisions and coffee makers. Guests can enjoy three on-site dining options, including a seasonal lakeside restaurant and a Celtic pub. Additional facilities include an indoor pool, a fitness room, and a sauna, as well as a spa with six treatment rooms. The resort also features a chapel and a lake activity centre.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Marine Atlantic Ferry
Port aux Basques

There is a daily overnight ferry service operating between Port aux Basques and North Sydney. You will stay in a comfortable cabin onboard.

Our Rating
Local Rating
Traditional Ship
Sea Echo Motel
Port au Choix

Overlooking Port au Choix harbour, this modest motel, which includes surrounding free-standing cabins, is an 8-minute walk from Gargamelle Cove and 2.3 km from the Port au Choix National Historic Site. The informal rooms and rustic cabins all feature en suite bathrooms, as well as televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. A full Canadian breakfast is included, and the property also offers an exercise room, a relaxed restaurant, and a pub equipped with darts and billiards.

Our Rating
Simple
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Northern Light Inn
L'Anse au Clair

Located on a remote stretch of the Trans-Labrador Highway/Route 510 near the Quebec border, this unpretentious hotel is a 6-minute walk from a sandy beach and 8.8 km from the Strait of Belle Isle Ferries. The straightforward rooms are air-conditioned and come with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions with cable channels, and Jacuzzi baths. The hotel features a gift shop selling local souvenirs, laundry facilities, and a lounge bar. Additionally, a family restaurant provides casual dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Haven Inn
St. Anthony

A 13-minute walk from Marguerite Bay, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from the Dock House Museum and 4.1 km from the Fishing Point Lighthouse. The straightforward rooms and suites include televisions, coffee makers, and work desks, with complimentary Wi-Fi available. There’s also a casual restaurant offering views of the town and harbour.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins
Cow Head

Overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this unpretentious motel is located off Highway 430 and is 8.8 km from the nature trails at Gros Morne National Park. The modest rooms and cabins come with complimentary Wi-Fi, cable televisions, and coffee makers. Amenities include a gym, a sauna, an outdoor heated pool, and a hot tub with water views. There is also a casual restaurant and a guest lounge featuring a pool table, along with laundry facilities for guests.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel

Guiding Style

Coach tour (max 48)

Prices & Dates

All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin/Double' prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by anyone wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. There is no room sharing on this tour.

2025
Twin/Double
Single
22 Jun - 4 Jul
$10,815
$13,245
13 Jul - 25 Jul
$10,815
$13,245
27 Jul - 8 Aug
$10,815
$13,245
10 Aug - 22 Aug
$10,815
$13,245
31 Aug - 12 Sep
$10,815
$13,245

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