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Red Fox, Newfoundland Red Fox, Newfoundland Susie Green

If large gatherings of humpback whales, marine wildlife, beautiful landscapes, numerous seabird colonies, lighthouses, wild flowers, icebergs and local folks is what you are looking for, this trip is for YOU!

This tour is designed to give you an overview of this enormous, enticing island. Anyone interested in teeming bird life, whale watching and other wildlife in a pristine, but accessible, natural setting will enjoy this trip. It can also be combined with our Whale Watching in Depth or our fascinating Viking Trail Experience.

Trip Leaders

Ken Knowles
Ken Knowles is one of Newfoundland's most active birders, having seen over 321 species in this largely underbirded province. In addition to his passion for birds he has a w... (more)

David Snow
David Snow is a Newfoundland-born biologist and writer. His career as a biologist started as a student in 1979 as he spent two summers living and researching on the Witless... (more)

 

Day 1: Arrival into St. Johns, Newfoundland

On arrival you will be picked up and taken to your downtown, St. John's hotel. If time permits there will be a slide show.

O/N St. John’s

Day 2: Whale Watching/ Puffins/ Fishing Villages

We will start our day with a boat trip to the largest puffin colony in North America along with thousands of other sea birds.  This area usually has an abundance of humpback whales.  Occasionally other species of whales are spotted too. After lunch on land, we will visit the charming local fishing villages. B,L

O/N St. John’s

Day 3:  Avalon Wilderness Area

As we circle the Avalon Wilderness area we will likely see a small puffin colony, whales, caribou and seals. Occasionally we get to see the unique spectacle of whales lunge feeding on the local beaches. Local coastal fishing villages offer the charm of the old world. Traveling along the coast will not only offer amazing scenery but moose and caribou. B,L

O/N St. Brides

Day 4:  Bird colonies - Sea Stacks and Lighthouses

Our day is going to start with the continent's third largest gannet colony. As well as gannets there are thousands of other sea birds such as kittiwakes and murres nesting on the cliffs with their chicks. The day will continue along the coast where we will see whales from shore, spectacular light houses, moose and our secret orchid patch! B,L

O/N Trinity/Bonavista

Day 5: Trinity Bay

Today we find ourselves in Trinity Bay starting the day with a boat trip watching for whales. After we depart the boat, there is time to look around the picturesque community. In the afternoon there is time for walking the trails, lighthouses, icebergs, wild flowers, beachcombing, kayaking--just about anything YOU want to do. B,L

O/N Trinity/Bonavista

Day 6: Bonavista/Trinity

Today there is time to explore the historic Bonavista/Trinity area.  From shore you will see 15,000 year old icebergs from Greenland and whales breeching in the waters. We will explore the unique culture of the area before returning to St. John's for an overnight. B,L

O/N St. John’s

Day 7: Eastern edge

As we travel to the most easterly point of North America exploring trails and historic attractions we may have opportunities to spot more whales from shore.  If time permits we will try to get in another boat ride. B, L

O/N St. John’s

Day 8
: Departure
Free time in St. John's to hike to Signal Hill or the back alley's before we take you to the airport. B

2012
Trip 1:   June 3 - June 10
Trip 2:   June 10 - June 17
Trip 3:   June 17 - June 24
Trip 4:   June 24 - July 1
Trip 5:   July 1 - July 8
Trip 6:   July 8 - July 15
Trip 7:   July 15 - July 22
Trip 8:   July 22 - July 29
Trip 9:   July 29 - August 5
Trip 10:  August 5 - August 12

Rate Information

Price: $2,700 CAD*, based on double occupancy. Single supplement $350 CAD.

Price includes transfers on arrival into Newfoundland, all ground transportation, accommodations, Breakfast and lunch from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8, and services of guide.  Price does not include: dinners, air from your home to Newfoundland, items of personal nature, and tips.
*6.5 per cent (13 per cent for Canadians) Canada/Newfoundland Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) not included.  Prices are in CAD and can be calculated to USD on day of final payment.
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