Travel Itinerary

Rest of the day at leisure to explore the surroundings

St John’s guided tour

Stroll through the vibrant harbor of St. John’s, Newfoundland, where colorful houses adorn Water Street and George Street, both lined with charming terraces. Visit The Rooms museum, offering stunning harbor views and a captivating island history narrative. This enchanting destination promises an unforgettable experience.

Puffin & Whale Watch cruise

Enjoy a 90-minute eco-tour focusing on the diverse wildlife of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, one of Newfoundland’s premier whale-watching sites. Home to over 2 million seabirds, including 500,000 Atlantic Puffins, the reserve offers spectacular coastal vistas. With personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining crews, this adventure promises to be truly memorable.

Enjoy your car ride

Nestled at the bottom of a bay, Trinity is an old fishing village where most of the houses and shops date from the 19th century. From this place suitable for hiking, you can take the Skerwink Trail, which offers superb panoramas. An hour away, Cape Bonavista is home to a lighthouse dating from 1870, where the story of Newfoundland fishing is told. Also, go to the top of Ocher Hill – the views from up there are superb

Skerwink hiking tour

Just minutes from Trinity in Trinity East, the Skerwink Trail is one of Travel and Leisure’s “25 Great Walks in North America and Europe.” This 5.3 km coastal loop, rated moderate, takes about 2 hours to complete and offers breathtaking views, with stairs on steeper sections and boardwalks over boggy areas. Lookouts with benches provide perfect spots to enjoy the scenery and spot wildlife like moose, foxes, bald eagles, whales, seabirds, and icebergs.

Day at leisure to explore the island

We suggest exploring the island’s charming villages and numerous trails on foot, as it’s only 27 km by 14. Brimstone Head trail is legendary, leading to the supposed corner of the Earth atop an ancient volcano. Discover the scenic Turpin’s Trail in Tilting, winding through grassy plateaus and rugged coastlines. With a rich history dating back to the 16th century, the island wasn’t colonized until the 18th by the English and Irish. Admire the picturesque ports of Tilting and Joe Batt’s Arm, adorned with colorful old houses, often raised on stilts, mirroring the vibrant boats in the harbor.

Iceberg Captain Stockley cruise

Join Captain Cecil Stockley and his crew to explore majestic icebergs on the M.V. Iceberg Alley, a specially-designed touring vessel. Departing daily from the Iceberg Shop during spring and summer for over 25 years, this cruise offers stunning views of icebergs, whales, dolphins, seabirds, and the breathtaking Notre Dame Bay coastline.

Rest of the day at leisure

We suggest climbing to the top of the Long Point Lighthouse to admire the panorama – visit the Twillingate Museum – see the small traditional fishing ports, Boyd’s Cove Beothuk Interpretation Center, and Grand Falls-Windsor.

Western Brook Pond Fjords cruise

Experience the stunning beauty of Gros Morne National Park with a cruise on Western Brook Pond, a glacier-carved fjord surrounded by billion-year-old cliffs. This largest lake in the park is home to Atlantic salmon, brook trout, Arctic char, and a colony of gulls. Enjoy breathtaking views of waterfalls cascading from 2000 feet, often turning to mist, and frequent wildlife sightings from the observation platform.