June 21-July 4 (Saturday-Friday)

Newfoundland, Atlantic Canada

(Maximum 46 Passengers)

Day 1: Welcome Aboard!  Today we journey aboard our deluxe motor coach north towards our destination of Newfoundland, Canada and its many amazing natural wonders.  We overnight in Maine.  Dinner is included.    

Day 2: After breakfast we depart for St. John, the largest city in New Brunswick.  Before checking into our hotel for the night, enjoy a delicious dinner at The Falls Restaurant.  The restaurant is located high above the Reversing Falls, a scenic natural phenomenon where the water reverses direction and flows uphill through a rock gorge.   

Day 3: Following breakfast we board the ferry to Digby, Nova Scotia.  Upon arrival in Digby you will have some leisure time to explore local shops before we travel on to Halifax, and check into our hotel for the night.  Dinner is on your own.

Day 4: After breakfast we meet our step-on guide and depart for a short driving tour of Halifax, including such highlights as the Public Gardens, the Halifax waterfront, and the historic downtown district.  Later we depart for the harbor town of Sydney.  On route we will be making stops at scenic locations for photo opportunities.  We overnight in Sydney.  Tonight join your fellow passengers and meet our Canadian Tour Director who will be traveling with us for the next several days.  Dinner is included. 

Day 5: Following breakfast we board the Marine Atlantic Ferry for a 14 hour crossing to Argentia, Newfoundland.  Once on board you will find we have fully reclining reserved seats await us for a comfortable passage.  During the crossing you may choose to take in a movie, stroll around the deck, purchase meals, or simply relax before we reach our destination.  After disembarking we travel to St. John’s the capital city for the Province of Newfoundland.  St. John’s is one of the oldest port communities in North America.  We check into our hotel for the next two nights.      

Day 6: Wake up in the Far East of the Western World!  After breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a narrated driving tour of St. John’s.  The tour will include the quaint side streets of a thousand colors, the Victorian architecture of St. John’s downtown, St. John’s waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the charming Quidi Vidi Village, and a panoramic view from atop Signal Hill.  In the afternoon, we journey to Bay Bulls for an unforgettable nature cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.  Millions of Atlantic Puffins gather here, making it the largest Atlantic Puffin sanctuary in North America.  Thousands of humpback and minke whales also make this their home.  End the day by visiting rugged Cape Spear, home to a lighthouse on the most easterly point in North America.  We return to St. John’s for a delicious dinner and a good night’s rest.      

Day 7: After breakfast we travel through the spectacular Terre Nova National Park, which is part of the ancient Appalachian Mountains.  Terre Nova was created to protect 250 square miles of boreal forest, coastline and Newfoundland’s natural habitat.  Next we stop at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum of Gander to learn all about Gander’s strategic position in the world of aviation, and its important role in World War II and beyond.  Sit in a DC-3 cockpit, see Quickie 1 and a 1939 Tiger Moth, and many other artifacts.  We continue on to Grand Falls and visit the Salmonid Interpretive Centre to learn about the life cycle of the Atlantic Salmon.  We check into our hotel for the next two nights.  Dinner is included.     

Day 8: Following breakfast we depart for the charming outport of Twillingate, home to a colorful array of fishing wharfs and pastel houses perched on the cliffs.  We visit Longpoint Lighthouse, where we will be able to look for icebergs and whales as they make their way down Iceberg Alley.  Next we visit the Prime Berth and learn about the areas fishing heritage.  We end the day by visiting the Mary March Regional Museum to see displays featuring 5000 years of local history, and the creation of the modern paper industry.  Tonight become a true Newfoundlander at a “Screech-In” where you sample a local screech and kiss the cod.  Lunch is included.   

Day 9: After breakfast we continue west on the Trans Canada Highway to Shallow Bay in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Many natural vistas await you as we travel through this fascinating geological wonder.  Travel deep into the park and explore the hidden fjords, stark mountains and experience the dense forest of Atlantic Canada’s largest park.  Enjoy a scenic boat cruise (weather permitting) and learn about the geological rarity of the famous Tablelands.  Be on the lookout for the whales and bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord, and learn the history of the small villages nestled on the shores.  We overnight in the Gros Morne area.  Dinner is included.   

Day 10: Following breakfast our exploration of Gros Morne National Park continues with a visit at the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse.  The historic lighthouse has marked the marine approach to Rocky Harbour and the entrance to Boone Bay since 1897.  Next we visit Broom Point.  It juts raggedly into the Gulf of St. Lawrence like a worn version of its namesake.  The marine mammals, birds, and fish of the cold Gulf waters have attracted people to this site for more than 2,300 years.  Later we continue south to Corner Brook, located on the Humber River for a short driving tour before arriving at our hotel for the night.  Dinner is included.    

Day 11: After breakfast we depart for Port Aux Basques, and ferry to North Sydney.  We overnight on lovely Cape Breton Island.  Dinner is included.

Day 12: Following breakfast we depart for the beautiful capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax.  Upon arrival, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore this lovely city before checking into our hotel for the night.  Tonight after a delicious dinner, enjoy the pageantry of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo from your reserved seating.  We bid farewell to our Canadian Tour Director this evening. 

Day 13: After breakfast we travel across Nova Scotia to board the CAT ferry for a 6 hour crossing from Yarmouth to Portland, Maine.  Once on board you may go to the movies, spend time at the casino, purchase meals, or just relax before we disembark in Portland.  We overnight in Maine.

Day 14: Happy 4th of July!  Following breakfast we depart for home taking with us rich memories of Newfoundland, its charm, its hospitality and its unforgettable beauty!

Included:

•  Escorted by Joan Heinz

•  Basic amenities

•  13 nights hotel accommodations, including:

  - 2 nights at Holiday Inn, St. John’s

  - 2 nights at Mount Peyton, Grand Falls

•  13 breakfasts

•  1 lunch

•  10 dinners

•  Guided tours, including:

  - Halifax, NS

  - St. John’s, Newfoundland

•  Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

•  Attractions and admissions per itinerary

Price:

$3,279.00 Double/PP  $3,029.00 Triple/PP

$2,899.00 Quad/PP     $4,069.00 Single

Deposit:  $250.00/PP

Balance Due:  May 8, 2008

                                    Depart                        Return

Gunther                        6:00 AM                      6:45 PM

Carney             6:45 AM                      6:00 PM

Note:  All United States citizens should have in their possession proper proof of citizenship when leaving the country, such as a valid passport, a certified (original) birth certificate or naturalization papers.  To prove identity, a valid driver’s license or government identification card are acceptable, provided they identify you by physical description or photograph.