Newfoundland Adventure: Westbound

8 Days | Uncover historic seaside villages and a glacier-carved fjord in Newfoundland

4.8 out of 5 based on 11 reviews submitted.
Explorer
From
CAD $4,250
View dates and book

It's time to explore North America’s most north-easterly point, where the dramatic coastline, mighty fjords and wonderful wildlife will take your breath away. With a knowledgeable leader to guide the way, on this eight-day adventure you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years, meet with locals and stop into historic towns surrounded by the splendour of Newfoundland’s famous scenery. Watch huge icebergs bob past the town known as “The Iceberg Capital of the World” in the spring, go whale watching, and spot puffins at one of North America’s best viewing sites.

Trip overview

Map of Newfoundland Adventure: Eastbound including Canada
Start
St. John's, Canada
Finish
Deer Lake, Canada
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Canada
Physical rating
Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
SESN
We’re in the process of figuring out how much CO2-e this trip generates. In the meantime, find out more about our climate commitments and carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Meet locals on a historic walking tour of Trinity and hear about how Gander welcomed thousands of stranded travelers during 9/11.
  • Marvel at Western Brook Pond, the spectacular glacier-carved landlocked fjord in Gros Morne National Park during a scenic boat tour that gets you closer to nature.
  • Take a boat tour through pristine waters surrounding Twillingate, keeping an eye out for whales, seabirds and more.
  • Watch puffins at Elliston’s renowned viewing site which offers one of the closest land views of these birds in North America.
  • Admire spectacular coastal scenery and head out to historic lighthouses that mark the easternmost point of Canada.

Is this trip right for you?

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Newfoundland Adventure: Eastbound including Canada

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Private Vehicle, boat

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Bed & Breakfast (2 nights), Inn (1 night), Cabin (2 nights)

Activities
  • St John’s – Local dinner
  • St. John’s – Leader led walking tour
  • St John’s – Cape Spear Lighthouse
  • Trinity - Walking tour with a local guide
  • Elliston - Puffin viewing
  • Bonavista - Lighthouse visit
  • Gander - Chat with a local
  • Twillingate - Seabird & Whale watching boat tour
  • Boyd's Cove - Beothuk Interpretation Centre
  • Gros Morne NP - Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
  • Rocky Harbour - Lobster Cove Lighthouse visit
  • Gros Morne National Park-Tableland trail

Dates and availability

Loading trip dates and availabilities...

Important notes

1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10 am. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.

2. Please be careful when booking flights to St. John's, Newfoundland; make sure you fly into St. John's Airport [YYT]. Please do not book flights to Saint John, New Brunswick [YSJ] as this is in another province.

3. Your adventure ends on Day 8 after breakfast.

4. A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Essential Trip Information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

Read Essential Trip Information

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 11 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

Filter by rating

JOSEPHINE · Traveled August 2024
I booked this trip not knowing anything about Newfoundland. What an exceptional place. The stunning landscape , beautiful walks and locals who are friendly, hospitable and incredibly creative. Met amazing people in my group had so much fun together! I am so glad I had a chance to visit this beautiful inspiring place.
Review submitted 14 Aug 2024

Lavanya · Traveled June 2024
This was an excellent trip! I fell in love with Newfoundland. My highlights were watching the puffins up close, seeing the first humpback whale of the season, and the delicious berries & iceberg wine we got to sample. I also thoroughly enjoyed the lovely coastal hikes and would have liked more of that included on the itinerary. I also made a lifelong friend on this trip which was so lovely. Our guide and leader, Simon, was awesome! I would 100% ask for him again on my next Intrepid adventure. He is very knowledgeable, considerate and always made sure everyone was comfortable, taking care of people's dietary needs, and making recommendations on places to see based on each person's unique taste. He also has a great sense of humour and has traveled all over the world. It was inspiring to speak with him.
Review submitted 11 Jun 2024

Ruth · Traveled June 2024
Newfoundland exceeded our expectations even though the weather didn't always cooperate! The puffins and the Skerwink trail were outstanding. (I do recommend hiking poles and good hiking shoes for the latter if you're unsure on your feet.) Our guide Simon was excellent and offered the group some flexibility in the itinerary here and there, which was much appreciated. We ate and slept very well and loved all the scenery. I highly recommend this tour!
Review submitted 14 Jun 2024

Julie · Traveled May 2024
I can highly recommend as an outstanding tour. The scenery/experiences are fantastic as are the wonderful people of Newfoundland. The puffin viewing was amazing and we had an excellent guide in Simon. I also want to mention that as a tour company, Intrepid has excellent values in the way it encourages respectfulness of the environment, supports local communities and is responsive to constructive feedback.
Review submitted 20 Jul 2024

Roland · Traveled June 2023
This was a fabulous tour that covered a huge amount in a short time – face to face encounters with puffins and icebergs particular highlights. Simon was an excellent and inspiring tour guide (many thanks Simon). If the tour could be extended to include a leg up to Labrador it would be close to perfect but even without that, worth every penny.
Review submitted 23 Aug 2023
Newfoundland Adventure: Westbound
From
CAD $4,250