Viking Trails – Newfoundland & Labrador


  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Gros Morne Annual Park Pass
  • Western Brook Pond Tour
  • Discovery Tour
  • Parks Canada Discover Pass for Family
  • Rental of a mid-size car
  • Unlimited Mileage.
Viking Trails offers a world-class adventure for those looking to experience and explore some of the best sights in Newfoundland and Labrador. With 8 days and 7 nights, you'll be able to get the most out of your excursion as you travel through Gros Morne National Park, take a tour of historic Western Brook Pond, enjoy a discovery tour at Parks Canada and receive a Discover Pass for your family — all included. See unforgettable views, discover unique animals and plants, explore rugged coastlines and much more with Viking Trails.

Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for information and assistance.

Your journey begins at the Deer Lake Airport, where you'll pick up your rental car. From here, it's just a short drive to your hotel in Corner Brook. On arrival, check into your hotel. 
Rest of the day free.

Overnight in Corner Brook, NL.
Day free to explore Gros Morne National Park. At Hawke's Bay visit Torrent River Nature Park, watch salmon struggling upstream to spawn through underwater observation windows. Continue your adventure with a visit to Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, Broom Point Fishing Premises.  You will also get the chance to enjoy the Gros Morne Theatre Festival which runs from May 30 to Sep 30 each Year.

Overnight in Rocky Harbour, NL.


Western Brook Pond Tour offers travelers a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime experience. This unique tour operates from Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne National Park and takes visitors through a fjord with towering canyon walls and cliffs surrounding the fjord. As part of the tour, visitors cruise across Western Brook Pond and hike through spectacular dry tundra before returning to the boat to continue exploring the area's natural beauty. In addition to amazing views, Western Brook Pond Tour offers incredible opportunities to spot wildlife such as moose, caribou, and bald eagles. For nature lovers looking for a unique adventure to explore Newfoundland's awe-inspiring landscape and stunning scenery, Western Brook Pond Tour is the ideal itinerary choice.

Rest of the day is free to explore Gros Morne National Park.

Overnight in Rocky Harbour, NL.
Today explore Arches & Archaeology.  Head to Cow Head to visit the famous the Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum.  Stroll Shallow Bay Beach.  Only 30 minutes away, The Arches Provincial Park is the perfect place to have a picnic and relax as you watch the ebb and flow of ocean waves. The park is named for the rock arches carved by eons of tidal activity. Last stop for the day is Port au Choix National Historic Site. Find relics from four ancient cultures who lived and thrived in this rugged place many years ago. After exploring the exhibits, take a walk along the coastal trails and scan the waves for seals and whales. Drop by Bird Cove for a display on Captain James Cook, who charted this part of the coast before he became a famous South Seas explorer.

Overnight in Rocky Harbour, NL.
Embark on a breathtaking journey by sea from Rocky Harbour to St. Anthony, and take in the beauty of towns like St. Paul’s, Parson’s Pond, River of Ponds, Port au Choix, Plum Point and Pidgeon Cove-St Barbe along the way! The journey will take approximately four and a half hours, so sit back and enjoy the stunning views of the gulf as you make your way through this magnificent maritime route. With many places of interest located along this route, it’s perfect for those who want to explore Newfoundland’s coasts. After you have reached your destination in St. Anthony, soak up all that this wonderful town has to offer including historical sites and remarkable sights!

Overnight in St. Anthony, NL.
Today it's all about the Vikings. Just over 1,000 years ago, the first European settlement was built in North America, a place now called L'Anse aux Meadows - both a National Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby at Norstead Viking Village, reconstructed sod huts 'inhabited' by costumed interpreters help bring this historical place to life. Take time to visit the local shops and restaurants to round out your day.

Overnight in St. Anthony, NL.
Start off your day with a Discovery Tour. You will have the chance to view stunning icebergs, majestic whales, playful dolphins, and colorful birds as you cruise through Bonavista Bay. 

As the tour winds down in the late afternoon, you will depart for Rocky Harbour brimming with memories of your morning adventure. During your travels to Rocky Harbour, enjoy breathtaking views of Newfoundland's beautiful landscape and local fishing villages.

Overnight in Port au Choix, NL.
This morning, check out of your hotel and drive to Deer Lake.  On arrival in Deer Lake, drop your car off at the Rental Depot.

End of your Viking Trails Self-Drive Tour.

Inclusions

  • 7 Nights accommodation
    • 04 Nights in Rocky Harbour
    • 02 Nights in St. Anthony
    • 01 Night in Port au Choix.
  • Gros Morne Annual Park Pass
  • Western Brook Pond Tour
  • Discovery Tour
  • Parks Canada Discover Pass for Family
  • Rental of a mid-size car
  • Unlimited Mileage.
  • Resort fees, Taxes & HST.

Exclusions

  • Airfare.  Offered as a supplement on request.
  • Breakfast and other meals.
  • Rental Car Insurance – Collision Damage Waiver/ Loss Damage Waiver with $ 500 deductible.  This is offered as an Optional Add-on.
  • Additional Driver Fees.
  • Roadside assistance. 
  • Gas for the vehicle.
  • GPS. Racks, etc.
  • Child and Infant Seats.
  • Parking & Tolls.
  • Porterage at hotels. 
  • Bottled Water in hotel rooms.
  • Visa and Documentation Fees.
  • Telephone calls, Laundry, and other expenses.
  • Any personal expenses.
  • Gratuities for hotel highly recommended. If client declines your offer to sell Travel Insurance, you are required to secure a Liability Waiver signed by the client that you must provide us on demand.  We sell Travel Insurance to residents of Ontario.  Non-residents of Ontario as well as clients from abroad must purchase Travel Insurance in the province/state/country where they reside. 
  • Optional Tours and activities.
  • Early Check-in and Late Check-out charges.  Charges will apply.
  • If applicable, cost of any RTPCR/Antigen Test or costs related to quarantine.

Accommodations Featured


DestinationsStandard Hotels
Rocky Harbour, NL
Ocean View Hotel
St. Anthony, NL
Haven Inn
Port au Choix, NL
Sea Echo Motel

Rooms featured will be Standard ROH room unless specified otherwise.

Hotels featured will be as above or similar.

Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for information and assistance.

Tariffs

Room Configuration Beds Occupancy
TWIN or
SINGLE or
TRIPLE
QUAD
TWIN + 1 YOUTH + 1 CHILD
TWIN + 2 CHILD

For more information on Rooming and how rates apply, please refer to Important Notes

Optional Tour

These optional tours can be booked with our package. Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for rates.

Notes about this Tour

Operation Info


YearOperating Dates
202301 May to 30 Sep 2023

Blackout dates may apply. Please check with us for more details

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