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| Newfoundland is one of the great undiscovered areas of Canada, which offers stunning
scenery and wildlife viewing. Each year as the giant icebergs drift down the
Newfoundland coast, thousands of great whales migrate north to the shores of Newfoundland for
the summer feeding season. Our guides have the equipment, knowledge
and skills to offer small parties of guests the opportunity of observing and getting to
understand these whales at close range (often as close as 3 feet). During your daily
expeditions you will often encounter dolphins, porpoises and a variety of sea birds along this
dramatic coastline. Full length approved life safety suits are provided to keep guests
warm and safe. |
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| The rugged coastline and national parks are home to puffins, storm petrels, kittiwakes,
murres and whales. There are unrivalled opportunities for outdoor activities and sightseeing,
such as at Gros Morne National Park, as well as discovering the many historical sights and
culture of the region. If you just wish to relax and let the wildlife come to you, stay at a
lighthouse keeper’s cottage in Northern Newfoundland and view whales, dolphins and sea birds
as they pass by. |
| Itineraries: |
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| WHALE WATCHING
EXPEDITION - WITHOUT CAR |
8 nights
Departures from June to August |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Spend the night in St. John’s. |
| Day 2 |
Transfer
to Trinity and the Artisan Inn & Campbell House for 7 nights,
full breakfast included. |
| Days 3 to 8 |
3 x 3 hour Whale watching expeditions are included. |
| Day 9 |
Transfer to St. John’s. |
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| Departure Dates and Prices |
| Prices per person sharing twin room for 8 nights. Single supplement available
on request. |
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| Departure Date |
Price |
| June 2009 |
£630 |
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| Price Includes: |
| One night at Fairmont St John's on a
room only basis, 7 nights at Artisan Inn & Campbell House,
Trinity (full breakfast). 3 x 3 hour Whale watching
expeditions. Transfers
St John's
- Trinity. |
| Price Excludes: |
| Flights, meals not listed, gratuities
and items of a personal nature. |
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| MAGNIFICENT NEWFOUNDLAND - FLY DRIVE |
13 nights - including a three day whale watching expedition
Departures from June to August |
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in St John’s, collect your rental car and spend 2 nights at St John’s. The remainder of the day is free to visit Signal Hill and explore the
city. |
| Day 2 |
After a morning at leisure, drive to Witless Bay for an afternoon boat excursion to see the puffins. |
| Day 3 |
Drive to the Avalon Peninsula, the home of 10,000 caribou, enjoy the lovely scenery and continue to the Salmonier Country Manor for a night’s stay. |
| Day 4 |
Visit Cape St Mary’s to see the Gannet Colony and Castle Hill (if time permits), then continue to Trinity and the Artisan Inn & Campbell House for 4
nights including full breakfast. |
| Days 5 to 7 |
Enjoy 3 x 3 hours whale watching expeditions. |
| Day 8 |
Drive to Lewisporte for a night at the luxurious Blue Water Lodge, in its spectacular wilderness setting. |
| Day 9 |
Drive to Gros Morne National Park and check in to Middle Brook Cottages for 3 nights. |
| Days 10 & 11 |
Enjoy the beauty of Gros Morne National Park. |
| Day 12 |
Take a scenic drive along the coast to Cape Bauld and spend 2 nights on full board in a lighthouse keeper’s cottage built in 1922 and still active today. It is located on Quirpon Island – the northernmost tip of Newfoundland and one of the best places to view icebergs as they drift the Labrador Current on their journey south. The lighthouse is close to l’Anse aux Meadows (the only authenticated Viking Village in North America and a World Heritage Site), a visit is a must. The northern tip of the island is strategically located at the mouth of the Strait of Belle Isle, which forms a natural feeding ground for minke and humpback whales, dolphins and marine birds. Your room at the lighthouse will have a shared
bathroom. |
| Day 13 |
Visit L’Anse aux Meadows. |
| Day 14 |
Return your car to the airport at L’Anse aux Meadows and take your flight to St. John’s. |
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you wish to spend extra time at Gros Morne Park and not visit the Quirpon Lighthouse, this can
be arranged. |
| Departure Dates and Prices |
| Prices per person sharing twin room for 13 nights. Single
supplement available on request. |
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| Departure Date |
Price |
| 1 to 20 June 09 |
£1485 |
| 1 July to 31 August 09 |
£1520 |
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| Price Includes: |
| Intermediate car. 2 nights at Fairmont Hotel, St John's, room only. Witless Bay excursion to see puffins. 4 nights at the Aritsan Inn & Campbell House, Trinity, full breakfast included. 3 x 3 hour whale watching expeditions and 1 night at Salmonier Manor, bed and breakfast. 1 night at Blue Water Lodge, bed and breakfast. 3 nights at Sugar Hill Inn with continental breakfast. 2 nights at Quirpon, full board. |
| Price Excludes: |
| Flights, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal
nature. |
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