BATTLE HARBOUR NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR and GREAT NORTHERN PENINSULA

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The journey Begins

DAY 1 – Halifax NS to Port aux Basques, NL

Meet your Tour Director and driver as you begin your Newfoundland & Labrador adventure! In North Sydney, board a relaxing overnight Marine Atlantic ferry to Port-aux-Basques ' your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland.

Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 – Port-aux-Basques NL to Port au Choix NL

From Port-aux-Basques, drive through the Codroy Valley and Corner Brook as you make your way northwards. Drawn to its rich marine resources, the Port au Choix area has been a crossroads to Indigenous and European cultures for over 5500 years. Visit Port au Choix National Historic Site to learn more. Overnight in this small fishing community.*Start of trip for those joining from Corner Brook

Overnight: Port au Choix

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 – Port au Choix to St. Anthony NL

Your travels continue up the Great Northern Peninsula to St. Anthony. See where the Vikings once had a settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. The reconstructions of three Norse buildings are the focal point of this archaeological site, the earliest known European settlement in the New World. Exhibits highlight the Viking Lifestyle, artifacts and the archaeological discovery of the site. Later, learn about the legacy of medical missionary Sir Wilfred Grenfell in St. Anthony.

Overnight: St. Anthony

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
St. Anthony NL to Battle Harbour NL

Travel to St. Barbe to board the ferry to Blanc Sablon. After the crossing, continue to Labrador - Canada’s Last Frontier - and travel to Battle Harbour, a living commemoration of the life and society created there by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Situated on a small, near-shore island, Battle Harbour was for two centuries the economic and social center of the southeastern Labrador coast. Today it is one of the most magical tourist destinations to be found anywhere. Restoration - not rebuilding - is the hallmark of Battle Harbour. Enter a time warp when you step on the dock at Battle Harbour. Your comfortably restored accommodation at Battle Harbour Heritage Properties offer fabulous views of the island.

Overnight: Mary's Harbour

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 – Battle Harbour Experience

This morning, take a guided walking tour of the settlement and learn the fascinating history of Battle Harbour. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the waters around the Battle Islands. Cruise along the rugged coastline to view a number of smaller fishing villages still active today. Enrich your experience at Battle Harbour by observing the neighbouring communities etched back in time, living a life similar to the island’s forefathers.

Overnight: Mary's Harbour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - Battle Harbour NL to L’Anse au Clair NL

Say farewell to Battle Harbour as you return to Labrador’s mainland. Visit Red Bay National Historic Site, a former Basque whaling station and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also stop at Point Amour Lighthouse. Standing 33 metres above the Labrador Straits, the lighthouse is the tallest in Atlantic Canada and the second highest in the country. Spend a third night in Labrador, this time in L’Anse au Clair.

Overnight: L'Anse au Clair

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 – L'Anse au Clair NL to Cow Head

Return to the island of Newfoundland today. In Torrent River, learn about the province’s most successful salmon enhancement project at the Salmon Interpretation Centre and Fishway. Continue to the community of Cow Head, your home for the next two nights.

Overnight: Cow Head

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 – Gros Morne Touring

Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches across over 400,000 acres of western Newfoundland as part of the towering Long Range Mountains. Encircled by tiny seaside communities, and encompassing forests, freshwater fjords, bogs, barren lowlands, striking cliffs and shorelines, this area is also world-renowned for its complex geology. It was here that geologists proved the theory of plate tectonics. Experience Gros Morne from Bonne Bay on a boat cruise. Live commentary throughout the tour highlights the geological wonders, the rich cultural history and the diversity of this fascinating bay, situated in the heart of the Park. Visit The Tablelands: this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Overnight: Cow Head

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 – Cow Head NL to North Sydney NS

Venture on to Deer Lake for a visit to the Newfoundland Insectarium, a world-class attraction featuring thousands of live and mounted insects, arachnids, and arthropods from around the world. Enjoy a beautiful indoor garden filled with live tropical butterflies. Afterwards, it's off to Port aux Basques to board a relaxing overnight Marine Atlantic ferry to North Sydney ' your port of entry for the province of Nova Scotia.*End of trip for those who joined from Corner Brook.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10 – North Sydney NS to Halifax NS

This morning, arrive in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Return to Halifax today, taking with you fond memories of this truly one of a kind experience!

Overnight: North Sydney

Meals: Breakfast

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What’s Included

9 nights’ accommodation
20 meals
Ferry from Nova Scotia to/from Newfoundland & Labrador

What’s Not Included

Attractions and meals not listed
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Airfare

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Booking & Flight Questions

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Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.

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Tour Questions

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.

This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.

The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).

Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.

For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your

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