Enchanting Islands (8 Day with Halifax) (8 days)
Canada's Maritime islands await! Enjoy fresh salt air, sandy beaches, mountain vistas and much more. Pass through fields of green, dine on succulent seafood, and travel the world-famous Cabot Trail on this vacation of Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island which is complemented by touring of Nova Scotia's South Shore.
Dates
Highlights
7 Nights accommodation including 3 two-night stays
11 Meals including a lobster dinner
Atlantic Canadian Tour Director or Driver Guide
Meet and Greet Event
Peggy's Cove
Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island
World Famous Cabot Trail
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet.
Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package. Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia's capital city has much to offer.
DAY 2: South Shore Touring
Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy's Cove where you will enjoy breakfast overlooking one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Travel the South Shore and on to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, renowned for her fleets of Grand Banks' fishing schooners. Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town's famous seafaring heritage. (Breakfast)
DAY 3: Halifax to Charlottetown, PE
Learn about the Mi'kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge, the world's longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island. Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Continental Breakfast)
DAY 4: Prince Edward Island Touring
Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada's birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city. This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island. Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic books. Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5: Charlottetown, PE to Baddeck, NS
Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway. Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d'Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 6: Cabot Trail Touring
Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton's northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton's rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7: Baddeck to Halifax
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today. This reconstruction of the original French town and fortifications, depicting one-fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France, is the largest of its kind in North America. Your tour continues along the shore of the Bras d'Or Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes. (Breakfast)
DAY 8: Depart Halifax
Atlantic Tours' arrangements end on check out from the hotel. (Continental Breakfast)
Accommodations
Day 1 & 2 | Cambridge Suites Hotel | Halifax, NS |
Day 3 & 4* | Rodd Charlottetown | Charlottetown, PE |
Day 5 & 6 | Inverary Resort | Baddeck, NS |
Day 7 | Cambridge Suites Hotel | Halifax, NS |
*June 2, 2024 departure may stay at The Holman Grand Hotel |
Mobility Requirements
Travelling with Atlantic Tours requires a certain level of activity and physical fitness to enjoy and take part in the tour.
While the specific requirements for each tour vary, in general, you must be able to:
- Enter and exit the motorcoach on your own.
- Enter and exit tour boats on your own
- Climb stairs with ease and at times without handrails.
- Walk up and down moderate to steep inclines.
- Walk on uneven surfaces.
- Walk distances of at least 1km at a reasonable pace.
- Walk and stand for up to 2 hours.
- Manage your own luggage if luggage handling is not available.
Rates (CAD)
2024
Regular Departure - Up to 48 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$2856 | $2624 | $2624 | $3660 |
Rates are per person in CAD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Small Group Departure - 24-26 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$3296 | $3064 | $3064 | $4180 |
Rates are per person in CAD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
2025
Regular Departure - Up to 48 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$2991 | $2758 | $2766 | $3835 |
Rates are per person in CAD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Small Group Departure - 24-26 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$3471 | $3238 | $3246 | $4435 |
Rates are per person in CAD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Rates (USD)
2024
Regular Group Departures - up to 48 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$2380 | $2186 | $2186 | $3050 |
Rates are per person in USD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Small Group Departure - 24-26 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$2747 | $2553 | $2553 | $3483 |
Rates are per person in USD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
2025
Regular Group Departures - up to 48 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$2493 | $2298 | $2305 | $3196 |
Rates are per person in USD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Small Group Departure - 24-26 passengers
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$2893 | $2698 | $2705 | $3696 |
Rates are per person in USD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Testimonials
Enchanting Islands
Scenic views and history were great. The tour director and driver were FANTASTIC, and they made our tour very memorable! E. Giles
The whole trip was terrific! S. Yates
Each day was unique and different - choosing a favorite part would be like choosing which of your children is your favorite! M.H. Safronyck
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PRE OR POST TOUR HOTELS
Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Airport Hotel
ALT Halifax Airport Hotel
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Private Town Car - Halifax
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ADMISSIONS
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
TRANSPORTATION
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