Newfoundland & Labrador's Viking Trail Self Drive (7 days)
Thousands of years of history come alive as you explore the West Coast of Newfoundland & Labrador. Learn about ancient peoples-the Maritime Archaic and Dorset Indians at Port au Choix, the Vikings in L'Anse aux Meadows, and the Basque Whalers in Red Bay - as you meet the hospitable and friendly people of today. See the beauty of Gros Morne National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and coastal fishing communities. Take a boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting) where you may see whales and, depending on the time of year, icebergs!
Highlights
6 Nights Accommodations
6 Meals
Gros Morne National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Strait of Belle Isle ferry to/from Labrador
Red Bay National Historic Site - UNESCO World Heritage Site
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Grenfell Historic Properties
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Scenic Boat Tour in Gros Morne
Itinerary
Tour can start on any date (June - early September), subject to hotel availability
DAY 1: Arrive Corner Brook
Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Note: If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook and this may be requested on booking for no additional charge, subject to availability.
DAY 2: Corner Brook to Port au Choix
Travel to the fishing community of Port au Choix which juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast; people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast)
DAY 3: Port au Choix to L’Anse au Clair
Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast)
DAY 4: L’Anse au Clair to St. Anthony
Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago. (Breakfast)
DAY 5: St. Anthony to Cow Head
Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour in St. Anthony before travelling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. (Breakfast)
Note: June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs.
DAY 6: Gros Morne Touring
Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord and you will also see the Tablelands. This mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight and it prompted the UNESCO World Heritage designation of the area. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast)
Option: Clients may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back. This option must be requested on booking.
DAY 7: Depart Deer Lake
Arrangements end upon check-out from your hotel. (Breakfast)
Please note that based on driving time/distance, we recommend booking your flight for 1:30 PM or later.
Accommodations
Day 1 | Glynmill Inn or similar | Corner Brook, Newfoundland & Labrador |
Day 2 | Sea Echo Motel or similar | Port au Choix, Newfoundland & Labrador |
Day 3 | Northern Light Inn or similar | L'Anse au Clair, Newfoundland & Labrador |
Day 4 |
Haven Inn or similar | St. Anthony, Newfoundland & Labrador |
Day 5 & 6 | Shallow Bay Motel & Cottages or similar | Cow Head, Newfoundland & Labrador |
Hotels are subject to availability and we reserve the right to modify a hotel to accommodate your tour.
Rates (CAD)
2025
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$1489 | $1259 | $1139 | $2179 |
Rates are per person in CAD
Rates are subject to 15% HST
Please note - car rentals and air not included.
Rates (USD)
2025
Double/Twin | Triple | Quad | Single |
$1241 | $1049 | $949 | $1816 |
Rates are per person in USD
Rates are subject to 15% HST/GST
Please note - car rentals and air not included.
Add to your Vacation
PRE OR POST TOUR HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake
Glynmill Inn—Corner Brook
Delta St. John’s
CAR RENTAL
The car rental is not included in the cost of the tour. Talk to us about booking this for you.
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TRANSPORTATION
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