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Coastal Cruising Adventure: Fjords, Bays and Tickles
offered by supplier M09658 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 77
people
Destination(s):
Newfoundland
Specialty Categories:
Boating and Sailing
Ecotourism
Season: July - August
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2106 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3042 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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Cruising through spectacular fjords and past stunning mountains, visits will be made to many of the out ports nestled along the rugged shore. This captivating seacoast has attracted visitors for centuries, yet retains the same intimate relationship between those who live there, and the breathtaking beauty that surrounds them. Sights and destinations include Corner Brook, Lark Harbour, and the magnificent Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guest speakers will be onboard to provide insight to the secrets buried deep in the human, and natural history of this remarkable region.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Boarding takes place in Corner Brook. The landscape of the Corner Brook region is rugged and the scenery is spectacular. The surrounding coastline holds magnificent fjords, jagged headlands, thickly forested areas and many offshore islands. Wildlife, forest and water mingle with the city's borders on all sides and mountains fill the horizon in all directions. The region enjoys spectacular natural scenery, isolated coves and islands yet to be settled. The ship is at anchor for the night in Goose Arm, providing an excellent opportunity to grab a paddle and explore the private shoreline or relax and enjoy the sunset. Includes: (D).
Day 2: We wake to a sunrise off the mountains as the ship continues along Newfoundland's West Coast. We’ll pass historic fishing villages and marvel over the numerous sightings of wildlife. Keep a look out for humpbacks, minke, and pilot whales that all frequent this area. We continue into the fjord arriving late afternoon to a warm welcome in the beautiful village of Lark Harbour, named after Captain Cook's ship, H.M.S. Lark. Join in a hike for all levels at Bottle Cove. Spend the afternoon exploring remote coves, sea stacks, caves and an amazing view overlooking the ocean. Or hike the trails at Blow Me Down Mountain, the name says it all! In the evening get ready to experience a true "Scoff'n'Scuff" as the village entertains with a night of traditional food and revelry. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: Our morning is full of discovery, as a Parks Canada guide sails with us to give insight on the region on our way to Norris Point. Once arriving in the afternoon join one of the best hikes to see wildlife in their natural habitat, the challenging Gros Morne Mountain. It’s one of the province’s most extensive trails systems, millions of years of tectonic plate movement has yielded an otherworldly landscape of varied rock formations and diverse vegetation. You can wander over the earth’s mantle, see fjords unlike anything else this side of Norway, and encounter flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. Others may enjoy a boat tour into a land-locked freshwater fjord called Western Brook Pond followed by a visit to the sandy beaches of Cow Head. A visit to the Marine Biology Station is a must with a chance to touch sea urchins and other fascinating creatures of the deep. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: In the morning we set sail to another magical place, with calm waters and sheer shoreline as the backdrop. It’s a perfect setting for learning and we’re joined by a biologist from the Norris Point's Marine Biology Station to get a hands-on chance to explore the unique microcosm of the Bonne Bay fjords. Lunch is served on deck which is an excursion in itself. The chef has prepared a mixed grill of local specialties; moose, caribou, fish and wild berries. We continue to sail through Bonne Bay and anchor for the night at Man O’ War Cove. It’s a chance to relax on a deckchair and enjoy the superb scenery or grab a kayak for a paddle. This night is the Captain’s Dinner, providing us with a traditional evening of toasts to new friends and song. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: We start the day with a breakfast sail to Woody Point, located at the base of the famous Tablelands. This morning is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the numerous hiking trails and explore the secrets of the Tablelands, "where the Earth shows its' bones". Others may choose the Trout River Pond boat ride, where you can journey deep into the Earth. The sense of discovery heightens as you glide through the Narrows into the upper pond, having the beauty of this landlocked fjord surrounding you. Craft stores in town offer a variety of items from Inuit carvings to hand knit sweaters, contemporary jewelery, and partridge berry jam. Take a stroll to discover these treasures and meet the people who make them. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: It’s a day to relax as we voyage, viewing dramatic seascape and an abundance of marine and wildlife. Today is the perfect combination of tradition and beauty, all fused together with friendly hospitality. We receive a warm welcome in Cox’s Cove, our stop for the evening. The night ends with a special Newfoundland ceremony of food, drink, music and laughter. In the morning we have a sunrise sail to Cornerbrook where our journey comes to an end but our memories will last a lifetime! Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: Disembarking will take place in the town of Corner Brook. Optional city tours are available. This charming town offers something for everyone and provides a perfect transition point for your next adventure. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour prices may vary, based on the type of cabin booked.
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Canada
Newfoundland
Boating and Sailing
Ecotourism
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