| NEWFOUNDLAND Tour 8 days/ 7 nights Call for current prices and availability. The beautiful island of Newfoundland offers a range of exciting hiking, wildlife and sea adventure opportunities that are not readily accessible outside of Alaska, yet are within three hours flight of New York. Straddling the mouth of the great St. Lawrence River, the island is influenced by the mix of cold and warm water currents which surround it, bringing whales and seabirds from the south, and icebergs, tundra and arctic wildlife from the north. This 8 day tour explores the eastern region of the island within a few hours of the capital, St John's. Day 01:(Sunday) We meet at 10 am on July 6th at our hotel in the capital of St John's (one night). We suggest you arrange to travel on Saturday July 5th and stay in St John's that night. This small city is a marvellous mix of old world charm, salt air smells, colorful buildings and harbor side sights and sounds. Today we'll explore the harbor area with its attractive lighthouse and learn about the history of this early North American settlement. Day 02: (Monday) We'll head north and west of St John's to Trinity Bay, and the much acclaimed lodging of the Fisher's Loft Inn, an establishment with very high environmental standards (three nights). Offshore, Humpback whales chase shoals of tiny capelin in the bays, offering great views to passing hikers. Masses of seabirds including puffins, murres, kittiwakes and gannets add to the great seabird spectacle. On one of the afternoons you'll have the option to take sturdy sea kayaks out on the water to get closer to the whales and other sea life. We'll also ferry out to the islands of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to watch breeding seabirds up close. Day 08: (Sunday) To St John's airport for flights home or continuing with your Canadian travels. Tours must be booked at least 45 days prior to arrival.
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