"I had to let you know how much I enjoyed our eco-tour
to Newfoundland, what a beautiful part of our country, it was so
well organized and our guides were super. When I travel again I will
choose Battlefield Travel."
- Meta von Moeller
License # 2591391
297 Highway #8,
Stoney Creek, ON.
Newfoundland & The Viking Trail
Eco Tour: Escorted by Paul Attack
Important!
Due to the nature of the group, the group size will be limited to approximately 38 participants. To confirm your spot on this tour please call...Wendi Gladstone or Shelley Boros at Battlefield Travel
July 2nd – 13th, 2010
Cost: $3,495.00 per person based on double
plus $395.00 tax
PLEASE JOIN US…
DON’T MISS our NEWFOUNDLAND SEMINAR!
at the ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, Café Annex
Wednesday November 4th,2009 at 1:30PM ENJOY A VERY INFORMATIVE SEMINAR PRESENTED BY
PAUL ATTACK – PRESIDENT OF THE HAMILTON NATURALIST CLUB
No charge to attend this seminar but you must RSVP to Shelley or Wendi as there is limited seating – please call us
Imagine an island where more than 300 species of birds and 22 species of whales and dolphins make their home. Imagine a place where the oldest lighthouse has stood for 16 decades. Come with us to Newfoundland – craggy coastlines, timeless villages … amidst unspoiled nature!
Itinerary
July 2nd, 2010
We start off today with our flight to St. John’s and The Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland our home for the first 3 nights of our tour. Dinner is included at our hotel - a wonderful start for our tour!
July 3rd, 2010
Our time in St. John's will include whale watching at Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. With time for a sightseeing stop at Cape Spear as well as a city sightseeing tour to see all that St. John’s has to offer.
July 4th, 2010
This morning is reserved for a privately guided tour of Mun Botanical Garden. The afternoon is free in St. John’s, or perhaps spend more time wandering in the Botanic Gardens.
July 5th, 2010
Our route today starts at Mile One of the Trans Canada Highway as we make our way to the Avalon Peninsula towards Cape St. Mary's. Our home for 2 nights . Terra Nova Golf Resort Dinner is included tonight in the hotel’s dining room.
July 6th, 2010
This morning is at leisure, and the afternoon is reserved for a wonderful drive... starting with a visit to Cape Bonavista, where John Cabot landed in 1497.
July 7th, 2010
After a relaxing morning, and an early lunch we begin our drive to Gros Morne Park, Rocky Harbour and the Ocean View Motel our home for the next three nights.
July 8th, 2010
This morning we are off to Woody Point and the Discovery Centre, enjoy a nature walk of the Tablelands, described as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
July 9th, 2010
Today we cruise on Bonne Bay on a boat called I’se da B’ye. The 2- hour cruise affords vistas of Gros Morne, Killdevil, The Tablelands and the Long Range Mountains. We will take part in an age old tradition “a Screech-in” becoming honorary Newfoundlanders! The afternoon is free to enjoy the park, and dinner is at the hotel.
July 10th, 2010
The Viking Trail... our coach becomes a time machine taking us to the beginnings of our planet, through ancient native burial grounds, wooded valleys, over mountains, and along a windswept seacoast.
July 11th, 2010
Our 2nd whale watching opportunity is in the scenic coastal waters off St. Anthony’s - Iceberg Alley - Our sightseeing today will include a visit to L’anse aux Meadows National Historic Site where the Vikings established the first European settlement in North America about 1000 years ago.
July 12th, 2010
We have a leisurely drive to Cornerbrook today, with lunch enroute at Hawke’s Bay. Dinner and overnight are at the Glynmill Inn.
July 13th, 2010
Sadly we say goodbye to Newfoundland today! We have a very short drive to the Deer Lake Airport and our flight home.
This Tour Includes:
- Westjet flight from Toronto to St. John's and return from Deer Lake
- Transportation throughout by luxury coach
- 11 nights accommodation
- All Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners (including taxes & gratuities)
- Whale watching at Bay Bulls & at the Icebergs at St. Lunaire
- Visit to L’anse aux Meadows & Trinity National Historic Sites
- A cruise on Bonne Bay
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary – ask for your detailed copy!
- Escorted by Paul Attack