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Newfoundland and St-Pierre et Miquelon islands
from July 2 to July 15, 2016
The 14 day trip includes :
- Transportation by deluxe coach roundtrip
- Ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques
- An overnight ferry between Argentia and North Sydney
- Two crossings (by boat) between Fortune and St. Pierre and Miquelon (islands belonging to France)
- 12 hotel nights
- 1 night in a cabin on the ferry from Argentia
- Boat trip with the chance to see whales, "Puffins" and if we're lucky, maybe Icebergs.
- Boat excursion in Norris Point
- Dinner & show
- Guided tour of the city of St. John's
- Guided tour of the Island of St-Pierre
- Visit or the North Atlantic Aviation Museum
- Also visit of Aquarium, museum ...
- Prizes to be won on the bus
A trip designed to see many landscapes, different places, walking on trails, experience the way of life of the people of Newfoundland and St. Pierre, and discover a part of France.
A 14 day trip organized from beginning to end, by bus, for people who want to discover a large canadian province, that of Newfoundland. Many activities are included; boat trips, whale watching, visits to museums, guided tours, ferries, admission to some parks, a group dinner and more.
Day 1 (Saturday July 2, 2016):: Starting Point: Edmundston, St. Leonard, St-Quentin, Kedgwick, Campbellton, Dalhousie, Bathurst, Allardville, Tracadie, Miramichi, Moncton and Bouctouche ...
- We make a stop in Moncton, Champlain Place, for dinner
- Afterwards, we go to Sydney, NS for the first night
Day 2 (Sunday, July 3):
- Departure to board the ferry in North Sydney for a period of 4.5 to 6 hours
- We go to Corner Brook
Day 3 (Monday July, 4):
- We head to "Gros Morne National Park", where a boat trip awaits us.
- We take the time to dine, and visit the area
- Then a tour of "the Bonne Bay Marine Station"
- We return to the Corner Brook hotel late afternoon
Day 4 (Tuesday July 5):
- Heading towards Gander
- We make a short stop at Meyer's Minerals
- Visit the "Newfoundland Insectarium"
- We become familiar with the city
- Visit of the "North Atlantic Aviation Museum"
Day 5 (Wednesday July 6):
- Direction Twilingate (small village in northern Newfoundland)
- Boat trip with the opportunity to see whales, "puffins", and maybe even Icebergs
- Visit of a museum
- Dinner show
- Return to the hotel in Gander
Day 6 (Thursday July 7):
- A relaxing morning
- Heading to "Terra Nova National Park" for a nice walk on a trail and a visit
- We continue our way to Clarenville
Day 7 (Friday July 8):
- Heading towards Trinity (small village east of Newfoundland)
- Heading towards Bonavista (where John Cabot arrived)
- We stop to see the statue of John Cabot and the lighthouse.
- Short stop at Dungeon (kind of cave)
- We go to Elliston to see a large colony of "puffins"
- Then heading for a second night at the Hotel in Clarenville
Day 8 (Saturday July 9):
- Heading towards Fortune, to go by boat, which brings us to St-Pierre. The bus does not go through with us. It is also recommended to have your passport since the island belongs to France. (not required for canadians). We cross with a small suitcase or backpack.
- Arriving on the island in the evening
- Taking the opportunity to stroll the streets of the island, taste the French dishes, live French culture, (their Euro, their speech and their European cars).
- We spend two nights.
- Free evening
Day 9 (Sunday, July 10):
- We start the day with a tour of the Island of St-Pierre for us to discover it.
- You have the rest of the day to take a walk.
Day 10 (Monday July 11):
- We take the boat to Fortune
- The bus is waiting for us to get to "St-John's" where we spend three nights.
Day 11 (tuesday July 12):
- Guided Tour of "St-John's"
- Visit of the "Signal Hill"
- Johnson GEO CENTRE
- "The Room"
- In the evening, it's time for you to try St. John's "screech"' tradition in bars (for those of you who want to live this experience)
Day 12 (wednesday July 13):
- We continue to see different places in St. Johns's
- We take you for a little shopping at the Avalon Mall
- Free evening
Day 13 (thursday July 14):
- Heading towards CapeSpear (point most to the east of North America)
- Heading towards Argentia to board the ferry towards North Sydney (14 to 15 hours crossing)
- We sleep on the boat in small cabins
Day 14 (friday July 15):
- Returning home
Price per person
4 people/room : $2249 each
3 people/room : $2449 each
2 people/room : $2859 each
1 person/room : $3999 each
A $ 250 deposit is required to confirm your booking. The balance is payable at least 65 days before departure.
There may still be changes in the schedule
Voyages Mario Tours
(une/a division de/of Studio Mario inc.)
111 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB, E8C 1E3
Tel.: (506) 684-3511 – Sans frais/Toll free (888) 398-MARIO - Fax: (506) 684-9980
Courriel/Email: mario@voyagesmario.com