Sub-Arctic Wonders That Truly Take Your Breath Away!

Enjoy the Magic of May on the Great Northern Peninsula and the local knowledge of west coast naturalist and photographer Mark Tsang. This is Mark’s favorite time of the year!

The mountains of Gros Morne provide spectacular photographic opportunities during this season of magic, reawakening, and rejuvenation. This is a small-group vacation that allows you to view fossils, mountains, and a dramatic, glacially scoured landscape as we travel the roads and trails of western and northern Newfoundland.

To the north there are icebergs drifting by. Birds of prey are establishing new territories and reclaiming old ones. There is usually snow in the mountains and the ptarmigan are somewhere between winter and breeding colours. Moose and caribou are walking the lowlands in great numbers. Their first calves are harder to find as the mother’s are mindful of bears, lynx, eagles, and coyotes on the hunt. The first wildflowers and songbirds are beginning to show colour in anticipation of a busy subarctic summer. Be inspired!

Interested in exploring with us? Call and speak with us today about our season availability or to book your vacation getaway!

Dates


  • Choose your 6-day, 5-nights
    between May 1 – 20, 2024

2024 Prices

 

  • Double: $3,100 (CAD) *
  • Single: $3,600 (CAD) *
01

Day One

Welcome and Orientation

Arrive at Deer Lake Airport (YDF). Explore the local area until all hands arrive and then it’s on to Gros Morne National Park for the night.

Overnight Location: Gros Morne

  • Gros Morne
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Day Two

Explore the Center of the Earth

Today we explore the centre of the earth — poetically speaking — and we walk some of the dramatic trails along the southside of the park. Serpentine rock thrust up from inside the earth’s mantle, picturesque fishing communities, and perhaps a moose or two adds to the day’s highlights.

Overnight Location: Gros Morne

  • Geological History
03

Day Three

Fossils, Flowers, and Trails

The fossils, flowers, and trails along the northside of the park are included among the day’s highlights as we travel north to Hawke’s Bay for the evening. Continue to watch for moose, caribou, ptarmigan, arctic hare, and other wildlife that are on the list of highlights we hope to see. Expect frequent photographic stops.

Overnight Location: Hawke's Bay

  • Gros Morne

The Sooty shearwater dives up to 68 m deep for food!

It can often be seen tagging along with the whales in pursuit of fish and squid.

Sooty shearwaters migrate, most often alone, tens of thousands of miles from their nesting grounds.
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Day Four

Seals, Icebergs, Seabirds, and Whales

The land of Vikings and icebergs is today’s destination as we travel to L’Anse aux Meadows and Fishing Point in St. Anthony. Our route features coastal lookouts, fossil beds, more moose and caribou, and other natural wonders. If time and ice conditions allow, we’ll travel out on the St. Anthony tour boat in search of icebergs, seals, whales, and seabirds.

Overnight Location: St. Anthony

  • Whales
05

Day Five

Subarctic Wonders

Today we further explore the north coast of Newfoundland land-based watching for seals, whales, icebergs, and other subarctic wonders before travelling south to Corner Brook and our last evening of this magical May photographic holiday. Tomorrow you leave with your memories.

Overnight Location: Corner Brook

  • Ducks
06

Day Six

Farewell to Sea and Sky

Leisure time until your Deer Lake airport departure.


In wildness is the preservation of the world

Henry David Thoreau
  • Corner Brook

Notes

  • Included: All accommodations, all ground transportation, all breakfasts and lunches, a farewell dinner, the services of our experienced guide, all admissions, and any boat passes. We will provide your hotel list after you reserve your holiday with us.


  • Not Included: Transportation to and/or from Newfoundland and Labrador and evening meals. A farewell dinner is included.


  • Other: We reserve the right to re-arrange the schedule for your safety and comfort in the event of inclement weather. If Ireland and Alaska had a steamy love affair, the results would be Newfoundland — a dramatic seascape with a unique and colourful culture. Expect a wild and fun exploration of a unique culture.

Starting

$3,100 Per Person

Based on Double Occupancy
Airfare NOT included. 15% HST extra

Come explore. Spaces are limited. Call and speak with us today!

+1 709.722.3123