Sample Week Long Land & Sea
This is a week-long, fully guided tour that includes hiking, art, music, visits to historic properties and UNESCO World Heritage sites, boat tours, food tours, custom-made daily lunches, suppers at the best local restaurants, and airport transfers. This is the very best way to immerse yourself in Gros Morne National Park and experience everything that the park has to offer. Please note this is a sample itinerary and may change due to weather, time of year, and availability.
Airport transfer to and from the airport is included with this tour. On the evening of the arrival day, the guests will meet with one of their guides for the week to have supper and to go over the schedule for the coming week. It is for this reason that we recommend afternoon arrival flights for the guests.
Please note that the itinerary can change without notice based on weather. The weather in Newfoundland changes rapidly and we will alter the schedule in order to ensure the guests have the most enjoyable experience.
Our guides...
We focus on local first! This means that your professional guide is familiar with the area, its history and most importantly the changing weather. All our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and are lots of fun to keep the days interactive and informative. Many of our guides have teaching backgrounds and offer great experiences for families with active learning interests.
Where you stay...
We believe in active days and soft nights... meaning that you're on vacation and we want you to enjoy your evenings and sleep in comfortable accommodations. All packages start with a the ground level of the luxury eco inn, Gros Morne Inn, we will work with you to meet your accommodation wants. Price may vary depending on the wants of you or your group.
What about food...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we want to make sure that you start your day ready for the adventures ahead. That is why a delicious, homemade breakfast is provided at each of our accommodation options. Lunch is an assortment of fruit, sandwiches, vegetable snacks, and sweets, all homemade with local ingredients from nearby farms. Evening meals are enjoyed at local restaurants and main course options are available.
Day 1 - Sunday Arrival & Orientation.
Tour Gros Morne offers a shuttle from Deer Lake Airport to your accommodations. We will then meet at 6:30 pm for an evening orientation and dinner.
Day 2 Bonne Bay Marine Station, Burnt Hill, Zodiac Tour (July & August)
Water taxi to Norris Point 9:30am
Marine Station- Once in Norris Point there will be a guided tour of Bonne Bay Marine Station where guests will get an up close and personal look of the marine life in the area.
Burnt Hill ~ A 1.5km moderate hike with 80 meters of elevation that offers some of the best views in the park. The guide will talk about the history of the area and why the locals refer to it as "the gym"
Zodiak tour of Bonne Bay. Join us on Bonne Bay in search of marine life and picture-perfect views of Gros Morne National Park. Once back across the bay we have time to relax and change before having supper.
Day 2 Green Gardens; 10 km, 300 meters, moderate. (June, September & October)
Your guide will shuttle you to the Green Gardens trailhead. This trail which descends 300m to sea level is one of the most diverse hikes in the park. The route descends from the Earth’s mantle of the Tablelands, traverses Arctic alpine rock gardens and descends into the boreal forest valley featuring some of the oldest and largest trees in the park. At the coast explore the grassy meadows, rock pillars, ancient volcanic sea-stacks and rugged cliffs left behind from an ancient volcanic island. We head to the coastline and find the hidden waterfalls and sea caves.
Day 3 Western Brook Pond Boat
Water Taxi to Norris Point 9:30
Green Point Geological Site ~ One of the reasons that Gros Morne has UNESCO World Heritage designation. A visual, geological timeline of the Earth's evolution dating back 500 million years ago. The guide will walk the guests through this amazing site, explaining to them how this marvel came to be.
Western Brook Pond ~ A 3km walk takes the guests to where they will board their boat. A two-hour guided boat tour through the glacial carved, landlocked fjord is one of the highlights of most visitor's trips to Gros Morne.
After disembarking from the boat the guide will have a custom made to order pack lunch
featuring local produce from organic Gros Morne Farms.
Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse ~ Guide lead walking tour of the trails around the lighthouse that offer beautiful views of Bonne Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
An informative tour of the still active lighthouse with a look into the history of the family who ran it for so many years.
Day 4 Look Out Trail, Woody Point & Seaside Food Tour
Lookout Trail ~ A 5km trail with a 300-meter climb through forest and bog, the guide will point out and speak about the Pitcher Plant, Newfoundland's provincial flower as well as the many other wildflowers growing along the trail. The trail offers gorgeous views of the Tablelands and the south arm of Bonne Bay. The top of the climb offers the iconic Park's Canada red chairs where the guests will have a front-row seat of one of the best panoramic views of the park.
Discovery Centre ~ We will then explore the newly renovated Discovery Centre where guests can explore the interactive exhibits explaining the diversity and wonder of the park. After watching a short film on Gros Morne National Park, guests will enjoy a custom-made packed lunch on the deck overlooking beautiful Bonne Bay.
Woody Point ~ A picturesque historic community where the guests will be lead on an artist's studio tour. They will visit a collection of local artist's studios, meet the artist and hear the unusual and unique story of how each of their studios come to be.
Following the artist tour guests will have the opportunity to change clothes before joining the food tour for the evening.
Seaside Food Tour ~ A three-course progressive food tour that visits three local restaurants in Woody Point, featuring fresh local seafood.
Day 5 Tablelands & Trout River
Tablelands ~ The guests will be driven to the Tablelands. Millions of years ago tectonic plates collided thrusting the Earth's mantle up to the surface. Usually far below the Earth’s crust Gros Morne is one of the few places on the planet where you can witness this geological wonder and is by far the most accessible. Guests will be given an informative guided walk with the option (depending on ability) to go off-trail and explore the Tablelands further.
After the hike it is a short drive to Trout River, affectionately referred to as the "place where time stands still" Trout River offers an almost magical feel to the guest. Still an active fishing community, a guided beachfront boardwalk includes information about the fishing industry, the marine protected waters, the blue whale that washed ashore, and the history of the community.
Seaside Restaurant Lunch ~ Showcasing delicious local seafood dishes.
East Point Trail ~ A short climb that offers a bird's eye view of the town of Trout River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A guided hike will point out local wildflowers and inform guests of the history of the area.
After exploring Trout River we head back to Woody Point to grab an ice cream and explore the main street. Drop off at accommodations for some downtime before being picked up for supper.
Day 6 Coastal Trail
Water Taxi to Norris Point 9:30am
Coastal Trail ~ Experience the postcard picture of Newfoundland on this 6km coastal walk. Hide in a tuckamore cave and search for the Newfoundland wishing rock as the salty sea breeze carries your worries away.
Lunch is at local restaurant in Rocky Harbour a taste of classic Newfoundland family cooking. Enjoy Seafood chowder or moose burger!
Rocky Harbour Artist Studio Tour ~ Visit many of our local and talented artists including Urve’s kiln-fired glass art, Aunt Sarah’s chocolates, and Traditions by Miranda.
We will catch the 3:00 water taxi back to Woody Point to have some time to relax before supper.
Day 7 - Departure
This morning offers an opportunity to book an additional full or half-day hike or explore on your own before the shuttle to Deer Lake for your flight home or onto another journey in Newfoundland.
Guests will need to bring:
Please note this tour starts on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday. It is advised to book your flights to arrive in the afternoon on Sunday and depart after breakfast on Saturday.