Newfoundland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure
Newfoundland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure
Newfoundland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure
15 Days Starting in St. John's NL and ending in Ottawa
Visiting: St Johns, Canada to Saint-Pierre, France, South Coast Newfounland, Gros Morne National Park & Woody Point, Battle Harbour, Labrador Coast, Nain, Hebron, Torngat Mountains National Park, Hudson Strait & Frobisher Bay, Iqaluit to Ottawa Canada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SBKW
Group size:
1 - 198
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
2-99 years
Interests:
From:
$10390 (USD)Tour Overview
Take an arctic and coastal expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour ship with this 15-day adventure through Newfoundland and Labrador. Visit Gros More and Torngat Mountains National Parks, uncover remote communities rich with history, learn firsthand from Inuit guides local to the area, hike through fascinating landscapes and learn about the geology from onboard experts. Spot countless marine wildlife like seabirds, walruses, whales, seals, falcons, eagles and polar bears and maybe even spot some black bears and caribou, too! If you’re a nature-lover who loves an adventure off the beaten track – this is for you.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: St Johns, Canada To Saint-Pierre, France
Location: St Johns, Canada to Saint-Pierre, France
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Meals Included: dinner
Bienvenue! Welcome to France. Just off the shores of Newfoundland lie the islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon—an official territory of the French Republic. A charter flight is included early this morning from St Johns, Canada. When you arrive, you can admire the colourful shops and the town’s historical character before you board the Ocean Endeavour tonight.
Day 2-3: South Coast Newfounland
Location: South Coast Newfounland
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Over the next two days, you’ll journey through the beautiful windswept coast of southern Newfoundland, dotted with bays, coves and a few remote outport communities. Admire outstanding geology and botanical life, explore scenic coastlines and spot abundant birds, whales and other wildlife as your group makes the most of every opportunity with Zodiac cruises and land excursions.
Day 4: Gros Morne National Park & Woody Point
Location: Gros Morne National Park & Woody Point
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Today, you’ll hike through the incredible Gros Morne National Park. Soak in the extraordinary views of beautiful Bonne Bay and explore the park’s interpretation centre. You’ll also explore the town of Woody Point. Witness the spectacular Tablelands – a 600 m plateau that forms one of the world’s best examples of exposed mantle. Normally found below the Earth’s crust, the mineral-rich rocks support very little life, making the Tablelands an eerie landscape.
Day 5: Battle Harbour
Location: Battle Harbour
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Today, you’ll experience the rugged beauty and fascinating history of Battle Harbour – Newfoundland and Labrador's hidden gem. This restored 19th-century fishing village is on a small island in the Labrador Sea, once the saltfish capital of the world. Step back to the 1800s and immerse yourself in the village's rich history as you explore the National Historic District, which has been restored to its original state.
Day 6: Labrador Coast
Location: Labrador Coast
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Wander the southern Labrador coast today, where you’ll find coastal barrens, high subarctic tundra, high boreal forest, mid-boreal forest, string bog and diverse islands. Your onboard team will look for opportunities for exciting Zodiac cruises or hikes whenever possible during expedition landings.
Day 7: Nain
Location: Nain
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Today you’ll visit thriving Nain – the most northerly community in Labrador and the administrative capital of Nunatsiavut. Stop in at the historic Moravian church and learn about its history, listen to the brass band and visit Illusuak – the new cultural centre by the waterfront. The cultural centre showcases the history, language and culture of the Inuit of Labrador and is a place where the community gathers. Get to know the locals and see the abundant arts and handicrafts throughout Nain, where many of your expedition team members call home. Explore the community through walking tours and scenic hikes and take the opportunity to create long-lasting cultural connections.
Day 8: Hebron
Location: Hebron
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Step back to the historical site of Hebron today, which preserves a Moravian Mission station dating back to the 1830s. Visit the old church, where Inuit who resided in 1959 learned they would be forced to relocate. A plaque here commemorates this history and the apology to people affected by the relocations issued by the government of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2005. Listen to the stories your guides share and meet former Hebron residents and their kin, who continue to visit the site to hunt and fish nearby.
Day 9-12: Torngat Mountains National Park
Location: Torngat Mountains National Park
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Spend the next four days exploring treeless, mountainous tundra in Torngat Mountains National Park, where some of Canada’s highest peaks east of the Rockies can be found. Hike, visit archaeological sites and hop on daily Zodiac cruising excursions. Inuit of Nunatsiavut will be your guides through their spiritual homeland, as they play a key role as partners in the management of the park. Many see the park as a portal for the understanding of Inuit culture. Torngat is derived from the Inuttut word ‘tongait’, meaning ‘place of spirits’, where Inuit shamans travelled to connect with higher powers. During your adventures, look out for marine mammals, polar bears, black bears, caribou, falcons and eagles.
Day 13-14: Hudson Strait & Frobisher Bay
Location: Hudson Strait & Frobisher Bay
Accommodation: Expedition Cruise Ship
Over the next two days, you’ll sail through the beautiful bay of Hudson Strait – named for bygone explorer Martin Frobisher. Stay on the lookout for wildlife, such as polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and different species of whales and seals. Your geologists aboard the ship will also teach you about the fascinating geology of the area – don’t be surprised if, after this trip, you have a new affinity for rocks! Take in the sweeping scenery and the wonder of the Arctic.
Day 15: Iqaluit To Ottawa, Canada
Location: Iqaluit to Ottawa, Canada
Meals Included: breaksfast
Today, you’ll say goodbye to the Ocean Endeavour and head to Iqaluit, where you’ll take a charter flight to Ottawa, Canada. This is where your trip comes to an end. If you need to book accommodation in Ottawa, just speak to your booking agent.
Transport
- The Ocean Endeavour has a fleet of 20 Zodiacs which means that all passengers can enjoy a landing at the same time.
Accommodation
- Expedition cruise ship (14 nights)
Important Information
- This trip includes an early morning charter flight from St Johns, Canada to Saint-Pierre, France on day one We recommend you book one nights hotel accommodation in St Johns Canada the night prior to starting your trip.
- This trip also includes a charter flight from Iqaluit to Ottawa, Canada on the last day of the trip. We recommend you book one nights hotel accommodation in Ottawa on the last day of the trip as the charter flight arrives into Ottawa in the evening of the last day.
- SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS
- This trip is operated by our partner Adventure Canada on board the Ocean Endeavour ship.
- You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of AUD3000, USD2000, EUR1800, NZD3200, GBP1700, CAD2800, CHF2000 or ZAR34,900 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed.
- Final payment is due 120 days before your trip departure date.
- If a booking is cancelled up to 120 days before departure, 50% of the non refundable deposit per person per cruise will be held as a future Travel credit.
- If a booking is cancelled from 91 days to 120 days before departure, a 65% cancellation fee will apply.
- If a booking is cancelled at 90 days or less before departure, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
- Please refer to our "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Adventure Canada terms and conditions.
- COVID 19 VACCINATION
- All customers must be fully vaccinated against covid19 to join this trip. Adventure Canada also strongly recommends all customers to keep up to date with their booster shots to maximise your own personal safety.
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
Temperatures in the Arctic can be freezing. It can also get surprisingly warm when the sun comes out or with increased physical activity. It’s best to dress in layers when you journey outside. You’ll be provided with waterproof boots that are sturdy and warm. Please see the trip notes for information about what to bring.
Polar bears are one of the most incredible animals on the planet but are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore, knowing the guidelines surrounding any contact with polar bears is necessary. Follow your leader’s instructions and do not stray from your group – your leader carries equipment to protect you. We may need to adjust our plans to visit alternate Arctic landing sites.
Weather and sea ice play a pivotal part in this adventure, and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything planned. Flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially in remote areas. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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Dates & Availability
Monday - Monday
Jul 08, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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COVID Protection
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and other Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination remains a requirement. Please refer to the Essential Trip Information of your chosen tour for more details. -
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