| The Cape Breton and Newfoundland Experience |
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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!
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-Duration : 15 days and 14 nights
-Theme : National Parks and Seascape
-Begin : Halifax
-End : Halifax |
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| The title says it all! The easy pace of this tour allows you a chance to visit the vibrant cities of Halifax and St-John’s, the magnificent Louisbourg Fortress, to hike trails in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, to explore Gros Morne National Park, to discover the wide open spaces of Newfoudland and so much more! |
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| Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !
Day 1 - Halifax
Pick-up your vehicle. discover the thrilling region of Halifax and its surroundings.
Day 2 - Halifax / Sydney (400 km)
Today you will drive across Nova Scotia in order to reach Sydney, the largest city in Cape Breton Island.
Day 3 - Sydney / Stephenville (195 Km+ferry: 7 hours)
From Sydney, take the ferry to Port-aux-Basques Newfoundland. In the 16th century, Port-aux-Basques was a fishing port used by the French, the Portuguese and of course the Basque. You will pass your first night on Newfoundland soil in the Acadian village of Stephenville. (Breakfast included)
Days 4 and 5 - Stephenville / Rocky Harbour (200 km)
We highly suggest that you spend at least one day to visit spectacular Gros Morne National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 6 - Rocky Harbour / Lewisport (340 km)
Lewisports is an ideal starting point from which you can explore the rugged and picturesque landscapes on Central Newfoundland. The area is also renowned for its whale and Iceberg watching cruises.
| From Rocky Harbour (day 6), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Tuckamore Lodge
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Viking and Log Lodge
Location : Main Brook
For more information |
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Blue Water Lodge and Retreat
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Lodge and Iceberg
Location : Lewisport
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
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Day 7 - Lewisport / Clarenville (205 km)
The Clarenville area features typical Newfoundland seascapes and will delight the nature enthusiasts looking for amazing walking opportunities. (Breakfast included)
Days 8 and 9 - Clarenville / St-John’s (188 km)
Continue east towards St-John’s. The provincial capital and its vicinities have a lot to offer: a thrilling animation, numerous historical sites, a rich museum, etc. You will also be amazed by its legendary pubs! Don’t miss the Cape Spear National Historic Site which constitute the most easterly point in North America and home to the oldest existing lighthouse in Newfoundland. Watch for whales and icebergs from this beautiful point!
Days 10 and 11 - St-John’s / Sydney (140 km+ferry: 14 hours)
Board the 09:00 ferry to Nova Scotia where you’ll arrive in late evening. During your stay in Cape Breton Island, We suggest strongly that you take some time to visit Fortress of Louisbourg which will literally take you back to the French Regime era!
Day 12 - Sydney / Ingonish Beach (124 km)
Discover beautiful Ingonish and witness dramatic scenery along the famous Cabot Trail. (Breakfast included)
Day 13 - Ingonish Beach / Baddeck (91 km)
Located on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake, this beautiful quaint town definitely worth a visit!
| From Ingonish (day 13), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Keltic Lodge
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Lodge and Cape Breton
Location : Ingonish Beach
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
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Day 14 - Baddeck / Halifax (350 km)
Back to Halifax. Continue your visit of this charming harbour city.
Day 15 - Halifax
Drop-off your vehicle |
| Departures dates |
Departures Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from June 25 to September 1, 2009.
For the Thursday departures, the night of the day 10
will be in cabin on the ferry (departure 16h00).
For the Sunday and Tuesday departures, the night of the day 10
will be spent in a hotel room in Sydney. |
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| Price per person: |
Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
double |
1477 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
single |
2721 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
triple |
1141 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
quadruple |
940 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
child (under 12) |
159 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| Your Accommodation (Standard): |
| Day 1 |
Citadel, Halifax |
Days 8 and 9 |
Quality Inn Harbourview, St-John’s |
| Day 2 |
Comfort Inn, Sydney |
Day 10 |
Depending on the schedule, the accommodation is in cabin or
in hotel room
(see departure dates above) |
| Day 3 |
Holiday Inn, Stephenville |
Day 11 |
Comfort Inn, Sydney |
| Days 4 and 5 |
Ocean View Motel, Rocky Harbour |
Day 12 |
Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish |
| Day 6 |
Blue Water Lodge and Retreat, Lewisport |
Day 13 |
Ceilidh Country Lodge, Baddeck |
| Day 7 |
Clarenville Inn, Clarenville |
Day 14 |
Citadel, Halifax |

As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.

| The cost includes: |
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The cost does not include: |
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.
· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number
· Ferry between North-Sydney / Port-aux-Basques (day 3) and Argentia / North Sydney (day 10)
· 14 nights accommodation
· 3 meals
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)
· Car rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table below)
· The travel insurance
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included) |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed. If for whatever reason you would like to proceed otherwise by rather piking-up the car in a downtown location on day 2, we'd be more than happy to quote it for you.
By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle |
Rental car type / Duration |
Low Season
from 04-01 to 30-06 and
from 28-08 to 19-12
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High Season
fsrom 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
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602 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
702 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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628 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
739 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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730 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
800 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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759 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
860 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1167 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1268 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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959 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1059 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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853 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
941 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1086 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1190 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes |

The table below features a selection of optional activities you can add to your basic package. The featured prices (adult and children) include all the activities. By choosing this option, all the activities featured in the table will be added to your package.
Please note that this table only features a slight portion of the excursions that are actually available. We invite you to check the complete list of our Atlantic Canada “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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