Come From Away – Newfoundland

The Broadway phenomenon comes to life in Gander and Newfoundland. Visit with those decent quirky people who cared so well for our stranded citizens after 9/11. From colorful St. John’s to UNESCO sites, whales, puffin and icebergs, this tour will leave you breathless.

Come From Away Highlights

Newfoundland Itinerary

Day 1 – St. John’s arrival (D)

Welcome to St. John’s – Looking out over the city of St. John’s, you may be reminded of a mini San Francisco (minus the cable cars). St. John’s provides the ideal balance between nature and nightlife, from the East Coast Trail and its stunning scenery to the colorful entertainment district along George Street. Dinner and overnight at the modern Delta Hotel, centrally located.

Day 2 – to Gander (B,L,D)

Continue to Gander and take some time going through Terra Nova National Park – where lush boreal forests meet the tranquil, sheltered inlets of the Atlantic.

Enjoy a short walk around a very easy trail.

A boxed lunch will be provided.

Gander
Where 6,700 passengers and crew were stranded on 9/11. Gander – now known worldwide for its hospitality. Gander – surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Upon arrival in Gander, you will be met by a key member from the 9/11 team to speak to the group as a prelude to the following days’ touring of the Gander area.

The personal perspectives on how this small town reacted to such a crisis is inspiring, and a great reminder of how warm and wonderful humans can be (we will try to have them join you for dinner).

Enjoy the Sinbad Hotel, a perfect location for this discovery.

Day 3 – Gander and Kittiwake Coast (B, D)

In the immediate aftermath of the September 11th attacks, our Canadian neighbors sprang into action to help clear American airspace of any other potentially dangerous flights. The action was known as Operation Yellow Ribbon, and in those uncertain first hours after the attacks, it was hugely helpful. The mission also made this tiny town of Gander world famous for its hospitality.

Today you will experience the immensely heart-warming reaction to a difficult situation. To say the locals bent over backwards for their surprise guests would be a massive understatement. They greeted their guests with bagged lunches, opened their schools and large building as shelters, and when they were full, opened their homes. As you travel from museum to community center to schools and listen to the struggles and victories of that day, you will also meet some of these wonderful neighbors and hear their stories of the “plane people”.

To understand the wonderful people of Newfoundland, it helps to appreciate the amazing raw landscape. Millions of years ago, as portions of the earth’s crust shifted, continents collided in ancient Newfoundland.
Drive up the Kittiwake Coast towards the coastal town of Musgrave Harbour. You will travel through a wilderness of tall trees, blue lakes and crystal-clear streams. The pristine landscape is undeniable. In between, you will find white sandy beaches that stretch on forever. This is a lovely day that will include small walks on trails overlooking spectacular vistas! Musgrave Harbour is an outstanding community that is known for its miles of sandy beach that line the Kittiwake Coast. It is also known for the kindness and generosity of the people living there and a wonderful lunch stop.

Tonight, you will enjoy a lovely meal and dinner at the Local Legion with live local entertainment.

Day 4 –  Iceberg Alley, Twillingate, Boyd’s Cove (B, L, D)

Twillingate is a wonderfully charming island community located on Newfoundland’s northeast coast, and one of Newfoundland’s oldest seaports. It is here you will visit the Long Point Lighthouse. More than 300 feet above sea level, this is a lookout point to enjoy the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean with the possibility of viewing icebergs, whales, seals and sea birds.

Prime Berth Fishing Museum is a delightful way to appreciate the deep fishing heritage of these people.

Next – it’s a boat tour in Iceberg Alley! This is the time of year icebergs abound, but so do whales and other exciting ocean life.

Beothuk Interpretive Centre –  Imagine a now-extinct people with a unique language and culture, thriving on the rich resources of the land and sea: seals, birds, fish. 300 years ago this site was a Beothuk village. Tour the interpretation center where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished culture.

Dinner tonight will be nearby at Muggee’s Place. Enjoy a traditional Newfoundland meal.

Day 5 – Return to St. John’s (B, L, D)

Along the drive from Gander to St. John’s, your escort will point out some magnificent scenery.  Some breaks and a lunch stop will be included.

St. John’s is an intriguing old seaport, North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital. It boosts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour this afternoon featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill.

The Delta Hotel is your modern 4-star hotel, centrally located.

Dinner tonight is at Micky Quinn’s (at the hotel) where the group will enjoy a local tradition, a Jigg’s dinner! (which is salt meat cooked with vegetables). Other options will be available

Day 6 – Witless Bay, Cape Spear, St. John’s (B, D)

At Witless Bay, enjoy a Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat tour to search for puffins and other seabirds. It’s the largest puffin colony in North America. Take in the breath-taking scenery and incredible marine wildlife with whales, icebergs, puffins, and a variety of bird species. It happens to be a wonderful spot along Iceberg Alley, though you may not see the icebergs this time of year…

You will visit Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America and the quaint fishing village of Bulls Bay.

Quidi Vidi
Back in St. John’s you will visit the Quidi Vidi area neighborhood of St. John’s –an old fishing village and a lovely area to discover with magnificent ocean views. 

It is here you will also find Newfoundland’s largest craft brewery, Quidi Vidi Brewing Co, a perfect spot for a beer-tasting! Quidi Vidi is locally pronounced Kiddy Viddy.

Enjoy a special farewell dinner!

DAY 7 – Departure (B)

Depending on the time of the flight, you may have time for some last-minute discoveries! The transfer to the airport and say goodbye to your tour director.

Inclusions

• 6 night’s hotel, St John’s and Gander
• Breakfast daily, 6 dinners, 3 lunches (15 meals)
• Fully escorted
• All admissions, local guides
• All taxes, meal, guide and driver gratuities
• Hotel luggage handling (one per person)

Pricing

$3,180 – Single 
$2,625 – Double
$2,455 – Triple
$2,370 – Quad

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