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This bespoke 7-day adventure goes to the heart of Newfoundland to visit unique Fogo Island and spectacular Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the arresting landscape on a variety of immersive experiences with local guides, including an epic hike to the Big Lookout, a visit to a traditional fishing village along the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and a private Indigenous tour to see the area through the eyes of Canada’s original inhabitants.
Fly over the mountainous coast to remote Fogo Island for a stay at the award-winning Fogo Island Inn, Canada’s first Regenerative Travel hotel and one of the top hotels in the world. The Fogo Island experience includes a personal community guide who will immerse you in life on this small island in the North Atlantic.
Experience the small-town charm and epic natural beauty of Canada’s easternmost province. Newfoundland is a rocky island off the east coast of North America, shaped by the intensity of the North Atlantic Ocean. On this carefully curated, small group journey, you’ll get the chance to discover the secrets of its western edge under the care of experienced local guides. You’ll take part in the region’s first Indigenous tour where First Nations guides will showcase their land through guided walks and their connection to the water on a guided boat tour.
You’ll visit a small fishing village where locals will show you the realities of life on this remote land. And you’ll travel to Fogo Island where your community host will be waiting to welcome you warmly to this ‘island off an island’. For the duration of your stay at the award-winning Fogo Island Inn, your community host will be the one to curate your experience – welcoming you into his or her community in an authentic and meaningful way for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Arrive at Deer Lake International airport with transfer to Gros Mrone National Park. A short walk on the fabled Big Lookout Hike completes this UNESCO Heritage Site with adventure options of a 4km guide
You will experience Discover Mekapisk, which is Gros Morne’s 1st Indigenous Tour. This is a private journey back in time where we look at Gros Morne National Park through the eyes of her first inhabitants, while in search of marine life and picture-perfect views. Your group exclusively joins a local indigenous guide in a sea-going zodiac to an isolated cove in Bonne Bay where we’ll explore what attracted successive Indigenous groups to this area. Finish the adventure with a visit to the traditional fishing village of Trout River along the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Try some seafood hors d’oeuvres at the award-winning Seaside Restaurant paired with a pint of Quidi Vidi’s Brewery’s famous Iceberg Beer. Neddie’s Harbour Inn’s luxurious accommodations and comfortable beds are a great way to enjoy your nights in the National Park.
Enjoy an unforgettable morning helicopter ride with spectacular aerial coastal views and inland fjord fly-overs on your way to Fogo Island. The afternoon includes local entertainment with a walk around Joe Batt’s Arm, a scenic fishing village. Here you can meander along many coastal trails offering rugged views. Then you can make your way to a classic Newfoundland kitchen party, complete with local fiddlers playing traditional jigs and reels. It’s a quintessential Newfoundland experience that offers a glimpse into life on the island before confederation with Canada. After an epic day of scenic touring, island hopping, foot-stomping music, guests will enjoy a relaxing night at the renowned Fogo Island Inn, named one of the top hotels in the world by the New York Times.
As a guest of the Fogo Island Inn, you can choose from a myriad of expertly curated activities, including active adventures, culture connections, nature and wildlife, cuisine, community immersion and many more. End the day with a gourmet dinner in the inn’s elegant dining room overlooking the sea. Based on locally sourced ingredients such as hearty berries, edible plants, root vegetables, North Atlantic seafood, and sumptuous wild game, every dish reflects one of Fogo’s seven seasons and tells a story about the unique culture and heritage of the island.
Take one final trip via helicopter over the scenic interior landscape of Newfoundland to transport you to Gander International Airport for your return flight home.
This itinerary is created by the people who call this scenic island home and you can see the authenticity in every detail – from the fresh, regional cuisine served at each meal to the locals who guide each activity.
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