Newfoundland’s Irish Loop

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to St John’s International Airport. Upon arrival, collect your hire car and transfer independently to the the JAG Boutique Hotel.

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JAG Boutique Hotel, St John’s

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JAG Boutique Hotel, St John’s

With a classical rock-inspired decor, created with great attention to detail, the Jag has a truly memorable ambiance. Each of the guestrooms is adorned with a fresh and modern style, using calming shades of cream and splashes of grey to create a relaxing sanctuary. Guestrooms feature luxurious pillow-top mattresses, warm duvets, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, locally produced bathroom products and warming bathrobes. 

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Today you will explore this delightful city! This morning you will enjoy a city tour of St. John’s – a great orientation of St. John’s, as well as the most Easterly point in North America. You will visit the National Historic site of Cape Spear as well as Signal Hill. Other stops include Quidi Vidi Village, Government House, the Roman Catholic Cathedral and an orientation of the shops and restaurants of downtown St. John’s. Other sightseeing suggestions include visiting The Rooms, Johnson’s GEO Centre, the Newman Wine Vaults or maybe taking a gentle stroll along sections of the Grand Concourse, which comprises of 40 km/25 miles of spectacular trails and walkways within St. John’s, Quidi Vidi Lake and Rennies River.

Sightseeing in St John’s

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JAG Boutique Hotel, St John’s

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JAG Boutique Hotel, St John’s

With a classical rock-inspired decor, created with great attention to detail, the Jag has a truly memorable ambiance. Each of the guestrooms is adorned with a fresh and modern style, using calming shades of cream and splashes of grey to create a relaxing sanctuary. Guestrooms feature luxurious pillow-top mattresses, warm duvets, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, locally produced bathroom products and warming bathrobes. 

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Today depart St. John’s along the Irish Loop to the scenic Avalon Peninsula, home to over 5500 woodland caribou. Continue on to Bay Bulls where you will take a cruise around the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, a protective sanctuary for Kittiwakes, Murres, Puffins and other seabirds. The waters off Bay Bulls are home to the world’s largest population of Humpback whales. Continue along the south shore via Ferryland where you may wish to enjoy a culinary experience like no other! The Lighthouse Picnic offers exquisite food at one of the most beautiful locations in the world – Ferryland Head. Continue to Bay Bulls.

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Bread and Cheese Country Inn, Bay Bulls

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Bread and Cheese Country Inn, Bay Bulls

With just six rooms you can be assured of the most personalised service. A quaint bed and breakfast style property, Bread and Cheese offers Standard rooms and Deluxe rooms. All are en suite, feature local artwork, televisions, coffee makers and a small refrigerator.

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This morning drive the western shore of the Avalon Peninsula via Cape St. Mary’s. Take time to visit the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve Seabird Sanctuary – the Interpretive Centre overlooks Bird Rock – one of the largest nesting sites for gannets in North America. Continue along the Cape Shore Route to Castle Hill National Historic Park – a fort erected in the 17th century to protect the once French capital of Newfoundland.

Sightseeing, Avalon Peninsula

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Bread and Cheese Country Inn, Bay Bulls

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Bread and Cheese Country Inn, Bay Bulls

With just six rooms you can be assured of the most personalised service. A quaint bed and breakfast style property, Bread and Cheese offers Standard rooms and Deluxe rooms. All are en suite, feature local artwork, televisions, coffee makers and a small refrigerator.

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Depart Bay Bulls and take the scenic coastal loop along Conception Bay to the charming village of Brigus – residence of the world famous northern explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. Be sure to visit Hawthorne Cottage, Ye Olde Stone Barn Museum and The Tunnel whilst in Brigus. Depart Brigus and continue along the Baccalieu Trail through scenic communities such as Cupids, Harbour Grace, Heart’s Content, Hearts Delight and Dildo to name a few! Return back along the Marine Coastal Drive back to St. John’s Airport, ready for your onward journey back to the UK.