canada·Multi-day tour·9 days
9-Day Enchanting Canadian Maritimes Tour from Halifax: Baddeck and Charlottetown | 1 Country and 12 Cities | 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore Halifax, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Prince Edward Island National Park, Hopewell Rocks, Lunenburg
• Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Green Gables Heritage Place, Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Confederation Bridge, enjoy Celtic heritage with a foot stomping Celidh Celebration and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka
• Cruise on Shediac Bay (weather dependent)
• Scenic Drive along Cabot Trail and across the Confederation Bridge
• See Confederation Bridge
• Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Green Gables Heritage Place, Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Confederation Bridge, enjoy Celtic heritage with a foot stomping Celidh Celebration and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka
• Cruise on Shediac Bay (weather dependent)
• Scenic Drive along Cabot Trail and across the Confederation Bridge
• See Confederation Bridge
9 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Halifax
Learn the art of living the good life as you brace yourself for crisp sea breezes and hearty Nova Scotian hospitality in Halifax, your launch pad to an effortless discovery of Canada's Maritimes. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for dinner.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax - 2
Day 2 — Halifax
Join your Local Specialist for morning Halifax sightseeing followed by a guided visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. From small craft boatbuilding to World War convoys, the days of sail to the age of steam, the Titanic to the Halifax explosion, you'll discover the stories and people that defined Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea.
Then, go on a guided exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th century to defend the town from various enemies.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax - 3
Day 3 — Halifax - Baddeck
Explore history and living traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience discovering the legends of the Indigenous Mi'kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck. Named from the Mi'kmaq word "Abadak" meaning "place with an island near," this coastal town is so cute that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, built two summer homes in town.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck - 4
Day 4 — Baddeck - Cabot Trail - Baddeck
Today, enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerizing backdrop for your drive along the Cabot Trail. Keep an eye out for moose and bald eagles as you travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence.
Return to Baddeck later for free time to explore the town.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck - 5
Day 5 — Baddeck - Charlottetown
This morning, pay tribute to one of the world's most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site getting a glimpse into his mind and seeing his inventions spanning airplanes and kites, to deaf education and artificial respiration. Unlock his legacy exploring artefacts, photos and full-scale replicas that mark his career as an engineer, inventor, scientist, and humanitarian.
Then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Your Stays With Stories at the Rodd Hotel was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at the PEI Preserve Company.
Charlottetown
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Rodd Charlottetown - 6
Day 6 — Charlottetown - Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown
Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island, starting with Prince Edward Island National Park, and a visit to the literary landmark of Green Gables, made famous in the children's books by L.M. Montgomery.
Step back in time to a simpler life over a Be My Guest experience lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. Learn about the property's history from the current proprietor of the island's oldest running tourist accommodation, Robbie Shaw, run by the same family for four generations.
Prince Edward Island National Park
Charlottetown
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Rodd Charlottetown - 7
Day 7 — Charlottetown - Shediac - Saint John
Travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where you'll celebrate all things lobster with your Local Specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture while diving into the lobster industry, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region.
Then, enjoy a delicious lobster lunch served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world's highest tides. Join another Local Specialist to visit the eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Your overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John.
Shediac
Hopewell Rocks
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Saint John - 8
Day 8 — Saint John - Lunenburg - Halifax
Leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. In UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, join a tour with a Local Specialist walking past 18th century and Victorian architecture as your guide shares folklore and local facts.
Then delve into Nova Scotia's rich fishing heritage visiting the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and see real Tall Ships. On any given day, you may see a launch of a model schooner or learn how to hook mats or spin wool.
Continue on to Halifax to relive the highlights of your trip over a dinner with your fellow travellers this evening.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax - 9
Day 9 — Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Halifax
This morning, breathe in the fresh ocean air and share in the inspiration enjoyed by painters and photographers who visit Peggy's Cove on St. Margaret's Bay. We arrive back in Halifax at approximately 12:00 pm, where you'll head to the Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax.
Peggy's Cove
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 8-night hotel accommodation
- 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Halifax Sightseeing Tour, Museum of the Atlantic, Citadel National Historic Site Guided Visit, Celebrate Celtic Heritage, Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre, Explore the Cabot Trail, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Rodd Charlottetown, Lunch on Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Island Sightseeing, Green Gables Heritage Place, Shediac Bay Lobster Cruise and Lunch, Confederation Bridge, Hopewell Rocks Guided Visit, Lunenburg Walking Tour, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
Booking Changes
Costs for booking may be incurred. Costs and charges may increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your requested change, but it may on occasion not be possible.
Costs for booking may be incurred. Costs and charges may increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your requested change, but it may on occasion not be possible.
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- Guests MUST have a valid Passport to enter Canada, with at least 6 months validity from the return date from Canada. US Passport Cards are ONLY acceptable for land crossing NOT flight arrival.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your holiday.
- Guests are advised that only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their specific visa requirements. Guests should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel. Please check your itinerary carefully. Remember that requirements vary based on a passport's place of issue and that the process can take time.
- Check that multi-entry visas have the correct entry dates and destinations before you travel. Please be aware that with some itineraries, you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop. If this happens on your itinerary, you will still need a visa to enter/exit the country.
- Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times, as border crossings will need to see your entry documents and passports. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your Travel Director. However, be advised that you may be required to open your luggage and answer simple questions about the length of your stay, purpose of travel, etc.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 - 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 - 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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