UNESCO Geopark Tour
This is a full day bus tour that will take you to stunning geology locations around the peninsula such as the fossils in Port Union, the root cellars of Elliston, The Chimney at Spillar's Cove, Dungeons Provincial Park, The Devil's Footprints in Keels and the Tickle Cove Sea Arch.
Includes lunch in Bonavista.
8:00am-4:00pm approximately. $159.99 per person.
(Locations may change day to day depending on weather, etc.)
Check-in details:
Meeting point is 1 Stoneman's Lane, Trinity, Trinity Bay NL. Please Check-in 30 minutes before your tours departure time. Please note we are a 3 hour drive from St. John's.
What to bring:
Day pack with sunscreen and any medications or light snacks and beverages you may require.
Special requirements:
Children/youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation Policy:
We require 5 days notice for any changes or cancellations to receive a full refund.
Disclaimer:
We may cancel at any time if circumstances beyond our control arise i.e. weather events. A full refund will be given if you can not rebook to another day.
Visiting Newfoundland and Labrador for a conference or vacation?
Add a three-night, five-day adventure tour to your trip and enjoy delicious local meals, an ocean safari, hiking, and guided historical tours, and more.
Interested in customizing your tour for a group? Get in touch to let us build an adventure for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus tour covers the highlights of the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark on the Bonavista Peninsula. Stops include Port Union (the only town in Canada founded by a fishermen's union), the Elliston puffin viewing site, Bonavista and the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Keels, and Tickle Cove. The Peninsula's geological features are explained along the route. It's a full day and a genuinely remarkable introduction to what makes this part of Newfoundland so unique.
Yes. The bus tour is one of the most accessible options we offer and works well for guests of all ages, including seniors and those with limited mobility. You'll be on the bus for most of the journey, with stops that involve varying amounts of walking. Some stops are accessible by a short, easy walk, while others like the lighthouse involve more ground. Let us know when you book if you have any mobility requirements and we'll make sure we set expectations correctly.
The Bonavista Peninsula is part of the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark, one of a small number of areas worldwide recognized by UNESCO for outstanding geological heritage. The designation reflects both the significance of the landscape: the rock formations here record over 500 million years of Earth's history, and the commitment of the local community to responsible tourism. Visiting a UNESCO Geopark is different from visiting a national park; the emphasis is on understanding the story of the place, not just seeing it.
