Port
L Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Nestled on the northern tip of Newfoundland, L’Anse aux Meadow is the first and only known site established by Vikings in North America. See evidence of an 11th-century Viking settlement where excavated remains of wood-framed peat-turf buildings were found.
Across the road at Norstead, a reconstructed Viking settlement, step into the Chieftain's Hall and listen to fascinating Viking tales. See the blacksmith forging iron, a full-scale replica of the Viking ship "Snorri" and learn how the Vikings mastered sailing the North Atlantic.
Next, travel the short distance to lunch where you’ll be entertained by a local band playing traditional music accompanied by a guitar, squeeze box, and sometimes an ugly stick. There will be singing and maybe a jig or two as you enjoy lunch of either true Newfoundland cuisine or a more standard menu.
En route back to the pier, pass rugged coastline, driving through gentle valleys and past picturesque villages.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer; bring gloves, a scarf and a warm hat. Walking is over sloped boardwalks and packed gravel walkways. This is a remote area and transportation will be a school bus. Tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.