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Viking Trail Adventure
The Viking Trail route of Newfoundland and Labrador is a world class destination full of UNESCO World Heritage sights, beautiful geography, epic coastlines and rewarding terrain for seasoned Cyclists. What we offer here is a tailored experience chock full of local flavour, both culinary and cultural, as well as the bicycle ride of a lifetime.
Clients will arrive in Deer Lake, and the plan of attack depends on when you arrive. If it’s late in the day we’ll head to your lodgings for the first evening. If you’re up for it, Rough Waters Brewing is a locally owned and operated micro-brew you can visit to kick off the trip. Be sure to get some rest, though – the coming days will test you.
Day 1 of riding – which is possible to kick off with an early morning touchdown in Deer Lake – will involve 73km’s into Norris Point, the home of the Trails, Tails and Tunes festival in May as well as summer-long celebrations of music at local venues such as the Cat Stop. With such a short day of riding, there will be time for some Kayaking if you’d like, or Standup Paddleboarding. The area is full of scenic hikes, though, so plenty of options await – you just let us know.
Day 2 Takes you along the coastal Viking Trail to Port Aux Choix. You’ll spin through the renowned Gros Morne National Park, past the stages of local fishmongers who earn their living off the sea to this day. The ride is 173km in total, but with the easy rolling terrain you’ll barely feel it more than the previous days’ 73. In Port Aux Choix you’ll be treated to a gorgeous sunset which sets apart Newfoundland and Labrador’s West Coast from anywhere else in the province.
Day 3 will keep you hugging the coast as you ride North. This is a 228km spin, but the rewards are endless. The terrain is gradual with few massive climbs and plenty of downhills on which to recover. About halfway you’ll be treated to a view of Labrador, “The Big Land”, before turning west towards the inner-peninsula. Here you can choose whether to finish in Lanse Aux Meadows and take photos next to the National Park where archeologists have recreated a long lost Viking village. Or, you can head straight to St. Anthony and enjoy a pint of Ragnarok Brewing, the locally owned and operated alehouse with a line of quality craft beers.
Ideal Dates, 2022:
July 17th – 21st
August 7th – 11th
Contact us for more information or to discuss some customization to the tour. We believe in making this a collaborative experience!
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Tour Dates: Contact us for availible dates and pricing.
Pricing includes:
- Three nights’ accommodation along the Cabot Trail + Optional extra evening.
- Transportation
- Transport of cyclist + bike + gear
- Park passes
- Cycling Guide
- mechanical support during ride
- accommodating refueling + rehydrating needs
- moral support + hugs on those tough climbs
- Food while riding the road
- does not include meals at restaurants
- Insurance
- Awards + other fun tidbits
Booking Terms
½ Day Tours Booking must be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the tour. 100% of the tour cost is due at the time of booking.
Bookings made within 24 hours prior to a tour can be accommodated based on the availability of a guide, but a generous gratuity is encouraged.
If the preferred date is taken we will work with the client to find an ideal time for their tour.
Full Day Booking must be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the tour. 100 % of the tour cost is due at the time of booking.
Bookings made within 24 hours prior to a tour can be accommodated based on the availability of a guide, but a generous gratuity is encouraged.
If the preferred date is taken we will work with the client to find an ideal time for their tour.
Multi-Day Tours Booking must be confirmed at least 3 weeks prior to the tour. 100% of the tour cost is due at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Weather in Newfoundland and Labrador varies and can be unpredictable. The client should be prepared to ride, hike and cave in a number of conditions and we will work with the client to ensure they have the right gear. It is unlikely Cycle Solutions will cancel a tour due to weather but in the event of an extreme case, we reserve the right to offer no refund and will make every effort to reschedule to a different day or time with the same level of awesome experience.
Full Day and ½ Day Tours Cancellations made at least 1 week prior to the tour date will be refunded in full to the client.
For cancellations made less than 1 week prior to the tour date, Cycle Solutions will retain 50% of the total tour cost. The remaining 50% of the total tour cost will be refunded to the client.
Multi-Day Tours Cancellations made at least 3 weeks prior to the tour date will be refunded in full to the client.
For cancellations made less than 3 weeks but more than 72 hours, prior to the tour date, Cycle Solutions will retain 50% of the total tour cost. The remaining 50% of the total tour cost will be refunded to the client.
For cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour date, Cycle Solutions will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
Rentals Cancellations made at least 1 week prior to the rental date will be refunded in full to the client.
For cancellations made less than 1 week but more than 24 hours prior to the tour date, Cycle Solutions will retain 30% of the total rental cost. The remaining 70% of the total rental cost will be refunded to the client.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours before the rental date, Cycle Solutions will retain 50% of the total rental cost.
Deposits We accept deposits by Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Cash or Cheque.