5 day Tour Experience in Cape Breton Exploring Music and Nature

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Our 5 day active adventure tour of Cape Breton Island makes it easy for you to experience the #1 attraction on Cape Breton Island. This package includes round-trip transportation from Halifax to Cape Breton, four nights accommodation, selected meals, admissions and activities. Hike the famous Skyline Trail, dance a square set at a local ceilidh and explore nature by land and water. This tour is the perfect balance of the nature, culture, and music of Cape Breton Island.

What's Included

Select meals included
Cabot Trail Discovery Tour
4 nights accommodations (various locations)
Return transportation from Halifax to Baddeck

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will co-ordinate the pickup and drop-off locations directly with guests.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival and Welcome

    1 stop
  • 1

    Meet your guide in Halifax, Nova Scotia before your transfer to your accommodations in Baddeck, Cape Breton and settle in. Enjoy some free time to relax explore before meeting your group for a welcome dinner at the Inverary Resort. This evening, we will enjoy an evening cruise on the Winstar by Amoeba on the Bras d’Or Lakes, a UNESCO Biosphere.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Kayaking and Off-Roading

    1 stop
  • 2
    Baddeck

    After breakfast, gear up for a morning of kayaking along the beautiful North River (3 hours, easy to moderate). With your free time this afternoon, you can explore the charming village of Baddeck, known for its connection to Alexander Graham Bell and visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and learn about the inventor's fascinating life and inventions. Alternatively, you can stroll around Baddeck and visit local shops and restaurants that line the main street. This evening, enjoy the thrill and excitement of exploring Cape Breton’s back country trails by all-terrain vehicle on a trail tour (2 hours). Return to your accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

    9 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    The Musical Coast

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mabou

    After checking out of our hotel, we will travel to the west side of Cape Breton Island to Route 19, “The Musical Coast”. This morning, you will explore the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail by e-bike, travelling toward the village of Mabou (26 km easy to moderate bike ride) and enjoy traditional Celtic music over a lunch showcasing local cuisine and flavors. After checking in to our accommodations., we will make a visit to the West Mabou Beach Provincial park. In the evening, we attend a live Celtic music performance at a local pub or community hall. You may even dance a step or two!

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    The World Famous Cabot Trail

    1 stop
  • 4
    Cabot Trail

    Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure and scenic viewpoints. Travel along the coast toward the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on the World-Famous Cabot Trail. We will hike the Skyline Trail (6.5 km easy to moderate), the most popular trail in Cape Breton due to its magnificent coastal headland views. Enjoy a seafood lunch in Pleasant Bay and try your luck at spotting whales from the shoreline. We continue along the Cabot Trail discovering the history of the area and stopping in the small fishing villages that dot the coastline before checking in to your accommodations in Ingonish. Enjoy some time for dinner and relaxation on this last night of the tour.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Farewell

    1 stop
  • 5
    Ingonish

    After a hearty breakfast, you check out of your accommodations for the trip home. We make one last stop as we take the gondola to the top of Cape Smokey and enjoy the spectacular views over Ingonish’s North and South Bays. We bid farewell to Cape Breton Island and transfer to Halifax for departure.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cabot Discovery Tours

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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