Canada’s most easterly province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a realm of new-found discovery for nature photographers. Its raw landscapes, prolific wildlife and seafaring cultural heritage offer endless enticing subjects for a portfolio of Canada’s wild Atlantic edge. Here, we find the world’s largest summer population of humpback whales off the Avalon Peninsula, and 35 million seabirds nest on the cliffs of myriad islands, including huge colonies of Atlantic puffins. Picturesque fishing villages dot the coast, while the glacier-scoured landscape reveals ancient rocks from the Earth’s mantle.
Photograph Whales & Puffins on Private Boat Safaris
From intimate vantage points on chartered boat cruises, plus ferry crossings, capture shots of abundant marine life, including dolphins, seals and seabirds, too!
Capture Scenes of Traditional Fishing Boats & Seaside Villages
Newfoundland and Labrador's rich maritime heritage permeates the province, offering subjects that evoke its hardy, seagoing history and culture
Walk on Earth’s Mantle in Gros Morne National Park
Photograph exposed rocks thrust to the surface of the earth 500 million years ago, revealing a rare visible illustration of plate tectonics and continental drift
The Ultimate Photography Encounter with Newfoundland & Labrador
This far-flung Atlantic province offers photographers a rich visual tapestry of nature, history and culture. Nat Hab gets you closest, in greater depth, to the region's wild, lesser-known natural features while also showcasing its intriguing human history and contemporary seagoing culture. Here's why your images of this captivating province will be better when you travel with us:
No One Shows You More of Newfoundland & Labrador
Look closely at other itineraries: We doubt anyone else gives you a more comprehensive, unhurried encounter with this little-visited province and its people. You'll photograph wildlife, communities, coastline and interior alike, with three days in Labrador alone—a rare inclusion on most other trips.Timing Designed Around Light & Photo Opportunities
Our schedule is tailored to emphasize sunrise, sunset and golden-hour field sessions whenever conditions allow, capitalizing on the best light for our varied subjects. And our pacing allows extended time at premier photo locations, including puffin colonies, whale-viewing areas, lighthouses, fishing villages, Battle Harbour and Gros Morne's coastal landscapes.Chartered Flight Between Newfoundland & Labrador Gives Your More Field Time
Our private flight between Gander, Newfoundland, and Blanc Sablon, Quebec, en route to Battle Harbour, Labrador, saves hours of driving, setting you up to photograph much more of the region.Quiet Photography on a Private Boat Tour of Western Brook Pond
Most visitors experience this stunning freshwater fjord aboard a packed 75-passenger boat. We charter that same boat exclusively for our small group of 14 guests—you'll have a peaceful experience, and everyone gets optimal angles at the rail.Spend Three Nights on a Remote Labrador Island
Once the commercial fishing capital of the region, historic Battle Harbour today is a restored community on Battle Island, nine miles off the coast of Labrador. From this secluded base, seek photos of icebergs, whales, and Arctic fox as we learn about the rewards and challenges facing Labrador's hardy mariners. No other trip we know of offers this in-depth immersion in this special place.A Small Group Ensures Intimate Photo Opportunities
Our photography adventure is limited to just 14 guests. This small group size allows exclusive access to secluded hikes and walks, privately chartered small boats, watching wildlife without disturbing it, and true serenity in nature. With our high guide-to-guest ratio—you'll travel with two Photo Expedition Leaders—we can tailor daily activities to travelers’ personal interests and physical ability levels, impossible to do in a larger group.Photography-Focused Guidance in the Field & Beyond
Your expert Photo Expedition Leader is by your side on every shoot, with instruction for getting the best possible wildlife, landscape and cultural photos—sharing techniques on composition, camera settings and storytelling through imagery. Later, once you're back inside and ready to review, your professional guide will help you refine your processing and editing skills with a focus on creative development. The result? You'll go home with a diverse and impressive portfolio of landscapes, wildlife, maritime culture and historic architecture.Intimate, Distinctive Accommodations Reflect Local Character
Our small group size allows us to choose authentic inns noted for their history and atmosphere, and boutique ecolodges close to nature—a real contrast to larger, impersonal chain hotels.The World's Finest Naturalist Guides
Natural Habitat Adventures has a well-deserved global reputation for employing the highest-quality guides in the industry. Our Expedition Leaders have years of experience and training, including resources from WWF's top scientists. You won't find more knowledgeable—or more personable—guides than those who work with us. Our philosophy is simple: a nature adventure is only as good as the guide who leads it, so we provide the very best! See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Outstanding Experience
With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee that clearly states that we will meet the high expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world's first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner
Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our small-group nature adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world's leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat Adventures its worldwide travel partner—a designation that makes us exceedingly proud.
