Small group tours, adventures, wine tours, waterfalls, caves and provincial parks of Nova Scotia, Canada; featuring Grand Pre Winery and Bay of Fundy destinations including Cape Split.
Once Upon a Tide
Country Waterfalls Charm
South Shore at our door
Down by the Bay
Rugged Peninsula Playground
Gorge-ous Hills & Thrills
Bird's Eye View
River Run and Vineyard Fun
Glimpse Back In Time
Peggy's Cove Rock Walk
Tales from the Cabot Trail
Into the Wild
CUSTOMIZED TOUR
Great Earth Expeditions has everything you want in a small group adventure in Nova Scotia, Canada. All of our half-day and day-long tours include transportation, lunch and tour guide. Custom tours are available for those corporate functions, family outings or other special events. Call us today if you have any location preferences or special needs.

*CHECK OUT OUR NEW TOURS TO THE SOUTH AND EASTERN SHORE AREAS, AS WELL AS OUR MULTI-DAY TOURS TO THE CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS AND KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK.

Season (May.1st - Oct.31st)

(Special Rates)
Children under (13) - 25% off
Students - Tax free
Seniors (60+) - Tax free

*Special rates apply to half-day and day-long tours only

Once Upon a Tide
KM - 6.0   L - Moderate   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $135.00 + HST
Hiking+Sea Kayaking combo tour

Brace yourself for a day full of adventure. On this expedition you get to experience Nova Scotia by land and by sea. We spend the first half of the day hiking in the coastal barrens near Polly's Cove where we get a 360 degree panoramic view of Peggy's Cove and the surrounding area. The second half of our adventure takes place on the water of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Kayaking along the coast we will explore many coves and islands and maybe even get the chance to encounter some playful whales or curious seals.

Tour Highlights:
*Polly's Cove
*Kayaking along the coast
*Island exploration
*Marine life sightings

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

Price above includes : Transportation, lunch, tour guide, and kayak rental

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Taking in the clean air of the Atlantic Ocean. Join us and be amazed by the unspoiled natural beauty of Nova Scotia.
World renowned kayaking
Taking in the clean air of the Atlantic Ocean. Join us and be amazed by the unspoiled natural beauty of Nova Scotia.
Country Waterfalls Charm
KM - 5.5   L - Moderate   T - 8.5 Hours  
Price: $100.00 + HST
As part of this expedition you will experience the charm of the country, where cattle graze the open fields and hidden waterfalls tumble into deep gorges. Exploring one of Nova Scotia's most beautiful provincial parks we learn the story and legend behind how this spectacular landscape took it's unusual form. Our trek into the v-shaped gorge to see the North River Falls will truly leave you breathless as this is one of Nova Scotia's best kept secrets. Folks this is one expedition you will never forget.

Tour Highlights:
*Minas Basin Look-off
*Thomas Cove
*Five Islands Provincial Park
*Beach Combing
*North River Falls

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
This 60 ft waterfall drops dramatically into a beautiful             v-shaped gorge, truly a magnificent sight.
North River Falls
This 60 ft waterfall drops dramatically into a beautiful v-shaped gorge, truly a magnificent sight.
South Shore at our door
KM - 8.0   L - Moderate   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $100.00 + HST
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Lunenburg is one of the premier places to visit when traveling to Nova Scotia. With a rich history, unique architecture and brightly colored houses, this quaint little ocean side town will leave a lasting impression on you. Later we venture to Hirtle Beach where our spectacular hike to Gaff Point begins. Our travels take us through a coastal forest and barren land as well as a number of coves where high rugged cliffs drop to the sea. A perfect place to spot whales playing off the Atlantic coast. The last part of our day we take a short hike to The Ovens sea caves. Taking the stairs down to sea level to hear the thunderous roar of crashing waves which make there way into the caves.

Tour Highlights:
*Old Town Lunenburg - UNESCO Heritage Site
*Gaff Point
*Hirtle Beach
*The Ovens "sea caves"

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, park fee and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Lunenburg is proud to be the home of the world famous fishing and racing schooner known as "The Bluenose".
Old town Lunenburg
Lunenburg is proud to be the home of the world famous fishing and racing schooner known as "The Bluenose".
Down by the Bay
KM - 2.0   L - Easy   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $95.00 + HST
Are you looking for a true Nova Scotia experience, well this is just the tour for you. We venture to the Annapolis Valley region, where we will explore the coast of the world famous Bay of Fundy. Here we have the chance to see the worlds highest tides, flocks of seabirds and rugged sea cliffs. We also visit the coastal village of Hall's Harbour where we will stop and eat along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We then end the day with a visit to the Gaspereau Winery for a taste of some of Nova Scotia's finest wines, YUM.

Tour Highlights:
*Valley Look-off
*Gaspereau Winery
*Blomidon Provincial Park
*Hall's Harbour Village

(Lobster lunch on the beach available upon request - call to inquire about pricing)

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Here at this quaint little coastal village you can watch the tides of the Bay of Fundy take shape right before your very eyes.
Hall's Harbour
Here at this quaint little coastal village you can watch the tides of the Bay of Fundy take shape right before your very eyes.
Rugged Peninsula Playground
KM - 8.0   L - Moderate   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $95.00 + HST
This trail has been said to be one of the most picturesque coastal day hikes in Eastern North America and for good reason. The trails hugs the coastline which runs through breathtaking natural habitats with various geological features. These various habitats make up a perfect environment to an abundance of flora and wildlife. Arriving at Taylor's Head we are rewarded with a captivating view from the rugged peninsula which is continually pounded by wind and waves, making for great photo opportunities and an intense ocean vista. To end the day we get some rest and relaxation on a majestic white sand beach, so don't forget your swimwear.

Tour Highlights:
*Taylor's Head headlands
*Psyche Cove Beach "swimming optional"
*Various Habitats - Lagoons, Rocky Barrens, Mixed Forests

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
The headlands trail at Taylor's Head winds around the coast with extensive views of the open ocean at our feet.
Coastal Vistas
The headlands trail at Taylor's Head winds around the coast with extensive views of the open ocean at our feet.
Gorge-ous Hills & Thrills
KM - 6.5   L - Moderate   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $95.00 + HST
Hiking the Rogart Mountain trail we travel through a mixed growth forest packed full of great sights. We will drive through the Cobequid Hills and along the way we will explore a number of waterfalls and lush forests. Don't think that's it though as we will get the chance to see the various sandpipers that feed along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. With so much beauty in one day it's possible you may not want to go back home.

Tour Highlights:
*Rogart Mountain trail
*Jane's Falls
*Drydale Falls
*Wentworth Falls
*Wentworth Provincial Park
*Bay of Fundy

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
The rolling hills of the Wentworth Valley are full of life and color. It is known as a year round adventure destination.
Wentworth Valley
The rolling hills of the Wentworth Valley are full of life and color. It is known as a year round adventure destination.
Bird's Eye View
KM - 17.0   L - Moderate   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $90.00 + HST
You will need a good sturdy pair of hiking shoes for this tour. We cover a lot of ground on our way to the incredible sight of Cape Split, where the land has separated itself from the peninsula due to the forces of the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world. Also on this tour we get the opportunity to see Cape Split from Baxter's Harbour across the Bay of Fundy. Don't forget to pack your camera as we will view the valley from up above where eagles are often seen soaring overhead. Blomidon offers great scenery where 300 foot red cliffs tower over a beautiful beach.

Tour Highlights:
*Valley Look-off
*Cape Split
*Blomidon Provincial Park

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Perched hundreds of feet above the Bay of Fundy, watch the world's highest tides at work, right before your very eye's.
Cape Split
Perched hundreds of feet above the Bay of Fundy, watch the world's highest tides at work, right before your very eye's.
River Run and Vineyard Fun
KM - 3.0   L - Easy   T - 8 Hours  
Price: $90.00 + HST
Sit back, kick your feet up and enjoy the ride. That's what the first part of this expedition is all about, as we will be tubing down the Gaspereau River. Don't be startled if we pass by cattle feasting on the long grass beside the river. The Gaspereau Valley is known for its lush forest, rolling hills and pleasant wine. So why don't we indulge in a little wine tasting at the Gaspereau Winery. After all this relaxing we take a short hike to Dawson Brook Falls for a chance to take some memorable photos.

Tour Highlights:
*Moore's Brook Falls
*Gaspereau River tubing
*Gaspereau Winery
*Dawson Brook Falls

This tour generally starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch, tube and tour guide)

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American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)

There's no better way to see the valley than to tube down the Gaspereau River, so grab your tube and let's go.
Gaspereau Valley
There's no better way to see the valley than to tube down the Gaspereau River, so grab your tube and let's go.
Glimpse Back In Time
KM - 5.0   L - Easy   T - 4.5 Hours  
Price: $70.00 + HST
We will journey back hundreds of years when we finish our short boat ride and make our way onto the shores of McNab's Island. Home to a number of historical forts, this island situated at the mouth of the Halifax Harbour has a vast history that includes ghosts, treasure and even sea serpents.

Tour Highlights:
*Fort McNab's
*Fort Ives
*Sherbrooke Tower
*Hangman's Beach

Morning tour starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.
Afternoon tour starts at 1:00pm and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Visible from the Halifax waterfront, McNab's Island is the large island at the mouth of the harbour, just waiting to be explored.
McNab's Island
Visible from the Halifax waterfront, McNab's Island is the large island at the mouth of the harbour, just waiting to be explored.
Peggy's Cove Rock Walk
KM - 2.0   L - Easy   T - 4.5 Hours  
Price: $60.00 +HST
Home to a year round population of a mere 60 people, this little fishing village is one of the most photographed places in Canada. There is no shortage of history and eerie tales about this rugged exposed cove. Over the years the people here have had their share of ups and downs, including the tragedy of Swiss Air 111.

Tour Highlights:
*Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
*The Granite Barrens
*Polly's Cove

Morning tour starts at 8:00am and departs from Halifax.
Afternoon tour starts at 1:00pm and departs from Halifax.

(Price includes transportation, lunch and tour guide)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Send a postcard to friends and family by way of the lighthouse, which acts as the village post office in the summer months.
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
Send a postcard to friends and family by way of the lighthouse, which acts as the village post office in the summer months.
Tales from the Cabot Trail
KM - 37.0   L - Moderate/Difficult   T - 4 days  
Price: $565.00 + HST
(New) 4 Day "All-inclusive" camping/hiking trip in Cape
Breton Highlands National Park

About Cape Breton Island:
~Rated #1 island destination in North America.
~Ranked as an "Island Paradise" in Fodor's Travel News 2008.
~Rated #2 Island in the world by National Geographic's
Traveler Magazine.
~Rated the most beautiful island and amongst the most
friendly people in the world by Condé Nast Traveler
magazine!

There is absolutely no better way to experience mother nature
than to spend your days hiking, and your nights under the stars in the comfort of your warm cozy tents. On our journeys we will explore the deep cut valleys of the highlands in search of wildlife, walk along beautiful pristine beaches and venture to the top of mountain summits for an eagle's perspective of the ocean and valleys that lie below us. Keep your camera handy as the park is full of wildlife including regular sightings of moose near Cape Smokey and the Skyline Trail, as well as playful whales in the Gulf of St.Lawrence.

Tour Highlights:
*Glenora Distillery
*Skyline Trail
*Robert's Mountain Summit
*White Point
*Whale Watching Tour
*Franey Mountain Summit

(Price includes):
Transportation
All meals - "except for lunch on last day"
Camping gear - "tent, sleeping bag, pillow"
Park/camping fees/whale watching tour
Tour guide

(Please contact us if you or your group are interested in
learning more about the menu & Itinerary for this tour)

*Minimum of 4 people needed to conduct this tour


(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
A little hard work pays off when you reach the top of this highland summit.
Roberts Mountain Summit
A little hard work pays off when you reach the top of this highland summit.
Into the Wild
KM - 17.0   L - Moderate   T - 2 days  
Price: $275.00 + HST
(New) 2 Day "All-inclusive" canoeing/camping/biking trip in Kejimkujik National Park

Escape the stresses of everyday work life and join us for a truly unique wilderness experience. On this expedition we will enter a United Nations Biosphere Reserve and explore some of the many famous lakes and rivers of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site by canoe, and the various woodland trails on foot and by bicycle. During the day we will join park interpreters on seasonal adventures to help survey critical wetlands for turtles and snakes, or find rare plants in the back country. By night we'll spend our time around the camp fire singing classic camp fire tunes and watching the sky fill with stars. This tour is exciting, educational and rewarding as we'll do our part to conserve this incredible natural habitat and the wildlife that call it home, so we can continue to enjoy it for years to come.

Tour Highlights:
*Canoeing The Mersey River
*Old Growth Hemlock Forest Hike
*Kedge Beach
*Biking through various woodlands
*Outdoor Musical Entertainment

(Price includes):
Transportation
All meals - "except for lunch on last day"
Camping gear - "tent, sleeping bag, pillow"
Park/camping fees
Canoe & bike rental
Tour guide

(Please contact us if you or your group are interested in
learning more about the menu & Itinerary for this tour)

*Minimum of 4 people needed to conduct this tour

Tour dates -
Departs on Saturday returning Sunday (Weekends Only)
June.26th - September.6th

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Park Interpreters guide us up the Mersey River, home to many species of turtles, frogs and song birds.
Mersey River
Park Interpreters guide us up the Mersey River, home to many species of turtles, frogs and song birds.
CUSTOMIZED TOUR
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Not quite sure what it is you want to do when you visit this beautiful province of Nova Scotia? Well you can count on us to turn those question marks into a truly awesome experience. Give us an idea of what you want to see and do and we will create an absolutely amazing personalized tour for you or your groups needs and desires. Our team of travel professionals have put together some of the most unforgettable, adventure packed itineraries in all of Nova Scotia. Whether you want to explore a cave, feel the spray off a hidden waterfall or climb the rolling highlands of Cape Breton's Cabot Trail, we can safely guide you through all of your desired expeditions. We specialize in creating multi-day tours that include the most comfortable B+B's, the finest local cuisine and of course world-class walking and hiking destinations.

If you would like a true wilderness experience then maybe you should ask us about our custom camping trips. It is here we will escape the light pollution of the big city life and sleep under star clustered skies, eat plentiful meals and explore the coastline of this beautiful land. No matter what your age or experience we can customize a tour that will fit you just perfectly.

Custom tour ideas:
*Tide Bore Rafting Adventures
*Cabot Trail Expedition
*Whale Watching Tour
*Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour


*Custom tours are designed and quoted based on your destination choice, activities, duration of tour and group size.

(Please contact us for your free quote regarding your custom tour with Great E.A.R.T.H Expeditions)

(We accept payment by Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard &
American Express. Those wishing to pay by credit card please indicate in the question and comments section of the reservation form. Thank You)
Hang on tight, we are in for a wet "n" wild ride as we take on the  tidal waves created by the Bay of Fundy's high tides.
Tidal Bore Rafting
Hang on tight, we are in for a wet "n" wild ride as we take on the tidal waves created by the Bay of Fundy's high tides.