SELF DRIVE TOURS
SELF DRIVE MULTI-DAY TOURS
”We Plan - You Drive "
Nova Scotia has been on our bucket list for years. We want to do all the driving but are overwhelmed and don't know where to start !”
Our bespoke self-drive itinerary planning service offers a meticulously crafted journey tailored to your preferences. From scenic routes and hidden gems to personalized stops and local dining recommendations, every detail is curated to perfection. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, our expert planning transforms your trip into an unforgettable experience.
With over 11 years of experience as a Private Tour Guide/Driver and extensive travel throughout Nova Scotia (including Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick), I provide the expert insight you need.
I offer a free 30-minute phone or video call to discuss your needs and preferences, ensuring your itinerary aligns perfectly with your travel dreams.
After our discussion, I will create a comprehensive itinerary that includes recommended routes with maps, a daily list of attractions and activities, accommodation suggestions, and the best local spots for food and entertainment. This will be presented in a professional PDF file complete with photos and hyperlinks. You can follow it to the letter or use it as a guide for your adventure.
The cost? The initial phone/video chat is free! Crafting your personalized itinerary, which typically spans over 30 pages depending on the number of days, costs only $250 (plus local taxes of 15%).
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Road Trip !
Customized Touring has really grown for me over the past couple of years. I have planned itineraries ranging from single-day trips to multi-day adventures spanning 3 to 17 days.
For longer or multi-day tours, I take the time to listen to my guests to understand not only what they want to see but also what they want to experience. I create an outline that considers routes, bridges, ferries, accommodations, and must-see attractions.
Working closely with the customer’s input, I then finalize the outline to include a comprehensive itinerary with a daily plan, detailed routes and maps, photos, local information, accommodation listings, and recommendations for food and entertainment hot spots. .
What's on your 'Bucket List" ?
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Sample ... Basic 5 Day Cape Breton Itinerary - A Good Starting Point
The below details you may already have in mind .. but do you know the best routes, things to see, where to stay or where to eat ? Let me plan your Self-Driving Tour
Day 1 Arrival to Halifax
- Customers arrive on own and make own transport to Hotel Accommodations
- Overnight Halifax
Day 2 Halifax to Baddeck, Cape Breton
- Travel time to Baddeck with stops avg. 4.5 hrs
- Option to visit Alexander Graham Bell Museum, or The Gaelic College; or local hike to waterfalls – or free time
- Overnight Baddeck
Day 3 Baddeck to Louisbourg to Baddeck
- The Fortress Louisburg - A National Historic Site
- Louisburg Lighthouse - historic site, where Canada’s first lighthouse was lit in 1734
- Baddeck, Free time
- Overnight Baddeck
Day 4 Baddeck to the Cabot Trail to Baddeck
- Traveling the Cabot Trail
- Sightseeing, photos, short walks/hikes
- Highlight areas include Ingonish, Neil's Harbour, Pleasant Bay
- Highlight walks/hikes - Green Cove, White Point, Bog Trail
- Overnight Baddeck
Day 5 Baddeck to Halifax
- Travel back to Halifax
- Overnight Halifax
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OPTIONAL ADD ON DAYS - LOCAL TO HALIFAX
One Day Local Touring – Halifax City Tour
- Local History and sights based in interests and a chance to get locally adjusted
- Highlights including Fairview Lawn Cemetery (Titanic Connection)
- Fort Needham Park & History related to the 1917 Halifax Explosive
- Fisherman’s Cove and area
- Overnight Halifax
- *This is a great add on to the beginning of your tour itinerary
One Day Local Touring – Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Peggy's Cove (8 hrs)
- The best of the South Shore and Coastal Communities
- Lunenburg a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mahone Bay a coastal paradise with rich history, culture, and scenery
- Oak Island* based on interest / island accessibility
- Peggy's Cove a scenic fishing village and lighthouse on the coastal rocks
- Overnight Halifax
- *This is a great add on to the beginning of your tour itinerary or as part of a 'loop' around Nova Scotia
One Day Local Touring – Annapolis Valley & Bay of Fundy
- The tastes of the Valley from wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries based on interests
- Some of the Highest Tides in the World - Walk the Ocean Floor - (depending on tide schedules)
- Grande Pre National Historic Park
- Driving through small towns, countryside, scenic Look Offs
- Overnight Halifax
- *This is a great add on to the beginning of your tour itinerary or as part of a 'loop' around Nova Scotia
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OPTION ADD ON DAYS - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND; NEW BRUNSWICK
Prince Edward Island - Incorporate w/Multi-day Cape Breton Tour & Nova Scotia
- A full day touring Prince Edward Island visiting many of the highlight areas
- Incorporate with the Multi-day Cape Breton Tour
- Dalvay-Brackley National Park - Covehead lighthouse & beach
- Rustico and North Rustico
- Cavendish and the Boardwalk via the Cavendish National Park
- Fort Needham Park & History related to the 1917 Halifax Explosive
- Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush & Other related sights
- Overnight Charlottetown
- *This is a great add on to as part of a 'loop' coming from Cape Breton and then exploring Prince Edward Island before returning into Nova Scotia
New Brunswick - Incorporate w/Multi-day Cape Breton Tour & Nova Scotia
- Highlight areas include Hope Well Rocks - Time based on tides
- *This is a great add on to as part of a 'loop' coming from Cape Breton and then exploring PEI, then exploring part of New Brunswick before returning into Nova Scotia
Where will your adventure take you ?
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Another Sample Itinerary Outline - 8 day touring
Your Private Tour is flexible based on your interests and wishes. A sample outline of a
- Day 1 Guests Arrive - Airport Transfers can be arranged
- Day 2 – Halifax local touring - from history and sights, and a chance to get locally adjusted. (Similar to my Halifax Titanic/Fisherman’s Cove Tour) Halifax overnight
- Day 3 Halifax to Baddeck, Cape Breton - visit Alexander Graham Bell Museum, or The Gaelic College; or local hike to waterfalls or just relax – Baddeck overnight
- Day 4 Baddeck to Baddeck, Cape Breton; traveling the Cabot Trail; many sightseeing stops for photos and short walks - Baddeck overnight
- Day 5 – Baddeck to Grande Pre/Wolfville – bit of a travel day with some nice stops along our route - arrive mid to late afternoon. Take in a winery or just relax - overnight Grande Pre/Wolfville
- Day 6 -Explore Annapolis Valley and area – Highest tides in the world at over 50’ -see the change from low to high – maybe walk the ocean floor, Grande Pre National Historic Park/center – Halls Harbour - overnight Grande Pre/Wolfville
- Day 7 - Grande Pre to Lunenburg – Mahone Bay – Oak Island (could it be ? anyone a fan of the Curse of Oak Island Show ?) – Peggy’s Cove – Halifax Overnight
- Day 8 – Guests return home - or chose to extend your stay
- Note: Various options from adding another day in Cape Breton to take in the Fortress Louisbourg; add in whale watching, overnights in other areas of Cape Breton such as Cheticamp or Mabou; crossing over to Prince Edward Island for a couple of days ... what's on your bucket list ?!
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