Cabot Trail Tour for Cruise Excursion Sydney, Cape Breton
Description
-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the newest vehicles in the region. -Fully licensed local tour operator -We are the tour company in Cape Breton with the longest history (operated since 1985). Our drivers and guides are all capable of the culture and history of Cape Breton and they will be able to make sure the travelers will gain much more experience than just a day tour. As this tour is targeting at the travelers coming from the cruise ships, we will pick you up in the morning right on at the port and take you to the Cabot Trail from there. You will be able see the beautiful views along the way on the vehicles and our drivers will make multiple stops for you to get off the vehicles and have a better chance to enjoy the sightseeing and take photos. This product is a group tour which is not private.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cabot Trail Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion takes you on Nova Scotia’s most iconic road trip. Picture rugged coastlines meeting towering mountains, quaint fishing villages, and panoramic vistas that will leave you in awe. This is more than just a tour – it’s an immersion into the heart of Cape Breton’s natural beauty and culture. Feel the thrill of winding roads that hug the coastline as we ascend and descend the stunning Cape Breton Highlands. You'll discover picture-perfect fishing villages, witness the ocean’s waves crashing against dramatic cliffs, and find serenity in the soft sands of our coastal stops. Along the 300-kilometre journey, there are countless moments to capture breathtaking photos, savor local flavors, and soak in the salt air. Let this journey be the highlight of your Nova Scotia adventure!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our vehicles will be parked at the port and our drivers and tour guides will hold a sign of Bannockburn Tours waiting for our clients. The tour wont be started until we collect all of the confirmed passengers or 30 mins after the actual docking time. So we would be appreciated if you can get off the ship as soon as you can so that you wont miss the tour. And we will make sure that our vehicles will be back on time (around 1 hour ahead of the sailing time) so that our clients have no problem to catch up the ship.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(149)
Tom was a fantastic driver and guide, and we really enjoyed this tour out along the Cabot Trail all of the way to Ingonish Beach. The scenery was breathtaking and tom was great about stopping along the way so we could stretch and take photos.
It was cancelled for lack of participation. Viator did not give me alternatives. We found alternative on our own online the night before. It was Highland Tours which coordinates with Viator , but Viator never gave us this option????
The tour was exactly as described. The driver/guide is a local and was very courteous. He shared interesting local information. It was a small group - 8 people in a van. The views were pretty. It was not a spectacular experience but was a good way to spend a nice sunny day visiting a small part of a famous sight.
Tour cancelled the night before arrival, after texting to ask what ship we were arriving on and what time. We were unable to secure an alternate tour to Cabot Trail by that time. Very disappointed.
Good day, we are sorry that you have missed this tour with us. Since there were multiple ships coming in on your tour day, and we did not have any ship information from you. We have tried to contact you many times in many ways but unfortunately we did not have your response until the night before your tour day. Since we did not have any space available for the ship you are coming from, we had to ask you to cancel the trip with us and issued you the refund. Again we are sorry for any inconvenience and wish you enjoy the rest of your cruise trip!
We were very disappointed and unimpressed with this tour. Very little to see. The stops were not impressive, nothing unique and nothing to write home about. Our Tour guide Tom, seemed knowledgable, but very boring. This tour was not worth the money we paid. The tour should include a full loop of Cape Breton (both sides) instead of going up one side and returning the same way we came, we essentially saw all the same sites twice.
Good day, we are sorry that you did not enjoy the tour with us. Tom is actually one of our best tour guides and we are confident that he has showed the best part of the Cape Breton Island as he could and we always get good reviews on Tom and the views along Cabot Trail. As for the route of the tour, unfortunately this tour is especially designed for the passengers from the cruise ships and normally you would not have enough time to go around the full trail. Again we are sorry that you did not enjoy Cabot Trial and wish you have fun in the rest of your cruise trip!
Had a crying baby in the small bus. Also our guide didn't stop for lunch until we made him around 3:00. He said a restaurant would take too long but he didn't even stop at a grab and go.
Tom was okay, but about half the trip he just didn’t talk. Our baby was crying on and off so I get that he can’t talk over that but he didn’t try to talk between him crying at all. It felt like we didn’t actually do anything. We drove all the way back for 2 hours with no stops. We heard maybe 2 stories and learned a few facts but nothing really exciting. At least it was beautiful.
Underwhelming, despite previous good reviews. Some good scenic views but otherwise nothing of interest. Stops were either picture points or a beach. We were supposed to be out until 7:30 pm but without discussion with the group Tom choose to bring us back early so one couple could make a 6:30 diner booking. As it turns out we were glad to be back! Lunch stop was not until after 3pm and mid morning stop for a drink was in a cafe so busy that the queue extended out the door! After lunch we boarded to total silence. Not a welcome back nothing and our driver did not speak again for at least 40 minutes. I would not recommend this trip.
We booked a tour for our group of 28 people, and it was a hit. Every single guest thoroughly enjoyed the tour — great guide service, beautiful sights, and an all‑around fantastic experience. We will be back again next year with a new group of guests. Thanks for the outstanding service!
Thank you for your kind review! We do appreciate you have booked with us and we will be looking forward to you coming back again next year!
That was an amazing trip, me and my husband really enjoyed the Cabot Trail trip. Professional guide and nice price.
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad that you and your husband had a good time with us! Wish you have fun in the rest of your trip!
