Cabot Trail Tour: Scenic Coastal Views

Explore Cape Breton’s stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and hidden gems with our personalized Cabot Trail tour. Capture unforgettable moments and discover authentic experiences.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cabot Trail - The Cabot Trail on the East Coast is renowned as one of the world’s most stunning drives, where majestic mountains meet the expansive Atlantic Ocean. Travelers can delight in panoramic coastal views, picturesque lookouts, and quaint fishing villages steeped in Acadian and Gaelic culture. Along the route, discover tranquil beaches,…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

The Cabot Trail tour is exceptional for its ideal combination of stunning landscapes, cultural encounters, and tailored service. Participants are treated to expansive coastal vistas, striking highlands, quaint fishing communities, and distinctive attractions such as lighthouses, beaches, and craft shops—all with the ease of guided pickups and an expert…

Location
Port of Sydney
Esplanade
Our tour guide will be waiting just after the security check at the Port of Sydney, holding a sign with your name for easy recognition.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Helen_m
Oct 16, 2025
Cabot Trail drive - Excellent tour driving along the east coast of Cape Breton Island- driver was very kind and accommodating, gave just the right amount of info but not too much, took us to lovely spots for photos and the day was a great success.
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Kalpana_a
Oct 15, 2025
Wonderful Experience - On time. Great Experience. Explained everything on the way regarding the history, and nature. Jaipal knows what are the best spots to stop for wonderful scenic views. I have taken another personal tour for myself also with this company after doing the one day trip as I liked their service very much.
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Moodydavid
Oct 7, 2025
Cabot Trail - Fall colors were good. Probably about 70 percent to being at peak. Driver George was nice and kept us updated on what we were seeing on the Cabot Trail.
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Patricia_s
Oct 4, 2025
Great tour - Beautiful drive with several stops. The driver (Amal George) was very friendly and polite. He was aware of our time restrictions and we had no issues being back in port as requested.
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Kuljit
Sep 6, 2025
Best tour - The Cabot Trail tour was absolutely unforgettable. The scenery along the way was breathtaking – from rugged coastlines to rolling highlands and peaceful lakes. Every turn seemed to open up another postcard view. Our small group made the trip even more enjoyable, as it felt personal and relaxed. We stopped at lookoffs, small communities, and had plenty of time for photos without feeling rushed. One of the highlights was taking the little ferry across the water – it was short, simple, and added a fun local touch that made everyone smile. The guide was amazing, sharing history, local stories, and fun facts that really gave us a deeper connection to the area. By the end of the day, everyone in our group agreed this was the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!
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Lori_f
Oct 8, 2025
East Cabot Trail Coastal Drive - Cabot trail drive—not quite what I was expecting. I thought we would be stopping at some of the artisan shops along the way (woodworking, goats’ milk soaps, etc,) but it was more of a scenic drive with several stops to get out and take photos of the lake (Bras d’Or). It really was a beautiful drive, especially with the fall color. I guess I didn’t read the description thoroughly, but it turned out great anyway. We happened to have gorgeous weather—sunny and 75 degrees F.—which the locals said is very unusual for this area in early October. A few things: the Viator description page for this tour indicated there would be bottled water and air conditioning in the vehicle—when I asked about water, driver-guide George gladly gave me his (unopened) water bottle. But there was no bottled water for the group. The last couple of hours, the car’s vents were blowing out hot air and it was a bit uncomfortable. And finally, the Clucking Hen Cafe & Bakery stop, where we planned to get lunch, was unprepared for the lunch rush (there were only four in our group, but it was busy when we arrived). The front counter staff seemed dazed and got one of the orders wrong. The waitresses were harried and rude, and after waiting over half an hour to place an order, we gave up and left, hungry. (The other couple in our group shared a bowl of soup—they'd ordered two but received only one. My husband and I were never able to place an order). But in spite of those issues, overall it was a very pleasant day, and George was quite knowledgeable about the area as well as friendly and personable.
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Patricia_r
Sep 30, 2025
Manage your expectations - I was led to believe this was a bus tour because it said air conditioning and wifi available. It was a taxi ride. It covers a small portion of the Cabot trail: 2.5 hrs from Sydney to Highlands, then you drive 2 hrs back the way you came. Driver was nice but not a lot of historical knowledge. $338 for two people was too much.
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Denise_v
Sep 12, 2025
Long ride no history - Make sure your driver speaks English well enough to understand the tour before you get in the car. Otherwise it's a just a cab ride for 228.00
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).