Quebec Explorer
8 days
Enjoyable for all
Comfortable transport & accommodations. Any physical activities are optional. Temperate environment. Mostly guided. E.g. a train-bus tour
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Explore the province of Quebec on this 8-day self-drive Canada vacation package. See highlights like Montreal and Quebec City in addition to lesser known gems such as Île-Aux-Coudres and the Saguenay Region.
If you’ve ever wanted to discover the charms of Canada’s French-speaking province and are an independent adventurer ready to get behind the wheel and really explore, then this is the vacation package for you!
If you’ve ever wanted to discover the charms of Canada’s French-speaking province and are an independent adventurer ready to get behind the wheel and really explore, then this is the vacation package for you!
Outline
Arrive Montreal
1 night Montreal
2 nights Quebec City
1 night Île-aux-Coudres
1 night Saguenay Region
2 nights St. Alexis-des-Monts
Depart Montreal
Arrive Montreal
1 night Montreal
2 nights Quebec City
1 night Île-aux-Coudres
1 night Saguenay Region
2 nights St. Alexis-des-Monts
Depart Montreal
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Montreal - Your Canada Vacation Package Begins
Your Canada vacation begins in what is arguably Canada’s most sophisticated city, Montreal. Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.
Day 2 – Montreal to Quebec City – 250 km
Climb into your rental car and leave dynamic Montreal behind for the history of Quebec City. Driving vacations in this stunning region of Canada follow the shores of the St. Lawrence River en route to Quebec City, the only walled city in North America. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city.
Day 3 - Quebec City
Today, on your Canada vacation package, explore what lies behind the stone walls that encircle Quebec City. Stroll along the charming cobbled streets and narrow laneways for the best introduction to the city’s historic buildings and unique French culture. Sample traditional Quebecois cuisine at one of the many wonderful restaurants.
Day 4 – Visit beautiful Île-Aux-Coudres on your Canada Vacation – 115 km
You may choose to stop at the spectacular Montmorency Falls, the beautiful Ile d'Orleans, and the shrine at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré before you travel to the mountainous area of the Charlevoix Region. A short ferry ride (specifics included in your package) across the famous St. Lawrence River delivers you to the tree-shrouded beauty of Île-aux-Coudres.
Day 5 – Île-Aux-Coudres to Saguenay Region (Via Tadoussac) – 255 km
A stop at Tadoussac - a UNESCO Heritage Site at the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River - is the perfect chance to stretch your legs. As you continue to drive along the shores of the Saguenay, stop at Sainte-Rose-du-Nord for a stroll on one of the lovely trails.
Optional Activity on your Canada Vacation Package: Board a vessel in search of the largest mammals in the world - whales. The fin whale, the minke whale and the blue whale are annual visitors, while the elegant white beluga has made a permanent home in these waters.
Day 6 – Saguenay Region to St. Alexis-Des-Monts – 440 km
Quebec’s wild nature comes alive on driving vacations through these breathtaking landscapes. Stop at St. Alexis-des-Monts, a popular holiday area in Canada known for its scenic beauty. Located on the border of the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve, the Sacacomie Lodge overlooks a majestic lake whose shore extends for more than 40 km and offers you the chance to try a number of fun activities or simply relax.
Day 7 – Explore St. Alexis-Des-Monts on your Canada Vacation Package
You have a full day to enjoy the picturesque surroundings at Sacacomie Lodge. There are activities for every energy level - forest walks, mountain biking, boating, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing or simply relax on the shores of the tranquil lake. Also available are river canoeing, seaplane flights, ATV-tours, fishing, waterskiing, diving, and golf (cost not included in package).
Day 8 - End of Tour
Return to Montreal for your trip home from a memorable Canada vacation package in Quebec.
Day 1 – Arrival in Montreal - Your Canada Vacation Package Begins
Your Canada vacation begins in what is arguably Canada’s most sophisticated city, Montreal. Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.
Day 2 – Montreal to Quebec City – 250 km
Climb into your rental car and leave dynamic Montreal behind for the history of Quebec City. Driving vacations in this stunning region of Canada follow the shores of the St. Lawrence River en route to Quebec City, the only walled city in North America. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city.
Day 3 - Quebec City
Today, on your Canada vacation package, explore what lies behind the stone walls that encircle Quebec City. Stroll along the charming cobbled streets and narrow laneways for the best introduction to the city’s historic buildings and unique French culture. Sample traditional Quebecois cuisine at one of the many wonderful restaurants.
Day 4 – Visit beautiful Île-Aux-Coudres on your Canada Vacation – 115 km
You may choose to stop at the spectacular Montmorency Falls, the beautiful Ile d'Orleans, and the shrine at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré before you travel to the mountainous area of the Charlevoix Region. A short ferry ride (specifics included in your package) across the famous St. Lawrence River delivers you to the tree-shrouded beauty of Île-aux-Coudres.
Day 5 – Île-Aux-Coudres to Saguenay Region (Via Tadoussac) – 255 km
A stop at Tadoussac - a UNESCO Heritage Site at the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River - is the perfect chance to stretch your legs. As you continue to drive along the shores of the Saguenay, stop at Sainte-Rose-du-Nord for a stroll on one of the lovely trails.
Optional Activity on your Canada Vacation Package: Board a vessel in search of the largest mammals in the world - whales. The fin whale, the minke whale and the blue whale are annual visitors, while the elegant white beluga has made a permanent home in these waters.
Day 6 – Saguenay Region to St. Alexis-Des-Monts – 440 km
Quebec’s wild nature comes alive on driving vacations through these breathtaking landscapes. Stop at St. Alexis-des-Monts, a popular holiday area in Canada known for its scenic beauty. Located on the border of the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve, the Sacacomie Lodge overlooks a majestic lake whose shore extends for more than 40 km and offers you the chance to try a number of fun activities or simply relax.
Day 7 – Explore St. Alexis-Des-Monts on your Canada Vacation Package
You have a full day to enjoy the picturesque surroundings at Sacacomie Lodge. There are activities for every energy level - forest walks, mountain biking, boating, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing or simply relax on the shores of the tranquil lake. Also available are river canoeing, seaplane flights, ATV-tours, fishing, waterskiing, diving, and golf (cost not included in package).
Day 8 - End of Tour
Return to Montreal for your trip home from a memorable Canada vacation package in Quebec.
Options & Upgrades
- Add the activity package for departures between May 3 and October 12, including on day 5 a whale-watching tour in Tadoussac.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- French culture and cuisine
- Montreal & Quebec City
- Spectacular Montmorency Falls
- Whalewatching in Tadoussac
- Charming country inns
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2009 Departure Dates
This trip starts daily in Montreal between May 3 and October 12, 2009
• Note: Package not available for arrival in Montreal during the F1 Grand Prix
Price Notes
• Prices are per person - Triple rates are available
• Double means two people sharing
• Car rental rates are not included because of the wide choice of different vehicles -- but please let us arrange your car or van at our preferred rates at the time of booking
Included
• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Resort facilities and independent hiking at Sacacomie Lodge
• A personalized Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers, and customized day-to-day routing maps
• Provincial Taxes
Not Included
• Airport transfers
• Airport improvement fee
• Meals and attraction unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees
• Car rental, taxes and insurance
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• GST (Goods & Services Tax)
This trip starts daily in Montreal between May 3 and October 12, 2009
• Note: Package not available for arrival in Montreal during the F1 Grand Prix
| Standard | USD $ | CAD $ | + Activity Package | |||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | USD$ | CAD$ | |
| May 3 2009 - Oct 12 2009 | 678 | 1,327 | 767 | 1,500 | 38 | 43 |
• Prices are per person - Triple rates are available
• Double means two people sharing
• Car rental rates are not included because of the wide choice of different vehicles -- but please let us arrange your car or van at our preferred rates at the time of booking
Included
• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Resort facilities and independent hiking at Sacacomie Lodge
• A personalized Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers, and customized day-to-day routing maps
• Provincial Taxes
Not Included
• Airport transfers
• Airport improvement fee
• Meals and attraction unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees
• Car rental, taxes and insurance
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• GST (Goods & Services Tax)
