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 The Lower Canada Experience   

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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!

-Duration : 8 days and 7 nights
-Theme :
Theme: The best of Quebec
-Begin :
Montreal
-End :
Montreal
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ITINERARY DATES AND PRICES TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Description du forfaits

A comprehensive program that will enable you to discover the exciting city of Montreal, to explore the Mauricie’s wild territories, to admire the spectacular Saguenay Fjord, to observe the whales from very close in Tadoussac, to visit beautiful Quebec City and so much more!




Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !

Days 1 and 2 – Montreal
Pick-up your vehicle and rendez-vous in the thrilling and appealing city of Montreal. Second French speaking city in the world after Paris, Montreal combines old world influences with North American modernity in a very unique way. (Breakfast included)

Day 3 – Montreal / Shawinigan (161 km)
Welcome in the raftmen country! The Mauricie region offers you the richness of its natural and cultural heritage.(Breakfast included)

From Shawinigan(day 3), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
Going With The Flows

Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Sea Kayaking
Location : Trois-Rives


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The Wild Beauty of the Canadian Forest

Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Fauna and National Park
Location : St-Mathieu-du-Parc

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Fisherman's Tales

Duration : 3 days and 2 night
Theme : Fishing and Multi-activity
Location : St-Alexis-des-Monts

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Hôtel Sacacomie

Duration : 3 days and 3 nights
Theme : Lodge and Floatplane
Location : St-Alexis-des-Monts


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These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.

Day 4 - Shawinigan / Lac-St-Jean (307 km)
Head off to the inland sea where history, Indian culture and magnificent sceneries mix in a most delightful way! With its 210 Km of shores and its many sandy beaches, the lake is an ideal place for nautical activities or for a lovely cruise.

Day 5 – Lac-St-Jean / Tadoussac (183 km)
Tadoussac, maybe the best place in the world to observe the whales and the belugas awaits you! This beautiful little town located where the Saguenay Fjord and the St-Lawrence River meets, is indeed a paradise for the nature enthusiasts.

Days 6 and 7 – Tadoussac / Quebec City (213 Km)
Rich in culture, history and beauty, Quebec City has the appearance and the atmosphere of an old-world town. Indeed, its old section has kept its historic character and a “Vieille France” charm. Moreover, the surrounding areas offer delightful landscapes. Visit a very accurate replica of a Quebec Indian village.

Day 8 – Quebec City / Montreal (260 km)
Return to Montreal. Drop-off your car or continue your journey.

From Quebec City (day 8), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
First Nation Museum-Hotel

Duration : 3 days and 2 night
Theme : Native Culture and Nature
Location : Wendake (Quebec region)


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City Escape - Montreal

Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Theme: Discovery and Activities
Location: Montreal

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These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.

 

You can use the scroll-down menu in order to select in wich currency the prices will be featured in the table below.
Departures dates
Départs quotidiens selon disponibilité du 15 mai au 31 octobre 2009.

Price per person:
Occupancy
Standard accommodation
double
505 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single
973 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple
385 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple
331 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (under 10)
31 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.

Your accommodation (Standard):
Days 1 and 2
Les Suites Labelle, Montreal Day 5 Hôtel Georges, Tadoussac
Day 3 Days 6 and 7 Gouverneur, Quebec City
Day 4 Les Battures, Saguenay  


 



As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.

 



The cost includes:
The cost does not include:
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.

· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number

· Guided visit of the « Onhoüa Chetek8e » traditional native site

· 2 meals included

. 7 nights accommodation

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund


· Air travel (you can howerver purchase yours airline tickets on our site)

· Car rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table below)

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)

Car rental - Downtown pick-up!
TIP: Please note that these prices include a downtown (city center) pick up of the vehicle (which enables a shorter car rental and avoid some parking problems) on day 3. If for some reason you however prefer to take possession of your vehicle directly at the airport on day 1, our agent would be more than happy to send you the relevant prices.
By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle
Rental car type / Duration
Low Season
from 04-01 to 30-06 and
from 28-08 to 19-12
High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
275 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
320 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
286 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
337 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
334 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
365 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
347 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
394 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
534 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
581 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
437 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
483 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
391 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
431 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
497 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
545 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes

 



Please note that this package can also be spiced up with some optional activities. We invite you to check the complete list of our “à la carte” excursions in Quebec. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.

 

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