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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!
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-Duration : 12 days and 11 nights
-Theme : Multi-activity and Native Culture
-Begin : Montreal
-End : Montreal |
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| Here’s a new formula which will please the independent travelers wishing to explore Quebec’s cities and wild beauties while discovering the fascinating culture of the First Nations. This unique fly & drive itinerary will indeed allow you to visit both Montreal and Quebec City but also to explore deeper into Quebec’s wide open spaces. |
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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 !
Day 1 – Montreal
Pick-up your vehicle and rendezvous 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. Let yourself be charmed by the romantic streets of Old Montreal and conquer its exhilarating nights!
Day 2 – Montreal / Lac Edouard (348 km)
The experience starts with an agreeable boat ride towards the village. While admiring the wild beauty of the surrounding nature, you’ll be shrouded in the peaceful atmosphere of the site. In the evening, a pleasant surprise awaits you: you won’t sleep in a tent, but in a teepee! You’ll also enjoy a good meal prepared on a superb wood fire. Listen to the enchanted sounds of the forest and look carefully at the sky, you might see a northern lights! (Breakfast and dinner included)
Day 3 – Lac Edouard / Mashteuiatsh (150 km)
Before leaving this magical site, we suggest you strongly to explore the magnificent trails nearby. You’ll then be able to track wild animals, to watch beavers in their natural setting and to pick the delicious wild berries that you’ll find along your way. Why don’t you use this opportunity to go for a rabaska ride? Continue on towards Lac-St-Jean. (Breakfast included)
Day 4 – Mashteuiatsh
Today you’ll have the privilege to visit the fascinating Pointe-Bleue Native Museum which explains the ancient history of the First Nations. You’ll then visit the famous Saint-Félicien Wildlife Zoo. (Breakfast included)
Days 5 and 6 – Mashteuiatsh / Les Escoumins (265 km)
A stay in the local Native community and a zodiac whale watching cruise. (Breakfast included on day 5)
Day 7 - Les Escoumins / Tewkesbury (271 km)
In the heart of the magnificent Jacques-Cartier River Valley lies the Tsonontwan Native site. On the wild plateau of the Laurentian Mountains, you’ll be in position to discover the origins, the culture, the history, sacred fires, healing plants, crafts, stargazing, Montagnais tent, canoe, Native meals, hiking, and much more! (Dinner and lunch included)
Day 8 - Tewkesbury / Wendake (19 km)
Tonight, you’ll share timeless tradition of hospitality at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, unique both in its architecture and its scope. This original complex houses the museum of the Huron-Wendat culture, a fourstar hotel and a gourmet restaurant whose menu is inspired by the culinary traditions of Quebec’s First Nations. Kwe Kwe (Welcome)! (Breakfast and dinner included)
Days 9 and 10 - Wendake / Quebec City (17 km)
Continue on towards the Indian village of Wendake where you’ll visit the Traditional Huron Site “Onhoüa Chetek8e” which offers a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the history, the culture and the lifestyle of the Hurons. A Native guide will lead you in a fascinating canoe and a walking excursion in the forest during which you’ll be introduced to this specific environment and to the traditional herbal medicine. You’ll then have the privilege to taste a delicious potion made out of local cedar trees. The walk ends with the visit of a burial site which allows visitors to learn more about the Huron Burial Ceremony. At around noon, you’ll be invited for a traditional Huron lunch. Your next stop is beautiful Quebec City. 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. (Breakfast included on day 9 and 10)(Lunch included on day 9)
Day 11 – Quebec City / Montreal (250 km)
Some more time to explore Quebec’s metropolis. (Breakfast inlcuded)
Day 12 – Montreal
Take advantage of your last moment in Montreal to do some shopping before heading to the Airport to leave your vehicle. (Breakfast included) |
| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from May 15 to September 30, 2009. |
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| Price per person: |
occupancy |
Standard accommodation |
| double |
1194 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| simple |
1848 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
999 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
900 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| child (under 11) |
357 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |

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: |
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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
· Sleeping bag and pad (day 2)
· Activities on the site: activities of the day, rabaska, hiking trail, canoes and story telling evening around a camp fire (days 2 and 3)
· Access to the St-Felicien wildlife Zoo
· Access to the Native musuem of Mashteuistsh
· Whale watch cruise in zodiac
· Activities on the site: archery, canoes, hiking trail and story telling evening around a camp fire (days 7 and 8)
· Sleeping bag and linen (day 7)
· Visit of the Huron Wendat Museum
· Canoe and guided walk in forest nowsheing activity, guided visit of the « Onhoüa Chetek8e » Traditional site
· 11 nights accommodation including 2 nights in tipi or native tent
· 14 meals including a lunch a dinner that are inspired by the Native traditional cuisine
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· 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)
· Tips to guides |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed.
If for whatever reason you would like to proceed otherwise by rather piking-up the car in a downtown location on day 2, we'd be more than happy to quote it for you.
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
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High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
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535 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
630 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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566 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
662 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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644 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
715 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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672 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
754 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1029 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1111 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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862 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
948 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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746 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
826 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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957 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1045 $ 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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