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| Quebec: Quebec City and the Charlevoix
A 6-Day tour starting from $3,098
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| About This Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This exploration of the heart of French-speaking North America captures some of the province of
Québec’s most striking and diverse scenery and environments. The tour begins and ends in Québec
City, considered the most European city on the continent. The itinerary moves northeast, where you pass quaint villages and farms through the Charlevoix region, along the Saint Lawrence River and en route to the fascinating Saguenay fjord, rich in natural history. From the Île d’Orléans, the “jewel of the Saint Lawrence,” you set off to explore nearby forest preserves. The charming riverside town of La Malbaie is an ideal base for the second half of the journey through Québec’s fertile countryside. Trails in both evergreen forests and gently rolling meadows are never far from the majestic Saint Lawrence River. Villages provide a taste of the local life, with opportunities to sample homemade cheeses, and peek into galleries and local art centers. The week culminates with a walk along the Saguenay Fjord—an ancient valley more than 60 miles long, steep granite cliffs carved by retreating glaciers. This unique ecosystem where the fresh water of the Saguenay River meets the salt water of the Saint Lawrence estuary is home to rich and diverse marine life, including minke and beluga whales, which you view aboard a private boat. The fjord is surrounded by the Saguenay National Park, ensuring its preservation, and home to an extensive network of hiking and walking trails
waiting to be explored. The Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park is the first park to be co-managed by the governments of Québec and Canada. Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain as a fur-trading post, Québec City, with its world class museums and dining, has been declared an UNESCO World Heritage site. The spectacular environment at the confluence of the St. Lawrence estuary and the Saguenay Fjord is joined with the excellent cuisine and warm hospitality of the Québecois to create a memorable trip, which is much closer to home than it feels. |
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• Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly guides
• All transportation while on tour • Accommodations while on tour; two comfortable inns on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River, all private baths • All meals included except one dinner; alcoholic beverages not included
Nights 1 & 2: AUBERGE LA GOÉLICHE
Sainte Petronille, Quebec, Canada A charming country inn situated on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. This inn boasts spectacular views across the water and offers many amenities, including gourmet meals and an outdoor swimming pool. Nights 3, 4 & 5: AUBERGE DES 3 CANARDS La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada A charming fifty-year-old inn reflecting the Anglo-French style of the forties, located in the authentic village of La Malbaie overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Please note that this is a sample hotel itinerary for this tour. While these exact hotels are featured on most departures, we occasionally reserve other hotels of similar style and quality.
Tour Highlights:
• Whale watching on the Saguenay Fjord • Walks in three parks - Parc National de la Jacques Cartier, the Parc National des Hautes Gorges de la Riviere Malbaie, and Saguenay National Park • 2008 - events celebrating the 400th anniversary of French settlement in North America • Charming auberge accommodations Walk Ratings • Easy to moderate terain • 3 to 7 miles walking per day with shorter and longer options on some days. The trails are a combination of dirt and rock paths, which often have exposed tree roots and rocks making the footing tricky in some areas. All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
2008 Single Supplement $500 2009 Single Supplement $550 As arrangements are confirmed at least a year in advance, the tour price is subject to change. Reserve early to guarantee the best available price. |
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| Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
