St Lawrence Discovery Signature Tour

Discover Quebec By The Sea - Named “one of the top five coastal road trips in the world” by Lonely Planet and “One of the 20 Best Trips” by National Geographic

This Signature Tour is an off-the-beaten-path journey that explores Québec’s Maritime Regions including Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, and Côte-Nord, plus the Charlevoix Region. Discover both shores of the immense St. Lawrence Seaway and fall under the spell of this breathtakingly wild and vast territory - where nature is paramount, and life moves at a slower pace.

 

Highlights of this Signature Tour include: 

Charlevoix Region:  Travel along the Route du Fleuve (River Route) - connecting Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, this route offers magnificent views and travels through picturesque villages • Visit the town of Baie-Saint-Paul, one of the most vibrant villages in the region • Travel aboard the Train de Charlevoix along the St. Lawrence’s shore – a unique and beautiful coastal journey that reveals areas inaccessible by road  • Côte-Nord (the North Coast): Travel along the Route des Baleines (Whale Route) - a vast, wild, and spectacular area known as one of the top whale watching sites in the world • Spend 2 nights at the Hotel Tadoussac – known for its history, charm, and views over Tadoussac Bay • Cruise in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park - the best place to observe marine mammals along the St. Lawrence Estuary, where over a dozen species of whales come to feed each season • Gaspésie (the Gaspé Peninsula) and Bas-Saint-Laurent: The Gaspé Peninsula is a rugged and breathtaking area with a rich tapestry of maritime, lakeside, farming and forest landscapes • Spend 1 night in Matane – located on the St. Lawrence estuary at the gateway to Gaspésie • Spend 3 nights in Percé – be awed by the sight of Percé Rock and Gulf of St. Lawrence from your room • Travel to the  “Land’s End” in Forillon National Park – an area of staggering beauty • Cruise around Bonaventure Island – a natural bird sanctuary, home to over 300,000 seabirds, and Percé Rock - one of the world’s largest arches over water, regarded as both a historical and geological icon • Travel along the Bay of Chaleur - a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club

 

Tour Departs from Concord, NH ~ Maximum of 30 passengers

 

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL!! All passengers MUST carry a valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to travel between the United States and Canada.  Passengers without proper documentation will be denied boarding and refunds will not be given. Travelers convicted of a felony or misdemeanor will not be allowed to cross the border. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Some hotels on this tour offer limited services, and rooms may be on the 2^nd floor without elevator access; outdoor activities require walking on unpaved surfaces.

 

Payment Terms:  $500.00 per person deposit, plus the cost of the optional travel protection, if purchased, required at time of reservation. Final Payment due 120 days prior to tour departure.

 

• Travel aboard the Train de Charlevoix

• 2 nights at the Hotel Tadoussac 

• Whale watching cruise in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park 

• 1 night in Matane

• 3 nights in Percé

• Sightseeing cruise around Bonaventure Island

• 1 night en-route to Tadoussac, Quebec

• 2 nights en-route on the return to NH

• Additional sightseeing/historic attractions TBA (Additional attractions will be determined once 2023 ferry schedules are confirmed)

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Concord, NH

• Services of a Professional Tour Director for the duration of the tour

 

TOUR DURATION:  10 Days / 9 Nights

INCLUDED MEALS: 9 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners

 

Tour Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodations, including taxes.

• Meals as indicated, including gratuities.

• Admission to attractions, guided tours, and entrance fee as noted.

 

Tour Exclusions:

• Meals that are not included on the published itinerary.

• Gratuities to your coach driver (recommended $4-$6 per person, per day), tour director (recommended $6-$8 per person, per day), any local guides (recommended $2-3 per person), and housekeeping staff (recommended $2-3 per room/day) are not included in your package.

• All items and expenses of a personal nature.

• Optional Travel Protection

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