Hiking the Charlevoix region, exploring quaint villages, cycling through Hautes-Gorges Park and on Orleans Island, paddling the St Lawrence, whale watching, dining on fresh fish and sampling poutine in local restaurants, canoeing Quebec's quiet wilderness.
While many people may love Quebec for its cultural opportunities, this province is also bursting at the seams with wilderness and wildlife. This trip combines plentiful opportunities for active adventure with comfortable and authentic lodging along the way. Discover the Charlevoix Region as you ascend Swan Lake Mountain and bike past dramatic cliffs along the river of Big Gorges Park. Keep your eyes peeled for whales while kayaking the St Lawrence River. Baie Ste-Marguerite offers fjords, incredible views and the chance to go on a whale-watching excursion. Tired? Then indulge yourself with some fine dining on the cobblestone streets of Quebec City—the tour conveniently begins and ends in this enticing, historic city.
What's Included
- National Park entrance fees, hiking excursions, biking in Parc des Hautes, kayak tour in Grande-Bergeronne, Zodiac Whale watching tour, canoe excursion, city tour in Quebec City.
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners. (Allow USD175-200 for meals not inlcuded)
- Comfort hotels (5 nts)
- Air conditioned private touring van, hiking, biking, zodiac
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 12, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Canada
Day 1 Quebec City (1B,1L,1D)
Travel to the Charlevoix region. Ascend Mont du Lac des Cygnes (Swan Lake Mountain) then roam through the village of Baie Saint Paul. Stop for the famed Quebec dish: Poutine! Continue to La Malbaie.
Please note that this tour starts at 8am on day 1.
Day 2 Tadoussac (1B,1L)
A day of activity in Charlevoix's Parc des Hautes Gorges. Bike along the river, stopping then hike L’Acropole des Draveurs. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading to Tadoussac.
Day 3 Tadoussac (1B,1L)
Head to Grande-Bergeronne for sea kayaking—watch for whales. Hike the Saguenay fjord at Baie Ste-Marguerite.
Day 4 Quebec City (1B,1L,1D)
Enjoy whale watching on the St Lawrence. Encounter the Francophone culture on Orleans Island. Cycle through the villages and stop in a cheese factory and for a wine and cheese sunset happy hour, before arriving in Quebec City.
Day 5 Quebec City (1B,1L,1D)
Today we hop into canoes and paddle the terrific Jacques-Cartier River. Stop on the river for a picnic lunch.
Day 6 Quebec City (1B)
Enjoy a tour of Quebec City's historic old town. Tour ends in the mid afternoon.
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