1 / 20

Ontario Quebec and Gaspesie

Tours and Cruises13 days

Toronto, Canada

Toronto›Ottawa›Quebec City›Riviere du Loup›Perce›Matane+3 more

Available departures

Languages

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Guaranteed

Abstract

Un viaggio indimenticabile attraverso la natura del Canada. Partendo da Toronto, lungo il Lago Ontario, potrete visitare le cascate del Niagara, la bellezza delle 1000 Isole, e da qui le città in stile europeo come Ottawa e Quebec City: da qui si proseguirà per ammirare le meraviglie del fiume San Lorenzo, con le strade panoramiche che costeggiano le rive atlantiche alla penisola di Gaspe fino alla cosmopolita Montreal, e vi troverete immersi in questa esclusiva e bellissima provincia del Quebec, nella quale diverse culture s’incontrano e dove si rimane affascinati dai paesaggi, dalla personalità del suo popolo e dalla bellezza che esprime in tutte le stagioni.,

Characteristics

Group tour with local courier / guide
in English only
departures are guaranteed (min 2 / max 36 participants); subject to availability
starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request
breakfast and some of the meals included
minimum age: 5 years,

Itinerary

Day 1 — Toronto

Arrival and independent transfer to the hotel, the rest of the day is free, Standing on the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is not afraid to show off its wealth: its skyline juts with shining skyscrapers, under the futurist steeple of the CN Tower., appointment with the guide at the hotel, accommodation,

Day 2 — Toronto

Continental breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, continue to, You might have seen the waterfalls a million times in pictures or on TV, but rest assured – the real thing will leave you speechless. The border between Canada and the USA crosses the river Niagara; not far from the falls, the small Goat Island floats in the middle of the river, thus creating two different waterfalls: the American Falls on the USA side, with a crest line of about 320 m; and the famous Horseshoe Falls, twice as wide, on the Canadian side. Winter makes the landscape even more breathtaking, with the waterfalls turning into massive ice walls., lunch included, an exciting ferry-boat cruise at the foot of the Falls., from May to October: stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small, pleasant Victorian town., return to Toronto, free evening and night, accommodation,

Car

Day 3 — Toronto → Ottawa

Continental breakfast, The journey continues along the northeast coast of Lake Ontario., we stop at Kingston for a brief city tour, approx. 60-minute cruise through the archipelagos of the Thousands Islands, a luscious wooded enclave the Indian used to call “the Garden of the Great Spirit”. A favourite area of the rich and the aristocrat of the 20th century, who built several mansions and castles there, lunch included, arrival at Ottawa in the afternoon, accommodation, free evening and night, Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, stands between the British identity of Toronto and the French heritage of Montreal – both physically and historically. It’s one of the most unique cities in the country. The seat of the Canadian Parliament and a cultural centre of importance, Ottawa is a pleasant town, brimming with parks, accommodation,

Car

Day 4 — Ottawa → Quebec City

Continental breakfast, orientation tour of the city, departure to Quebec City, lunch en route (not included), Standing in a wonderfully panoramic location on Cap Diamant, overlooking the Saint Lawrence, Québec is the city with the oldest tradition in Canada. It’s also the only Northern American city that still boasts walls, bastions and buttresses, as well as many churches and convents, thus deserving the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Québec takes pride in its deeply-rooted French tradition., the rest of the day is free, accommodation Sunscape Casa del Mar,

Day 5 — Quebec City

Continental breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, Highlights of the visit: the old town with Place Royale, the fortifications, the Citadelle, the famous Chateau Frontenac, and a glimpse of the modern city., lunch included, free afternoon, accommodation,

Car

Day 6 — Quebec City → Riviere du Loup

Continental breakfast, departure to the Riviere du Loup, Scenic route along the southern bank of the Saint Lawrence, with its large estuary peopled with flocks of seabirds and fishermen’s nets. All around, a wide country area brimming with farms and old manors stretches far away, Stop off at the jaw-dropping Montmorency falls, The Beaupré coast, 35 km from Quebec, is famous for the spectacular Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of the most sacred Canadian pilgrimage sites., continue to, Stop at the WOLF SANCTUARY with a guided tour, a wildlife refuge located in Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton, just an hour and a half from Quebec City, dedicated to the protection of wolves and to raising awareness about their ecological role. Accompanied by an experienced educator or the founder, you will meet the ambassador wolves, learn about their essential role in ecosystems, and discover how to contribute to their conservation. Expect unique interactions, enchanting howls, and authentic moments in the Canadian wilderness., arrival at Riviere du Loup, accommodation, free evening and night, accommodation xxx Rachamankha,

Car

Day 7 — Riviere du Loup → Perce

Continental breakfast, The journey carries on crossing the Gaspé Peninsula from North to South, down to the Baie des Chaleurs, through villages and enchanting beaches, short visit to the Pointe-au-Père lighthouse, which also features an interesting sea museum, arrival at Perce, Once a humble fishermen’s village, Percé grew into a remarkable tourist destination – especially thanks to the beauty of its landscape, above all the huge pierced rock formation in the sea that gave the town its name (“Rocher-Percé” means “the pierced rock”)., free evening and night, accommodation, accommodation,

Car

Day 8 — Perce

Continental breakfast, Long morning cruise around the Pierced Rock and to Bonaventure Island, surrounded by tall cliffs and the shelter of thousands migratory seabirds. Stop off at the island for a walk, return to town; the rest of the day is free, accommodation,

Car

Day 9 — Perce → Matane

Continental breakfast, departure to Matane, The first stop is, The Forillon National Park in the Gaspé area is a triumph of natural beauty: a dense forest criss-crossed with paths, rimmed with cliffs and inhabited by brown bears, moose, beavers, porcupines and foxes. Walking along the Cap Gaspé coast paths between May and October, you might catch glimpses of whales and dolphins, box lunch, arrival at Matane in the afternoon, the rest of the day is free, accommodation,

Car

Day 10 — Matane → La Malbaie

Continental breakfast, ferry cruise down the Saint Lawrence river, from Matane to Godbout, continue to, dinner, free evening and night, accommodation Hotel Pelirocco,

Car

Day 11 — La Malbaie → Trois-Rivieres

Continental breakfast, Leaving from the bank of the wide Saint Lawrence river, you will go on a whale-watching cruise in the Tadoussac fjord – a stunningly beautiful location. You will have a chance to catch glimpses of the huge Rorqual and the white Beluga whales, The journey carries on along the northern bank of the Saint Lawrence river crossing Charlevoix, a pleasant area interspersed with country hamlets and lakeside villages, continue to Trois-Rivieres, accommodation,

Car

Day 12 — Trois-Rivieres → Montreal

Continental breakfast, departure to Montreal, The second biggest city in Canada, Montréal stands exactly between Europe's western coast and Vancouver, and it is a unique embodiment of both sides. Two thirds of its inhabitants have French origins; as for the rest, it's an exceptional melting pot of different people – English, Chinese, Italian, Greek, South American, Eastern European and Caribbean. This variety is shown especially in Montréal’s cuisine and its countless folklore celebration, making it one of the liveliest cities in Canada, panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, farewell lunch at a restaurant, the rest of the day is free, accommodation,

Day 13 — Montreal

Continental breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, free transfer to the airport, end of the tour,

Notes

BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus.
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.
DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: 5 years old
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: CA$4-6/day per person for the courier; CA$3-5/day per person for the driver, according to your satisfaction level. The guide will normally give you two envelopes – one for themselves, the other for the driver – to be given back at the end of the tour.
MEALS: not included when not specified
COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers. Requests for not-included transfers must be issued at least 10 days before departure.

Starts from

13 days / 11 nights – from Toronto to Montreal

Meals

Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, BL bag lunch,

Price includes

Italian-speaking local courier / guide, transfer by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan, depending on the number of participants, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, hotel porterage (1 baggage per person),

Price does not include

Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, transfer to the hotel on the first day, transfer to the airport on the last day, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",