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Exploring Quebec by car 3*

Road tripCar hire included

Deal negotiated for you

  • 9-day/8-night self-driving tour
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the programme (or similar) in 3*-star hotels
  • Accommodation only, meals not included
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Toyota Corolla or similar car hire
  • 24-hour helpline

Your stay starts here

Exploring Quebec by car 3*

Discover all that Canada has to offer with this itinerary combining big cities and the great outdoors. Your itinerary will take you through the must-see areas of Quebec. You can discover the main attractions at your own pace, while enjoying the luxury and charm of the hotels on offer.

Your daily itinerary:
Day 1: Montreal Airport - Montreal
Day 2: Montreal
Day 3: Quebec
Day 4: Quebec
Day 5: Lac Saint Jean
Day 6: Lac Saint Jean
Day 7: Mauricie
Day 8: Mauricie
Day 9: Montreal - Montreal Airport

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: MONTREAL AIRPORT/MONTREAL

Arrive at Montreal airport and pick up your hire car.

Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city after Paris: a city of contrasts with its historic Old Port and modern downtown area. Explore the historic district of Old Montreal, named Ville Marie by the first settlers, and the most charming part of the city. You will have the opportunity to visit the famous Place Jacques Cartier and the magnificent City Hall.

Continue to the city centre and don't miss the Place Ville Marie Observatory with its unique view of the city, 185 metres up, as well as another of the city's special features: an underground network of cafés, restaurants and shops.

Meals not provided. Overnight stay in Montreal.

DAY 2: MONTREAL

For this second day in Montreal, we recommend that you visit the Latin Quarter and Mount Royal, with the Saint Joseph's Oratory Basilica and its park, a magnificent 200-hectare urban green space. If you still have time, we recommend a visit to the Olympic Park, where you can enjoy a tour of the botanical gardens, the Biodome, the Olympic Stadium or the Insectarium.

Excursion suggestions: guided tour of Old Montreal, Place Ville Marie Observatory, guided tour of Mount Royal Park

Meals not provided. Overnight stay in Montreal.

DAY 3: QUEBEC

Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec, and the oldest city in Canada. Today you can spend the whole day visiting this fascinating city. Behind its high stone walls, admire the star-shaped citadel and the impressive fortifications. Stop by the Parliament building before exploring the Old Port, Place Royale and Petit-Champlain. A lunch or dinner in a traditional sugar shack is highly recommended. You will have the chance to discover the traditional art of making maple syrup, before enjoying a memorable meal!

Distance to destination: 158 miles

Meals not provided. Overnight stay in Quebec City.

DAY 4: QUEBEC

Continue exploring Quebec in your car. Don't miss a visit to the impressive Montmorency Falls, a natural wonder that is higher than Niagara Falls. If you are not afraid of heights, you can even cross the falls by zip line - a wonderful memory to take home with you.

Excursion suggestions: guided tour of Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls, Jacques-Cartier National Park

Meals not provided. Overnight stay in Quebec City.

DAY 5: LAC SAINT JEAN

This morning, drive to Lac Saint Jean. On the way, head to Jacques-Cartier National Park. The park is home to a beautiful glacial valley, the Jacques-Cartier Valley, a spectacular 600-metre deep channel through which one of Quebec's most beautiful rivers winds. It is a true nature lover's paradise where you can observe wildlife that includes moose, caribou, deer, wolves, foxes, river otters and black bears. We recommend a trip in a traditional rabaska canoe.

Then explore the magnificent Saguenay Fjord National Park, a natural wonder with 100 kilometres of hiking trails along which to admire this preserved region.

Distance to destination: 180 miles

Meals not provided. Overnight stay at Lac Saint Jean.

DAY 6: LAC SAINT JEAN

If you want to continue exploring the wildlife, the Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien won't disappoint. With 4.5 km of hiking trails, 90 species and 1,000 animals, it is one of the largest zoos in Canada. Now it's time... to travel back in time, with a visit to the historic village of Val Jalbert. A true open-air museum, Val Jalbert is a reconstruction of a village from the 1920s. This is a unique opportunity to experience life in the last century through an exciting tour, interspersed with immersive live shows.

Excursion suggestions: guided tour of the historic village of Val Jalbert, the St Félicien Zoo

Meals not provided. Overnight stay at Lac Saint Jean.

DAY 7: MAURICIE

Today, we're heading for Mauricie! The Mauricie National Park is a wild region located in one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the southern Laurentians, on the north bank of the St. Lawrence River. With 150 lakes and 536 km2 of forests inhabited by wild animals, it is an exceptional preserved area. Various activities are available: kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hiking, etc. We highly recommend a guided tour with a professional guide to enjoy the chance to observe black bears in their natural habitat, or a seaplane tour to experience the natural beauty of the park from the air.

Distance to destination: 217 miles

Meals not provided. Overnight stay in Mauricie.

DAY 8: MAURICIE

Continue your discovery of the Mauricie region. We recommend a guided tour with a professional guide to see black bears in their natural habitat, or a seaplane excursion to discover the natural beauty of the park from the air.

You can also visit Trois-Rivières. Founded in 1634, it is the second oldest city in North America.

Suggested excursions: Seaplane tour, Black bear and beaver watching, Guided tour of La Mauricie National Park

**No meals. Overnight in Mauricie

DAY 9: MONTREAL/MONTREAL AIRPORT

Today it's back to Montreal. Depending on your flight schedule, drive to Montreal airport to return your hire car and catch your flight home. End of your Canadian stay.

Distance to destination: 93 miles

Your accommodation

During your trip, you will stay in standard rooms in the following 3* establishments (or similar):

MONTREAL: Hôtel Les Suites Labelle 3* (or similar) - 2 nights
QUEBEC: Hôtel Québec Inn 3* (or similar) - 2 nights
LAKE SAINT JEAN: Hôtel Universel 3* (or similar) - 2 nights
MAURICIE : Hôtel Marineau Shawinigan 3* (or similar) - 2 nights

Your board

On this self-drive tour of Canada, no meals are included. Take the opportunity to discover new flavors. You'll be able to sample local specialties to your heart's content.

Your rental vehicle

Your stay includes the rental of an intermediate 5-seater car (ICAR Toyota Corolla or similar).

Rental includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at Montreal airport
- Unlimited mileage
- 7/7 telephone assistance (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
- Applicable Canadian taxes
- LDW theft and accident insurance and LIS third-party liability insurance

Rental does not include:
- Fuel
- Tolls and parking fees
- Options (GPS, baby seat)
- Supplements (young driver, winter tire)
- Fines
- Vehicle rental deposit
- Additional insurance (PAI)
- Everything not mentioned in the paragraph "Vehicle rental includes" - Vehicle in higher category (please consult us)

PLEASE NOTE / IMPORTANT:
- When renting a car, the driver who signs the rental contract must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license from his/her country of origin. Although not compulsory, an international driver's license is recommended.
- The main driver must have a credit card in his or her name (no debit cards; the word "credit" must appear on the card).
- Drivers under 25 years of age must pay a surcharge of $25 per day** (subject to change). Any additional services added at the time of pick-up will be billed directly to the customer, who must pay on site.
- The reservation must be made in the name of the person (driver) who will sign the rental contract.
- Smoking is prohibited in all vehicles.
The deductibles applicable to loss and damage insurance (LDW) are :
- 300 for vehicles in categories A to E
- 500 for vehicles in other categories
0 deductible buy-back available for a surcharge of $10.99 + tax per day, payable on site.

Useful information

Suggested visits and park entrances mentioned in the program are not included

Caution: Winter temperatures in Canada are very cold. Roads can be frozen and buried under snow

Some hotels may apply a resort fee payable on site at check-out.

Please note: If you are booking a "hotel only" package (without international flights), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible using the contact form in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 9 days / 8 nights self-drive tour
  • Accommodation mentioned in the programme (or similar) in 3* hotels
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Toyota Corolla or similar car hire
  • Helpline available 24/7
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Application and entry fees for an eTA for Canada (approximately $7 per person, indicative)
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions and visits not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Suggested visits and park admissions not mentioned in the programme
  • All meals in the itinerary
  • Drinks during and after meals
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • Additional costs for car hire (see description)
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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