Whale Tales: Adventures in Québec With Your Family

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Search for feeding whales, embark on a marine safari and hear the story of local First Nations people as you explore the St. Lawrence River region with your family.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Search for whales on two whale-watching safaris in one of the largest marine protected areas in Canada.
    • Learn all about these fascinating creatures at the Whale Museum and Beluga Interpretation Center.
    • Get up close to marine life at the aquarium and in wading pools where divers will pull up sea urchins, sea stars, crabs and other critters for you to see, touch and learn about.

What's this trip about?

    Search for feeding whales, embark on a marine safari and hear the story of local First Nations people as you explore the St. Lawrence River region with your family.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range9 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuebec City
End CityQuebec City

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Photography
  • Whale Watching

Trip includes

    • 6 nights of accommodations
    • 3 expert-led lectures
    • 11 expert-led field trips
    • 1 hands-on experience
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Travel Map

Day 1

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Palace Royale

Check-In, Program Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation

Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come t...

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Tadoussac

Quebec Aquarium, Transfer to Tadoussac

Activity note: Driving approx. 3.5 hours total for the day; about 1.5 hours to Baie-Saint-Paul in the morning and 2 hours to Tadoussac in the ...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Tadoussac

Whale Watching & CIMM Museum, Saguenay Fjord

Activity note: Getting on/off a boat; enclosed and open decks.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: We’ll embark on a wha...

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Tadoussac

Cap-de-Bon-Desir, Essipit Innu Reserve, Marine Center

Activity note: Walking about 2 miles; approx. 4 hours. Driving about 40 miles; approx. 1 hour.

Breakfast: At the hotel.<...

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Tadoussac

Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Sand Dunes, Whale Safari

Activity note: Walking about 1 mile; approx. 1 hour Getting on/off boat; ride is about 30 miles; approx. 2 hours.

...

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Palace Royale

Whale Watching Point-Noire, Montmorency, Farewell Dinner

Activity note: Driving about 140 miles; approx. 3.5 hours throughout the day. Walking approximately 1/2 mile; about 1 ho...

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast

Program Concludes

Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful tim...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,999
Price per day$286
Last Updated: 11/15/2018

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotel Palace Royale - 2 nights  Quebec City

Strolling down Saint Jean Street, about 150 meters from the fortifications, you will find an oasis in the heart of Old Quebec. This majestic building harmonizes the European style of Quebec City, recognized World Heritage by UNESCO in 1985 and National Capital of the Province of Quebec. The Palace Royal hotel is located just a few steps from the Quebec City Convention Center, the Parliament of Quebec, the Parliament Hill and finally, close to all summer and winter festivities. Therefore this hotel sought-after not only among vacationers, but also among workers of different levels of government: municipal, provincial and federal. The luxurious contemporary style and the richness of the furniture make this hotel a true gem in the heart of downtown Quebec. As for the garden, it gives the establishment an atmosphere of tropical islands. In order to welcome you, the Palace Royal hotel offers superior accommodation and a personalized customer service oriented to realize all your desires. You will also enjoy a smoke-free environment all over the facility.    

 

Hotel Tadoussac - 4 nights  Tadoussac

In 1864, Hôtel Tadoussac opened its doors, marking the beginning of a century of vacationing. In 1927, a ferryboat transporting cars began regular service between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine. For more than 150 years, visitors have been enjoying what is now known as the most famous landmark in Tadoussac, Hôtel Tadoussac. With its whitewashed walls, red roof, maritime colours, dormer windows and cupola, Tadoussac Hotel calls to mind an earlier era. Overlooking Tadoussac Bay and the St. Lawrence River the hotel offers sublime comfort in a stunning marine environment far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. As you look out from the hotel terrace, you will see an ocean of green, marsh hay, sails, boats, sea foam and more. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, mini golf, tennis court and game room. There are a variety of dining options to at the hotel; our chef draws his inspiration from the fresh local seafood and savoury Charlevoix food products. Many of our rooms overlook picturesque Tadoussac Bay, and display floral and nautical touches. All rooms come with iron and ironing board, hair dryer, free coffee in room, flat screen TV and free wireless high-speed Internet access.

 

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
9 years and up
Age 9 - 18
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