Tour Overviews
9 Days / 8 Nights
From Montreal To Montreal
Gaspe Discovery Self Drive Tour
Combine with a Stay in Montreal
Booking Code: GPO-09
Overview
Drive along the Saint Lawrence River to the attractions of ancient Trois-Riviere. Explore the historic city of Quebec. Drive by quaint homes, waterfront promenades, beautiful waterfalls and continue on rugged coastline with spectacular scenery.
Visiting
- Carleton
- Gaspe Perce
- Kamouraska
- Martre
- Matane
- Montreal
- New Richmond
- Quebec City
- Rimouski
- Trois-Riviere
- Cap-Bon-Ami
- Cap-Chat
- Chic-Chocs Mountains
- Forillon Ntl. Park
- Gaspesie Park
- Le Bic Park
- Matapedia Valley
- Riviere-du-Loup
- St. Lawrence River
Prices per person
Available Hotel Categories: Standard
| Daily Departures | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | |
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Standard Hotels, Children 11 years & under Free with 2 Adults sharing bedding |
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| 01-May-2010 thru 05-Jul-2010 | $1612.00 | $867.00 | $658.00 | $538.00 | |
| 06-Jul-2010 thru 14-Aug-2010 | $1825.00 | $976.00 | $737.00 | $598.00 | |
| 15-Aug-2010 thru 30-Sep-2010 | $1776.00 | $945.00 | $720.00 | $589.00 | |
Your Travel Package Includes
00 Nights Hotel Accommodation as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary as described below
All Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
00 Days Hertz Economy Car Rental (Mid Size for Parties of 3 & 4) Including Unlimited Mileage Free Upgrade to a Mid Size Car for Parties of 1 & 2 and to a Full Size Car for Parties of 3 & 4 When Booking on Line
A Explorer Kit containing Documentation, Maps, Driving Instructions, Mileage, Sights to See and detailed driving descriptions and maps to your hotels will be sent to the First Hotel in advance of your Tour and may be picked up at the front desk.
Optional Inclusions
Rental Car Upgrades to a Convertible, Mid Size 4WD SUV, Green, Minivan or Luxury Car for $10 per day. In-Car Navigation System for $59.75 per week (5 - 7 days), and $11.95 per extra day.
Rental Car Insurance including Loss Damage Waiver, Liability Insurance Supplement, Taxes, Surcharges & Fees for $15 per day
Extra Hotels, Apartments or Villas for Stays Before & After your Tour
Not Included
Fuel and Parking Charges.
Admissions to Parks and Attractions unless otherwise stated.
Itinerary
Montreal
Day 1 | Montreal Arrival
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Arrive at the airport in Montréal and pick up your rental car. Transfer independently to your hotel. Hotel: Best Western Europa Downtown or similar
Montreal
Day 2 | Montreal - Trois-Riviere - Quebec City
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This morning at 08:00 hours, you will be met by our local representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, maps, and brochures of the places that you are about to visit. Leave Montréal and drive along the Saint Lawrence River to ancient Trois-Rivière, which dates back to 1634 and is the second oldest French city in the province. Attractions here include The Forges of Saint Maurice National Historic Site, Canada’s first ironmaking operation, Trois Rivières Cathedral, and the Ursuline Monastery. Afterward, head for tonight’s destination, the historic city of Québec. Hotel: Clarion Québec Ste Foy or similar
Quebec City
Day 3 | Quebec City - Riviere-du-Loup
Distance: 128 miles / 206.0 km
Explore the three-level city of Québec, featuring the Fields of Abraham, the Citadel, the colossal Château Frontenac, and the Old Town. The three levels of this historical city are connected with inclined cable railways. Continue on Route 132 to Kamouraska, which is a typical summer resort village with fine old buildings, narrow winding streets, waterfront promenade, quays, and quaint homes. Continue on to Rivière-du-Loup, known for its eight beautiful waterfalls, the largest one being 100 feet/30 meters high. A large illuminated cross highlights the town, and the surrounding park offers a panoramic view of the region. Optional ferry tours of the Saint Lawrence River and whale watching cruises are also available. Stay in Rivière-du-Loup for the night. Hotel: Hotel Universal Rivière-du-Loup or similar
Rimouski
Day 4 | Riviere-du-Loup - Rimouski - Mont Joli - Matane
Distance: 112 miles / 180.2 km
Continue on to beautiful Le Bic Park, which consists of capes, bays, inlets, sand bars, cliffs, islands, and mountains swept by saline air. Throughout this rugged coastal park are thousands of marine birds, and on the scraggy rocks are rare wild flowers. Continue on to Rimouski, the administrative capital of eastern Québec. One attraction here is the Lamontagne House, a restored 18th century half-timbered house furnished as it was in the 1700s. Another option is the Musée de la mer de Pointe-au-Père, which presents the little-known history of the Transatlantic Empress of Ireland. In Mont Joli, an option is to visit the Jardins de Métis, which surround a historic 19th century mansion. Continue on to the town of Matane for the night. Hotel: Hotel/Motel Belle Plage or similar
Perce Rock
Day 5 | Matane - Sainte-Anne-des-Monts - Gaspe - Perce
Distance: 166 miles / 267.1 km
The rugged coastline unfolds before you as you continue past Matane and on to Cap-Chat. Visit the Aeolian Of Cap-Chat, the tallest and most powerful windmill in the world. For spectacular breathtaking scenery, visit Gaspésie Park, which is dominated by the Chic-Chocs Mountains, with 4,160ft/1,268m peaks. The heart of the Park is located near Sainte-Anne des-Monts and the main roads that go around the peninsula. Back on the main road, drive to La Martre and visit the bright red wooden lighthouse. Continue on to the Forillon National Park, passing mountains and scenic fishing towns. At the park’s entrance, see Canada’s tallest lighthouse. Then continue to Cap-Bon-Ami, the northernmost part of Forillon National Park, and observe the marine birds. Then, on the southern part of the park, and see the Grande Grave heritage site, where the Hyman & Sons store, the warehouse, and the Blanchette house reveal an unforgotten past. Continue on to the town of Gaspé where you can see the Jacques Cartier Monument. The Gaspésie Museum, next to the monuments, presents artifacts pertaining to Jacques Cartier’s exploration of this region. Continue on to Percé for the next two nights. Hotel: Auberge de la Montagne Riotel or similar
Day 6 | Perce
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An important fishing port, Percé also offers Île Bonaventure and Percé Rock Park. Bonaventure Island (Île Bonaventure) houses a glorious wildfowl sanctuary. Percé Rock (Rocher-Percé), the most famous monument of the Gaspé, rises abruptly from the sea and is the last of an original group of four monoliths. It is pierced by a large arched opening and presents a spectacular sight. After the tour, enjoy browsing in the quaint shops of the picturesque village of Percé, while enjoying a spectacular view of the Rock.
Puffin
Day 7 | Perce - Carleton
Distance: 121 miles / 194.7 km
Continue along the scenic seacoast, and stop in Bonaventure. See the Acadian Museum with its Gaspesian art and craft shops on-site. Then continue on to New Richmond and stop at the Gaspesian British Heritage Village and travel back in time by visiting the twenty-four buildings of this historic village, and reliving the exciting life of pioneers. Drive a little past Carleton where there is an option to visit Miguasha Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which conserves a cliff rich in fossils, and the Miguash Museum’s teaching laboratory. Drive back to Carleton for the night. Hotel: Hostellerie Baie Bleue or similar
St Lawrence River
Day 8 | Carleton - Quebec City
Distance: 375 miles / 603.4 km
Continue along the coast, then head inland through the scenic Matapedia Valley, and return to the north coast along the Saint Lawrence River to Québec City. Hotel: Holiday Inn Select or similar
Quebec City
Day 9 | Quebec City - Montreal
Distance: 165 miles / 265.5 km
Option to return your car in Québec city or return to the cosmopolitan city of Montréal, and enjoy all the sights, cathedrals, and perhaps a festival in this bustling international city. See enormous cathedrals, including St. Joseph’s Oratory, one of the world’s largest basilicas, as well as the Leaning Tower at the Olympic Stadium complex, Mont-Royal Park, and the historic Old Town District. Return your rental car to the airport in Montréal prior to your return flight.
