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Quebec Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Adult Kids 20s & Beyond
Fairy-Tale Quebec City & Charming Charlevoix
Family — 20s & Beyond
6 days 5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From: $3,999 - $4,049 pp dbl occ
($700 for sgl occ)
It would have been easier for Quebec to abandon its European ancestry. But it didn't. Everything about Quebec says old-world charm. You and your family will experience it riding through farmland on an idyllic island. Taste it in every superb farm-to-table meal. The more you discover Quebec's culture, the more you'll appreciate why it has stayed true to its heart.
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Walk/Hike
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Quebec Multi-adventure Tour
Quebec
Start/End Quebec City
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Experience the sophisticated cuisine and French heritage of historic Quebec City and admire its impressive architecture
- Bike tranquil coastal roads and pause to visit artisans, vintners and farmers in charming towns along the way
- Hike in the hills overlooking the pristine shores of the St. Lawrence River, whose banks teem with aquatic birds
- Kayak with the family on the Gouffre River to its intersection with the St. Lawrence and enjoy skyline views from a ferry
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Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-3
Description
Hike near the mighty St. Lawrence River where the plains meet the mountains in Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve | Walk through a tranquil landscape of coastal marshes and grasslands and into the surrounding foothills for stunning views of the expansive river below | From the beautifully preserved hamlet of St-Joseph-de-la-Rive, ferry to Isle-aux-Coudres for an idyllic bike ride past stone cottages, historic churches and picturesque farmland | Stop at Les Moulins, whose early 19th-century stone windmill and watermill still churn out wheat and buckwheat flour | Catch glimpses of bucolic Baie-St-Paul and the surrounding farmland as you hike up mixed pine forest woodlands | Kayak on the meandering Gouffre River, reaching Baie-St-Paul | Indulge in a spa treatment at our unique hotel | Enjoy family meals featuring fresh ingredients from surrounding farms and dine at charming restaurants to savor the famous Charlevoix gastronomy.
Accommodations
Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel & Spa
Baie-Saint-Paul
| Premiere Hotel Situated in the heart of Baie-Saint-Paul, the jewel of Charlevoix, this modern hotel features an eco-friendly design and décor that pays tribute to the surrounding landscape and the region's cultural heritage. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Description
Embark on a peaceful bike ride on one of Quebec's oldest routes, Avenue Royale, past old colonial houses and the magnificent Basilique de Saint-Anne | Enjoy a picnic lunch at a local winery | Witness the impressive site of the 270-foot Montmorency Falls before riding to enchanting Quebec City | Explore the bike paths and rural roads of the lesser-known south shore of the St. Lawrence | At Chutes-de-la-Chaudière park, discover a massive waterfall | Take in views of the skyline as you return to Quebec City via ferry | Bike to the Plains of Abraham, site of a famous 1759 battle | Meander through old Quebec City on a historical walking tour—a perfect way to end our adventure.
Accommodations
Auberge Saint-Antoine
Quebec City
| Premiere Hotel A splendid property located in a former 17th-century warehouse blending history and modern style, with 300-year-old beams, slate floors and artifacts discovered during construction. A Relais & Châteaux member. (spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy.
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Activity Level: 1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for bike options specific to this trip (click the arrow to see more). Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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