Quebec Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Quebec Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun, Aug

From $3,999 /person

Idyllic Quebec City & Historic French Canada

Immerse yourself in Quebec’s Charlevoix region, an enchanting landscape of lush forests and rolling hills along with fjords, headlands and bays. It’s here that the grand resort tradition of villégiature was born. Get to know quaint villages that have inspired artists for generations and savor the innovative farm-to-table cuisine that has redefined the area.

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Highlights

  • Witness the old-world charm and European roots of Quebec City as you stroll down its cobblestone streets
  • Scout for the elusive beluga whale and other marine mammals in the krill-rich waters of the St. Lawrence River
  • Hike within the wondrous Charlevoix Crater, which spans 34 miles in diameter and was formed by a stray meteorite, and learn about the historic event that shaped the region
  • Taste the agricultural bounty that fuels Charlevoix’s emerging farm-to-table movement
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Quebec

Start/End Quebec City

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Sense the joie de vivre as we meet in historic Quebec City • Set out for Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve, where the plains and the mountains meet • Hit your stride as we follow trails and boardwalks through a landscape of coastal marshes and grasslands • Climb to stunning views of the St. Lawrence River • Hop aboard a private Zodiac with a naturalist on an exciting whale-watching excursion • Get acquainted with boreal forest trails and arctic and alpine tundra along the winding Colline de L'Anse à la Barque Trail • Climb to the crest of a hill for views of Saguenay Fjord • Feel like royalty as you settle in at our historic French-style castle hotel.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
La Malbaie
Premiere Hotel

Nestled majestically between sea and mountains, this "Castle on the Cliff" combines quiet countryside charm with five-star elegance. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-4

Description

Find inspiration in Baie-St-Paul, the cultural and artistic hub of Charlevoix, where galleries, artists’ studios and boutiques line the narrow streets • Journey along the St. Lawrence Route, a scenic byway considered one of the most picturesque stretches of road in Quebec • Learn how the landscape of Charlevoix was shaped millions of years ago by a chance encounter with a rogue meteorite • At Parc des Grands Jardins, ascend a beautifully maintained trail through forests of conifer and yellow birch to Lac Georges • Enjoy the views before continuing through a forest thick with evergreens to Mont du Lac des Cygnes • Delight in our stay at a modern and unique hotel envisioned by the co-founder of Cirque du Soleil.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 5-6

Description

Journey south to experience the urban energy of Quebec City, so named for the Algonquin word kébec meaning “where the river narrows” • On a dynamic guided walking tour, learn historical highlights of the only North American walled city north of Mexico.

Accommodations

Night 5

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Quebec City
Premiere Hotel

For more than a century, this luxurious landmark hotel's majestic setting, opulent lobby and magnificent common rooms have preserved the elegance and glamour of a bygone era. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
La Malbaie

Premiere Hotel

Nestled majestically between sea and mountains, this "Castle on the Cliff" combines quiet countryside charm with five-star elegance. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

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)

Night 5

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Quebec City

Premiere Hotel

For more than a century, this luxurious landmark hotel's majestic setting, opulent lobby and magnificent common rooms have preserved the elegance and glamour of a bygone era. (pool)

From $3,999 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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