The Mahikan - Traîneau à Chiens - Hiver - Forfaits - Aventure Canada - Voyages et vacances de découverte au Québec et Canada

Mahikan: The wolf who fears nothing, neither other beasts, nor distance, nor cold; not even the isolation of his demesne… The journey across frozen lakes in complete silence will evoke in you the greatest feelings: those of freedom and sobriety. Come and surprise the snow partridge, the fox, the lynx, and the mahikan along the trail. Come immerse yourself in tranquillity, beauty and the grandeur of the Québecois forest…

Day 1 – Montreal
Arrival and transfer from the airport to your hotel (clients must sometime wait for passengers traveling on other flights). The guide will then give you your traveling literature. Night at the Roberval or similar.

Montreal City Break Option: In order to start or to conclude this active package the right way, we offer an exciting city break in the thrilling city of Montréal. The urban culture enthusiasts will indeed be delighted with this fascinating extension which allows them to discover the charms of Montréal. For additional information. he extension can be include at the beginning as well as at the end of your winter package. Depending on the chosen formula, the package will then be extended with 2 additional days and 2 additional nights. If you want to add this option to the original package, please mention it in the appropriate field of the quotation request form.

Day 2 – Montreal / Saguenay
In the morning, you must go to the bus or the train station for the transfer to the Saguenay region. Arrival in the afternoon. Meet the guides and explanation of activities. Night in a log-made chalet. (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 3 – Saguenay
It’s introduction day! The morning is spent getting the sleds (gear, provisions, etc.) and dogs ready for the journey. The musher-guides explain how the trip will proceed, and pass on some of their immense store of knowledge about how to drive a dog sled, as well as the safety rules that must be respected. Once everybody is ready, we take hold of the reins and set off on the beautiful Saguenay forest trails. Return to the chalets at around 3 PM. Night in a log-made chalet (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4 – Saguenay
We load the sleds, put the dogs back into harness and set off for the first shelter. As customary, our hearty lunches are served outside. We’ll end our day with dinner and a good night's sleep in a rustic camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 – Saguenay
Some quick preparations and we are ready for a new day, exploring the magnificent white countryside. We then spend the evening among good company, warmed by the tales of both guides and clients. Night in rustic camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 and 7 – Saguenay
Two more superb days on your dogsled, allowing you to sample the pleasures of the Quebec great outdoor. Nearly a week without telephones, radio, TV or traffic jams! Night in rustic camp on day 6 and in a log-made chalet on day 7. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included on day 6 and 7)

Day 8 – Saguenay / Montreal
Early departure in the morning to Montreal. A little time for shopping or sightseeing before the shuttle to the airport. (Breakfast included)

N.B:
-It is possible to extend the transatlantic flight until the Bagotville Airport (YBG) in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean. The charter fare excluding Montreal- Saguenay land transportation is available upon demand.

-This package is also available in train for the same prices upon request. Don’t forget to mention it when you make your reservation. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO ADD AN EXTRA NIGHT IN MONTREAL DUE TO A LATE ARRIVAL TIME (8.15PM).

-To make sure that our customers live the most authentic experience possible, we choose, for our adventure tours, lodges and outfitters that are located in wild and remote areas. Therefore, the private bathrooms might, in some occasions, be unavailable.

The table below features a list of short packages which you can easily add to the original package. If you want to add one of these packages, please make your choice using the appropriate field of the quotation request form. We'd like to bring your attention to the fact that adding one or several of these short packages will of course increase the length of your trip.

SNOWMOBILE
	The Blizzard Duration: 1 day Activities: Snowmobile excursion Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information	The Winter Breeze Duration: 2 days / 1 night Activities: Snowmobile excursion Accommodation: 3* snowmobile relay station Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information
	The Nordic Flurry Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: Snowmobile excursion Accommodation: 3* snowmobile relay station Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information	The Mekinac Raid Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: 3 days snowmobile raid Accommodation: Country inn and log chalet Region: Mauricie, Laurentians, Quebec For more information

MULTI ACTIVITY PACKAGES
	Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Activities: hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and wildlife observation Accommodation: 4* mountain lodge Region: Matane Wildlife Reserve, Gaspésie, Quebec For more information		Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Activities: hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and wildlife observation Accommodation: 4* mountain lodge Region: Matane Wildlife Reserve, Gaspésie, Quebec For more information

DRIVING VACATIONS AND OTHER WINTER EXPERIENCES
	The Trembling Mountain Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: Downhill skiing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec For more information	The Quebec Ski Experience Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: Downhill skiing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Mont St-Anne, Quebec For more information
	The Whitecoat Seal Pups Duration: 4 days / 3 nights or 5 days / 4 nights Activities: Baby seal observation in helicopter, cross country skiing and sightseeing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Magdalen Islands, Quebec For more information

Guaranteed departures dates (2 client minimum)
December 13, 20, 27 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 17, 21, 28 March 7, 14

Price per person
Occupancy	Standard accommodation	Superior accommodation for the night in Montreal
double	1791 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1826 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
simple	1840 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1900 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	1779 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1808 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	1773 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1799 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Surcharge for a departure of only one person		328 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Surcharge for vegeterian meals		197 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
**Surcharge for the departure of Decembre 20 and 27 for holidays dinner (December 24 and 31)		37 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Superior accommodation at Gouverneur Place Dupuis **** for the night in Montreal.

The cost includes

The cost does not include

· R/T transfer from the airport as well as between activity sites

· Warm and personalized meet and greet at Montréal airport and Saguenay train station

· Services of a certified musher-guide

· 1 dog-sled per person for 5 days

· "Extreme cold" clothing : snow-suit, boots and gloves

· Expedition grade sleeping bag

· Spa and sauna access during nights at the log-made chalets

· 7 nights accommodation

· 18 meals per person for the duration of the stay (see the itinerary for more details) (vegeterian meals available with a surcharge)

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund

· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)

· Goggles and head-lamp

· Tips for guide

One of our agents will get back to you within 24h following the reception of your request. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to add anything to your package. Our agents are treating your request from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5 pm.

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You can easily add one of our exciting short stays (see the selection below) to your original package. Please refer to the length of the selected short stay (s) to determine how many nights should be add to the original route. If you want to add more than one short stay, please mention it in the “Comments” field below.

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	If you chose a package featuring snowmobiling, please let us know whether you would like to be one or two person on the snowmobile. Please also note that you must be at least 21 to ride a snowmobile (with a regular driver’s license).

Please write your questions and commentary. If needed, let us also know which are the optional excursions and short packages that you would like to add to your trip.