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

Here is one unbeatable dog-sledding expedition in splendid pristine lands where only mushers, trappers and foresters meet… One expedition for those thirsty for adventure…

Day 1 - Montreal / Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve
Get ready for some action! For those wishing to experience the raw energy of nature, nothing compares to a dog sledding adventure in the wild territories of the Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve. You’ll find here the very essence of the Mauricie, a land of pioneers, log drivers and voyagers! This protected area stretches over 784 km2 and features 245 lakes and several rivers. In winter you can observe Moose, deer, beavers and wolves. You will be carried by our powerful hounds while catching a glimpse of the ever changing landscapes as you glide across the winter wonderland. Your musher (guide) will teach you the art of harnessing the huskies and you will have the opportunity to ride your own sled. At midday, you will also enjoy a tasteful meal cooked over a campfire. An itinerary featuring frozen lakes and rivers will then lead you to your cozy rustic cottage where you’ll spend the night in the heart of the Canadian forest, completely isolated from the rest of the civilization! (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2 - Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve / Montreal
Continue on your dogsled journey through this incredibly tranquil wilderness. Only the hissing of the sled runners over the snow or the occasional cry of a tenacious wildfowl will interrupt the quietness of this vast, dense forest. After a fireside lunch, we will then return to the trail in order to discover further peaceful realms, those small, secluded spots whose existence is known only by the woodsmen and the mushers… It’s then time to return to the kennel where you’ll say goodbye to your dogs. Back at the Adventure Center at the end of the day, you’ll take advantage of a farewell dinner. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

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	Montreal City Escape Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: Biodôme visit and city tour Accommodation: 3* hotel in city centre Location: Montreal, Quebec For more information

Guaranteed departures dates
January 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 February 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 March 1, 5, 8, 12

Prix par personne:
Occupancy	With transfer from Montréal	Without transfer
adult (2 client miminum)	614 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	545 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (6 to 12)	344 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	275 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Package "without transportation": You now have the opportunity to reach the departure point by your own means; you will save up the transfer fees. Guaranteed daily departures (2 pax minimum) from December 19, 2009* to March 13, 2010. (*depending on the weather conditions)

The cost includes

The cost does not include

· R/T transfer from Montréal and between activity sites

· Services of a certified musher-guide

· 1 dog-sled team for 2 people for 2 days

· Expedition grade sleeping bag

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

· 1 night accommodation

· 5 meals per person for the duration of the stay (see the itinerary for more details)

· 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.

Your choice of optional short stays:

Number of person per snowmobile:
	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.