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Here’s a snowmobile oriented formula which allows you to also try the main winter activities such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, tube sliding, etc. After an introduction to dog sledding, you will indeed take advantage of three full days to discover the wild territories of the Mauricie region on a snowmobile! Moreover, after one day spent with your snowmobile guide, you will have the opportunity to continue on in total liberty! To crown it all, you’ll have access to a wide selection of free or optional activities on the premises.

Day 1 – Montreal / Trois-Rives
Arrival and shuttle from the airport to the Rivière Mattawin area (clients must sometime wait for passengers traveling on other flights). Night in the beautiful log chalets of The St. Maurice Outfitter. (Dinner included)

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 – Trois-Rives
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 Valley. During this ½ day experience, you will be carried by the powerful hounds while catching a glimpse of the ever changing sceneries as you glide across a 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. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3 – Trois-Rives (±120km)
It’s snowmobile time! After the crossing of the majestic Saint-Maurice River, your guide will lead you towards a cozy forest shelter where you will enjoy a hearty lunch in the vicinity of the mighty Mattawin River, completely isolated from the rest of the civilization. While eating around a bonfire, your guide will tell you some stories related to the lumberjacks and the raftmen who used to work in this section of the Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve. You will then have the opportunity to try some off-trail riding in order to return to the main trail network. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4 – Trois-Rives (135 km)
Another day of snowmobile discoveries in this snow paradise! Please note that from now on you will continue to discover the trails on your own. You will be briefed before the departure and you’ll receive all the relevant documents and maps to find your way in the wide open spaces. You’ll first ride for approximately 30 km on the frozen Saint-Maurice River, on the edge of the famous Mauricie National Park. You will then stop in an authentic sugar shack for a traditional Canadian Lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll travel through breathtaking sceneries while passing under tunnels of snowy pine trees. After dinner, you’ll be invited to a lecture about Quebec’s sceneries and activities. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 – Trois-Rives (130 km)
In the morning, get back on your snowmobile in order to reach the magnificent area of the Mékinac Lake, which means turtle in Native language. The Canadian cliché of the wild forests sparkled with isolated lakes becomes a reality here! We will then stop for lunch in a typical snowmobile relay station before continuing towards a spectacular belvedere offering a breathtaking view over the Laurentian Mountains. In the evening: Wild meat feast organized in a rustic shelter in the heart of the forest. You will then have access to an authentic Native sauna and you will have the opportunity to take part in a traditional purification session. In the evening: Animated gathering around a bonfire. The ideal opportunity to discuss, to sing some traditional sing-alongs and to learn about the famous St. Maurice legend! (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 – Trois-Rives / Montreal (or Quebec City - See explication below)
After these four days of activities, some of you will surely want to take advantage of a free day to try the several activities available at the Adventure Center (ice hockey, snowshoeing, tube sliding, etc.). However, those who have never enough will also have the opportunity to choose one of the following optional activities: a day of dog sledding (see The Esquimo), a day of multi-activities (see The Trappeur or The Voyager). Back at the Adventure Center at the end of the day, you’ll take advantage of a farewell dinner before the transfer to Montreal. Night at the Travelodge Hotel in standard category or at the Roberval Hotel in outfitter category. (Breakfast and dinner included) Instead of returning to Montréal, you can rather opt for a transfer to Quebec City.

"Stay in Quebec City" Option: Rather than returning to Montréal on day 6, you now have the opportunity to be transferred in Québec City where you will also spend the Saturday night before taking the train back to Montréal on Sunday morning. The package then become an 8 days/7 nights. For more information.

Day 7 – Montreal
Those who returned to Montréal the night before will take advantage of some free time to discover the city before the airport transfer. (Breakfast)

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.

DOG-SLEDDING
	The Esquimo Duration: 1 day Activity: 1 day of dog-sledding Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information	The Tatonka Duration: 2 days / 1 night Activity: 2 days of dog-sledding Accommodation: cozy rustic cabin Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information
	The Tuktu Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: 3 days of dog-sledding Accommodation: cozy rustic cabin Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, 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
Month	Departure from Montreal
January	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February	7, 14, 21, 28
March	7
Please note that other departure dates could be scheduled with a minimum of 6 travelers.

Price per person
Occupancy		Outfitter accommodation
Accommodation	Per snowmobile	Outfitter accommodation
double	2 per snowmobile	1538 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
double	1 per snowmobile	1848 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
simple	2 per snowmobile	2023 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
simple	1 per snowmobile	2332 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	2 per snowmobile	1477 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	1 per snowmobile	1786 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	2 per snowmobile	1401 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	1 per snowmobile	1710 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (6 to 12) and in the back of a parent in solo		838 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.

As you are in position to appreciate, the accommodation used for this package is a outfitter accommodation. However, please note that we also offer similar packages which rather feature log chalets or a 3* snowmobile relay station.

The cost includes

The cost does not include

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

· Warm and personalized airport meet and greet

· Certified guides for the included activities

· 2010 model, 550cc snowmobile

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

· Face-mask (new in 2010)

· Unlimited mileage, gas and oil for 3 days

· Accident insurance for snowmobile (deductible 1725$ 550cc, 2500$ 600cc)

· Snowmobile trail permit

· 1 dog-sled team per 2 people for 1/2 day (about 15 km)

· Various winter activities

· Evening around a bonfire

· Access to an authentic Native sauna (day 5)

· 6 nights accommodation

· 16 meals per person for the duration of the stay including a wild game dinner fondue including wine in a rustic shelter in the forest (see the itinerary for more details)

· Welcome cocktail

· 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)

· Credit card security deposit

· Tips for guides

"No limit" Option including gas surcharge for
Snowmobile 600cc: 361 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.- per snowmobile Snowmobile 800cc: Available for groups only
The options: At the end of the booking process, before clicking on “finished”, please make sure to indicate which options you would like to add.

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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