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The Baluchon resort rhymes definitely with comfort, wellness, and gastronomy. It’s the perfect place to live in harmony with a fabulous nature. A stay at the Baluchon represents an authentic invitation to discover what Québec’s winter has best to offer. You’ll be charmed by the beauty of the site: water falls, rugged landscapes, rich forests and rolling hills. This outstanding setting is especially inviting when covered with a deep mantle of snow. You’ll hence have the opportunity to experience horseback riding as well as several winter activities. After the winter sports, nothing compares to a soothing massage, a sauna and a gourmet dinner in good company!

Day 1 – Montreal
Rendez-vous in the thrilling and appealing city of Montreal! Second French speaking city in the world after Paris, Montreal combines old world influences with North American modernity in a very unique way. Let yourself be charmed by the romantic streets of Old Montreal and conquer its exhilarating nights! You’ll then understand why the city has been for long time known as the “Northern New Orleans”!

Day 2 to 5 – Montreal / Saint-Paulin
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, the moment has come to leave the big city and to heat towards a much more natural environment. Your destination: the Baluchon, an amazing resort located in the heart of the beautiful Mauricie region. The rooms and the amenities are spread out in several buildings which are all easily reachable one from another. The main buildings are the front desk office, the dinning room and 4 country inns featuring a total of 90 well appointed rooms. In each inn, you’ll find a water room (sauna and Jacuzzi). Each room is equipped with a television, free movie rental, coffee machine and hair dryer. The Baluchon resort is a true paradise for the nature enthusiasts. This is also the ideal place to practice a wide range of typically Canadian winter sports. You’ll hence have access to a huge network of cross-country skiing trails (equipment included). You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding forests during some snowshoeing or hiking excursions and to skate (skates included) on the river (5 km of trails). You are rather looking for big thrills? You’ll be delighted by the tube sliding slope. To crown it all, you’ll live the unique experience of a Horse-drawn carriage tour through the winter wonderland!

After a day filled with outdoor activities, you’ll be glad to take advantage of the warm comfort of your inn. During all your stay, you’ll have unlimited access to the magnificent indoor swimming pool, to the saunas and the Jacuzzis. You are also invited to visit the famous spa for an unforgettable massage. The ideal way to unwind from your day-to-day stresses in a soothing atmosphere of total relaxation. Last but not least, our chef Patrick Gérôme and his experienced team are inviting you to share a truly remarkable culinary experience, featuring a choice of the irresistible table d’hôte or the tasteful Better Living menus. Le Baluchon offers guests innovative cuisine featuring dishes that, with their fresh herbs and decorative flowers and vegetables, are in all senses of the word, tasteful. Additionally, salt-free foods and light sauces accentuate Le Baluchon's commitment to always being in step with the latest trends in restaurant dining. What's more, our chef enjoys an excellent relationship with regional food producers. He has been working with them since Le Baluchon's 1990 beginning to create recipes that do full justice to local produce. The goal has always been to offer table d'hôte menus that introduce guests to new dishes and novel food arrangements.

In addition to all the activities that are included in your package, you’ll also have the opportunity to select some optional activities such as dog dledding, or additionnal treatments at the spa. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included from day 2 to 5)

Day 6 – Saint-Paulin / Quebec City
Your next stop is beautiful Quebec City. Rich in culture, history and beauty, Québec City has the appearance and the atmosphere of an old-world town. Indeed, its old section has kept its historic character and a “Vieille France” charm. Moreover, the surrounding areas offer delightful landscapes. Yield to temptation of an excursion toward the spectacular Montmorency Falls and the Île d’Orleans. (Breakfast included)

Day 7 – Quebec City or Montreal
Additional time to visit Quebec City before heading to the airport or to return to Montreal for your return flight. (Breakfast 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

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	The Modern Day's Voyageur Duration: 1 day Activities: Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, tube sliding, lunch cooked over a campfire and guided snowshoeing excursion Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information
	The Trapper Duration: 1 day Activities: snowshoeing, ice-fishing, wildlife watching and Ride in a B12 Region: Mauricie, 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

Dates de départs
Daily departures according to availability from December 23, 2009 to March 20, 2010, except for the Quebec Carnival period - January 29 to February 14, 2010 - and the holidays season - December 23, 2009 to January 5, 2010 (available with an surcharge depending on the departure date).
Please note that other departure dates could be scheduled with a minimum of 6 travelers.

Price per person
Occupancy	Standard accommodation
double	938 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single	1355 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	805 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	751 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (5 to 12)	478 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.

Special program on December 24
5 course dinner
Continental breakfast
Christmas brunch on December 25th
A surprise gift in your room
A buffet with entertainment on Christmas night in the Nouvelle France dining room,
with transportation via horse-drawn carriage
Extra charge of 206 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. / adult
Extra charge of 81 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. / child (5 to 12)

Special program on December 31
Continuous horse-drawn carriage transport from the inns
Cocktails - one aperitif per person
6 course gourmet dinner, banquet style menu for tables of 8 people
Musical entertainment
Glass of wine to celebrate the New Year
Continuous horse-drawn carriage transport back to the auberges
Small continental breakfast upon awakening on January 1st
New Year’s brunch
Extra charge of 206 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. / adult
Extra charge of 81 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. / child (5 to 12)

Day	Standard accommodation
Day 1	Le Roberval, Montreal
Days 2 to 5	Auberge, Saint-Paulin
Day 6	Auberge l’Autre Jardin, Quebec City

As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with superior accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.

The cost includes

The cost does not include

· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter: road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides...

· The activities included in your package: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating on the river (5 km of trails), tube sliding, hiking, indoor pool, Jacuzzis, saunas

· Swedish massage (1h00)

· Horse-drawn carriage tour (45 min.)

· 6 nights accommodation

· 14 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)

· Car rental

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Transferts (OPTION)

· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with the included meals)

· Tips to guides

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.