The Grand Raid of the Fjord - Motoneige - Hiver - Forfaits - Aventure Canada - Voyages et vacances de découverte au Québec et Canada

During this fabulous winter adventure, you will conquer, while riding a powerful snowmobile, the extraordinary wild territories that the Mauricie, Lac-Saint-Jean, Saguenay and Laurentian Wildlife Reserve regions feature. An expedition intended for those looking for an intense experience. Among other things, you will have the opportunity to discover a majestic fjord, some dramatic nordic sceneries and the immensity of the Mauricie’s back country. To crown it all, you will be invited for a visit at the legendary Ice Hotel!

Day 1 – Montreal / Trois-Rives
Arrival and shuttle from the airport to the Auberge Mattawin or similar (clients must sometime wait for passengers traveling on other flights). (Dinner included depending on flight arrival time)

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 / Lac-Édouard (192 km)
Explanation of safety guidelines, technical advices and initial training. You leave by snowmobile at morning’s end for an adventure during which you’ll travel through the astonishing protected areas of the Mauricie region. The Canadian cliché of the wild forests sparkled with isolated lakes becomes a reality here! Dinner and night at the Pourvoirie Domaine Lac-Édouard or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3 – Lac-Édouard / Saguenay (216 km)
The first part of this exciting day will allow you to travel at high speed through a pristine forest territory. Depending on the rhythm of the group, we might then make a stop on the shores of the majestic St. Jean Lake which looks like a white desert in winter. At this point, you will be back in the civilization as several quaint villages are built around the lake. We will then continue on towards the city of Alma. This small town features a surprisingly good selection of clubs and bars which will certainly delight the nightlife enthusiasts! Dinner and night at the Universel Alma or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4 – Saguenay / Laurentian Wildlife Reserve (195 km)
In the morning, the adventure continues on across the maze of mountains an valleys which charactarized the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve. Dinner and night in the heart of the Reserve at the Auberge l’Étape or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 – Laurentian Wildlife Reserve / Saint-Raymond-de-Portneuf (188 km)
Continue on across a magnificent wild territory where endless pine forests are followed by spectacular snow caped mountains and peaceful valleys where frozen rivers are laying. Due to its high elevation and its micro-climate, this wildlife reserve is famous for the abundance of its snow precipitations. In the afternoon, you will be invited for a visit of the legendary Ice Hotel. Dinner and night at the Auberge Roquemont or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 – Saint-Raymond-de-Portneuf / Trois-Rives / Montreal (or Quebec City - see explication below ) (179 km)
You will then head back towards the Adventure Center while riding along the panoramic trails of the Mauricie region. 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 Roberval or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Instead of returning to Montreal, you can rather opt for a transfer to Québec City.

"Stay in Québec 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 additional information.

Day 7 – Montréal
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	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

Guaranteed departures dates
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		Standard accommodation	Superior accommodation for the night in Montreal
Accommodation	Snowmobile	Standard accommodation	Superior accommodation for the night in Montreal
double	2 per snowmobile	1972 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	2006 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
double	1 per snowmobile	2519 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	2552 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single	2 per snowmobile	2246 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	2302 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single	1 per snowmobile	2792 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	2830 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	2 per snowmobile	1912 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1939 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	1 per snowmobile	2459 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	2485 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	2 per snowmobile	1881 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1904 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	1 per snowmobile	2428 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	2451 $ 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 airport meet and greet

· Services of a certified snowmobile guide

· 2010 model, 550cc snowmobile with unlimited mileage for 5 days

· Oil and gas for 5 days

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

· Face-mask (new in 2010)

· Waterproof bag for your personnal items

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

· Snowmobile trail permit

· Visit at the Ice Hotel

· 6 nights accommodation

· 17 meals per person for the duration of the stay (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 (for lower-see the options)

· Tips for guide

"No limit" Option including gas surcharge for
Snowmobile 600cc : 196 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.-per snowmobile. Snowmobile 800cc : Available for groups only
"No worries" Option (reduce deductible, prices are per 550cc snowmobile)
Reduction #1: 1725$ CAD to 1000$ CAD : 380 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.* Reduction #2: 1725$ CAD to 250$ CAD : * *Some conditions apply – To obtain additional details, please send us your questions using the quotation request form.
NOTE: From now on, the snowmobile rental centre is offering the option to add a full face helmet with a heated shield. This device allows more comfort and a better view in case of very cold weather. Price and conditions are available on the premises.
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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	Please note that you must be at least 21 to ride a snowmobile (with a regular driver’s license).

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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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