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Home > Winter > Snowmobile > The Raftmen Raid
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-Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
-Activities : Raid motoneige de 5 jours
-Accommodation: Outfitter, chalet, Authentic country inn and 3* snowmobile relay station
-Regions: Mauricie, Upper-Mauricie and the Laurentians, Quebec
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allows the participants to reach the outermost of the Canadian Great North. More
than a thousand kilometers of winding paths in very sparsely populated, but
unbelievably beautiful Northern areas. A demanding expedition during which the
riders will discover countless frozen lakes, wild territories which extend beyond the
eye can see, some Indian reserves and much more! At the end of each day, the
travelers will be in position to rest with style in the comfort of the superb outfitters
and the cozy log-made lodges we selected for them. Pure and simple happiness!

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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)
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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 / La Tuque (203 km)
Explanation of safety guidelines,
technical advices and initial training.
Leave by snowmobile at morning’s
end for a journey across the magnificent
sceneries of the Laurentian
Mountains. Our destination: a superb
resort managed by the local
Abenaki community. Dinner and
night at the Odanak outfitter or
similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 3 – La Tuque / Windigo (217 km)
We continue to explore the wild
beauty of the native ancestral territory.
We are now heading towards
the Wemotaci Native community. A
breathtaking itinerary across post
card landscapes that will culminate
at the door of the legendary Gouin
Reservoir. It is in this fabulous setting, far away from all civilizations,
that you will pass the night at the
Windigo outfitter or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 4 – Windigo / Manawan First Nation
Reserve (near by) (255 km)
The snowmobile adventure continues
on across the endless forest territory of
northern Quebec. We are now heading
east towards the Manawan First Nation
Reserve. Welcome in the Attikamekw
territory! Today you will have a better
sense of our definition of vast stretches
of untamed wilderness. Our destination:
a very isolated fishing club. Dinner
and night at the Pourvoirie Lac du
Repos or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 5 – Manawan First Nation
Reserve (near by) / Saint-Alexis-des-Monts (219 km)
Today we return in the Mauricie region,
the land of the raftmens and the loggers!
On our way, we will stop in the
area of the majestic Taureau Réservoir
before the crossing of the magnificent
Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve. At the
end of the day, you’ll be greeted at the
Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 6 – Saint-Alexis-des-Monts / Montreal ou Quebec City** (220 km)
We now head back to the Adventure
Center while riding along the magnificent
scenic trails of the Mastigouche
Wildlife Reserve. Back at the
adventure center at the end of the
day, you’ll take advantage of a
farewell dinner during which you’ll
have the opportunity to discuss
about your adventures before the
transfer to Montreal. Night at the
Roberval Hotel or similar. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Instead of being transferred directly
to Montréal, you can rather opt for
a transfer to Québec City.
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"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 d’information. |
Day 7 – Montreal ou Quebec City
Those who returned to Montréal the
night before will take advantage of
some free time to discover the city
before the airport transfer. (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. |
| DOG-SLEDDING |
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The Esquimo
Duration: 1 day
Activity: 1 day of dog-sledding
Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec
For more information |
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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 |
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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 |
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| MULTI ACTIVITY PACKAGES |
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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 |
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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 |
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The Trapper
Duration: 1 day
Activities: snowshoeing, ice-fishing, wildlife watching and Ride in a B12
Region: Mauricie, Quebec
For more information |
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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 |
| Guaranteed departures dates |
January 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. |
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| Price per person |
| Occupancy |
Standard
accommodation |
Superior
accommodation for the night in Montreal |
| Accommodation |
Snowmobile |
| double |
2 per snowmobile |
2099 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2133 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| 1 per snowmobile |
2684 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2717 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
2 per snowmobile |
2337 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2393 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| 1 per snowmobile |
2921 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2979 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
2 per snowmobile |
2048 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2076 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| 1 per snowmobile |
2634 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2660 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
2 per snowmobile |
2018 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2041 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| 1 per snowmobile |
2602 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2625 $ 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
· 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
· 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 |
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| "No worries" Option (reduce
deductible, prices are per snowmobile 550cc) |
Reduction #1: 1725 $ CAD to 1000 $ CAD : 196 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.*
Reduction #2: 1725 $ CAD to 250 $ CAD : 380 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.*
*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. |
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