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 The Raftmen Raid   

Home > Winter > Snowmobile > The Raftmen Raid

  -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!

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 / 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.

"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
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
   
You can use the scroll-down menu in order to select in wich currency the prices will be featured in the table below.
Guaranteed departures dates
Flèche January 17, 24, 31
Flèche February 7, 14, 21, 28
Flèche 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
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
Flèche Snowmobile 600cc : 629 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.-per snowmobile.
Flèche Snowmobile 800cc : Available for groups only
"No worries" Option (reduce deductible, prices are per snowmobile 550cc)
Flèche Reduction #1: 1725$ CAD to 1000$ CAD : 196 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.*
Flèche 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.

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.

To make sure that we receive all the needed information that will enable us to provide you with the right proposal,
the fields that are followed by an asterisk (*) must be filled

Name and first name*:
Email address*:
Phone number including the country code:
Country:
Number of adults*:  

Starting date*:
  If you want to prolong your stay before or after the above dates, please mention it in the « Comments” field below.

Your accommodation type for the night in Montreal:

Number of person per snowmobile*:

  Please note that you must be at least 21 to ride a snowmobile (with a regular driver’s license).

Your type of occupancy: Room 1 *
Room 2
  If you need more than 2 rooms, please mention it in the “Comments” field below.

Your transatlantic flight*:

Your choice of insurance*:


"No limit" Option:

"No worries" Option:

Montreal city break option:

Stay in Quebec City option:
  Please use the « Comments » field below if you have any questions.

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:

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.

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