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Biking, Sea Kayaking & Hiking
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Whale Watch by Private Zodiac
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Hike the Saguenay Fjord
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Biking on Picturesque Ile d'Orleans
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Beluga, Fin & Humpback Whales
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Lodge in a Country Auberge
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Bilingual Tour Leaders
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Tour Historic Quebec City
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Begin and end in Quebec City
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There's simply no destination outside of France that evokes such a similar feeling than in Canada's only French-speaking province. Sojourn's active vacations in Quebec encompass the finest cycling, hiking and whale watching in Canada. The unique influence of one of the largest rivers in the world factors significantly in the incredible geographic diversity you will find on this trip.
Our Quebec adventure vacation forms a giant loop with Quebec City as the beginning and ending point. Enjoy two full days of biking along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River before cruising across the river for whale watching, sea kayaking and hiking. Tour and explore Quebec City, North America's most European city, by foot and by bike from your charming lodging in the heart of the Old Port.
The St. Lawrence River factors historically, culturally, and ecologically on the entire region. Where the sea meets the fresh waters of the St. Lawrence near the Saguenay Fjord, the rich aquatic environment provides a haven for migrating and resident whale populations. Enjoy a private whale watching adventure with a naturalist in a Zodiac. These small, sturdy and manuverable watercraft enable close encounters with marine life in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. In addition to minke, fin, and humpback whales, a unique resident pod of beluga whales are frequently seen from both Zodiacs and seakayaks.
The Saguenay Fjord also offers numerous opportunities for stunning hikes affording amazing views over the surrounding hills that drop steeply to sea level. Female beluga whales and their young are sometimes heard in the bay along one of our favorite hikes. The hiking is easy to moderate and equally scenic options are available for all abilities within this active vacation.
The level terrain along the south shore of the river provides for scenic rides through small villages, farmland, and coastal towns. The prevailing wind is at your back and the river, which looks more like the sea here, is at your side for the first two days of the trip. Wrap up your adventure vacation by biking through the idyllic countryside of Ile d'Orleans. This beautiful island is full of artisans and patchwork farmland, and just a short trip from Quebec City via bike path and bridge shuttle.
Tour historic Quebec City on foot with a local guide. Explore narrow streets lined with bistros and boutiques in classic European style in the Petit-Champlain, the oldest commercial district in North America. The city was constructed at a strategic point on the river and has an important place in the history of French, British and American conflicts.
Your stylish auberge offers the perfect base from which to experience this fabulous city whose historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bilingual tour leaders will guide you throughout this active vacation in Canada's only French-speaking province.
Request a detailed itinerary of Sojourn's Quebec bike tour.
Tour Start/End: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Price: $2495 (6-day trip)
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