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Iles de la Madeleine Gourmet

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  • 4 days | 3 nights
  • 5 days | 4 nights
  • 6 days | 5 nights
  • 7 days | 6 nights

Explore the delicious food and unique culture of the Îles de la Madeleine on this adventure. Stroll along gorgeous beaches and red cliffs as you learn the maritime history of this incredible archipelago.

If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. The car rental and hotel stays are included in the package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun and unforgettable.

This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package.

Location:

  • Canada
8  Days | 7  nights
Call to book: 1-866-529-2079
Travelling as a group of 10 or more? Request a group quote.

INCLUSIONS

  • Round-trip flights to Îles de la Madeleine (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 7-night hotel accommodation
  • 7-day standard car rental
  • À la carte breakfast served at the hotel every morning
  • One table d'hôte meal at the Accents Resto Bistro
  • More Moments activities included:
    • Tasting at Barbocheux*
    • Tasting at Fromagerie Pied de vent
    • Tour and tasting at Fumoir d’Antan
    • Self-guided tour and tasting at Centre d’Interpretation des Cultures du Large
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to Îles de la Madeleine

Board your flight to the Îles de la Madeleine. Pick up your car rental at the airport and head towards your hotel by the sea. Upon check-in, the front desk will provide you with your activity passport. The next few days will be full of discoveries with local flavours.

 

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Days 2 to 7

Îles de la Madeleine

Spend the next six days exploring the archipelago at your own pace. In addition to exploring museums and historical sites, a tasty 4-course table d'hôte meal at Château Madelinot's Accents Resto Bistro is included. 

More Moments Activities Included:
Fumoir d’Antan Fish Smokerie:

Visit the only surviving fishing building of the last century, and be immersed in its history. The vintage photos, artifacts and gift shop will help you relive the not-so-distant past, while you enjoy a tasting of the smoked fish.

 

Mussel Farming Tour:

Learn about the process of mussel and oyster farming at La Moule du Large Inc. This tour will take you from sea to table as you visit the Cultures du Large Interpretation Centre.

 

Fromagerie au Pied-de-Vent Tasting & Tour:

Discover a craft factory of Canadian cow's milk cheese, and learn about the manufacturing process. On your way out, feel free to browse the local products available as well as cooked products made from cheese.

 

Barbocheux Tasting:

Enjoy a taste of the local fruit wine, bagosse. Made with a traditional recipe, this sample is sure to delight and charm.

 

Meal(s): Daily breakfast, 4 tastings, and 1 table d'hôte meal
Accommodation:
(6 nights)

Day 8

Return Flight

Drop-off your car rental at the airport and board your flight home.

 

Meal(s): Breakfast

ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location
HOTEL
Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada (YGR)
Château Madelinot (or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a Standard Room at all hotels during the Fly & Drive. Room Occupancy: Maximum 4 persons (4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years old)

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

Daily departures between May 1 and October 15, 2024

Also available in other durations, please inquire.

MORE TO KNOW

Exclusions:

  • Meals, unless otherwise mentioned
  • Parking Fees
  • Extra insurance with rental car
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principal driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principal driver name will incur fees.

ACTIVITIES

The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.

  • *Tasting at Barbocheux may be replaced by the Musée de la Mer for departures in the months of May & October.

The itinerary displayed on the website is for reference only.

TRANSPORTATION

Car rental company will be provided prior to your departure.

Full-size car rental (FCAR) Honda HRV or similar 

Car Rental Inclusions:

Unlimited KM, Provincial & Other taxes, Airport Contract Fees and air conditioning on all vehicles equipped with air conditioning.

Car Rental Exclusions:

GPS and everything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Pricing display

Prices take into account taxes and are rounded to the nearest full dollar. Full details on taxes and fees are on the booking page.