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Iles de la Madeleine Lobster Fishing

Packages of:
5 days | 4 nights
8 days | 7 nights
 
Explore the unforgettable Îles de la Madeleine on this lobster fishing adventure. Stroll along stunning beaches with beautiful red cliffs, meet friendly locals and learn all about the maritime history and culture of this fascinating archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
 
If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Fly in to the Îles de la Madeleine and drive your way through the experience of discovering part of the islands one kilometer at a time. 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.

5  Days | 4  nights

INCLUSIONS

  • Round-trip flights to Îles de la Madeleine (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
  • 4 or 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • 4 or 7-day intermediate car rental
  • A la carte breakfast served at the hotel every morning
  • One table d'hôte meal at the Accents Resto Bistro
  • Full day onbord a lobster fishing boat
  • Entrance to the Centre d'Interpretation Cultures du Large
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to the Îles de la Madeleine

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

Day 2 to 4

Îles de la Madeleine

In addition to a tasty 4-course table d'hôte meal at Château Madelinot's Accents Resto Bistro, this package is your chance to fulfill your dream of joining a commercial lobster fishing crew!

Your Captain Maxime Poirier is waiting for you on the Mécatina IV to experience the ultimate fishing experience on les Îles de la Madeleine. A lunch box will also be provided for your meal on board.

The company La Moule du Large inc. has been specializing in mussel and oyster farmingfor over ten years. Learn more about mariculture from sea to plate, by visiting the Cultures du Large Interpretation Centre. 

 

Meal(s): 3 Breakfast, 1 Table d'hôte dinner and 1 tasting

Day 5

Return

Your stay is coming to an end. Drop-off your car rental at the airport and bord 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)
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 trip.
Room occupancy: Maximum 4 persons.

IMPORTANT INFO

AGE REQUIREMENT

Not permitted for children under 13 years old

DEPARTURE DATES

Mondays & Thursdays May 31 to July 01, 2022

MORE TO KNOW

Exclusions:

  • Meals, unless otherwise mentionned
  • Parking fees
  • Extra insurances with car rental
  • Personal expenses and insurances

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

ACTIVITIES

Full Day Lobster Fishing

Duration of 8 hours, departure around 4:00 a.m., return around 12:00 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION

Car rentals are booked for the duration of the tour but must be returned no later than 10am on the last day.

Car Rental Inclusions:

Intermediate car rental (Toyota Corolla or similar) including:  Unlimited KM, Provincial & Other taxes, Airport Contract Fees and air conditioning on all vehicles equipped with air conditioning.

Car Rental Exclusions:

GPS (available for $5.00 CAD per day or $25.00CAD per week) and everything not mentionned 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.