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Gaspé Peninsula

Discover the wonderful Gaspé Peninsula, filled with maritime culture and history, breathtaking views and charming fishing villages. Immerse yourself in exquisite viewpoints, great natural sites and incredible national parks.

The car rental and hotel stays are included in this package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.

Location:

  • Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
  • Percé, Quebec, Canada
  • Carleton-sur-mer, Quebec, Canada
  • Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
  • 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 Quebec City (if Flight & Hotel option is chosen)
  • 7 nights of accommodation
  • 7-day car rental
  • 1-hour cruise at Percé Rock
  • Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Fly to Quebec City

Fly to Quebec City and pick up your rental car. Take the rest of the day to explore the provincial capital.

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 2

Quebec City - Matane (410 km)

Journey along the St. Lawrence River to Matane. Be sure to stop at the wonderful Reford Gardens, and don't miss out on fresh Matane shrimp and seafood.

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 3

Matane - Gaspé (330 km)

Follow one of the most scenic drives in Quebec through picturesque villages on your way to the vast Gulf of St. Lawrence. Stop as often as you like to try local products, or to visit a traditional smoke house. At Forillon National Park, see the dramatic cliffs over the gulf and to stretch your legs on one of its many hiking trails.

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 4

Gaspé - Percé (55 km)

Take the morning to discover the city of Gaspé, the largest city in the Gaspé Peninsula. Continue to Percé for a cruise to the famous Percé Rock—the greatest symbol of the Gaspé—as well as Bonaventure Island ($) and its colony of Northern gannets. With over 120,000 birds, it's the largest colony of its kind. In the evening, check out handicrafts and restaurants in the lively town centre of Percé.

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 5

Percé - Carleton-sur-mer (210 km)

Head to Chaleur Bay on the southern side of the peninsula, where you'll cross several salmon rivers. Enjoy relaxing in the tranquil environments of Chaleur Bay. The charming small villages continue up to Carleton-sur-mer, your destination for the night.

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 6

Carleton-sur-mer - Rimouski (300 km)

Cross the peninsula through the beautiful Matapedia Valley to reach Rimouski, a thriving city connected to nature. Not far from the city centre, Bic National Park is ideal for a hike at sunset overlooking capes, islands and mountains on the edge of the St. Lawrence River.

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 7

Rimouski – Quebec City (320 km)

Head back to Quebec City on the south side of the St. Lawrence. You'll pass through several charming towns along the way. 

Accommodation:
(1 night)

Day 8

Return Home

Return your rental car at the airport and board your return flight back home.

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
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (YQB)
Hôtel Le Concorde Québec (or similar)
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Quality Inn & Suites Matane (or similar)
Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
Rodeway Inn (or similar)
Percé, Quebec, Canada
Riotel Percé (or similar)
Carleton-sur-mer, Quebec, Canada
Manoir Belle Plage (or similar)
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Comfort Inn Rimouski (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 + 2 children 12 and younger

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

Daily departures from May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024

MORE TO KNOW

Not included:

  • Meals
  • Parking fees
  • Extra insurance with car rental
  • Tire management fee, payable at destination
  • Personal expenses and insurance

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

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

 

TRANSPORTATION

Car rental company will be provided prior to your departure.

Full-size car rental (FCAR) of a Hyundai Sonata or similar 

Available on request through our call center:
Intermediate SUV (IFAR) Hyundai Tucson or similar
Standard SUV (SFAR) Hyundai Santa Fe or similar

Inclusions:

  • 7-day car rental
  • Time (24-hour basis)
  • First 1,400 kilometres 
  • Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
  • CAD $1 Million Third Party Liability Insurance Coverage
  • Provincial & Other Taxes
  • Airport Contract Fees and air conditioning on all vehicles equipped with air conditioning

Exclusions:

  • Tire management fee of $24.50CAD (taxes included) payable on site at the rental counter
  • Fuel
  • Personal Accident Insurance Plus (PAI Plus) & Personal Effects Protection (PEP)
  • Other optional services such as GPS, refueling charges, applicable one-way service fees, extra additional driver's fee, baby seats, ski racks, etc.
  • Extra additional drivers: $10 per driver, per day, up to a maximum of $50 per driver, per rental, plus applicable taxes andfees—payable at the rental counter.
  • Quebec Tire Fee. Applicable Year-Round: $3.60 per day + applicable taxes and fees—payable at rental counter and subject to change.         
  • Anything not specifically stated in inclusions

Minimum age for car rental is 21 with a prepaid voucher. A valid driver's license from country of origin must be presented at time of rental. All drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to a surcharge of CA$25.00 per day, subject to change. Certain car classes may not be available to drivers under age 25.

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.