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Montreal, Quebec & The St Lawrence River Self-Drive

14 day private tour

Travel the roads along the mighty St Lawrence River on this self-drive adventure!

Be charmed by the old world character of Quebec’s cities and towns, cruise the waters in search of whales, spot abundant wildlife and experience a unique overnight stay in a lighthouse.

Your tour highlights

  • Montreal
  • Quebec
  • Riviere de Loup
  • Causapscal
  • Perce
  • Gaspe
  • Parc de la Gaspesie
  • Matane
  • Tadoussac
  • La Malbaie

Tour itinerary

Day
1
Montreal - Quebec City

Collect your rental car and drive the slower route to Quebec City, passing the farms of rural Quebec and one of the first European settlements.

 

Day
2
Quebec City

Personalise your day by choosing one of the following excursions:

  1. Rendezvous with History Quebec City Tour
  2. A Fabulous Country Tour
  3. Foodie Walking Tour of Quebec City
Day
3
Quebec City - Riviere du Loup

Following the scenic path of the St. Lawrence River, today you are bound for the Riviere-du-Loup, the gateway to the Gaspe Peninsula. Kamouraska with its quaint architecture offers a pretty place to stop for lunch. Within the beautiful villages of Kamouraska and Notre-Dame-du-Portage, spot the Kamouraska roof, a distinctive design borrowed from the shipyards.

 

Day
4
Riviere du Loup - Matane

Continue towards Matane via the Parc Bic, a magical spot for sea excursions, hiking, cycling and harbour seal spotting.

 

Day
5
Matane - Gaspesie National Park

Drive to the Gaspesie National Park, home of the only caribou herd south of the St Lawrence, a large moose population, arctic alpine flora and 150 kinds of birds.

 

Day
6
Gaspesie National Park

Enjoy day at leisure.

 

Day
7
Gaspesie National Park

Enjoy day at leisure.

Day
8
Gaspesie National Park - Perce

Discover Forillon National Park and observe abundant wildlife including black bears, porcupines, beavers, seals and whales, along with magnificent views of the sea and mountains.

 

Day
9
Perce

Once the largest fishing port in the Gaspe Peninsula, Perce is now the gem of the entire Gaspe region as a resort and tourist town and renowned for the extraordinary beauty of its surroundings. Its prominent geological feature is a great rock pierced with a hole, from which the community derived its name. The town has a terrific selection of restaurants and cafes, some of the best in the region. Today you will enjoy an included cruise to Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock.

 

Day
10
Perce - Causapscal

Today proceed along Baie des Chaleurs through numerous picturesque fishing villages to Matapedia. At Bonaventure you can opt to visit the Gospel Chapel, the arts and craft shops and the Acadian Museum. If time permits, stop at the Parc de Miguasha, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for fossils from the Devonian Period.

 

Day
11
Causapscal - Tadoussac

Drive to Trois-Pistoles where you will board a ferry (not included) to Les Escoumins. Upon arrival in Les Escoumins proceed along the north shore of the St Lawrence River to Tadoussac, gateway to the Kingdom of the Saguenay and an immensely popular area for whale watching.

 

Day
12
Tadoussac

Enjoy a whale watching cruise and see species such as the humpback, fin and even the blue whale.

 

Day
13
Tadoussac - La Malbaie

Catch the 10 minute free ferry ride across to Baie Ste Catherine and proceed to La Malbaie, where you will spend the night.

 

Day
14
La Malbaie - Montreal

Drive through the Charlevoix region and visit Baie St Paul and Montmorency Falls, then return your rental car in Montreal, where arrangements end.

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Tour pricing:

from $4,330

Twin-share
2025 solo pricing from $7,330

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Phone: 03 364 3400 or 0800 747 737
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Tour Inclusions:

  • Tailor-made self-drive journey
  • 13-nights’ accommodation
  • 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • 14-day full-size vehicle rental with unlimited kilometres and loss damage waiver with zero excess (based on 24-hour periods)
  • Your choice of shared sightseeing in Quebec City
  • Shared cruise to Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock
  • Shared whale watching cruise
  • Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Not included:

Ferry from Trois-Pistoles to Les Escoumins on Day 11. National Park fees. Road tolls.

Conditions:

Accommodations outside the major tourist centres in Canada are best available. Please enquire about pricing for children (10 and under), triple or quad share, and/or cross-season. Please also enquire about adding pre/post stays in Montreal. Please also enquire about pricing for alternative rental vehicle categories. Surcharges apply to all vehicle rental pickups from 27 June to 31 August inclusive.
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