Suggested Itinerary

The day-to-day locations are already set and hotel accommodations will already be booked, but what you do during the day in each town or city is completely up to you. Below is a suggested itinerary of things to do and see so you can get the most out of your adventure. The beauty of this trip is that you can explore the country the way you want to. Just make sure to get to the hotel on time!

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.
Hotel: Hotel Le Concorde Quebec or similar

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.
Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites Matane or similar

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.
Hotel: Rodway Inn or similar

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.
Hotel: Riotel Percé or similar

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.
Hotel: Manoir Belle Plage or similar

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.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Rimouski or similar

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. 
Hotel: Hotel Le Concorde Quebec or similar

Day 8: Fly home

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

Car rental company will be provided prior to your departure.

Full-size car rental of a Hyundai Sonata 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