Quebec- Gaspé Peninsula
August 21-26, 2025
The fabled Gaspé region of Quebec is a portrait of rugged coastlines, peaceful fishing havens and pleasant valleys. Much of the region hasn’t changed a great deal since it was visited by Jacques Cartier in 1534. Its appeal today is driven by tourists who come for its untouched natural beauty and the romantic charm of its villages and their residents.
Join Travac Tours as we explore this region of maritime Quebec. Your holiday will include visits to fabled Perce Rock, Bonaventure Island and one of the most beautiful gardens in North America, Reford Gardens. This fantastic tour includes 4 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, guided tours including Perce Rock and the services of a Travac Tour Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre and make our way through Montreal and follow the
south shore of the St. Lawrence River to Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Rivière-du-Loup has a proud history that dates back to 1673. Today, it is a great stopping point for our visit to Gaspé.
Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 2
This morning, we will begin our journey into the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. Our travels will take us through
picturesque villages and pleasant maritime scenery. Gaspé itself is a peninsula along the south shore of the
Saint Lawrence River. Its name comes from a Mi’kmaq word meaning Land’s End. The actual size of the
Gaspé Peninsula is close to that of Belgium, but its population is less than 100,000. Today you will enjoy a visit to the Cascapedia Museum where you will learn about the history and foundation of the salmon fishing culture in the region. Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. After you check in to your hotel, you will be free to enjoy the surrounds of the charming seaside village of Percé. (B)
Day 3
Your day will begin with a visit to Bonaventure Island by boat (weather permitting). The island is one of the
largest and most accessible bird sanctuaries in the world. It was also one of the most important fishing ports of New France in the 17th century. Your day will also include a tour of this part of the Gaspé region. You will have the opportunity to see Percé Rock up close. This rock formation was first named by Samuel de Champlain in 1607. From a distance the rock looks like a ship under sail. It is also one of the world’s largest natural arches and attracts tourists from around the world. After your tour, the remainder of your day will be free. (B)
Day 4
Today you will enjoy a free day to take in the beauty of the region. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas of ways to fill your day. (B)
Day 5
Leaving Percé, we will travel through the Gaspé Peninsula following the north shore of the peninsula as we travel to Rimouski. Along the way, we will make a stop at Reford Gardens. Originally a fishing camp, Reford gardens has been transformed into one of the most beautiful gardens in Canada by the several generations of the Reford family. Today the gardens feature over 3,000 species and varieties of plants, all living in a picturesque setting that is assisted by an unusual area microclimate. The magic of these gardens will certainly be a highlight of our holiday. In the late afternoon, we arrive at our hotel for the evening. (B)
Day 6
We will begin our journey home after breakfast. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in the early evening. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Auberge de la Pointe, or similar
Hotel Address
10 Cartier BlvdRiviere-du-Loup, QC
G5R 3Y7
(418) 862-3514
Riotel Perce, or similar
Hotel Address
261 Rte. 132Perce, QC
G0C 2L0
(418) 782-2166
The Hotel Rimouski, or similar
www.hotelrimouski.com
Hotel Address
225 Boulevard Rene Lepage EstRimouski, QC
(418) 725-5000
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have valid photo-identification with you.
New York City – 5 Day Tour – Hilton
New York City is regarded by many as the cosmopolitan capital of the world. Tourists flock to the Big Apple in seek of a city retreat, to walk along Manhattan’s storied Streets and Avenues, to sample its modern mix of cultural attractions, and to experience first-hand its unparalleled entertainment. Travac’s 4 and 5 day excursions are back by popular demand for 2025!
You will stay in the heart of midtown Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown. Most tours in our price category will usually stay in New Jersey, a definite disadvantage to those who wish to experience Manhattan to its fullest. Staying in Manhattan means easy accessibility by foot to all of the wonderful sights, sounds, theatre, and tastes of downtown New York.
Our tour of Manhattan will allow you the freedom of doing your own itinerary, or follow us with a city tour hosted by a local guide and some exciting optional tours like a cruise on the Hudson or maybe a visit to the Apollo Theatre.
Travac’s New York holiday includes round trip transportation via private chartered coach, 4 nights accommodation in Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown, a four-hour city tour of New York, and services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Dates and pricing for 2025:
Travac also offers 4 day, 3 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS Booth /Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
Today is a free day to do as you wish. Take in a studio or film tour, head north to Harlem and experience a gospel church service. If food is your thing, you could try a Brooklyn foodie tour, or Chelsea Market and walk the highline. Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty (you must pre-purchase tickets), or the free Staten Island Ferry. Or head into the sky to one or more of the amazing, elevated views of Manhattan (pre purchase a timed ticket entry).
Day 5
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we depart. Be on the coach at least 15min prior to departure.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre is 10:30PM.
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
New York City – 4 Day Tour – Hilton
Over 25,000 satisfied travelers have taken our spectacular NYC tour to date!
The New York Hilton Midtown offers one of the best locations in Manhattan. The hotel is located at the Rockefeller Center, steps from Broadway theaters and Times Square, Central Park and a multitude of museums. It is also a block from Fifth Avenue and its world famous shopping. Travac’s 3 night escape to New York is one of our most popular tours, and sells out fast. Early booking is your ONLY way to guarantee a spot on this fabulous tour!
The New York Hilton is also an elegant refuge where you can retreat and recharge after your day in Manhattan. Spacious guest rooms offer stylish modern décor featuring wall to wall windows with city and street views of New York. These comfortable rooms are appointed with a marble bath, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, safe, in-room thermostat control, 37-inch HDTV with HD channels and guide, on-demand HD entertainment and two telephones with voice mail. As a Travac client you will also receive free wifi throughout the hotel.
Join us in 2025 and take a bite out of the Big Apple! Book now to guarantee a spot!
Dates and pricing for 2025:
Travac also offers 5 day, 4 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS booth and Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we check out.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre (10:30PM).
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.