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5 Day Quebec Ice Hotel Winter Wonderland
Highlights: Montreal, Quebec City
Trip start: Montreal
Trip end: Quebec City
Trip Available:
From 03-Jan-2012 to 15-Mar-2012
Price Range From approx. $1,350 pp *
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Spend a few days in Winter wonderland exploring the UNESCO city of Quebec, before going to the Ice Hotel - located 30 minutes north of Quebec. Quebec is wonderful at any time of the year, but it is extra special when the cobblestoned streets are covered in snow. Enjoy exploring the historical part of the city, stop in for a well deserved homemade hot chocolate in one of the "chocolatiers" and enjoy the feeling of being in France!

A truly unique experience, the Ice Hotel is rebuilt every year and only opens from January until March. Marvel at the ice sculptures and art work or alternatively, relax in the state of the art Scandinavian spa with its indoor and outdoor pools and treatments. Sit back and relax as everything is looked after for you, including return airport and mid trip transfers.
Talk to your travel consultant to arrange snow shoeing, snow mobiling, icefishing or dog sled riding for a complete winter wonderland experience!

Vacation in comfort with the support of our dedicated local staff, providing 24/7 support. Customize or upgrade your tour as you wish by adding additional nights and tours in Quebec city and additional nights at the Winter resort by the Ice Hotel.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Montreal
  • Montreal: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Time at leisure
  • Dinner (not included)
Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa 
Day 2
Montreal
  • Breakfast (not included)
  • City Tour
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa 
Day 3
Quebec City
  • Breakfast (not included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Via Rail - The Corridor - Economy Class
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Quebec City: Time at leisure
  • Dinner (not included)
Hotel PUR 
Day 4
Quebec City
  • Breakfast (not included)
  • City Tour
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Optional Activities
  • Dinner (not included)
  • Packing Suggestions
Hotel de Glace 
Day 5
Quebec City
  • Warm Beverage and Breakfast at the Celsius Pavilion
  • Train - Via Rail - The Corridor - Economy Class
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport - Minivan/Driver
Depart (Int`l Airport) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Montreal

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred from the airport to your hotel in a private vehicle with a professional driver.

Time at leisure to explore Montreal, this culturally rich city.

Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, within easy walking distance of the Bell Centre, Crescent Street, Museum of Fine Arts and the Casino. Each of their 126 guest rooms, 44 studios with kitchenette and 5 lofts have been designed for your complete comfort and relaxation. The well-lit and airy ambiance and the elegant appointments work together to create a place of repose that you'll thoroughly enjoy. During your stay you'll enjoy such indulgences as room service, coffeemaker right in your room, in-room safe and complimentary Wireless Internet. L'Entracte Restaurant offers a casual atmosphere, yet the cuisine is imaginative and delightful. For well-being their Tais Spa offers therapeutic massages, hydro massages and aesthetic care. For those who want to work out the hotel provide a fitness room. Other amenities include: hairdressing salon, gift shop, a business center and more.

Overnight at Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa.


Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa
Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa
Day 2 Montreal

Today you enjoy a fascinating sightseeing tour of Montreal. Highlights of this fully-narrated tour area include: a photo stop at the beautiful Notre Dame (entrance not included), the residential and financial districts, historic Old Montreal, an outside view of the Olympic Complex, a photo stop at St Joseph Oratory, an outside view of the campus of McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mont Royal. The tour features more than 200 points of interest.

Overnight at Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa.


Montreal Notre Dame Cathedral
Montreal Notre Dame Cathedral
Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa Lobby
Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa Lobby
Day 3 Quebec City

Your car and driver will pick you up and deliver you to your train station.  As well a car and driver will be waiting for you in Quebec City to take you to your hotel.

Board your train for a scenic rail journey to Quebec City on board VIA Rail’s The Corridor. Travelling along the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River, you pass charming Cap-de-la-Madeleine with its national shrine to the Virgin Mary and the historic community of Trois-Rivières.

Spend the remainder of the day at leisure or exploring the intriguing shops and patios that line the city streets.

Overnight at Hotel PUR.


Via Rail - The Corridor
Via Rail - The Corridor
Hotel PUR
Hotel PUR
Day 4 Quebec City

This morning take some time to discover the unique history of one of Canada’s oldest cities. Quebec City is the only city in North America with city walls and gates earning it a United Nations World Heritage Site distinction. You may choose to visit such sights as the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Fortifications, the National Assembly or Place Royale and the Basilica.

Welcome Pavilion of the Hotel de Glace and check-in for your one-night stay. During this time you may take a guided tour (available between 12:00 – 17:30) of the hotel and the sculpture park surrounding it, or enjoy a drink at the famous N’Ice club Bar in the hotel lobby.

After a day of touring, you may wish to visit the spa area and relax in the whirlpool. Towel and bathrobe available upon request.

During your visit of the Hotel de Glace, you can also enjoy various activities nearby such as cross country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, massages, treatments and a Nordic spa. Please let your sales advisor know if you would like to add this to your itinerary. 

In Quebec, winter temperatures vary from -25°C to 5°C. The three layer clothing technique is recommended. An interior layer (synthetic clothing or a mix of wool and synthetic fabric); a middle layer (wool, flannel or polar fleece sweater) and an exterior layer that shields wind and humidity without affecting your comfort and movements. Additionally, a hat covering your ears, scarf, gloves or mittens and boots (big enough so that you can wear thick socks) are required. For the night, use dry, light and synthetic clothing which will not have been worn during the day. Long underwear and secondary gloves, hat and scarf are also recommended. Guests must supply their own padlock for the spa change room.

Overnight at Hotel de Glace.


Quebec National Assembly
Quebec National Assembly
Family Dogsledding
Family Dogsledding
Hotel de Glace
Hotel de Glace
Day 5 Quebec City

Enjoy a warm beverage and a delicious breakfast at the Celsius Pavilion of the Hotel de Glace.

Board your train for a return rail journey to Montreal on board VIA Rail’s The Corridor.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).


Onboard Via Rail - The Corridor
Onboard Via Rail - The Corridor

Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.