Kayaking & Camping in Quebec’s Saguenay Fjord
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Québec City
- Explore Fjord du Saguenay
- Explore the area and learn more about its unique vegetation and history from our guide before sitting down for dinner
- Visit historical sawmill village of Ste- Étienne
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Trip includes
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- Most meals as described in itinerary
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Access to the park
- Professional bilingual guides
- Luggage transportation
- Kayak equipment including fiberglass kayaks, paddles, PFD’s Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Hôtel Chicoutimi
Our journey takes off from Québec City, one of Canada’s most stunning, historical cities that sits on top the promontory Cap Diamant and overlooks the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Grey-stone fortificatio...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Campsing Site at Baie de la Trinité
Paddling Distance: 9 miles
We breakfast early at Hôtel Chicoutimi before beginning our day exploring the Fjord du Saguenay. Formed in the last Ice Age, the Sague...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping Anse du Portage
Paddling Distance: 12 miles
We breakfast early in the crisp morning air before continuing on our trek down the fjord. As we paddle through the estuary, you may be greeted by...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping site of Anse au Cheval
Paddling Distance: 12 miles
We wake with the sun this morning and have a hearty breakfast before setting afloat once more. As we continue our paddle down the fjord, o...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Chalet of Ste-Étienne
Paddling Distance: 7 miles
We breakfast and break camp before hopping into our kayaks once again to paddle our way to Anse Ste- Étienne. As your kayak skims along the water, w...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping Site of Passe à Pierre
Paddling Distance: 6 miles
We breakfast in the quiet of sunrise before climbing into our kayaks for a paddle on calm morning waters. As we make our way toward Passe à...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: La Galouïne
Paddling Distance: 6 miles
It’s our last morning on the fjord, and we rise with the sun and enjoy a filling and fresh breakfast before setting off on our final stretch of the river. We ...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Auberge au deux Lions
We sit down for a final breakfast together before heading out for the return trip to Québec City and your next travels. We should arrive in Québec City around noon. Bonne Route!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Reviews & Ratings
Fabulous Culture and Kayaking!
This was an incredible cultural, culinary and kayaking experience. Quebec City was way beyond my expectations and offered a tremendous place to begin and finish the ...
Incredible adventure in the Saguenay Fjord wilderness and Quebec City
This trip provided incredible access to remote parts of Quebec and the Saguenay Fjord, while still allowing you to soak in the beauty of Québec City and Tadoussac, t...
Other ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Reviews
Karen
Mar 2020
one of the best things we had ever done
When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...
This was a very magical trip!
This was a very magical trip! Sherman, Edgar, Amaranta, and Monica were so passionate about the whales, birds, flora, and kayaking it was contagious. We so enjoyed s...
had an amazing time
I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...
Tour Operator
ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, founded in 1993, was born out of a passion for whale watching, sea kayaking, and wanting to share the experience with fellow nature-lovers. For over 20 years now, Sea Kayak Adventures has been providing unique kayak tours for active, outdoor-minded travelers to world-renowned destinations and some of the most celebrated natural areas, including Alaska, British Columbia, Baja, the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, Quebec, Scotland and Corsica. Each destination has its own unique wilderness experiences and most offer once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. Travelers head home at the end of their trip feeling rejuvenated by their time spent in nature, meeting great people, kayaking amidst wildlife and sleeping under the stars.
At ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, we select the very best places on Earth to whale watch and sea kayak. And we don’t just watch whales; we join them! Many of our trips are in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and National Marine Parks, providing unparalleled whale and wildlife encounters, and calm paddling waters.
Kayaks are largely non-intrusive to wildlife, which mean you’ll have a rare view of animals that normally scatter at the approach of humans and large boats. In sturdy kayaks you’ll be at eye level with playful dolphins, inquisitive sea lions, and incredible whales.
Whether you are an avid sea kayaker, or it is your first time, you’ll enjoy these incredible trips, and share in our passion for adventure, commitment to conserving the environment, and relishing unique experiences. For those new to the sport, kayaking is easy to learn in the sheltered waters that we visit, and we provide all of the camping gear, kayaking equipment and guidance needed. In addition, we keep our groups small to allow you to not only travel intimately among nature, but to ensure you receive the necessary attention from our guides.
Most of our guides are with us for the long-term, despite the seasonal nature of the industry. Our top-notch equipment, unique itineraries, and perfected operations attract extraordinary guides, many of whom are highly sought after in the industry. ROW Sea Kayak Adventures guides know their outdoor skills as second nature. Each trip has 2-3 guides to assist, inform and lead the way so you get the most out of your adventure. They love to share conversations, knowledge, games and laughter – and they’re great cooks!
We know that it’s our job to provide uncompromising comfort & safety and quality service & gear. We provide all of the gear you need – kayaks, camping gear, etc – teach you necessary skills to perform the various activities, and always have your safety in mind. In addition, our legendary wilderness meals, prepared daily by our guides using fresh, healthy ingredients, include savory dishes like chiles rellenos, baked salmon and vegetable lasagna. We even serve delicious desserts like brownies and pineapple upside-down cake! Each morning, we serve up freshly brewed coffee. Throughout the day we provide an abundance of local fruits and vegetables. Wine and mixed drinks are served with hors d’oeuvres each evening for happy hour. We also accommodate special dietary requests. “Camping Plus” is all about truly “getting away,” but not quite “leaving it all behind!”
While we provide certain creature comforts, we are all about practicing “Leave No Trace” ethics. Respecting not only the wildlife we encounter, but also the environment we visit is of utmost importance. Rest assured you will leave the special places you visit as pristine as you found them.
In 2013, we furthered our conservation and responsible tourism efforts by becoming the first kayak tour operator to join the Responsible Whale Watch Partnership. We represent the organization with just 30 other companies in an effort to raise the standards of whale and dolphin watching worldwide.
We make unique and meaningful trips easier for you by taking care of the details so you can just show up and focus on being totally engaged in your adventure.
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. All monies are non-refundable 75 days or less prior to trip departure. You are welcome to find a suitable replacement for yourself, who would then reimburse you, and send us their own reservation, health and assumption of risk forms well in advance of the trip. Please strongly consider purchasing travel insurance upon booking as every year someone regrets not doing so. Please note: Deposits are never refundable.
Cancelled Trips
Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. reserves the right to change an itinerary or cancel any trip due to: Acts of God, weather, inadequate sign up, or any unforeseen problems. If we cancel a trip, clients will be offered either transfer to another comparable trip, credit towards a future trip, or a full refund. Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. is not responsible for your travel expenses such as airline tickets (including fees/change fees/penalties/air flight cancellation), hotel charges, medical and emergency expenses, equipment purchases, delays or changes in your travel to and from our tour.
7 Breakfasts , 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
Clothing needed:
We will provide a complete packing list for your trip. We suggest you bring, synthetic clothing for kayaking, windproof and waterproof clothing, and evening attire for meals in town and lounging at the inns. Don’t forget a camera, water bottle, and head-lamp, as well!
Dietary needs.
Please indicate any allergies, dietary requirements, or medical conditions of which you’d like us to be aware on your trip application forms. We can accommodate many dietary needs on this trip.
Kayaking for beginners
Beginners are welcome on this trip. Your guides will give you an introduction to paddling and you’ll have plenty of chance to practice. We take plenty of paddle breaks to observe the biodiversity and learn about the area from our knowledgeable guide. That said, we do recommend that you get some paddling in before your trip as kayaking uses muscles you may not know you have. Getting a little experience and building some strength will help your enjoyment of the trip.
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