QUEBEC INN TO INN - CANADA

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The Quebec Inn to Inn ride is set in the very scenic Gaspe peninsula. Here you have the opportunity to ride through beautiful, wild scenery with some good gallops and trotting on fit horses. Ride through maple and pine forests along old logging roads, past rushing rivers and sparkling lakes. The overnight stops serve top quality cuisine, are extremely attractive and are built and decorated in the style of old France. The autumn colours are particularly spectacular. This point to point ride is an immersion into the Quebec culture and your hosts take pride in showing you their spectacular piece of Canada on this horse riding holiday.

Trip length 7 day / 6 night Ride only price 2009: £1,115, non riders £635 Foliage Season £1,155 Departure dates 2009: Sunday to Sunday each week from 31 May to 4 October. Foliage Season is 6 to 28 September. Approximate riding time per day 4 to 6 hours Riding ability required fit intermediate and experienced riders. Min age 10. Group size 2 to 6 Meeting point (getting there) first night Inn Mont Joli Transfer From Mont Joli Airport by taxi - about C$40/£20 per vehicle payable on site. Flight guide Mont Joli return from London £590 - £785 Motreal return from London £425 - £535 Single supplement none if willing to share, otherwise £169 in 2009.

SAMPLE ITINERARY - QUEBEC INN TO INN

Day 1
Arrive in the evening at Mont-Joli and transfer to the inn where this riding holiday begins, for overnight.

Day 2
Todays ride explores the Tartigou River valley with its steep sides and picturesque landscape of seasonal wild flower filled meadows, grazing cattle and typical farms of the region. Ride the Evergreen Trail which derives its name from the majestic conifer trees hugging riders on either side, creating the illusion of riding thorough an evergreen tunnel. Late afternoon arrive at the lodge for dinner and overnight, where riders can relax with beverages served in the dining or lounge areas overlooking the lake.

Day 3
Ride along some of the rural roads where years ago many colonists lived. Here you can imagine how life might have been in days gone by when the area was filled with an abundance of families. The afternoon takes you through lushly forested areas, and later you may rest beside a waterfall on the Petchedez River, where weather permitting, swimming is possible. As shadows lengthen reach tonights comfortable and friendly destination . Here riders are treated to warm hospitality and a sumptuous meal.

Day 4
Begin the day riding along the Petchedez River, then on through a magnificent maple forest, which is ablaze with color in the autumn. Continue on to a trout hatchery where you fish for your evening meal. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the trout pond. In the afternoon ride over vast rolling farmland with glimpses of the sea in the distance. Return to last night’s accommodations for another evening, where the freshly caught trout will be prepared for your evening meal.

Day 5
The route today climbs to the highest point of the Chic-Chocs hills (about 1,350 feet), where riders have a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside of forests, lakes, villages, meadows, and the ocean in the distance. Enjoy a picnic lunch while seated on a bluff overlooking the area. After lunch a short ride to Lac Malcolm to relax in the late afternoon before dinner and overnight.

Day 6
On this final day of riding the trail crosses rolling meadows, through woodland heading towards "Beaulieu", an organic farm located at Baie des Sables (Sandy Bay). Lise will prepare a hearty, delicious meal from products of the farm in the irresistible country charm of a century-old home. After lunch visit the charming little town of Les Boules, with old houses, quaint gardens, and a panoramic view of the seaside and three large rock formations in the water, after which Les Boules is named. Ride along the beach, and if one is lucky, discover seals sunning themselves and ducks rising and falling with the ocean waves. Here riders enjoy the Bonzai canter (about 2 kms. long) in a flat field parallel to the beach, with perfect footing no matter what the weather. As the route continues it moves away from the coast towards the first nights inn, for a final overnight and a special farewell dinner prepared by Mathieu.

Day 7
Depart after breakfast.

Please note that this itinerary may be changed depending on weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

The weight limit for this ride is 15 st/209 lb/95 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
All accommodation based on 2 people sharing, all meals, all riding, tack and English speaking guide as described and luggage transfer.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Return transfers from airport to the first nights accommodation and back, alcoholic drinks, tips and items of a personal nature.

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