3 days

3 Day Quebec Adventure and Whale Watching Experience

Start Location Montréal
End Location Montréal
Code
3DQW
Places Visited

Montréal, Québec City

Tour Overview

With our Three Day Quebec Adventure and Whale Watching trip, you can take in the most that Quebec has to offer. Start by taking in the diverse culture and historic charm of Quebec City. Take an exhilarating whale watching trip on day two, where you'll get to see magnificent marine life in its native environment. The excursion also offers breath-taking vistas of the gorgeous surroundings in the area. Spend extra time exploring Quebec City's local stores, restaurants, and sights as you come to an end of your vacation. Make your reservation today for a unique fusion of nature, culture, and history!

Start Location Montréal
End Location Montréal

Top Highlights

Whether it's biking through iconic cities, exploring stunning coastlines, marveling at natural wonders, or getting up close with fascinating wildlife, these top picks promise an unforgettable journey through the heart of the land Down Under. Here's what awaits you:

  • Quebec City Tour
  • Old Quebec - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Historic Lower Town
  • Parliament Hill
  • Plains of Abraham
  • Saint-Anne-de Beaupre Shrine & Basilica
  • Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles Museum & Copper Art Course
  • AML VIP Whale Watching Cruise in Charlevoix
  • Dinner cruise in the heart of the St. Lawrence River, on the AML Cavalier Maxim
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Make this trip matter and reduce your carbon print.

As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us. 

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Montréal city tour – Quebec City, QC

    Today, we will drive to Quebec City. Following the St. Lawrence River, you will pass from city suburbs to the rural landscapes of forests and rich pastures, dotted with tiny villages that extend to Québec City, the oldest walled city in North America and the heart of the French-Canadian culture in Canada. Old Québec is a UNESCO designatedWorld Heritage City. Many Québec historic sites such as the Québec fortifications, Chateau Frontenac, Québec Citadel, Plains of Abraham, and Québec Île d'Orléans make up important landmarks of Old Québec City and the nearby region. Many different influences have shaped Québec’s history over the past 400 years – the First Nations, the French, the Acadians, the British, the Americans, the Germans, and the Irish, to name a few. There is a lot to discover here on foot. Tonight, we will enjoy a dinner cruise in the heart of the St. Lawrence River, on the AML Cavalier Maxim! We will taste a 4-course table d’hôte prepared on board. Also, enjoy a breathtaking view of the metropolis and a festive evening on the dancefloor!

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Québec City, QC

    Today you discover Québec City (the Upper and Lower Towns) through its history, architecture, and culture. Visit the must-see walled city and the historic Lower Town, then travel outside the city walls to see Parliament Hill and the famous Plains of Abraham. You will walk through some pedestrian areas like the Dufferin Terrasse,around Chateau Frontenac, Place-Royale (birthplace of the city), and the Petit-Champlain borough. A visit to Montmorency Falls with a trip on a cable car across the falls will be our next adventure. Later, we’ll visit and explore the magnificent Saint-Anne-de Beaupre Shrine. For over 350 years people have gathered here to honor Saint Anne, the mother of Jesus. The Basilica is a masterpiece of stained-glass windows,stone, and wooden sculptures. We’ll be met here by our tour guide and begin the next part of our tour with a visit to the unique and historical Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles Museum. The family keeps up the ancient art of copper etching and sculptures. Most of the massive copper doors that adorn Quebec churches were made here. If timepermits, we’ll take a short course in the art of copper art.

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Québec City, QC – Whale Watching – Montreal

    Today we will start our journey towards Tadoussac. Experience a distinctive whale-watching cruise in the AML Grand Fleuve's VIP Lounge Saint-Laurent! Treat yourself and fully enjoy the best marine mammal observation site in the world, in Charlevoix, less than 3 hours away from Quebec City! As a privileged customer, we will get to enjoy: A priority entrance on board, Two fully glass-enclosed lounges, A selection of fine local bites, Quebec wines, beers, and spirits, A reserved outdoor terrace, Access to the exclusive upper deck for a better observation, Whale Warranty. Then we will drive back to Montreal (5 hour drive).


    Meals: Breakfast

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DATES & PRICES

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Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

  • Private Transportation – 52 /56 Seater
  • Accommodation as listed (3 to 4 star)
  • Luggage Handling (1 bag per person)
  • 1 Breakfast and 1 Dinner
  • Attractions & Activities as listed
  • Tour Manager / Director – If Chosen
  • Taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Gratuities to the Tour Director (Recommend $5-$6 per person per day) – If Chosen
  • Gratuities to the Coach Driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
  • Attractions & Activities
  • Attractions & Activities
  • Airfare – domestic and international
  • Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Montréal city tour – Quebec City, QC

    Today, we will drive to Quebec City. Following the St. Lawrence River, you will pass from city suburbs to the rural landscapes of forests and rich pastures, dotted with tiny villages that extend to Québec City, the oldest walled city in North America and the heart of the French-Canadian culture in Canada. Old Québec is a UNESCO designatedWorld Heritage City. Many Québec historic sites such as the Québec fortifications, Chateau Frontenac, Québec Citadel, Plains of Abraham, and Québec Île d'Orléans make up important landmarks of Old Québec City and the nearby region. Many different influences have shaped Québec’s history over the past 400 years – the First Nations, the French, the Acadians, the British, the Americans, the Germans, and the Irish, to name a few. There is a lot to discover here on foot. Tonight, we will enjoy a dinner cruise in the heart of the St. Lawrence River, on the AML Cavalier Maxim! We will taste a 4-course table d’hôte prepared on board. Also, enjoy a breathtaking view of the metropolis and a festive evening on the dancefloor!

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Québec City, QC

    Today you discover Québec City (the Upper and Lower Towns) through its history, architecture, and culture. Visit the must-see walled city and the historic Lower Town, then travel outside the city walls to see Parliament Hill and the famous Plains of Abraham. You will walk through some pedestrian areas like the Dufferin Terrasse,around Chateau Frontenac, Place-Royale (birthplace of the city), and the Petit-Champlain borough. A visit to Montmorency Falls with a trip on a cable car across the falls will be our next adventure. Later, we’ll visit and explore the magnificent Saint-Anne-de Beaupre Shrine. For over 350 years people have gathered here to honor Saint Anne, the mother of Jesus. The Basilica is a masterpiece of stained-glass windows,stone, and wooden sculptures. We’ll be met here by our tour guide and begin the next part of our tour with a visit to the unique and historical Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles Museum. The family keeps up the ancient art of copper etching and sculptures. Most of the massive copper doors that adorn Quebec churches were made here. If timepermits, we’ll take a short course in the art of copper art.

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Québec City, QC – Whale Watching – Montreal

    Today we will start our journey towards Tadoussac. Experience a distinctive whale-watching cruise in the AML Grand Fleuve's VIP Lounge Saint-Laurent! Treat yourself and fully enjoy the best marine mammal observation site in the world, in Charlevoix, less than 3 hours away from Quebec City! As a privileged customer, we will get to enjoy: A priority entrance on board, Two fully glass-enclosed lounges, A selection of fine local bites, Quebec wines, beers, and spirits, A reserved outdoor terrace, Access to the exclusive upper deck for a better observation, Whale Warranty. Then we will drive back to Montreal (5 hour drive).


    Meals: Breakfast

Download Full Itinerary

DATES & PRICES

Title

Interested in this trip? Contact Us for 2026 dates and prices

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • Private Transportation – 52 /56 Seater
  • Accommodation as listed (3 to 4 star)
  • Luggage Handling (1 bag per person)
  • 1 Breakfast and 1 Dinner
  • Attractions & Activities as listed
  • Tour Manager / Director – If Chosen
  • Taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Gratuities to the Tour Director (Recommend $5-$6 per person per day) – If Chosen
  • Gratuities to the Coach Driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
  • Attractions & Activities
  • Attractions & Activities
  • Airfare – domestic and international
  • Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Do you have more questions?

If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

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YOU CAN CALL US AT
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