A wonderful discovery of the Maritimes

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Original and wonderful is what awaits you on this road trip! Escape the crowds and take time to discover the wild coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick!

Itinerary

  • Day 1 Halifax

    Halifax Discover the dynamic city of Halifax and its surroundings. The city has more pubs and clubs per capita than almost any other city in Canada. Have a drink in Alexander Keith's original 1820 brewery on your first night here.

    -Accomodation : B&B

  • Day 2 Halifax

    Halifax Halifax is a very pleasant city to live in. Take a stroll and discover its many facets. The Citadel is rich in history and will give you a good overview of the city's evolution. Next, head down the hill to the town's port. Stroll along the beautifully landscaped promenade that runs alongside this vast expanse of water. Can you spot Georges Island?

    - Accomodation: B&B

  • Day 3 Halifax / Digby

    Halifax / Digby Off to Digby! You won't want to miss Peggy's Cove on the way. This regionally renowned lighthouse lies not far from a charming fishing village. In sunshine or mist, the mystical atmosphere is enchanting at all times. Then on to the charming town of Digby.

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 161 mi, approx.3h30

  • Day 4 Digby / Saint John

    Digby / Saint John Continue on to Saint John! With its 19th-century architecture, Saint John has an authentic charm all of its own. After a tour of the city, head for the Plank at Reversing Falls, a steel and glass platform overlooking the world's largest whirlpool of reversing rapids. Get a close-up view of this amazing natural phenomenon!

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 50 mi, approx.2h40

  • Day 5 Saint John

    Saint John Admire the sunrise from the water's edge and then, why not take day trip to set off on a cruise to discover the majestic whales departure from St. Andrews-by-the-Sea? The picturesque peninsula between the high tides of the Bay of Fundy and St. Mary's Bay is home to an incredible ecosystem, including rare species of flowers and birds.

    - Accomodation: Hotel

  • Day 6 Saint John / Moncton

    Saint John / Moncton Discover Fundy National Park, a paradise for nature lovers. It boasts an extensive network of trails leading to unique coastal landscapes featuring the world's highest tides and Acadian forest.

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 125 mi, approx.2h

  • Day 7 Moncton

    Moncton The Hopewell Rocks are waiting for you! Spend the day exploring this park and its tide-changing landscape. In the morning, you'll be strolling along the foot of these impressive, atypically-shaped rocks. In the afternoon, you'll have no choice but to take a kayak and continue exploring the park. What an experience!

    NB : Some days high tide will be in the morning and low tide will be in the afternoon

    - Included activity : Hopewells Rocks
    - Accomodation: Hotel

  • Day 8 Moncton / Charlottetown

    Moncton / Charlottetown Your stay takes you to Prince Edward Island, the jewel of the region. Here, the many fine-sand beaches are waiting to welcome you for a relaxing break.

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 106 mi, approx.2h

  • Day 9 Charlottetown

    Charlottetown The region's national parks offer unique and very different landscapes. Are you more interested in pebble beaches with red sandstone cliffs or fine sandy beaches with a footbridge over the water?

    - Accomodation: Hotel

  • Day 10 Charlottetown / Baddeck

    Charlottetown / Baddeck Goodbye Prince Edward Island, hello Cape Breton Island! Take the Trans-Canada Highway to your next destination.

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 305 mi, approx.5h

  • Day 11 Baddeck / Chéticamp

    Baddeck / Chéticamp Begin your exploration of the ever-popular Cabot Trail. This circuit around the upper part of the island offers breathtaking panoramic views.

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 81 mi, approx.1h30

  • Day 12 Chéticamp

    Chéticamp Don't miss the Parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton, where sea and mountains meet, and where the flora and fauna are as surprising as the scenery.

    - Accomodation: Hotel

  • Day 13 Chéticamp / Liscomb Mills

    Chéticamp / Liscomb Mills After completing the Cabot trail loop, get back on the road and enjoy a relaxing break by the beach to round off the day.

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 205 mi, approx.4h

  • Day 14 Liscomb Mills / Halifax

    Liscomb Mills / Halifax The road from Liscomb Mills to Halifax is one of unparalleled beauty! As you cross the wooded road, you'll catch glimpses of the ocean here and there, and of the several hundred islands that lie close to the shore. Why not stop for a picnic?

    - Accomodation: Hotel
    - Transportation: approx. 205 mi, approx.4h

  • Day 15 Halifax

    Halifax Enjoy your last day in Halifax before returning your vehicle to the airport for your flight home.

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Facturation

Once your booking is registered, we send you an email with the invoice. Full payment is required at least 30 days before your arrival. If the customer does not settle the payment of the travel price within the period agreed upon, Altaï Canada reserves the right to cancel the booking free of charge.

Annulation

If for any reason, you decide to withdraw from a journey, the amount already paid will be refunded subject to the following exceptions:
  • Cancellation up to 45 days prior to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 20 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
  • Cancellation between the 44th and 15th day prior to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 50 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
  • Cancellation less than 14 days to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 100 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)

Any cancellation shall be notified in writing (email, letter or fax). Notice of cancellation will be effective upon receipt by us of your written communication.

If it comes apparent at an earlier point in time that the minimum number of participants cannot be reached for a travel, Altaï Canada is to exercise his right of withdrawal immediately. In such a situation, you will be informed of the cancellation of your travel no later than 21 days prior to the agreed beginning of the journey. Altaï Canada can also cancel a travel in case of circumstances amounting to "force majeure": volcanic eruption, civil disturbances, strikes, weather and climate conditions, travellers’ security… In such cases, you are immediately refunded any payments on the travel price; however, you shall not be entitled to any compensation.

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If a change to travel contract is made at the customer’s request, any fee that might arise from this change shall be paid by the customer. In any cases, every request for changes shall be notified in writing. In case of external events that could not be foreseen, Altaï Canada might change some aspects of the travel contract. We will endeavour to advise you of any changes as quickly as possible.

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All group travel prices on our website have been calculated for the indicated number of participants for each trip. The price list is confirmed after the booking. If the number of participants is lower than expected, an additional payment charge might be applied. For each travel and program, we mention the price per person – valid for the minimum number of participants – and we provide you with detailed explanations about the services included or not. Any change in the exchange rates or in the price of travel services in particular regarding the cost of the fuel, might entail price revision.

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In case of transfer of the contract by the customer to an assignee, modification and cancellation conditions apply.

Insurance

We recommend that you get personal insurance before your departure to cover the activities undertaken by Altaï Canada. If you have not purchased your insurance directly with us, we ask that you email us your insurance contract information (company, policy name, policy number, phone number) and bring this information with you on your trip. 

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Region
Maritimes
Activity
Self-drive Summer
Duration
15 days
Code
CAENSPENBA01
Price
From €2,185
Level
2/5
Comfort
4/5

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