Vermont to Quebec Bike Tour
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- What's Included
- Tour FAQ
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Tour Overview
Burlington, Vermont to Quebec City Bike Tour
QUEBEC CITY BIKE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
TRIP LENGTH: 9 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS | ACTIVITY: BIKE, WALK | TRIP RATING: INTERMEDIATE | DEPARTURES: JUNE, JULY, AUG. 2024 | PRICING: $4500 ($1125 single supp.)
Tour Overview
This bike tour to Quebec starts in the lakeside city of Burlington, Vermont. from where we bike north, tracing the Richelieu and St. Lawrence rivers to Quebec City. Explore charming Burlington, VT, and its vibrant dining scene. Cycle through the patchwork farmland of the Champlain Islands to the Canadian border, where you’ll follow the Chambly Canal to Fort Chambly and the Richelieu River through small towns and past historic churches until it confluences with the mighty St. Lawrence River. We Ferry across the St. Lawrence to ride the Chemin du Roy, the original route between Montreal and Quebec City. Ride along the St. Lawrence’s north shore, stop to sample local cheese at an organic fromagerie, then enter Quebec City via the Promenade-Samuel-de-Champlain bike path. Cycle through the rural oasis of Ile d’Orleans, a predominantly agricultural island in the middle of the St. Lawrence. Indulge in local wines, hard cider, berries, and cheeses from roadside stands and visit artists in their private studios.
Where does this trip start, end, and go?
We start in Burlington.VT, and travel across the Canadian border to Quebec City. Check out the day-by-day tab, or download a more detailed itinerary.
What is the level of difficulty of biking?
The trip is rated as Intermediate and perfect for cyclists who are okay with a few gently rolling hills with some longer grades.
What are the accommodations on this trip?
We mostly stay in country inns, casual hotels, or contemporary, boutique hotels in a quiet setting. View the Lodging tab for accommodation details.
What other activities than biking?
Ride north from Burlington on the Island Line to Vermont’s first vineyard and winery for a tour, tasting, and picnic. Take a walking tour of Old Quebec City with a spirited Quebecois guide before exploring the historic Place Royale, the narrow streets of Le Petit Champlain, or the Plains of Abraham on your own.
What are the duration, price, and dates for this tour?
The trip is for nine days and eight nights. Price starts at $4200 after $300 Savings until Dec 15th* ($1125 single supp.). Currently, we have availability on departures in June, July, and Aug. 2024. See details under Dates & Prices.
What is included in the pricing?
All breakfasts, three lunches, and five dinners | Eight nights of Accommodations | Guided tour and tasting at Vermont’s first vineyard or visit to a local blueberry farm | Guided Walking Tour of Old Quebec | Tour of Fort Chambly |Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes, including e-bikes and much more. View the What’s Included tab for details.
What kind of bikes and gears, including e-bikes, do you offer?
Sojourn bike tours include full carbon frame road bikes or lightweight aluminum hybrid bikes with a carbon fork. Here’s our bike fleet and gear.
Do you have pictures of the tour?
View the Gallery Tab and enjoy photos from this trip.
What about customer reviews on this trip?
Guests love our Vermont to Quebec City Bike Tour. Visit the Reviews tab to find what they say.
We have some other questions. How can we contact you?
The Tour FAQ tab has most of the answers to guests’ questions. We are also delighted to help you with your next vacation. Write to info@gosojourn.com. Call us at 800-730-4771 or 802-425-4771 or use our contact us form.
DAY BY DAY
Vermont to Quebec Bike Tour
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1This bike tour to Quebec starts in the lakeside city of Burlington, Vermont. Enjoy one of Burlington's finest small hotels. Numerous magazines have voted Burlington as one of the best places to live. Enjoy views across the sparkling waters of Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains—sunsets from Burlington's waterfront rival any in the world.
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2Meet your leaders and fellow guests following breakfast at the hotel this morning. Ride north out of Burlington on the Island Line. Enjoy a visit to Vermont’s first vineyard and winery for a tour, tasting, and picnic lunch. Follow lightly traveled roads along Lake Champlain to a beautiful lakeside setting where you will spend the evening.
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3Head north through the patchwork farmland of the Champlain Islands to the Canadian border. The route is gently rolling to the border then flattens out almost immediately after passing through Canadian customs.
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4Follow the Chambly Canal to Fort Chambly at the foot of the rapids on the Richelieu River. The route parallels the river through small towns clustered around architecturally imposing churches where it meets the mighty St. Lawrence.
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5Begin your day with a ferry trip across the St. Lawrence. Ride the Chemin du Roy, the original route between Montréal and Québec City, and one of the oldest routes in North America. Spin past colorful barns painted in typical Québecois style.
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6Ride along the north shore of the St. Lawrence through some of Québec’s most beautiful villages. Visit an organic fromagerie to sample local cheese. Enter Québec City on the stunning Promenade-Samuel-de-Champlain bike path.
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7Enjoy a walking tour of Old Québec City with a spirited Québecois guide before exploring on your own. Visit the historic Place Royale and the narrow streets of Le Petit Champlain, walk to the Plains of Abraham, or relax in a café.
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8Spin through the rural oasis of Île d’Orléans, an island in the expansive St. Lawrence River. Rolling farmland covers much of the island and roadside stands feature local wines, hard cider, berries and cheese. The island is also a haven for artists, many of whom welcome visitors to their studios.
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9Following breakfast at the hotel, you will be transported back to the airport in Burlington, Vermont. Travel time is roughly four hours, however border-crossing times may vary.
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Lodging Information
Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
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Hotel Vermont
Just steps from Lake Champlain and the pedestrian marketplace this upscale small hotel and it's sister property next door offer excellent restaurants and bars, and Burlington's best location. (1 night)
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Shore Acres Inn, North Hero
Country inn and restaurant nestled in a quiet setting on the shores of Lake Champlain. Restaurants and tennis courts. (1 night)
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Auberge Harris, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Cycling friendly hotel overlooking the Richelieu River and Chambly Canal. Dining room and swimming pool. (1 night)
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Hotel de la Rive, Sorel-Tracy
Quiet setting overlooking the shores of the busy St. Lawrence Seaway. Restaurant, bar, and swimming pool. (1 night)
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Hôtel Gouverneur Trois-Rivières
Four-star hotel in the heart of the historic district. Walk to hip restaurants, shops and attractions from the city’s top accommodations. Restaurant, bar, and swimming pool. (1 night)
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Le St. Pierre, Québec City
Contemporary, boutique hotel in a lovely 19th Century Heritage Building nestled in the heart of the Old Port. Sidewalk cafes, galleries, and shops just steps from the door. (3 nights)
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What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- Guided tour and tasting at Vermont’s first vineyard or visit to a local blueberry farm
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Quebec
- Tour of Fort Chambly
- 8 nights at boutique hotels in Vermont and Canada
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes. Here’s our Bike Fleet.
- Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
- Limited E-bikes also available on a first come first serve basis.
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
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- Start & End: You check in the day before the tour starts at Hotel Vermont. Riding does not start until day 2, when you meet your tour leaders at 9 AM in the lobby. The tour concludes in Quebec City after breakfast on the last day, with an optional shuttle available back to Burlington.
- Meals: All breakfasts, as well as most dinners and lunches are covered. We leave a few evenings and afternoons open for you to explore the variety of restaurants in the area. We strongly recommend a reservation for the restaurants you pick.
- Shuttle: There is an optional shuttle available after the trip to get back to Burlington, VT. This shuttle takes around 4 ½ hours, with considerable variability due to the border crossing.
- Accommodations: Some of the accommodations on this trip in rural Quebec are more casual than is usually the Sojourn standard. They were chosen due to their historical value, authentic atmosphere and location.
- E-Bike: Limited number of E-bikes are offered on a first come first serve basis.
- Van support: There are a few longer ride days and you can choose to ride as much or as little as you want. Our vans are always there to offer you a break.
- Flexibility: Our trips are designed to be flexible, giving you the freedom to experience it the way YOU want. So if you want some downtime or to do things on your own, our leaders will work to find you the best days to do it.
- Level of Riding: This is rated as an intermediate trip, with most of that rating being based on the duration of the trip. In terms of elevation, the proximity of the St. Lawrence river results in minimal climbing. The longest day is 85 miles, but the van is always available to shuttle you to the final destination if you are no longer having fun.
- Routing and Scheduling: The itinerary we provide can change on a certain day in terms of restaurant time, road closures, and weather conditions. Our leaders are fully trained at offering alternate plans and solutions. We seek your cooperation and promise to deliver the best vacation experience regardless.
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Private Trips
Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.
For groups of 16-18 people traveling together on a published tour date, a 10% discount on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 12-15 people traveling together on a published tour date, a discount of 8% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 8-11 people traveling together on a published date, a discount of 6% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
Group discounts may not be combined with other offers.
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