Perce & Bonaventure Island Cruise
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Port
Gaspe, Quebec, Canada
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
12,25,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$250
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Perched atop steep cliffs, Gaspé and Percé are breathtakingly beautiful, and the panoramic drive by bus that joins the two is an unforgettable experience.
As the bus winds slowly along the more than 60 miles of rugged cliffs and past sweeping bays, admire the most extraordinary panoramas in Eastern Canada — the Bay of Gaspé, the cliffs of Forillon National Park, the Barachois de Malbaie (sandbar), the precipices along the coast in Percé and, of course, its legendary rock. This fascinating area has attracted visitors and artists since the 1930s.
Use your approximately one hour of free time to explore the town of Percé — it is an ideal place for shopping, as its many souvenir shops, art galleries, and handicraft boutiques offer a wide variety of local and regional crafts and products to inspire a multitude of gift ideas.
Travel by boat around the l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park, which takes you to both sides of the famous Percé Rock. You'll see one of the largest gannet colonies in the world. Thousands of birds nest on the cliffs of Bonaventure Island — an astonishing spectacle. Naturalists consider Bonaventure's colony of 120,000 northern gannets to be the most important and accessible colony of its kind.
Please note: Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Guests prone to motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Travel time from Gaspé to Percé is approximately 1¼ hours each way. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf for the boat portion. Lunch is not included. Lunch is not included. You will have time to purchase lunch at your own expense during the tour. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of Gaspé's charm; transportation may be more basic than in other ports (school bus or similar).