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Paddle the Saguenay Fjord toward the St. Lawrence River estuary
Watch marine mammals, such as beluga whales, minke whales, seals, seabirds and other birds of prey.
Enjoy gourmet meals highlighting local products, replenishing your body with much-needed energy to paddle forth!
Visit the charming village of Tadoussac, where the St. Lawrence River estuary meets the Saguenay Fjord.
Marvel at the unreal scenery lining this ancient glacial valley, sketched with impressive, picture-ready cliffs.
Come live an incomparable experience on this three-day Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour, classified as a Distinctive Experience by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
Get ready for a true adventure that will take you from L’Anse-Saint-Jean to the junction of the Fjord of Saguenay and the St. Lawrence River estuary in the picturesque village of Tadoussac. In partnership with the Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park, you’ll explore this magnificent area conducive to marine mammal watching.
The meeting of the fjord and the river never fails to impress!
Come live an incomparable experience on this three-day Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour, classified as a Distinctive Experience by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
Get ready for a true adventure that will take you from L’Anse-Saint-Jean to the junction of the Fjord of Saguenay and the St. Lawrence River estuary in the picturesque village of Tadoussac. In partnership with the Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park, you’ll explore this magnificent area conducive to marine mammal watching.
The meeting of the fjord and the river never fails to impress!
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Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Paddle to L’anse des îlets rouges
Meet your guides at the Fjord en Kayak headquarter, where you will load up your gear, review safety tips, and learn about the equipment. After, you’ll paddle around 18km, passing by the islands of the fjord and the Baie Sainte-Marguerite delta. Enjoy a lovely night under the stars!
Overnight Location: Camping at L’anse des îlets rouges
Distance: 18km
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Kayak to L’anse aux Petites Îles campsite
Row, row, row your boat! Then, paddle towards L’Anse Saint-Étienne, where you’ll have dinner. Enjoy its fine sandy beaches. Look out for Belugas and Minke whales today!
Overnight Location: Camping at L’anse aux Petites Îles
Distance: 16km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Explore Tadoussac
Get ready to view the fjord meeting the river today—it’s a spectacular sight! You will also explore the Tadoussac area and, hopefully, catch a view of the Minke Whale. After, take a boat shuttle back to your vehicle!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 12km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour Price and Dates
This guided kayaking tour is always run as a shared tour for your group only and the prices depend on the size of your group. Private tours can be organized as well, please inquire about more information. The prices below are per person:- Guided Group of 2+: CAD1185 per person
Accommodation on Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour
This tour is based in tents. Spend the evening falling asleep to nature’s white noise while resting a tent atop a wooden platform.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour?
Meals
2 breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 2 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
You will take your equipment with you in your kayak. Transfers to the trailhead are not included, but in some cases can be organized.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not included
- Flights to and from L’Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Quebec’s provincial sales tax (15%)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- Are meals included on the Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to L'Anse-Saint-Jean to start this tour?
- Is the Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour in English?
- Where does the Estuary Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. This tour caters to kayaking with intermediate paddlers.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
2 breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover sea kayaking. Get your travel insurance.
You can fly into Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG), which is over an hour from L'Anse-Saint-Jean. It may be best to look into renting a car.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends at the Fjord en Kayak office in L'Anse-Saint-Jean.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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