Seaside Escape to the Magdalen Islands ~ August 13 - 17, 2026 (5 Days)
5 Day Tour
Duration
5
days
Destination
TBD
Start Date
Aug 13
2026
About This Tour
Join us for a summertime escorted tour of our highly sought after, close-to-home Quebec islands. Set sail for the enchanting Iles de la Madeleine archipelago. Known for its mild climate, warm waters, red cliffs and endless pristine beaches and sand dunes, this Quebec Island chain is a hot spot for summer travellers. By traveling with Collins Tours, you will experience a first-class vacation.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Tour itineraries are ONLY a guideline (estimates) and may need modification by your tour manager. Times are subject to change due to various unforeseen factors, such as weather, traffic, mechanical issues, emergencies, and other “Acts of God.” Collins Tours & Consulting Ltd. is not responsible or liable, in any way, for delays caused by unforeseen events. No refunds/reimbursements will be offered in the event of such occurrences.
Seat rotation policy is in effect for this tour. Your tour manager will explain this once on board. There are no exceptions to seat rotation without written notice from a physician. With a notice from physician we can only provide a seat rotation in the front half of the coach; to be fair to all passengers we cannot guarantee the two front seats.
Hotel Contact Information
P.E.I – Rodd Charlottetown, Charlottetown, PH: (902) 894-7371
Cap-aux-Meules is the Chateau Madelinot, PH: (418) 986-3695.
Remove all personal belongings when departing. We are not responsible for items left behind.
Please make note of our Scent Friendly environment.
NOTE: Your tour manager handles: hotel check in/check out procedures, overall group management (e.g. timely transitions, itinerary planning), group representation at events, hotels and overall operation of each tour. We work hard to ensure that everyone enjoys his or her experience to the fullest. Gratuities for your Tour Manager and driver are not included in your tour price. Here are our tipping guidelines: Private tour guides for city tours -$2 per person per day, CTC Tour managers: $5.00-$7.00 per person per day, Bus driver- $3 per day
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Day 130: Home – Charlottetown Inn, PEI (D)
- Meet your tour manager or shuttle driver at your **designated meeting point. Confirmed pick-up/drop-off locations are as follows:
- Halifax, Sobey’s Lacewood Dr. –
- Dartmouth Crossing Hampton Inn –
- Halifax Airport Quality Inn –
- Truro Heights, Irving Big Stop –
- Lincoln, Big Stop –
- Saint John –
Aulac NB Irving Big Stop 25 min. rest stop and transfer of passengers to main motor coach.
- Seat rotation policy will be in effect during this tour and will be explained by your tour manager once on board or can be viewed prior to your vacation on www.collinstours.ca.
- All stops for passenger pick up/drop off will be brief (10-15 min.) and we ask that you remain on board while we greet new travelers. Once all travelers are aboard, we make our way across the Confederation Bridge and onto our home for the evening, the Charlottetown Inn & Conference Centre (city centre).
- Your tour director checks you in and has your luggage delivered to your room.
- The coach will depart the hotel for our dinner reservation at a local restaurant and our fabulous welcome dinner (included)
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Day 231: Charlottetown - Cap Aux Meules, Magdalen Islands (B, D)
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at our hotel this morning before check-out and departure for the ferry to the Magdalen Islands. We make our way to the ferry terminal before setting sail for Cap aux Meules (Grindstone Island), the second largest of the 8 major islands that comprise the 40-mile-long fishhook-shaped archipelago known as Iles de la Madeleine.
- During our voyage across the St. Lawrence, you will have a chance to get to know your fellow travelers and enjoy a seafood dinner in the ship’s casual restaurant. (Note: non-seafood pork option available).
- Once we arrive at the Cap aux Meules ferry ramp, we’re left with a brief 2-minute drive to the Chateau Madelinot, our waterfront hotel for the next three nights! Relax while your tour manager checks you in, distributes your room key, and has your bag sent to your room. Baggage handling fees are included (1 bag per person please) in your tour price. ***Please note, the hotel does not have elevators***.
- The rest of the evening is free to begin enjoying “The Maggie’s”, a spectacular blend of green valleys, glorious white sandy beaches, vibrant red cliffs and secluded blue lagoons.
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