Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula

Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula

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Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula

11 Days Starting and ending in Montréal, Canada

Visiting: Montréal, Rimouski, Gaspé Peninsula, Percé, Gaspé, Québec City

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

CQ-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $5064 $4674 Operator discount: -$390

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Quebec with the "Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula" tour. Begin in the vibrant city of Montréal, exploring its cultural landmarks like the Basilique Notre-Dame and Plateau Mont-Royal. Travel along the historic Navigator’s Route to Rimouski and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miguasha National Park. Discover the rich fishing history at Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site and enjoy a scenic cruise around Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island. Experience the natural beauty of Forillon National Park and the stunning Les Jardins De Métis. Conclude with a whale-watching cruise in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and a tour of historic Quebec City. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided tours, and local culinary delights throughout this captivating adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore the cultural capital of Canada in Montréal, including the Basilique Notre-Dame and Plateau Mont-Royal.

  • Follow the historic Navigator’s Route along the St. Lawrence River to Rimouski.

  • Visit Miguasha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see pre-historic fossil fish and plants.

  • Discover the Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site and learn about Gaspésie fishing history.

  • Take a scenic cruise around Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island to observe seabird colonies and marine wildlife.

  • Visit Forillon National Park, home to traditional fishing villages and the Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse.

  • Explore the stunning Les Jardins De Métis, also known as the Reford Gardens.

  • Embark on a whale-watching cruise in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.

Places You'll See

Delta Hotels Montreal

Hotel Rimouski & Convention Centre

Hostellerie Baie Bleue

Riotel Perce

Riotel Matane

Hotel Le Petit Manoir Du Casino

Hotel Le Concorde

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Montréal,Québec

Location: Montréal

Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Montreal

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.ARRIVE IN MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC Your Small Group Discovery Tour begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: Montréal

Location: Montréal

Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Montreal

Meals Included: Breakfast

MONTRÉAL Magical Montréal After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide. The rest of your day is free to explore this lively city on your own. Your Tour Director will be onsite to provide ideas for shopping, dining, and exploring. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated in Vieux-Montréal with cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame with its stunning stained glass and enjoy shopping and lunch in the trendy historic Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood.ENHANCED FREE TIMEA DINNER PARTY Consider an optional culinary experience that’s perfect for small groups to enjoy with a walking food tour and exclusive dinner in the city.

Day 3: Montréal,Rimouski

Location: Rimouski

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rimouski & Convention Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast

MONTRÉAL–RIMOUSKI Maritime Marvels Follow the historic Navigator’s Route along the St. Lawrence River into the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for an overnight stay in the maritime center of Rimouski. Recharge in Saint-Jean Port-Joli where nature meets artisan talent with local woodworking, brought to the area by the French settlers in the late 17th Century. Free time this evening – perhaps take in the sunset over the St. Lawrence River or stroll through downtown. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE Explore historic towns and maritime ports as you travel part of the historic path of the Navigators Route along the southern half of the Saint Lawrence River through the beauty of the Quebec countryside and quaint Victorian villages.

Day 4: Rimouski,Miguasha National Park,Carleton-Sur-Mér

Location: Gaspé Peninsula

Accommodation Name: Hostellerie Baie Bleue

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

RIMOUSKI–MIGUASHA NATIONAL PARK–CARLETON-SUR-MÉR Sea Legends & Ancient Creatures Start your grand tour of the spectacular Gaspé Peninsula featuring panoramic views of the sea, beaches, and cliffs. Continue along the St. Lawrence River to Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site, home of the Empress of Ireland Museum, to learn about the transatlantic liner’s history and doomed fate. Travel through the Matapédia Valley, named for the salmon-rich Matapédia River, for a guided visit to Miguasha National Park. Continue to the Carleton-sur-Mér. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Explore the magnificent natural world of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miguasha National Park, where pre-historic fossil fish and plants tell the story of the origin of the first terrestrial vertebrates, 380 million years ago, when strange creatures moved from water to land.

Day 5: Carleton-Sur-Mér,Banc-De-Pêche-De-Paspébiac National Historic Site,Percé

Location: Percé

Accommodation Name: Riotel Perce

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

CARLETON-SUR-MÉR–BANC-DE-PÊCHE-DE-PASPÉBIAC NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE–PERCÉ Seascapes, Strawberries and Shipbuilding After a morning at leisure, continue your adventure through the Gaspé Peninsula countryside to Ferme Bourdages Tradition Farm, the local experts in everything strawberries since 1821. Here, visit strawberry fields with sea views and discover the secrets behind the art of making strawberry wine and liqueurs before tasting them. Next, visit the Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site. Later, continue to the seaside village of Percé. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Visit the remarkable Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site to explore the open-air museum and original buildings dating back to 1766, witness the Gaspésie fishing history, watch traditional shipbuilding and net-mending demonstrations.

Day 6: Percé. Excursion To Bonaventure Island & Percé Rock National Parks

Location: Percé

Accommodation Name: Riotel Perce

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, discover the iconic gems of the Gaspé Peninsula. After breakfast, relax on a scenic cruise around the famous [LF] Percé Rock, also known as the “Pierced Rock” and enjoy a naturalist-led visit to Bonaventure Island National Park to observe the stunning seabird colony and marine wildlife that frequent the region. Spend the afternoon at leisure or consider an optional sea kayaking experience. Return to Percé for a local seafood dinner.PERCÉ. EXCURSION TO BONAVENTURE ISLAND & PERCÉ ROCK NATIONAL PARKS Peninsula Discoveries & Lobster Seaside Today, discover the iconic gems of the Gaspé Peninsula. After breakfast, relax on a scenic cruise around the famous [LF] Percé Rock, also known as the “Pierced Rock” and enjoy a naturalist-led visit to Bonaventure Island National Park to observe the stunning seabird colony and marine wildlife that frequent the region. Spend the afternoon at leisure or consider an optional sea kayaking experience. Return to Percé for a local seafood dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITESMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Explore Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island National Parks, home to one of the largest migratory bird refuges in North America. Its colony of 116,000 northern gannets is the most accessible in the world. Wander the hiking trails or enjoy the heritage trail to learn about the rich natural, historic, and geological wonders of the island.

Day 7: Percé,Gaspé-Forillon National Park,Grande Vallée,Matane

Location: Gaspé

Accommodation Name: Riotel Matane

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PERCÉ–GASPÉ-FORILLON NATIONAL PARK–GRANDE VALLÉE–MATANE Catch of the Day Visit the Micmac Interpretation Site of Gespeg. Meet a Mi’gmaq Nation guide for a tour of a 17th Century reconstructed traditional living space to learn the history and culture of the Nation. Continue to Forillon National Park, the official beginning to the International Appalachian Trail. The park is home to traditional fishing villages, pebble beaches and quiet coves. Follow the peninsula road to the Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse, the tallest in Canada, lighting the way since 1858. Enjoy [LF] lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon’s drive provides some of the best scenery of the peninsula with soaring cliffs, lighthouses, and expansive views of the St. Lawrence River. Late afternoon arrival in Matane, the hub of Gaspé’s thriving shrimp industry. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE A SMALL AFFAIR Enjoy [LF] lunch at a local restaurant. The catch of the day comes highly recommended to experience the quaint fishing traditions with your small group.TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITIONS The Mi’gmaq Nation settled permanently in the Bay of Gaspé in the 16th century. Discover life in the village throughout the four seasons and walk a medicinal plant trail to see the heritage preserved through the years. The timeless tradition of creative art continues with local Mi’qmaq Nation residents still making dream catchers, moccasins, and jewelry.

Day 8: Matane,Charlévoix Region-La Malbaie

Location: Québec City

Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Concorde

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

MATANE–CHARLÉVOIX REGION-LA MALBAIE Garden Light and Fresh Delights Visit Vignoble Carpinteri, a local winery and Italian-style villa built on a former strawberry farm. Change gears from fruitful vines to flowering plants at the famous [LF] Les Jardins De Métis, better known as the Reford Gardens. Continue to the beautiful Charlévoix region, known as a thriving culinary destination. Learn the secrets to buying and cooking mushrooms at a local mushroom farm during a Small Group Discovery exclusive experience while traveling on the “Charlevoix Flavour Trail.” (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL PLEASURES OF NATURE Few gardens have been built under such adverse atmospheric conditions as the stunning Les Jardins De Métis. These thoughtfully designed gardens (also called Reford Gardens) were built from 1926 to 1958 by innovator and horticulturist Elsie Reford, who spent thirty years transforming a fishing camp on the Métis River into a vast 40-acre estate garden brimming with bold and innovative character. Stroll amid some 3,000 plant varieties, including the famous Himalayan blue poppy, as part of 15 gardens in a naturally beautiful botanical wonderland. Spend time exploring the many areas of the gardens, such as the Linear Garden, the Stream Garden, or Bird Garden specifically designed to attract many varieties of birds.

Day 9: La Malbaie,Saguenay Fjord,Baie-Saint-Paul,Québec City

Location: Québec City

Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Concorde

Meals Included: Breakfast

LA MALBAIE–SAGUENAY FJORD–BAIE-SAINT-PAUL–QUÉBEC CITY Whale Tales & Traditional Tastes Travel along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River to the breathtaking Saguenay Fjord to embark on a [LF] whale-watching cruise in the heart of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Continue the journey to romantic Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for being one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. Tonight, explore Québec’s Parisian ambiance by visiting the shops in the Petit-Champlain district or enjoying the French inspired cuisine at one of the many restaurants. (B)LOCAL FAVORITEWILD BEAUTIES Embark on a fantastic adventure on the spectacular waters of Saguenay Fjord. Board your whale-watching cruise in the stunning Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, known for having the greatest variety of whale species on earth. On board, a naturalist guide will introduce you to the marine mammals of the area including the endangered species: the blue whale and the St. Lawrence beluga whale.

Day 10: Québec City

Location: Québec City

Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Concorde

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

QUÉBEC CITY French-Canadian Treasures Explore the historic walled city of Québec with a Local Guide to see the Place d’Armes, the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and the Place Royale. Also see the Old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River, and the historic Plains of Abraham in the French-founded city, port, and capital of Canada’s Québec province. Enjoy leisure time this afternoon amid the splendid views and ambience of the surrounding landscape, described by Charles Dickens as the “Gibraltar of North America.” Tonight, travel to Ile D’Orléans for a farewell dinner in a restored 17th-century flour mill. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city in North America. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine.

Day 11: Québec City,Montréal

Location: Montréal

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning drive to Montréal. Your vacation ends at the Montréal Trudeau International Airport or the Montréal tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departure flights from Montréal Trudeau International after 3:30 pm. Want to explore more in Montreal? Additional nights are available for purchase.QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL Safe travels until we meet again! Morning drive to Montréal. Your vacation ends at the Montréal Trudeau International Airport or the Montréal tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departure flights from Montréal Trudeau International after 3:30 pm. Want to explore more in Montreal? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in various hotels including Delta Hotels Montreal, Hotel Rimouski & Convention Centre, Hostellerie Baie Bleue, Riotel Perce, Riotel Matane, and Hotel Le Concorde.

  • Meals

    Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.

  • Guided Tours

    Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Montreal and Quebec City.

  • Welcome Drink

    A welcome drink upon arrival in Montreal.

  • Cruises

    Scenic and whale-watching cruises, subject to favorable weather conditions.

  • Visits to UNESCO Sites

    Visits to Historic District of Old Quebec and Miguasha National Park.

  • Local Experiences

    Visits to local attractions such as Les Jardins De Métis, Ferme Bourdages Tradition Farm, and a family-owned fromagerie.

  • Transport

    Travel through the scenic landscapes of Quebec by coach, with a mix of guided tours and free time to explore on your own.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as sea kayaking are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Additional Nights

    Additional nights in Montreal are available for purchase but are not included.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

Notes

Scenic and whale-watching cruises are subject to favorable weather conditions. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Historic District of Old Quebec|Miguasha National Park

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at Delta Hotels Montreal, Hotel Rimouski & Convention Centre, Hostellerie Baie Bleue, Riotel Perce, Riotel Matane, and Hotel Le Concorde in Quebec City.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel through the scenic landscapes of Quebec is provided by coach, with a mix of guided tours and free time to explore on your own.

  • What types of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners.

  • Are there any special experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to local attractions such as Les Jardins De Métis, Ferme Bourdages Tradition Farm, and a family-owned fromagerie. Additionally, there are scenic and whale-watching cruises, subject to favorable weather conditions.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in comfort at various hotels including Delta Hotels Montreal, Hotel Rimouski & Convention Centre, Hostellerie Baie Bleue, Riotel Perce, Riotel Matane, and Hotel Le Concorde in Quebec City.

  • Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to the Historic District of Old Quebec and Miguasha National Park, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • What activities are available during free time on the tour?

    During free time, you can explore the lively city of Montreal, take in the sunset over the St. Lawrence River in Rimouski, or stroll through downtown Rimouski. In Quebec City, you can explore the shops in the Petit-Champlain district or enjoy French-inspired cuisine at one of the many restaurants.

  • Is there a welcome event at the beginning of the tour?

    Yes, there is a welcome drink upon arrival in Montreal where you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on this tour?

    You can expect to see seabird colonies and marine wildlife during the scenic cruise around Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island. Additionally, the whale-watching cruise in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park offers the opportunity to see various whale species, including the blue whale and the St. Lawrence beluga whale.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, optional activities such as sea kayaking are available but are not included in the tour package.

  • What should I know about the whale-watching cruise?

    The whale-watching cruise takes place in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, known for having the greatest variety of whale species on earth. A naturalist guide will introduce you to the marine mammals of the area, including the endangered blue whale and the St. Lawrence beluga whale.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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