2015-2016 Brochure

Broch ang. 2014-15_Broch ang. 07-08 2015-07-13 10:30 Page2

81012_Brochure_AN.indd 1 2015-07-16 07:24

• TAILOR MADE ITINERARIES, CORRESPONDING TO YOUR NEEDS.

• 24/7 RELIABLE EMERGENCY PHONE SERVICE.

• COMPETENT AND PASSIONATE TOUR LEADERS.

• NEW!! VTE APP FOR ANDROID AND APPLE DEVICES.

• HOLDER OF $2,000,000 LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR YOUR SCHOOL OUTING.

• EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE BY A QUALIFIED TEAM.

• REGULAR VISITS TO SUPPLIERS TO INSURE THE QUALITYOF THEIR SERVICES.

P a g e 2 w w w . v t e . q c . c a - 1 8 7 7 2 1 3 - 2 0 7 0 - w w w . v t e . q c . c a


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 2 2015-07-16 07:24

QUÉBEC CITY

Suburb Downtown

DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own) P.M.: Orientation Tour • Observatoire de la Capitale • Citadelle • Dinner • END OF 1 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Military Activity

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Montmorency Falls• Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica • Ste-Anne Canyon • Lunch P.M.: Atelier Paré • Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles• Dinner • END OF 2 DAY PACKAGE Evening: Disco Cruise

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Museum of Civilization • Québec funicular • Lunch P.M.: Artillery Park • END OF 3 DAY PACKAGE • Rides atGaleries de la Capitale Evening: Dinner and lively evening at Chemin du Roysugar shack

DAY 4A.M.: Breakfast • Aquarium du Québec • LunchP.M.: Multimedia presentation & exhibitions “Battles1759-1760” • Scavenger Hunt in Old Quebec • Departure

• • • CÔTE-DE-BEAUPRÉ INCLUDED • • •

PACKAGES ON THIS PAGE

INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:


• Professional guide services for the entire tour.

• All activities and meals mentioned on the itinerary.

• Transportation in a deluxe 55 passengers motorcoach from Montréal, Toronto or Moncton for the Québec City package only - possibility of a supplement depending on your departure point.

• 4 complimentary tours (double occupancy).

• Lodging as described - suburb or downtown (quadruple occupancy for students).

• VTE mobile Application for the free chaperones (trip of 2 days or more).

• Gratuities at restaurants.

• Bus driver’s room.

• All taxes.

• Compensation fund tax (0.1%).

Prices based on 50 paying passengers(quadruple occupancy) and 4 free chaperones (double occupancy).

Prices for smaller groups available.

5 days itineraries or more are also available.

• Night supervisor.

• Insurances.

• Gratuities for guide/driver.

MONTRÉAL - QUÉBEC - CHARLEVOIXSuburb Downtown

DAY 6A.M.: Breakfast • Whale watching cruise • LunchP.M.: Departure for Quebec • Canyon Ste-Anne • Dinner Evening: Bowling

DAY 7A.M.: Breakfast • Military Activity • Observatoire de la Capitale • Lunch P.M.: Shopping and rides at Galeries de la Capitaleshopping centerEvening: Dinner and lively evening at Chemin du Roysugar shack

DAY 8A.M.: Breakfast • Scavenger hunt • Artillery Park • Lunch P.M.: Departure

DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own)P.M.: Arrival • Dinner Evening: Mount Royal

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Biodôme • Montréal Tower atOlympic Park • Lunch P.M.: Botanical Garden and Insectarium • Notre-Dame Basilica • Dinner Evening: IMAX movie • Free time in Old Montréal

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Pointe-à-Callière Museum ofArcheology and History • Lunch P.M.: Montréal Science Center • Departure for QuébecCity • DinnerEvening: Discover Old Québec by walk

DAY 4A.M.: Breakfast • Citadelle • Group picture • Lunch P.M.: Centre d’interprétation de Place-Royale• Museum of Civilization • DinnerEvening: Disco Cruise

DAY 5A.M.: Breakfast • Montmorency Falls• Bee museum • Lunch P.M.: Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica • Marine Mammals Interpretation Centre Evening: Dinner and activities at La Ferme 5 Étoiles

8 DAYS

$1 123 CDN21 meals included

8 DAYS


1 DAY

From Montréal $65 CDN1 meal included

2 DAYS

From Montréal $197 CDN4 meals included

2 DAYS


3 DAYS

From Montréal $312 CDN

From Toronto $328 CDN

From Moncton $338 CDN6 meals included

3 DAYS




4 DAYS




4 DAYS




INCLUDED: Local transportation from Montréal for the entire tour.


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 3 2015-07-16 07:24

“ Want to experience an unforgettable activity withyour group? Discover the fascinating world of helicopters at the new Complexe Capitale Hélicoptère inQuebec City. Different programs are offered to your students, depending on their age. Ask your tour coordinator for more information. ”


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:




• Transportation in a deluxe 55 passengers motorcoach from Montréal, Toronto or Moncton for the Carnival package only – possibility of a supplement depending on your departure point.

• 4 complimentary tours(double occupancy).

• Lodging:

- Homestay (2,3 or 4 students/family)

- Carnival (4 students/room)

• French video and activity package.



• Bus driver’s room for the Carnival package only.

• All taxes.


Prices based on 50 paying passengers(quadruple occupancy) and 4 free chaperones (double occupancy).


• Transportation and bus driver’s room for the Québec Homestay package.


• Insurances.


QUÉBEC HOMESTAYFrench immersion

DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own)P.M.: Welcome activity “Voix française, American Heart”• Museum of Civilization • Quartier Petit-Champlainand Place RoyaleEvening: Dinner and evening with the families

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast with the families • Montmorency Falls • Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica • Atelier Paré • Lunchat Auberge Baker P.M.: IMAX Evening: Dinner and evening with the families

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast with the families • Citadelle • Artillery Park • Lunch P.M.: Scavenger hunt (in French) in Old Québec • Free time in Old Québec Evening: Dinner and lively evening at Chemin du Roysugar shack

DAY 4A.M.: Breakfast with the families • Military Activity • Lunch P.M.: Free time for shopping • Odyssey Canada • Observatoire de la Capitale Evening: Dinner and evening with the families

DAY 5A.M.: Breakfast with the families • Aquarium duQuébec P.M.: Departure • Lunch on the road (on your own)

QUÉBEC WINTER CARNIVAL

DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own)P.M.: Walk in Old Québec and discover Carnival sites • Multimedia presentation & exhibitions “Battles 1759-1760” • Québec/Lévis ferry • Dinner• END OF 1 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Attend the Winter Carnival parade (Saturdaysonly)

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Citadelle • Ice skating at PlaceD’Youville • Free time at the Carnival • LunchP.M.: Observatoire de la Capitale • Slide runs onDufferin Terrace • END OF 2 DAY PACKAGE • DinnerEvening: Ice hotel

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Montmorency Falls • Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica • Lunch at Auberge BakerP.M.: Shopping at Galeries de la Capitale (or in OldQuebec) • END OF 3 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Dinner and lively evening at Chemin du Roy sugar shack

“ EFFIGY INCLUDED “

5 DAYS

$435 CDN11 meals included

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Suburb Downtown

1 DAY


2 DAYS


2 DAYS


3 DAYS




3 DAYS




4 DAYS




4 DAYS




“ Once again VTE did not disappoint! We had an incredible trip to Quebec City! I would strongly recommend VTE to plan your next school trip. Wonferful,helpful coordinators, fantastic tour package-great tourguides! I couldn't be happier! I'll be back next year! ”Mrs Ingrid Hoveling Father Leonard Van Tighem

JANUARY 29th TO FEBRUARY 14th 2016

OUR SUGGESTIONS

YOUR TESTIMONIALS

Isle of Wight Academy, VA - Québec City


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 4 2015-07-16 07:24


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 5 2015-07-16 07:24

“ Grévin Museum is now in Montreal! Discover theircollection of more than 120 wax statues of personalitiesthat have marked the history of Canada, Quebec andFrance. ”

“ I have been travelling with Voyages Tour Etudiant for 15 years, and I am very impressed with the quality of service, flexibility, and dependability that I have encountered. My French students have benefitted both academically and personally from the experiences thatthey have had on tours to Canada, France, and Spain withVTE. Many of my students say that these trips are the mostmemorable and wonderful experience of their High Schoolyears. I look forward to travelling with my students andVTE for many more years! ”

Mrs Michelle Morningstar Isle of Wight Academy


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:

MONTRÉAL MONTRÉAL - QUÉBEC



• Transportation in a deluxe 55 passengersmotorcoach from Toronto, Ottawa or Moncton – possibility of a supplement depending on your departure point.


• Lodging as described - suburb or downtown (quadruple occupancy for students).




• All taxes.


• Activity Package: Montreal – The Adventure

Prices based on 50 paying passengers (quadruple occupancy) and 4 free chaperones (double occupancy).



• Insurances.


DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own)P.M.: Biodôme • Montréal Tower at Olympic Park • Botanical Garden • Insectarium • Dinner • END OF 1 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Guided walking tour in Old Montréal

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Saint Joseph’s Oratory • Discovery of Old Montreal • Lunch P.M.: Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archaeology andHistory • Grévin Montréal Museum • END OF 2 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Dinner and IMAX movie

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Space Camp • Lunch P.M.: Shopping • Cruise • Departure / dinner on theroad (on your own)

DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own)P.M.: Biodôme • Montréal Tower at Olympic Park • Botanical Garden • Insectarium • Dinner Evening: Guided walking tour in Old Montréal

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Saint Joseph’s Oratory • Grévin Montréal Museum • Lunch P.M.: Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archaeology andHistory • Departure for Québec City • Dinner in Québec CityEvening: Disco cruise

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Citadelle • Orientation tour • Observatoire de la Capitale • Lunch P.M.: Discovery of Place-Royale • Museum of Civilization • END OF 3 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Dinner and lively evening at Chemin du Roysugar shack

DAY 4A.M.: Breakfast • Artillery Park • Montmorency Falls • Lunch P.M.: Galeries de la Capitale shopping centre • Aquarium du Québec • Departure / dinner on theroad (on your own)

Suburb Downtown

Suburb Downtown

1 DAY

From Ottawa $82 CDN1 meal included

2 DAYS

From Ottawa $222 CDN3 meals included

2 DAYS

From Ottawa $231 CDN3 meals included

3 DAYS

From Ottawa $360 CDN



3 DAYS




3 DAYS


From Toronto $366 CDN6 meals included

3 DAYS



4 DAYS



4 DAYS




•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

DISCOVER THE FASCINATING WORLD

OF HELICOPTERS AT COMPLEXE CAPITALE

HELICOPTÈRE!

NEW!

OUR SUGGESTIONS

YOUR TESTIMONIALS

Carto-Meridian High School, NY - Montréal

NEW! CANADA OLYMPIC HOUSE

ASK YOUR COORDINATOR!


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 6 2015-07-16 07:24

“ Looking for something different? Visit the OldCarleton County Jail and learn about why Ottawa wasonce considered "the most dangerous town in NorthAmerica". Learn about early prison life, as you see thejail cells, death row and the last working gallows inCanada. ”


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:

OTTAWA MONTRÉAL - QUÉBEC - OTTAWA



• Transportation in a deluxe 55 passengersmotorcoach from Montréal or Toronto for the Ottawa package – possibility of a supplement depending on your departure point.


• Lodging as described - suburb or downtown (quadruple occupancy for students.)




• All taxes.





• Insurances.


DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own) P.M.: Canadian War Museum • Orientation tour • Parliament Building • Dinner• END OF 1 DAY PACKAGEEvening : Wave pool

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Canadian Museum of HistoryIMAX • Lunch P.M.: RCMP musical ride centre • Aviation Museum • END OF 2 DAY PACKAGEEvening: Dinner and Cruise

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Laflèche Cave • Lunch P.M.: Canadian Museum of Nature • Departure/dinneron the road (on your own)

DAY 4A.M.: Breakfast • Montmorency Falls • Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica • Ste-Anne Canyon • LunchP.M.: Atelier Paré/Economuseum of Legends • Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles Evening: Dinner and lively evening at Chemin du Roysugar shack

DAY 5A.M.: Breakfast • Departure for Ottawa • Lunch onthe roadP.M.: Canadian Museum of Nature • Dinner Evening: Cruise

DAY 6A.M.: Breakfast • Parliament Building • ScavengerHunt • LunchP.M.: War Museum • END OF 6 DAY PACKAGE• Rideau Hall Evening: Dinner and Wave pool

DAY 7A.M.: Breakfast • Aviation Museum • RCMP musicalride centre • Lunch • END OF 7 DAY PACKAGEP.M.: Departure for Montréal • Dinner Evening: Mount Royal

DAY 8A.M.: Breakfast • Space Camp • Lunch P.M.: Departure

DAY 1A.M.: Lunch on the road (on your own)P.M.: Biodôme • Montréal Tower at Olympic Park • Dinner Evening: Guided walking tour in Old Montréal

DAY 2A.M.: Breakfast • Pointe-à-Callière Museum ofArchaeology and History • Lunch P.M: Departure for Québec City • Walk in Old Québec • Dinner Evening: Disco cruise

DAY 3A.M.: Breakfast • Citadelle • Observatoire de laCapitale • Group picture • Lunch P.M.: Artillery Park • Museum of Civilization • Old Québec frescoes • Dinner Evening: Swimming

CRUISE INCLUDED!

• • • CÔTE-DE-BEAUPRÉ INCLUDED • • •

Suburb Downtown6 DAYS


7 DAYS


8 DAYS


6 DAYS


7 DAYS


8 DAYS


INCLUDED:Local transportation from Montréal

for the entire tour.

Suburb Downtown2 DAYS



2 DAYS



3 DAYS



3 DAYS



1 DAY



OUR SUGGESTIONS


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 7 2015-07-16 07:24

NEW YORK

DAY 1P.M.: Arrival in New York • Discovery of Times Square, 5th Avenue, Theatre District and Rockefeller Center • Madame Tussaud (optionnal $$) • Dinner (at your ownexpense) Evening: Top of the Rock Observatory (Rockefeller Center)or Empire State Building or Broadway show (optionnal $$)

DAY 2A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Orientation walking tour of the city with your tour guide(3 hours) • Lunch (at your own expense) P.M.: American Museum of Natural History • Central Park • Dinner in Soho (at your own expense)Evening: Brooklyn Bridge

DAY 3A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Staten Island Ferry • Lunch (at your own expense) P.M.: Shopping in Chinatown • Departure for your school

BOSTON

DAY 1P.M.: Arrival in Boston • Bunker Hill monument • Liberty Trail • Dinner (at your own expense) Evening: Shopping in Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall

DAY 2A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • City tour including Harvard Campus (3 hours) • Lunch (at your own expense) P.M.: Museum of Science • New England Aquarium• Dinner (at your own expense) Evening: Prudential Tower

DAY 3A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Salem WitchMuseum • Free time in Salem (Harbour, Essex Street,Heritage Trail, Old Burying Point Cemetery) • Lunch (at your own expense) P.M.: Departure for your school


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:



• All activities and meals mentioned on theitinerary.


• Accommodation in suburb.


• All taxes.

• Transportation in a 56 passengersdeluxe motorcoach from Torontoor Montréal.

• VTE mobile Application for the free chaperones.





• Insurances.


NEW YORK

NIGHT DEPARTURE

3 DAYS

From Montréal $223 CDNFrom Toronto $239 CDN

2 meals included

3 DAYS


2 meals included

4 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS


2 meals included

Itinerary from Montréal


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 8 2015-07-16 07:24


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 9 2015-07-16 07:24


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:

TORONTO/ NIAGARA




• Accommodation in suburb.


• All taxes.

• Transportation in a 56 passengersdeluxe motorcoach from Ottawaor Montréal.






• Insurances.


DAY 1P.M.: Arrival in Toronto • Downtown Toronto orientationwalking tour (Toronto City Hall, Old City Hall, YongeStreet and more) • Hockey Hall of Fame • Dinner (at your own expense) Evening: Shopping at the Eaton Center • CN Tower

DAY 2A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Canada’sWonderland amusement park PM.: Lunch and dinner on site (at your own expense)

DAY 3 A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • OntarioScience Center (Omnimax movie not included) • Lunch on site (at your own expense). P.M.: Departure for your school • Dinner on the road (atyour own expense)

DAY 1P.M.: Arrival in Toronto • Downtown Toronto orientationwalking tour (Toronto City Hall, Old City Hall, YongeStreet and more) • Hockey Hall of Fame • Dinner (atyour own expense)Evening: Shopping at the Eaton Center • CN Tower

DAY 2A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Departure forNiagara Falls • Niagara falls cruise • Walk along theNiagara River • Lunch (at your own expense) and freetime on Clifton HillP.M.: Marineland • Dinner (at your own expense) onsite Evening: Departure for Toronto

DAY 3A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel (Get your luggage ready) • Ontario Science Center • Lunch (at your own expense)P.M.: Departure for your school • Dinner on the road (at your own expense)

TORONTO“ The world of chocolate will not have any mysteryafter the visit of Cadbury chocolate factory. Will you beable not to eat all you will see during the visit? ”

3 DAYS

From Montréal $230 CDNFrom Ottawa $260 CDN

2 meals included

3 DAYS

From Montréal $242 CDNFrom Ottawa $265 CDN

2 meals included

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

P a g e 1 0 w w w . v t e . q c . c a - 1 8 7 7 2 1 3 - 2 0 7 0 - w w w . v t e . q c . c a

OUR SUGGESTIONS


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 10 2015-07-16 07:24

t

l

“ Live Chicago of the years 1920-1930 with a guidedtour that will get you around the old gangster hot spotsand hit spots and hear historically accurate accounts ofthe exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and the rest ada boys! ”

“ Do you want to party with Hollywood Elite? Book yourevening at Madame Tussaud Museum in Washington andyou will dance with your favourite stars. ”

“ Thank you so much for all your hard work. Because itwas my first year doing this, I was happy that I alwayshad you to remind me when something was due and youalways had a prompt reply to my questions. Thanksagain!The bus driver was great. The students and the staff werevery pleased with this trip. All the attractions kept every-one happy ! Everything went extremely well !!! Thank you! ”

Mrs Shelley Jette Massey-Vanier School

CHICAGO

DAY 1P.M.: Arrival in Chicago • Free time at the Navy Pier • Dinner (at your own expense) Evening: Tour in the giant Ferris wheel on Navy Pier • Check-in at the hotel

DAY 2A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • City tour (4 hours) • Lunch (at your own expense) P.M.: Visit of the Field Museum or the Shedd Aquarium• Walking in Grant Park and discover BuckinghamFountain and Millennium Park • Dinner (at your ownexpense) Evening: Visit of the Willis Tower

DAY 3A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Self-guidedtour of the Museum of Science and Industry • Lunch(at your own expense)P.M.: Cruise on Michigan Lake and Chicago River • Free time on Magnificent Mile • Dinner (at your ownexpense) Evening: Baseball game or Tommy’s Gun Garage dinner show (optional $$)

DAY 4A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Visit of theLincoln Park zoo • Departure for your school

PHILADELPHIAWASHINGTON

DAY 1P.M.: Arrival in Philadelphia • Dinner (at your ownexpense) Evening: Discovery of Independence District andLiberty Bell

DAY 2A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Guided tour ofthe Independence Hall • Lunch (at your own expense) P.M.: Departure for Washington • Orientation touraround the US Capitol • Dinner (at your own expense)Evening: Visit of the illuminated monuments such asLincoln, Washington, Reflecting pool, Capitol and WhiteHouse

DAY 3A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • City tour (4 hours) including Arlington Cemetery • Lunch (at yourown expense)P.M.: Smithsonian Institute visit • Dinner (at your ownexpense) in GeorgetownEvening: Cruise on the Potomac River

DAY 4A.M.: American breakfast at the hotel • Departure foryour school


INCLUDE:





• Downtown accomodation in Philadelphia and suburb accommodation for Washington and Chicago.



• All taxes.


• Chicago package: transportation in a Deluxe Motorcoach 56 passengers from Toronto only (6 days package available from Montréal.

• Philadelphia / Washington and Washington packages : Transportation in a Deluxe Motorcoach 56 passengers from Toronto and Montréal.




• Insurances.


WASHINGTON

4 DAYS


3 meals included

4 DAYS


3 meals included

4 DAYS


3 meals included


DO NOT INCLUDE:

OUR SUGGESTIONS

YOUR TESTIMONIALS

Limoilou HS - Chicago Chanoine Armand Racicot School - Philadelphia


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 11 2015-07-16 07:24

“ Enjoy the rich culture of both capitals, do Paris andLondon on the same trip.”


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:


PARISLoire - Normandy

• Round-trip airfare (from Montréal or Toronto).

• Accommodation in youth hostels or 2-star hotels according to the cities visited (2-star hotels for the whole trip also available on request) in France. Accommodation in 2 or 3-star hotels in Italy.

• Transportation in deluxe motor coach on site (outside Paris and Rome).

• 2 meals per day (breakfast + dinner).

• Activities entrance fees mentioned in the program.

• Round trip airport transfers.

• Airport taxes.


Rates based on 40 paying students + 4 free chaperones.

Quotations available for smaller groups.

• Lunches and drinks.

• Personal expenses.

• Passport fee.

• Some entrance fees to be paid on site.

• Travel insurances.

• Hotel tax in Italy (1€ to 4€/person /night depending on the city).

• Services of a professional tour guide.

• Public transportation.

• Gratuities.

FRANCE

• Self-guided tour of Château de Versailles • Self-guided tour of the Louvre Museum• Arc de Triomphe (ascension not included) • Eiffel Tower (ascension not included) • Montmartre, Champs Élysées, Champ de Mars,

Basilica of the Sacré Cœur, Place du Tertre • Discovery of “l’Île de la Cité’’ : Town Hall,

Notre-Dame Cathedral and Luxembourg Garden• Cruise on the River Seine • Guided tour of Chartres Cathedral • Guided tour of the “Château de Chambord’’ • Self-guided tour of the “Château de Chenonceaux’’ • Guided tour of St-Malo and the City Museum • Independent visit of Mont St-Michel and its abbey• Tour of the Juno Beach Center• Discovery of the port of Honfleur where Samuel de

Champlain sailed away in 1608

ITINERARY ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PARIS AND THE SOUTH EAST OF FRANCE.

DISCOVER AVIGNON, MARSEILLE, MONACO, NICE AND MORE!

FRANCEWorld Wars

• Visit of Vimy’s Canadian Memorial • Visit of Notre-Dame de Lorette‘s cemetery

and French memorial• Visit of the Targette Military Museum and the

German cemetery• Visit of the « Wellington Quarry »• Visit of “In Flanders Field” Museum• Self-guided tour of Ypres• Attend the Porte du Mennin ceremony in Ypres• Visit of the Musée des Abris “Somme 1916”• Visit of the commemorative New Foundland Park• Self-guided tour of Dieppe• Visit of the Canadian cemetery • Visit of the Juno Beach Canadian Museum • Visit of Caen’s Peace Memorial• Visit of Mont St-Michel’s abbey• Visit of the Army/Invalides Museum• Self-guided tour of Château de Versailles • Self-guided tour of the Louvre Museum• Strolls in Paris’ different quarters• Visit of Sanctuary Woods• Visit of Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917• Tyne Cot, Langemark and Longueval cemeteries• Visit of Thiepval and Pozières memorials• Visit of Ovillers la Boisselle mine crater

ITALY

ITALY

10 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

From Montréal $1 785 CDNFrom Toronto $1 949 CDN

16 meals included

9 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS


14 meals included

9 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS


14 meals included

OUR SUGGESTIONS

Louis-Jobin High School - Spain


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 12 2015-07-16 07:24

“ During your trip to Nicaragua add the visit ofOmetepe island, where you can enjoy different activities: a volcano visit, kayaking or horseback ridingand going at the beach. ”“ Stay longer in Costa Rica to go to the beach in ManuelAntonio or Tamarindo. Your students will love it! ”

“ Once again, we had an amazing trip. Geneviève andthe entire VTE team is the reason we return year afteryear to book our student travel. ”Mrs. Lisa TaylorTravel Professionals International

NICARAGUACommunity integration


INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:


PACIFIC OCEAN

• Round-trip airfare (from Montréal or Toronto).

• Lodging in host families / 2 nights in hotel in San José, Costa Rica /3 nights in communal center and 1 night on a farm (in hammocks) in Nicaragua.

• 3 meals per day (except few lunches in Nicaragua).

• Services of a local guide during activitiesin Nicaragua / Services of a tour guide inCosta Rica.

• On-site transportation in deluxe coach with air conditioning.

• Airport taxes – except the exit tax.


• Entrance fees for the activities mentioned in the program.


Quotations available for smaller groups.

Longer or shorter stays available upon request.

• Insurances.


• Vaccination fees.

• Passport fees.

• Airport taxes when leaving the country (amounts differ depending on the destinations).

• Gratuities for the driver and the tour guide + donations to host communities.

• Day 1 dinner in Costa Rica.

• Tourist card for Nicaragua.

• Recommended : Before departure training and Spanish lessons for Nicaragua.

COSTA RICAVoluntary work

In collaboration with Spirale

• Accommodation at the community Center and/or hostfamilies • Workshop on the local life • Playtime with thelocal children and field work • Visit of a coffee plantation• Handcrafts (making bracelet or hammock) • Visit of an agricultural community (possibility to sleep on site) • Tourist excursion: visit of Granada (colonial city, boattour), Masaya (volcano, prison, market) San Juan del Sur(beach)

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTSFROM


19 meals included

PACIFIC OCEAN

COSTA RICA

• 2 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel • 5 nightsaccommodation with host families • Basic Spanishclasses • Tour of a fair trade coffee cooperative • Community work activities • Day at La Fortuna de SanCarlos • Tour of Catarata de la Fortuna (waterfall) • Tour of Arenal National Park • Thermal springs • Tourof the Poas Volcano National Park

OTHER DESTINATIONS AVAILABLE ONREQUEST SUCH AS : PERU - ECUADORMÉRIDA (MEXICO)FOR SMALL GROUPS, WE SUGGEST TOGO TO GUATEMALA, WHERE YOU CANSTAY IN THE AREA OF THE ATITLAN LAKE.

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTSFROM

From Montréal $1 955 CDNFrom Toronto $1 935 CDN3 meals per day included

Photo: West Island College Cabano School - Nicaragua

OUR SUGGESTIONS

YOUR TESTIMONIALS

Pierre Bédard School - Costa Rica


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 13 2015-07-16 07:24

“ Living with a host family will maximise your learningof thelanguage and culture and make your study abroadprogram a success.”

MÉRIDA(Mexico)

• 2 hours of Spanish lessons/day (Monday to Friday)• Visit of Uxmal archaeological site• Visit of Calcehtok caves• Mérida orientation tour• Shopping at Mérida’s markets• Free time at the beach • Folkloric dance show• Meeting with Mexican students• Salsa lessons• Lunada on the beach• Visit of Cuzama’s cenotes• Visit of Chichen Itza• Boat excursion to Celestun’s lagoon• Free time in Mérida

“ Always been very good with arranging trip and getting in touch. Trip has gone well for years. Students really enjoyed themselves. ”Mr Peter Van Ryn All Saints Catholic Sec. School

MONTRÉAL(Canada)

• 24 French lessons/week (Monday to Friday)• Downtown walking tour of Montréal• Visit of Notre-Dame cathedral and Old Montréal• Visit of St. Joseph’s Oratory• Visit of the Olympic Stadium and the Biodôme• One-day excursion to Ottawa• Poutine tour • Ice skating (winter time)• Laser Quest• Tour of Little Italy & Jean-Talon Market • One-day excursion to Québec City

GUATEMALA

MéridaCancun

Mérida(13) Cancun

GULF OF MEXICO

MEXICO

UNITED STATES

PACIFIC OCEAN

Mexico

OTHER SPANISHDESTINATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST:

3. ANTIGUA (Guatemala)4. QUITO (Ecuador)5. BENALMADENA (Spain)5. MADRID (Spain)

OTHER FRENCHDESTINATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST:

1. QUÉBEC CITY (Canada)2. PARIS (France)2. NICE (France)

P a g e 1 9P a g e 1 4 w w w . v t e . q c . c a - 1 8 7 7 2 1 3 - 2 0 7 0 - w w w . v t e . q c . c a

• Round-trip airfare or train (from Montréalor Toronto).

• French or Spanish lessons.

• School material.

• Scheduled activities.

• Homestay and 2 or 3 meals/day.

• Round-trip airport transfers.

• Tourist card in Mexico.

• Transportation in deluxe motorcoach for weekend excursions and some activities.

• Public transportation in Mérida.

• Airport taxes.

• Services of a local guide during activities and excursions.




• Insurances.

• Public transportation in Montréal.

• Internet access.

• Vaccination fees (in Mexico).

• Passport fee.



INCLUDE:


DO NOT INCLUDE:

STUDY ABROAD

14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS


37 meals included

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

From Toronto $2 025 CDN

41 meals included

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

OUR SUGGESTIONS

YOUR TESTIMONIALS

Louis-Jobin High School - Mérida


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 14 2015-07-16 07:24

Your reservation is a contract by which you accept all the following terms and conditions. No other representation, guarantee ormodification will bind Voyages Tour Étudiant, unless a document issigned by Voyages Tour Étudiant. Please read carefully all the followinginformation.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTUnless otherwise indicated, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of thetotal cost or $350 per person is required to confirm your reservation.Your trip has to be paid in full at least 45 days before the departure.That deposit does not include the additional cancellation insurances orother fees. All payments are deposited into a trust account. The QuebecProvincial Travel Act provides 100% default coverage for all resident and non-resident visitors using agencies licensed in its jurisdiction. For further information please call the Quebec Consumer Protection Office inGatineau at 819 772-3041.

CANCELLATION FEESFor bus trips

• More than 45 days before departure: no penalties• 45 to 30 days before departure: 50% of the total cost of the trip• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% no refund

For flights

• More than 60 days before departure: $350 per person• 46 to 60 days before departure: 75% of the total cost of the trip• 45 days and less before departure: 100% no refund

Name changes: under 45 days before departure, any modification tothe names of the participants will be considered a cancellation.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTSIn order to ensure you the best service, you must give us the exact number of participants as well as their names, 45 days beforethe departure date of your trip. After this date all reductions in the number of participants will be considered as a cancellation andwill be subject to the clause “CANCELLATION FEES“. In order to avoid all unpleasantness with your participants we strongly suggest that you offer them a cancellation insurance or that you ask them to sign a waiver form (available upon request) stating thatthey are aware of the consequences in case of a cancellation on their part.

MODIFICATIONS IN THE ITINERARYLess than 45 days prior to departure, any major modifications in the itinerary may generate extra fees ($75 to $250). Upon reception of your final itinerary, it is very important to read it carefully so you can advise us, as soon as possible, of any modifications you would like to make.

INSURANCESWe strongly recommend that travellers purchase insurance that covers all risks usually associated with abroad trips, especially theone that covers medical and hospitalization fees, as well as cancellation fees and theft insurance. Ask your Student Tour coordinator for more information.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTSTravellers commit to verify what documents are required by the government authorities (birth certificate, passport or visa, if necessary). They will be responsible for all fees and have to make sure they get the documents before they leave. If a passengerdoes not submit to the requirements, it will enable the carrier or the authorities to refuse admittance to that person and no refundwill be given.

INDICATED PRICESThe client acknowledges that the price of the contract could be modified following a fuel surcharge or an increase in the currencyexchange rate. In this event, if the modification results in an increase of the price of less than 7%, excluding GST and PST, the clientundertakes to pay the difference and, if the modification results in an increase of the price of 7% or more, excluding GST and PST,the client may choose to (1) cancel the contract with full reimbursement or (2) accept the provision of similar services that may beoffered by the travel agent. However, no modification of the price can occur less than 30 days prior to departure. Prices in thebrochure are based on a minimum of paying passengers which is different for each destination. If you don’t have this minimum, itwill consequently increase the cost of your trip.

VTE STUDENT TOUR’S RESPONSIBILITY Voyages Tour Étudiant / Student Tour is only being used in its capacity asan agent with regard to hotel accommodation, transportation by airplane, by bus or by any other way, and will not be held responsible fordelays, loss of personal belongings, injuries, accidents, deaths, damages,inconveniences, loss of pleasure, disruption, disappointment, distress,physical or mental frustration resulting from an error of any company oragent.

INTERPRETATION AND JURISDICTIONThe contract has to be in agreement with the laws of the province ofQuébec. For every case where the starting point is within the province ofQuébec, the concerned parts are under Québec district jurisdiction.The invalidity of one of the clauses of the contract, in its entirety or inpart, will not modify any other clause.

CHANGE OF TRAVELLING DATEAny change of date will be considered as a cancellation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 15 2015-07-16 07:25

FOR INFORMATION OR RESERVATION:

1 8 7 7 2 1 3 - 2 0 7 0

Montréal: 514 874-9156

Québec: 418 830-0070

Fax: 418 835-3361

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.vte.qc.ca

PRINTED IN CANADA Graphic Design: Denis Dumas, Graphiste

874, Archimède • Lévis • Québec • Canada • G6V 7M5Holder of a Québec Licence

MEMBER OF

�

Médiaposteavec adresse Admail

Addressed

3027880

Port payé� Postage paid

P O S T E S

P O S T

C A N A D A

C A N A D A

B � �

�


81012_Brochure_AN.indd 16 2015-07-16 07:25

Documents

2015-2016 Brochure