ALGONQUIN WINTER WILDERNESS ESCAPE
WINTER WILDERNESS ESCAPE IN ALGONQUIN
Escape on a winter wilderness adventure in a remote log cabin in the stunning Algonquin Provincial Park. Located in southern Ontario, Algonquin Park features many unique experiences including snowshoeing or cross-country skiing through rows of coniferous forests and over frozen rivers. Add on a dogsledding experience for the ultimate trip. This is a perfect getaway from the fast-paced life to truly unwind in nature.
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Start Location: Toronto
End Location: Toronto
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Arrive in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto, collect your rental car and check in to your city centre hotel accommodation. Toronto is Canada's fashionable and fast-paced city that attracts people from around the world. This results in a multicultural flare for dining at restaurant patios and perusing the many markets for foods and mementos. Torontonions have great pride in their city as street parties break out for hockey and basketball moments. The numerous museums each have a unique focus or feature like European Chateaus (Casa Loma), Islamic civilizations (Agha Khan), and even shoes (Bata Shoe Museum). Locals also cherish the natural areas to escape to such as the Toronto Islands
Overnight: Toronto
Day 2: Toronto to Algonquin Park
This morning drive 325 kms (3.5 hrs) to the northwestern section of Algonquin, the first Provincial Park in Ontario. Algonquin Park has a large variety of natural, cultural, and recreational features, and, as one of the largest provincial parks in Canada, offers something for nearly everyone. Located on Surprise Lake and 30 minutes from any major road, the Algonquin Log Cabin is the ultimate wilderness retreat. Unlike the Park’s busy Highway 60 corridor, the only way into Algonquin Park from this corner is by foot or canoe. Up here there are fewer people in the pristine wilderness. The Algonquin Log Cabin is located off-the-grid and does not have electricity, which adds to its cozy and unique character. Enjoy lunch at the Algonquin Log Cabin at the northwest corner of Algonquin Park. Relax in a cozy cabin or start the trip by learning how to snowshoe or cross-country skiing to a beautiful forest lookout. Pass over frozen lakes, wildlife tracks, and experience stunning forestry. Look out for wildlife as you trek through waist-deep snow and learn about Algonquin area in the wintertime. Return to the Cozy Log Cabins and warm up in front of a stone fireplace, while snacking on appetizers and a hot drink as you wait for dinner. Later in the evening, enjoy the cabin at leisure or take a hand at a torch-lit broom ball or an evening skate on the lake. These cabins are a true escape from the fast-paced world.
Overnight: Algonquin Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Algonquin Park
Wake up to the smell of a hearty Canadian breakfast served by the fire in the snug log cabins. Today, there is the option to go on a guided cross-country ski tour once again. Slide and glide across the Kawawaymog Lake and feel the crisp winter air awaken you. Look around as you will quickly realize the totally disconnected from civilization, in this off-the-grid winter wonderland. Once done with the guided tour, head back to the log cabin for a hot lunch and freshly baked dessert. After dinner, enjoy an evening of relaxation at leisure.
Overnight: Algonquin Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Algonquin Park
Once again, the day will begin with a hearty breakfast, and then the final adventure begins. Enjoy another morning of cross country skiing or snowshoeing. For the adventurers at heart, add on a dog sledding excursion. This includes demonstrations on how to harness a dog, the expressions used to communicate with them, and the opportunity to mush a dog through the beautiful, groomed winter trails. Around lunchtime, depart back from a morning of adventure to return back to the cozy cabins.
Overnight: Algonquin Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Algonquin Park to Toronto
On the return you can choose to make a stop at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre which opened in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park and the entire Ontario provincial park system. The Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world-class exhibits on the Park's natural and human history, a relaxing restaurant and an excellent bookstore. A theatre presentation sums up the Park story and then takes you out to the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin scenery. This diversion adds approximately 2 hrs to the return drive. Please return your rental vehicle and head to the airport to catch your incoming flight.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 2 nights comfortable Toronto hotel
- 2 nights comfortable rustic wilderness lodge
- All meals in the lodge in Algonquin Park
- Snowshoe, ski, hiking, wildlife interpretation, and the services of a wilderness guide in Algonquin
- 5 days car rental
- Dog sledding experience
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way. Can combine your trip with our group tours. Advice to help you get the most out of your trip.
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Freedom To Explore
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Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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Algonquin Winter Wilderness Escape
5 days
Created On: 26 Apr 2024
Highlights
- Remote Log Cabins in Algonquin Park
- Guided Snowshoeing and Cross-country skiing
Inclusions
- 2 nights comfortable Toronto hotel
- 2 nights comfortable rustic wilderness lodge
- All meals in the lodge in Algonquin Park
- Snowshoe, ski, hiking, wildlife interpretation, and the services of a wilderness guide in Algonquin
- 5 days car rental
- Dog sledding experience
Exclusions
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate Accomodation
Toronto
Toronto
$1,090 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto, collect your rental car and check in to your city centre hotel accommodation. Toronto is Canada's fashionable and fast-paced city that attracts people from around the world. This results in a multicultural flare for dining at restaurant patios and perusing the many markets for foods and mementos. Torontonions have great pride in their city as street parties break out for hockey and basketball moments. The numerous museums each have a unique focus or feature like European Chateaus (Casa Loma), Islamic civilizations (Agha Khan), and even shoes (Bata Shoe Museum). Locals also cherish the natural areas to escape to such as the Toronto Islands
Overnight: Toronto
Day 2: Toronto to Algonquin Park
This morning drive 325 kms (3.5 hrs) to the northwestern section of Algonquin, the first Provincial Park in Ontario. Algonquin Park has a large variety of natural, cultural, and recreational features, and, as one of the largest provincial parks in Canada, offers something for nearly everyone. Located on Surprise Lake and 30 minutes from any major road, the Algonquin Log Cabin is the ultimate wilderness retreat. Unlike the Park’s busy Highway 60 corridor, the only way into Algonquin Park from this corner is by foot or canoe. Up here there are fewer people in the pristine wilderness. The Algonquin Log Cabin is located off-the-grid and does not have electricity, which adds to its cozy and unique character. Enjoy lunch at the Algonquin Log Cabin at the northwest corner of Algonquin Park. Relax in a cozy cabin or start the trip by learning how to snowshoe or cross-country skiing to a beautiful forest lookout. Pass over frozen lakes, wildlife tracks, and experience stunning forestry. Look out for wildlife as you trek through waist-deep snow and learn about Algonquin area in the wintertime. Return to the Cozy Log Cabins and warm up in front of a stone fireplace, while snacking on appetizers and a hot drink as you wait for dinner. Later in the evening, enjoy the cabin at leisure or take a hand at a torch-lit broom ball or an evening skate on the lake. These cabins are a true escape from the fast-paced world.
Overnight: Algonquin Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Algonquin Park
Wake up to the smell of a hearty Canadian breakfast served by the fire in the snug log cabins. Today, there is the option to go on a guided cross-country ski tour once again. Slide and glide across the Kawawaymog Lake and feel the crisp winter air awaken you. Look around as you will quickly realize the totally disconnected from civilization, in this off-the-grid winter wonderland. Once done with the guided tour, head back to the log cabin for a hot lunch and freshly baked dessert. After dinner, enjoy an evening of relaxation at leisure.
Overnight: Algonquin Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Algonquin Park
Once again, the day will begin with a hearty breakfast, and then the final adventure begins. Enjoy another morning of cross country skiing or snowshoeing. For the adventurers at heart, add on a dog sledding excursion. This includes demonstrations on how to harness a dog, the expressions used to communicate with them, and the opportunity to mush a dog through the beautiful, groomed winter trails. Around lunchtime, depart back from a morning of adventure to return back to the cozy cabins.
Overnight: Algonquin Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Algonquin Park to Toronto
On the return you can choose to make a stop at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre which opened in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park and the entire Ontario provincial park system. The Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world-class exhibits on the Park's natural and human history, a relaxing restaurant and an excellent bookstore. A theatre presentation sums up the Park story and then takes you out to the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin scenery. This diversion adds approximately 2 hrs to the return drive. Please return your rental vehicle and head to the airport to catch your incoming flight.
