Welcome to Québec City and Montréal!

This trip takes students to Québec City and Montréal, and transports them into a French-speaking world different from their own. The trip immerses students in the French language and culture through meals, activities, interactions, and experiences. Students will enjoy a French cooking class, explore the city, and learn about Montréal and Québec's vibrant history and culture.

Enjoy your stay at a boutique hotel in Old Town, featuring elegant rooms with a historic flair. Its prime location offers a perfect blend of charm and convenience.

Kickstart your time in Montréal with a walking tour led by a local guide. See Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city.

A list of recommendations will be provided.

Students will get to bake, decorate, learn about, and enjoy French macarons. This is a fun, hands-on, and delicious experience.

Enjoy a scenic three hour train ride from Montréal to Québec City.

Enjoy your stay at a charming hotel, nestled on a quaint street in the heart of Old Québec City. Offering a comfortable retreat, it serves as the perfect base for exploring the city on foot, ensuring a delightful and convenient stay.

Experience a captivating walking tour through Old Québec City, discovering the rich history and enchanting charm of this UNESCO World Heritage site as you meander through its cobbled streets, historic landmarks, and vibrant cultural spaces.

Enjoy dinner at a restaurant with a little bit of Parisian bistro and a wildly contagious Québec joy of life. A Québécois restaurant is a great place for students to practice French!

Highlights include the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame, Old Seminary of Québec, City Hall, Parliament Hill, Plains of Abraham Battlefield.

Enjoy lunch at a charming neighborhood eatery specializing in sweet & savory crêpes.

Explore the city and practice your French with locals! More details coming.

Québec City invites you to step into a piece of old Europe in North America, offering a captivating blend of rich French-Canadian history, unique walled city charm, vibrant culture, and delightful culinary experiences.

Eat at a family-run Italian restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas & pastas.

At just under a kilometre, the Québec‑Lévis crossing connects the north and south shores of the St. Lawrence River. Hundreds of people take the ferry between Québec City and Lévis every day. But it’s not just a means of transportation! One of the best things about the Québec–Lévis crossing is the view. At night, you’ll be dazzled by the city lights as they bounce off the waves.

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Montmorency Falls on an electric bike tour, where the falls, standing at 83 meters tall, hold historical significance as a site visited by figures like Benjamin Franklin during his travels in the 18th century. 

Enjoy burgers and fries after your bike tour! This place makes their own in-house sodas and shakes. 

Québec City invites you to step into a piece of old Europe in North America, offering a captivating blend of rich French-Canadian history, unique walled city charm, vibrant culture, and delightful culinary experiences.

A list of recommendations will be provided.

Experience the quaint charm of Old Port Québec by the St. Lawrence River. Walk cobblestone streets, explore local shops, and enjoy views of Château Frontenac on your last night.

Enjoy a scenic three hour train ride from Québec City to Montréal.

Please Note:
The sample itinerary and budget provided are based on a specific number of participants and chaperones. Final pricing per person will vary depending on your group size and any adjustments made to the itinerary. Please keep in mind that prices may fluctuate depending on travel dates, seasonality, currency exchange rates, and other factors.

All of our trips are fully customizable—this is simply a starting point to give you a sense of what’s possible! We’re happy to tailor every detail to fit your group’s unique needs, interests, and preferences.

Please email us at [email protected] for more information.

Is there a minimum number of guests required for this trip?

• There’s no minimum number of participants required, but please note that the fewer people in the group, the higher the price per person. Larger groups help keep individual costs lower by sharing fixed expenses like transportation and guides.

What information will be provided before the trip?

• Each traveler will receive a complete, dynamic itinerary that includes travel logistics, hotel details, tours, entrance information, meeting points, and more—everything you need to feel fully prepared.

Will there be a group meeting before departure?

• Yes! We’ll schedule a pre-trip meeting (either in person or via Google Meet) to go over final details, answer questions, and ensure everyone is ready and excited.

Does Kairos Tours provide a Tour Director?

• A Tour Director can be arranged to accompany your group upon request. Please note this may affect the overall cost of the trip.

Will the itinerary change from what’s currently listed?

• Kairos Tours will make every reasonable effort to provide this trip in accordance with the descriptions provided. Although it is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your reservation or cancel confirmed reservations, we reserve the right to do so should it become necessary or advisable, in our sole discretion. We’ll always prioritize the best possible experience for your group!

Are trip prices guaranteed?

• All pricing is based on current estimates and subject to change due to factors like group size, travel dates, currency exchange rates, and seasonal variations.

Are meals included in the trip price?

• Lunches and dinners are typically not included in the trip price, allowing for flexibility and the opportunity to explore local dining options. Personal incidentals, such as snacks, souvenirs, and optional activities, are also the responsibility of each traveler.

What if there are unexpected delays or issues?

• Kairos Tours is not responsible for costs or disruptions resulting from circumstances beyond our control, such as flight delays, changes or cancellations, injuries, weather, war, natural disasters, strikes, social discourse, pandemics, etc., and/or other unforeseeable matters.

Group travel can be a difficult and frustrating experience. The group is only as fast as the slowest participant, and that is why our clients spend most of their time in Chaperone Groups. These small groups consist of roughly 4-5 students and 2-3 adults, and move much more efficiently (and happily!) through the cities, allowing students to focus on their unique interests. Keeping entire groups together while following a yellow umbrella around cities (‘amoeba style’) creates missed opportunities and makes unfortunate use of valuable time.

The beauty of any school trip is the opportunity for the student to build self-confidence, problem solve, and learn how to navigate in a new environment. The adults are present to help keep students safe, but otherwise should ‘lead from behind’. At Kairos Tours we focus heavily on student leadership and responsibility for their trip experience.

My name is David Mebane and I am a lifelong traveler that experienced my first international trip as a 2nd grader, and I haven’t stopped since. I founded Fat Tire Tours in Paris, France in 1999 and love showing people around the City of Light. That passion has grown to include other incredible destinations around the globe, and this is the genesis for Kairos Tours. Even after 25 years I still love leading others in their pursuit of creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime.

I live in Austin, Texas, with my wife, Kelly, and our son, Weston, and daughter, Caroline. However, we spend as much time as we can elsewhere, since there is nothing better than an adventure with family and friends.