To ensure a relaxed start to the tour, you should arrive at least the day before.

We'll pick you up around 6:00 AM from one of our partner hotels near Vancouver International Airport: the Sandman Hotel, the Accent Inn, or the Holiday Inn. Then our scenic drive east through British Columbia begins. We'll stop for lunch and refreshments along the way before arriving in Quesnel for dinner. Our destination for the day is either the Bear River Mercantile or Becker's Lodge, where you'll spend your first night in a cozy cabin.

After a group orientation in the park, we'll pack our gear together and begin the tour. Today you'll face the two longest portages of the entire loop – but don't worry, with a specially designed canoe cart, you'll master these sections with ease. The first leg takes us to Kibbee Lake, a lake only 2.4 km long – perfect for gradually warming up your technique and muscles. After another 2 km portage, we'll reach Indianpoint Lake. We'll spend our first night in tents in Kruger Bay.

From Kruger Bay Camp, we cross a narrow swampy area dotted with beaver lodges and dams. This is followed by a 1.6 km portage to Isaac Lake, the longest lake on the tour. The scenery here is spectacular, with alpine panoramas along both Isaac and Lanezi Lakes. We set up camp at Wolverine Bay.

Isaac Lake is known for its strong winds and sudden weather changes, so we start early and paddle in the morning stillness. There are no portages today – time to fully appreciate the scenery. We visit the Moxley Creek Cabin and discover creative "artwork" by previous canoeists. We spend another night at Isaac Lake.

Another early start to take advantage of the morning's tranquility. The journey continues through the impressive mountain scenery to the end of Isaac Lake. A rather short day of paddling; if the weather is good, there might even be time to play in the fast-flowing waters of the Isaac River.

Today we're portaging again. A 1.6 km stretch takes us to the Isaac River, followed by a short section on the water, before another 1.2 km on land – this time to McLeary Lake. Along the way, we'll make a detour to Isaac Falls. McLeary Lake is a tributary of the Isaac and Cariboo Rivers. After paddling on the McLeary, we'll enter the Cariboo River and continue on to Lanezi Lake. We'll camp at Turner Creek.

Today you'll paddle past the imposing Ishpa Mountain (2,530 m). A short stretch of river takes us to Sandy Lake – shallow, sandy, and ideal for swimming. We continue with a 4 km section on the Cariboo River to Unna Lake. This area is significantly drier – perfect for observing the unique vegetation. After setting up camp, we'll paddle to the southern end of the lake and hike 1.5 km to the spectacular Cariboo Falls.

Today the landscape becomes gentler. We portage to Babcock Lake – a great place to see moose. After two very short portages (400 m each), we finally reach Spectacle Lake via Skoi Lake. Our last camp is at Pat Point.

We depart early in the morning to complete the loop by early afternoon. The route takes us past Pavich Island (once known as Deadman's Island), through the Bowron River, before we finish the tour at a local resort or campground. After unloading the equipment, time permitting, there will be an opportunity to visit historic Barkerville, the center of the Cariboo Gold Rush. Afterwards, we continue on to Quesnel or Williams Lake, where a delicious dinner and a well-deserved night's rest await you.

After an early breakfast, we begin our return journey to Vancouver. We will stop at scenic locations along the way for breaks before arriving in the city in the early evening.