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At a glance

Duration
10 days
Cost
$4995
Arrival Airport
Vancouver (YVR)
Grade
river grade
Air Temp
24°C (75°F)
Water Temp
14°C (57°F)
Camping
7 nights
Hotel
2 nights

Overview

This world class river adventure winds through lush alpine forests, narrow canyons, high desert plateau and sky scraping ‘hoodoos’ (tall, thin spires of rock). Concluding 3000 vertical feet lower and one week later on the mighty Fraser River, the lifeblood of Canada’s largest river system. The route runs through ‘Lava, ‘Big John’ and Farewell canyons and includes the longest stretch of commercially navigable water in North America. Your adventure starts and finishes in Vancouver where you’ll stay in the gorgeous Granville Island Hotel. You’ll take a spectacular flight through the Rockies before arriving in paradise at Chilko Lake. This is one of those unforgettable adventures. We also offer another trip in Canada to the Magpie in Quebec.

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Destination Map & Video

What you will be up to

1

Arrive into Vancouver and transfer to your hotel to rest and recover from your flight.

No meals included.

2

An incredible flight over the mountains and glaciers to land on the grass strip at Chilko Lake. A warm welcome to your ‘new home’ at Bears Den and your first of many delightful meals in the wilderness.

Included: All meals.

3

After breakfast it’s your choice. An easy hike to Green Lake, a longer hike up Mount Tullin, mountain biking, kayaking or fishing. Or simply relax at camp.

Included: All meals.

4

Our river descent begins through Lava Canyon, more than eithteen miles of towering, standing waves in a deep narrow gorge. Later at camp, a celebration after our fun filled day of adventure.

Included: All meals.

5

This morning we emerge onto the Chlicotin plateau. A day for trying your hand on the oars or paddling an inflatable kayak. we arrive early into camp with plenty of time to relax.

Included: All meals.

6

Some friendly class II and III rapids today. After lunch we ride the ‘Goose Neck’ rapids while golden eagles soar high above us. Tonight we camp at the confluence of Big Creek.

Included: All meals.

7

Today is layover day! A leisurely breakfast and a hike up Dome Mountain for an incredible view.

Included: All meals.

8

We break camp and immediately enter the Big Creek rapids. After lunch we float through a California Big Horn sheep reserve. Later we enter the ‘Gates of Mordor’ and challenge ‘Big John Canyon’, camping overnight on one of the many massive beaches on the Fraser River.

Included: All meals.

9

A peaceful float this morning to our take out by the historic Gang Ranch, our vehicles will shuttle us to Williams Lake to meet our plane for the spectacular flight over the Coast Mountains back to Vancouver and our hotel.

Included: All meals.

10

Depart Vancouver for your flight home.

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USA +1 303 261 8896

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Dates & Prices

DatesDuration
Friday 16 June 2023 - Sunday 25 June 202310 days£4250€4850$4995
Friday 30 June 2023 - Sunday 9 July 202310 days£FULL€FULL$FULL
Friday 14 July 2023 - Sunday 23 July 202310 days£4250€4850$4995
Friday 28 July 2023 - Sunday 6 August 202310 days£4250€4850$4995
Friday 11 August 2023 - Sunday 20 August 202310 days£4250€4850$4995
Friday 18 August 2023 - Sunday 27 August 202310 days£FULL€FULL$FULL
Friday 21 June 2024 - Sunday 30 June 202410 days£4350€4825$5250
Friday 5 July 2024 - Sunday 14 July 202410 days£4350€4825$5250
Friday 19 July 2024 - Sunday 28 July 202410 days£4350€4825$5250
Friday 2 August 2024 - Sunday 11 August 202410 days£4350€4825$5250
Friday 16 August 2024 - Sunday 25 August 202410 days£4350€4825$5250
Friday 30 August 2024 - Sunday 8 September 202410 days£4350€4825$5250

Your trip starts and finishes in Vancouver, BC. In order to give you increased flexibility for your holiday please call our UK or US office’s for advice on who to book your flights with. Many airlines offer flights to Vancouver (YVR), from the UK.  We  recommend contacting Trailfinders for your best flight options or the excellent and competitive folks at Exito Travel. Many operators also offer flights from the US, but we suggest for the best deals check out Skyscanner.  If you need any help with flights, please dont hesitate to contact us.

Please ensure you DO NOT book your flights until your trip is CONFIRMED.

We have price and departure information about the following trips in Canada (river prices only – flights not included).

In order to secure your place pay your deposit  of £700 per person (USD$900 for U.S. customers). See our Terms & Conditions for full payment terms.

Please note that prices shown in GBP & USD are payable. UK residents should pay in GBP and USA residents should pay in USD.

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What you should bring

River wear:

  • A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal)
  • 2 pairs of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online shop.
  • 2 swimming costume or bikini for ladies.
  • Long sleeved thermal top and bottoms to wear under your life jacket. Capilene, Polypropylene or Merino wool is best. (not cotton)
  • A rash vest (not cotton) as an alternative to the thermal layer.
  • A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online shop. (remove the button from the top of the cap – sometimes your helmet presses down on it, causing discomfort)
  • Sunglasses.
  • Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line or from your river crew.
  • 2 x 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle.
  • Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
  • Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
  • Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.

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