TRAIL RIDE
from 4 days | 3 nights

MID MAT TO OCTOBER

ALL INCLUSIVE

NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

Overview

Ride through places where wildlife abounds and awe-inspiring landscapes come standard! eXperience the thrill of this journey, where each twist in the trail holds the promise of another memory in the making and chance to saving this land and it's wildlife habitat.
Where Wildlife takes on a whole new meaning!

Riding horseback through the mountains and spotting wildlife in the natural habitat sounds like a dream. In the South Chilcotin Mountains, however, it’s a reality.

From a grizzly bear grazing in the meadows to nimble Bighorn sheep navigating their way along the high alpine ridge tops, these mountains are teeming with iconic Canadian wildlife. The indescribable beauty of observing wild animals as they live and thrive in the heart of the wilderness is something that will stay with you your whole life through.

Give you and your family a meaningful reconnection with nature.

The South Chilcotin Mountains, which are uniquely positioned in a transition zone, are home to an incredibly diverse array of Canadian wildlife. Grizzly bears, black bears, moose, bald eagles, cougars, wolves, mountain goats, California Bighorn Sheep, grouse, marmots, and mule deer all flourish in the diverse terrain of these mountains. By riding horseback, you have the flexibility and maneuverability to traverse the contrasting terrains that these animals inhabit. That means you can spot regal moose tramping through the willow forests and black bears grazing in meadows that blanket the valley floors. On these eXperience, you can even follow mountain goat tracks up towards the north facing bluffs, something that other forms of transportation would rarely allow.

Traveling through the mountains on these Cayuse horses, descendants of wild horses, and sharing the environment with such magnificent creatures is an eXperience unlike any other.

This eXperience allows you to enter this wild world with minimal impact, so you’ll get to observe the natural behavior and habits of our magnificent Canadian wildlife. Every moment brims with the possibility of another breathtaking nature encounter.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this journey, is that you never know what amazing eXperience is just around the bend. The unknown takes on a new dimension that brims with exciting possibilities and unexpected wonders. As you go deeper into the mountains, each vista and wildlife sighting is more memorable than the last.

The new challenges and trails that you navigate in the wilderness are no longer intimidating but exciting.

You’ll ride through the mountains by day and camp under the stars at night. This eXperience utilize established backcountry camps where you can rest up and relive the day’s adventures over a hearty meal. Throughout this eXperience, you get to engage with nature in meaningful, authentic ways that will do more than refresh your spirit. This kind of journey invites you to explore new possibilities that are grand enough to match the majesty of this endless wilderness.

These eXperience allows you to fully savor each moment and relish every view, a rare opportunity in the midst of such rugged wilderness.

A world away from your everyday!

Itinerary

4 days | 3 nights
Explore the mountain habitats of California Bighorn Sheep, moose, mule deer, mountain goats, grizzly bears, black bears, marmots, and wolves.
Marvel at the agility of mountain goats as they navigate shale-covered bluffs.
360º views of mountains and valleys that stretch beyond the horizon. Discover the thrill of riding horseback through dramatic mountain landscapes.
eXperience the heart of Canada’s remote wilderness.


Day 1
Early morning departure from Vancouver aboard private shuttle. Midday arrival and lunch at the farm.
Horse Riding Orientation - Meet you horse, fit saddles, and practice horsemanship skills. Introductory trail ride along Gun Creek.
Dinner and review of trip details with your guides. Map orientation highlighting the trails and terrain you’ll explore throughout your journey. Repack your personal gear into mountain duffel bags. Overnight in farm's accommodations.

Day 2
Breakfast at the farm.
Watch your guides pack and saddle your horses, or get an hands-on orientation before you ride out to camp. Scouting for and viewing wildlife throughout the ride.
Break for lunch in a wildflower meadow.
Arrive at mountain camp.
Relax or join your guides in leading the horses to their grazing meadows. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 3
Breakfast at camp before packing up and head out. Ride out to new wildlife viewing locations. Every twist in the trail brings new opportunities for wildlife sightings, so keep your camera ready. Break for lunch.
Explore striking landscapes, like alpine basins and towering ridgelines, as you ride back to the farm. Arrival and dinner at the farm.
Relax around the fireplace or step onto the deck for spectacular star-gazing. Overnight in farm's accommodations.

Day 4
Leisurely farm breakfast. Bareback horse riding lessons. Take aim with target shooting instruction and practice.
Farewell lunch at the farm. Depart for Vancouver, Surrey, arriving in the evening.
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7 days | 6 nights
Explore the mountain habitats of California Bighorn Sheep, moose, mule deer, mountain goats, grizzly bears, black bears, marmots, and wolves.
Breathe in the freedom of endless wilderness and far-reaching horizons.
Ride through stunning, mountainous terrain as you track and watch for Canada’s majestic wildlife.
Revel in each awe-inspiring moment, from 360º mountain views to radiant sunsets painted across the sky.

Day 1
Early morning departure from Vancouver aboard private shuttle. Midday arrival and lunch at the farm.
Horse Riding Orientation - Meet you horse, fit saddles, and practice horsemanship skills. Introductory trail ride.
Dinner and review of trip details with your guides. Map orientation highlighting the trails and terrain you’ll explore throughout your journey. Repack your personal gear into mountain duffel bags. Overnight in farm's accommodations.

Day 2
Breakfast at the farm.
Watch your guides pack and saddle your horses, or get an hands-on orientation before you ride out to camp. Scouting for and viewing wildlife throughout the ride.
Enjoy lunch in a wildflower meadow or on a scenic mountain pass.
Arrive at mountain camp. Relax or join your guides in leading the horses to their grazing meadows. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 3 to 5
Camp breakfast.
Ride out to new wildlife viewing locations, exploring striking landscapes, alpine basins and ridge lines along the way.
Break for lunch. Continue riding through the mountains, where each twist in the trail brings new opportunities to spot wildlife.
Arrival and dinner at camp. Overnight at camp.

Day 6
Camp breakfast.
Pack up and head out on the last ride before you return to the farm.
Break for lunch atop a mountain pass or in an alpine meadow.
Arrival and dinner at the farm. Relax around the fireplace or step onto the deck for spectacular star-gazing. Overnight in farm's accommodations.

Day 7
Leisurely farm breakfast. Bareback horse riding lessons. Take aim with target shooting instruction and practice.
Farewell lunch at the farm. Depart for Vancouver, Surrey, arriving in the evening.

Additional information

Transfers available from Vancouver Airport | Airport Gateway YVR | 250 Euro per vehicule (maximium capacity 11 people)

Please note, this eXperience is subject to the unpredictable weather and terrain conditions that come with a mountainous environment. And while we do our best to stick to the itinerary, there are times when the current conditions and needs of the group require us to adjust schedules, campsites, etc. This is part of any true wilderness eXperience, however, and we are well equipped to adapt the adventure to changing conditions.

This eXperience requires a basic level of fitness. Walking downhill for more than 30 minutes shouldn't be a problem for you. Good footwear with ankle support is highly recommended.

5% GST applies, 5% Wilderness Stewardship Contribution Surcharge applies

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