Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Vancouver Island
September 30, 2025 – 6 Days
BC Interior
October 1, 2025 – 4 Days
Activity Level 1
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Tyax Lodge
Escape to Tyax Lodge, a peaceful retreat on the shore of Tyaughton Lake with a fine view of snowy peaks. The lodge is one of the largest log buildings in western Canada and you are sure to admire its fine craftsmanship, especially the cathedral lobby with a soaring stone chimney. We stay here for all three nights of the tour. Nearby is Bralorne, once one of British Columbia’s greatest gold mines. The fabulous Pioneer Mine produced $140 million of gold between 1914 and 1960. A local historian accompanies us to explain the fascinating story of Bralorne, Bradian, Gold Bridge, and Haylmore Historic Site. Another highlight of this valley is the fall foliage which usually peaks in early October.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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10 meals
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12 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$1,785$2,295$1,675 |
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$2,455$3,120$2,310 |
- Please add 5% GST.
Early Booking Bonus!
$80 discount on first 12 seats; $40 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Light Activity: You are a traveler who prefers to see places without a lot of physical activity. You can climb a flight of stairs, board a coach, stand for short periods and walk at a leisurely pace with breaks for up to 30 minutes without difficulty or assistance. There is some walking around Bralorne and the Haylmore Site. Ground floor rooms on the lobby level are very limited, and there is no elevator. If you book the flight option, getting into the aircraft requires 3 ladder-like steps. Vancouver Island passengers should note that travelling through airports and carrying your own luggage raises the Activity Level to 2. There are many stops during this tour and you must be able to get on and off the coach by yourself without delaying your fellow travelers.
You may bring a walker or cane to support your mobility. Please let us know when you book if you will be bringing a walker on this tour. The coach cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travelers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 46 participants.
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Accommodation: Tyax is an impressive log lodge with only 27 rooms, of which 18 have a splendid view of Tyaughton Lake and the rest have no view. Therefore, the first 18 parties booking this tour will be assigned to the lake view rooms. We recommend early booking! Also, please note: • Most Tyax rooms have 2 queen beds and a few have a king bed. • Rooms do not have televisions. Wi-fi is available throughout the lodge. • Rooms are on three floors. Ground floor is the middle floor on the same level as the lobby, dining room, and deck. You need to walk down one flight of stairs to go outdoors on the lake side of the lodge. Please request ground floor at time of booking if you require one. Tyax does not have an elevator. Wells Gray Tours usually fills all the lodge rooms, so changes cannot be made on arrival.
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Meals: This tour has all meals included due to the high cost of individual meals at Tyax’s remote location. Meals may be served as a buffet or plated.
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Payments: A deposit of $150 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due August 14, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive $80 discount on first 12 seats and $40 on next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after August 14, 2025.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to July 14, 2025, the cancellation charge is $50 per person. From July 15 to August 14, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From August 15 to August 28, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. After August 28, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Flight delays due to weather: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours Ltd. will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for weather delays.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. Tyax is very remote and the chef may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what Tyax and other restaurants are able to serve.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in British Columbia. While your BC Services Card may cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Tyax Lodge (lodge & deck, page 1), Roland Neave (Tyaughton Lake, page 2 and Wells Gray Tours travelers, page 4).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 42 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until August 14, 2025.
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