Tyax Lodge

Sightseeing Flight Option: October 5 is a free day to relax at Tyax Lodge and enjoy the beautiful lakeside setting as well as recreational activities. A flight over the nearby glaciers and peaks of the South Chilcotin wilderness is offered as an option. The aircraft used is a Beaver floatplane. Commentary is provided by the pilot through headphones, so you won’t miss any of the terrific scenery. You can choose from two flights: 30-minute flight is over the South Chilcotin Mountains Park, isolated Spruce Lake, some extinct volcanic cones, and the colourful Eldorado basin. Mountain goats, grizzlies and moose are abundant in this region and are commonly seen during the flight. $285 per person plus GST. 60-minute flight includes the above sights and possible wildlife plus the massive Bridge Glacier where icebergs break off the snout and float around the lake below. The Bridge Glacier is only one part of the vast Lillooet Icefield which covers 1,000 square kilometres. $518 per person plus GST. Both flights are based on minimum of five passengers per flight. If inclement weather occurs and the aircraft cannot fly, your flight cost will be refunded. Please book this option as soon as possible as the number of flights is limited.

Tyax Lodge: Tyax is an impressive log lodge with only 28 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!

Rooms at Tyax: 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. If you have difficulty with stairs, you should request ground floor at time of booking (only 10 rooms on this floor). Tyax does not have an elevator. Wells Gray Tours usually fills all the lodge rooms, so changes cannot be made on arrival.

Single Seats: Only 8 single seats are available. Please book early if you prefer to travel single.

Bed Configuration: Most Tyax rooms have 2 queen beds and a few have a king bed.

Wi-Fi: is available throughout the lodge.

Bathtub/shower combinations: have high bathtub sides and no grab bars. The lodge caters mostly to active skiers and mountain bikers, instead of seniors.

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.

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 probably cannot 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.

Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due August 13, 2026. 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 (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.

Early Booking Bonus: Receive an $80 discount on the first 12 seats and $40 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after August 13, 2026.

Cancellation Policy: Up to July 13, 2026, the cancellation charge is $50 per person. From July 14 to August 13, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From August 14 to August 27, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. After August 27, there is no refund.

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.

V Flight delays or cancellations: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for flight delays.

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.

Photo Credits: Roland Neave (photos of Tyax Lodge) and tour director Marion (all others).

Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 47 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 13, 2026.

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