Walk, trot and cantering, with some galloping, and on uneven terrain.

Each day the riding is from 4 -6 hours with a stop for a pack lunch during the day.

We take a maximum of 8 riders per week.

We use western riding saddles, bridles, and each rider gets their own saddle bag to store their daytime items.

You need to be an Intermediate to advanced rider. All riders should be comfortable to walk, trot, canter, and be able to mount and dismount their horse without assistance.

Our weight limit for riders is 200 kg, but check in if you are over 200 kg as we may be able to accommodate you depending on your height and riding level.

We have an age limit of 16. And 16-year-olds must wear a helmet.

We encourage riders to wear helmets, but it is entirely up to you. We don’t have riding helmets at the lodge as they should be properly fit to each rider.

Opening week June 23 and last week of the season is Sept 29 to Oct 6.

Log cabins or suites. Each unit is set up for 2 people and offers a bathroom, comfy beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and duvets, a gas fireplace or a wood burning stove, your own deck and seating areas. Daily maid services keep you supplied with fresh towels. 

Sunday to Sunday, seven nights.

Here’s a typical day – wake up, grab a cup of coffee, walk to the dock or go for a quick hike. Breakfast is at 8:30am. After breakfast you will get ready and head out riding for the day. Your guide has your lunch, drinks and snacks packed for the day. Lunch is at your convenience and eaten along the trail or on top of an incredible vista. After a full day of riding, there are cocktails and hors d’oeuvres waiting for you in the lodge, relax and unwind before diner at 7pm.

After dinner, guests typically play cards or board games, relax, sit in the jacuzzi, or gather at the bar or outdoor decks talking and telling stories with the other guests and staff. You can enjoy an after-dinner walk and take in the beauty and quietness of the areas. The stars are unbelievable here. In the heart of summer, it gets light at 6am‘ish and dark around 11pm.

We recommend for riding wear, is, whatever is the most comfortable for you too ride in. It’s your vacation. We ride in jeans, boots, shirt, and a Stetson. Many of our guests wear jodhpurs or other riding clothes. The most important item for both safety and comfort is a good riding boot with a heel. Tsylos supplies a pair of saddle bags for you to carry your personal items such as your water bottle, lunch, and camera. Saddle strings are on the back of western saddles where you can tie on your jacket and rain gear. We also highly recommend that you bring your own riding chaps and helmet. Although not required to wear a helmet, we do highly advocate it. The choice is yours. If you are not wearing a helmet, a western cowboy hat is a very useful tool as it is made from heavy felt. It offers protection from sun or rain, and branches. 

At Tsylos Park Lodge, we use the traditional western saddle and riding tack. Each horse is fitted with their own equipment. This is important to ensure that the proper saddle fits the horse. Each horses has its own well-fitting saddle, a soft saddle blanket that goes next to their back, and a thicker saddle pad for extra cushioning. A combination of snaffle and curb bits are used depending on each horse, and occasionally we use bosals. A halter and lead rope are used while riding to ensure that during lunch, the horses can be tied up for their lunch rest.

If you are a foodie, you will LOVE the food!! It is NOT cafeteria food. It is gourmet prepared by our own private chef. Whether it is the aroma from fresh cut steaks sizzling on the fire, or the incredibly delicious and well-deserved dessert, whatever meal we have, you will love it. We also pair wines with the meals to make it an exceptional experience. We have been told that the place settings with the fresh cut flowers and cloth napkins were exquisite.

And yes, we also cater to special food diets, just let us know when you book your stay!

Your package at Tsylos Park Lodge includes:

• Round trip private air charter from Vancouver Airport to Tsylos and transportation to the lodge, and return (flights in and out are on Sundays only),
• 7 nights, twin shared accommodations, 
• 6 ½ days of guided horseback riding (oner guide per 8 riders)
• All meals including wine with dinner
• Horse, tack and guides
• Use of kayaks, canoe

We are happy to answer any questions while you’re reserving your dates.

Not included in your package at Tsylos Park Lodge are:

• personal riding gear
• air charter or ground transfers other than on Sundays if needed, 
• GST tax, hotel room tax
• gratuities
• beverages from the bar
• fishing, fishing licenses, or fishing guides
• alcoholic beverages other than wine with dinner
• items of personal nature and any lodging or meals not provided at Tsylos Park Lodge.

We are happy to answer any questions while you’re reserving your dates.

If you would prefer to have a private room and bathroom, a single supplement charge of 25% is added.

All deposits and paid trips through Tsylos or agents are non-refundable.

We do highly recommend getting travel insurance in order to protect you and the best interests of others travelling with you. Check out our blog on Travel insurance and protecting your trip.  It is impossible to know when an unfortunate event (loss of luggage, equipment, illness in the family, or an accident) may occur. However, we have been in business long enough to have seen such things happen, and this insurance can provide a means of recourse against non-refundable financial losses. We highly encourage guests to get travel insurance.