Luxury might be an important element in many once-in-a-lifetime journeys, but it's far from the only one as our desire to protect the environment has never been more heightened. This spread of 80,000 acres of pristine wilderness, near Kamloops and a 4½-hour drive northeast of Vancouver, has an intimate lodge featuring boutique rooms along well luxurious safari-inspired glamping tents - all housing up to just 16 guests at a time - manages to elegantly combine the two.

Besides riding horses, other pursuits here include fly fishing, lake swimming and guided eco-adventures. Of this last option, the "Waterfall Ecology Hike" is billed as an “Indiana Jones” type experience, part reflection (the journey detailing the devastation of the 2017 wildfires in this region) and part inspiration (the adventure prompting you to heal the planet after giving you the rare opportunity to see climate change up close). There's also the option to tune into your own natural rhythm at the "Star Camp" (set in its own private dark-sky reserve), located deep in the Cariboo wilds. Seven nights with Ranch Rider from £10,173 pp (two sharing) including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes, gratuities, and excluding car hire and return flights (exact prices available on request). Departing June to September.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Bea Villiers´ post 5 Fabulous, Once-in-a-Lifetime Horseback Riding Holidays on 4 Continents.