Luxury Travel

Adventure, elevated

Luxury and outdoor adventure can absolutely go together.

Spend the morning hiking beneath the Tetons, and the afternoon at a spa. Explore Yellowstone with a private wildlife guide. Stay in a beautiful lodge overlooking the Canadian Rockies or a luxury glamping resort surrounded by Utah’s red rocks.

You can explore the best of the outdoors and still have all the upscale comforts. Curated, private tours can help you have the immersive experience without the hassles of driving, parking, and worrying about crowds.

Let’s plan something extraordinary

Exterior of Four-Seasons-Resort-Jackson-WY-Grand-Tetons-National-Park- — *Jackson, WY, near Grand Teton National Park*, has multiple luxury resorts, including the *Four Seasons*

Clear Sky Resorts transparent sky-gazing luxury domes near Bryce National Park — *Luxury glamping at ClearSky Resorts in Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon*

Extraordinary places. Your kind of comfort.

Luxury looks different for everyone. For some, it’s all about where you stay. For others, it’s more about the experiences. Upscale glamping. A resort with gorgeous lakeside or mountain views and a full-service spa. Helicopter from park to park. Local, private guides that take you off the beaten path for a truly immersive experience. We can do all that.

ahwahnee-hotel inside Yosemite National Park — *The Ahwahnee Hotel provides an upscale option in the heart of Yosemite National Park*

A red helicopter flies over a snowy glacier landscape in Skagway, Alaska. — *Luxury isn’t just about hotels. It’s about experiences.*

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Luxury national park vacations can include upscale resorts, historic park lodges, luxury glamping, private guides, and unique experiences. Only a handful of national parks have true luxury lodging inside their boundaries (historic and luxury aren’t the same thing), but there are often great options outside of the park that can provide a great combination of location, service, and amenities.

Grand Teton and Yellowstone work well because you can combine spectacular parks with upscale resorts in Jackson, WY, and private wildlife guides. Sedona, which is a gateway to the Grand Canyon and a destination in and of itself, is another great option for upscale resorts in a gorgeous outdoor setting. The Canadian Rockies are another favorite if you’re looking for dramatic national park scenery with exceptional hotels near Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Zion and the Utah parks have high-end hotels and some great luxury glamping options. Yosemite has an iconic lodge inside the park and upscale resorts outside it.

Luxury adventure travel combines outdoor experiences with upscale accommodations, private or small-group guides, and a higher level of service. You might hike, kayak, raft, see wildlife, or explore by Jeep during the day and return to a beautiful lodge or resort afterward. You can also have more immersive experiences with upscale glamping or off-the-beaten-path private tours. And if you simply want to take scenic drives and enjoy the scenery from your balcony, you can do that too.

No, but guided tours can enhance your trip both in terms of logistics (driving, parking) and getting a more personalized, immersive experience. For example, experienced guides will know the best places and times to spot wildlife. I often recommend a hybrid approach, which is to travel independently but add private or small-group guides for the experiences where they provide the most value. I can help with planning the logistics or finding the right fully guided tour that matches your budget, activity level, and travel style.

Yes. I plan international outdoor and adventure vacations that combine spectacular scenery and outdoor activities with luxury hotels, lodges, and private experiences. Some great international options are the Canadian Rockies, Costa Rica, Iceland, the Galapagos Islands, the Dolomites and Alps in Italy and Switzerland, Norway and Scandinavia, and many more. These destinations have options from scenic drives and short walks to serious hiking. Set up a free consultation to brainstorm ideas and find the right destination for the type of adventure you want.

Absolutely. RVs have definitely gone upscale (if you rent from the right places) and are easier to drive than ever. In fact, I have an entire blog about luxury RVs here.

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