15 Premier Glamping Getaways Around the Globe

Not too long ago, "camping" conjured images of roughing it without running water or private bathrooms, all for the thrill of sleeping under the stars. However, in the past decade, a wave of luxury tented camps has redefined outdoor living. The recent boom in outdoor accommodations during the pandemic has only intensified this trend, prompting more lodging companies to enhance comfort in nature.

Today, the term "glamping"—a blend of glamour and camping—is firmly on travelers' radars. (It even made its way into the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2018.) Glamping signifies outdoor escapes enriched with comforts like running water and electricity, alongside king-size beds, luxurious linens, and in some cases, chandeliers, spas, and gourmet dining.

One might argue that Genghis Khan was an early adopter of glamping. He transported his yurt on a wheeled cart, drawn by 22 oxen, wherever he ventured. In 19th-century Africa, colonizers enjoyed lion sightings alongside porcelain and other luxuries while camping. By the early 1980s, glamping gained traction in the United States, particularly with the opening of the Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana, which offered luxury tents on its sprawling 37,000-acre ranch, complete with en suite bathrooms. Today, many top luxury hotel brands have embraced glamping, including notable names like Camp Sarika by Amangiri in Utah and Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico.

For Dinogo's Hotels We Love series, we explored the glamping landscape to showcase 15 exceptional examples of luxury camping worldwide, seamlessly blending nature with comfort. (Curious why African sMytouri camps are missing? They’ll feature in their own Hotels We Love list soon.) Keep reading for our selection of the world's 15 best glamping resorts, presented in no particular order.

1. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Nestled in a remote area off Vancouver Island in British Columbia, surrounded by lush rainforests, mountains, and beaches, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge first opened its doors in 1998 as an overnight floating resort. Over the years, it has evolved into a luxurious retreat featuring 25 tented accommodations along the shores of Clayoquot Sound. In 2021, it re-emerged as part of the renowned Baillie Lodges collection, celebrated for iconic Australian destinations like Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and Longitude 131 in the Red Centre.

Despite its rugged charm, complete with grand stone fireplaces and a spacious wooden cookhouse, this outpost boasts upscale touches like white linen tablecloths, polished silverware, plush comforters, and high-thread-count sheets. The tents, elevated on platforms away from the main camp, feature inviting Adirondack-style beds, wood-burning stoves, and contemporary furnishings in soft tones that harmonize with the surrounding nature. Each tent is equipped with in-floor heating and en suite bathrooms offering both indoor and outdoor showers. Guests can enjoy whale watching, clay pigeon shooting, and exploring the retreat’s expansive 600-acre reserve on foot or horseback.

2. Aman Camp Sarika

Nestled in a tranquil canyon adjacent to the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, Aman Camp Sarika comprises 10 elegantly designed canvas pavilions that seamlessly integrate with their natural surroundings. Launched in 2020 as an extension of Amangiri, which opened in 2009 and has hosted celebrities like Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks, each one- or two-bedroom dwelling (1,882 and 2,825 square feet, respectively) features a spacious lounge, bar, and dining area. Bathrooms are equipped with deep soaking tubs and both indoor and outdoor showers that overlook ancient rock formations estimated to be 164 million years old. Patios include plunge pools, telescopes, and inviting fire pits.

Surrounding the resort are five national parks and the Navajo Nation Reservation, the largest Native American reservation in the United States. Activities offered include horseback riding and guided hikes into nearby Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, as well as traditional hoop dancing and storytelling experiences led by Navajo practitioners. Some Navajo customs, such as smudging, are incorporated into Amangiri’s expansive 25,000-square-foot spa, which is primarily open-air, allowing guests to enjoy greenthread leaf-infused Navajo tea while taking in the stunning desert landscape between treatments.

3. Under Canvas Bryce Canyon

Established in 2012 by Sarah and Jacob Dusek in Bozeman, Montana, Under Canvas provides upscale sMytouri-style tents in 12 locations across the United States, all adjacent to popular national parks. Opened in 2022, Under Canvas Bryce Canyon places guests just a 15-minute drive from the entrance to Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park, renowned for its unique concentration of hoodoos.

The camp features 50 tents spread across 700 acres of rolling grasslands surrounded by rugged mountains. Among the canvas-topped, wooden-framed tents, pronghorn and white-tailed deer frequently visit. Accommodations range from Deluxe tents (sleeping two) to Suites (sleeping four). All tents are fully solar powered and include West Elm furnishings, en suite bathrooms with low-flow toilets and hot water, king-size beds, and wood-burning stoves for cozy evenings.

Like its other camps, this one has no electricity (though battery packs are available for charging devices and lanterns), and you won’t find a television or Wi-Fi signal here. In the main “lobby” tent at the camp’s edge, a kitchen prepares frittata breakfast sandwiches and hearty dinners such as roasted trout. Grab-and-go options are provided in the afternoon when the kitchen closes, and complimentary s’mores kits are available each night for those wanting a sweet treat by the campfire. Free activities include yoga classes, live music, and astrology readings, which are unique to the Bryce Canyon location.

4. The Resort at Paws Up

Since its opening in 2005, the Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana, has been one of the most opulent Western guest ranches, covering 37,000 acres of rugged peaks, elk-filled meadows, and ponderosa pines in the Blackfoot Valley, with the river of the same name flowing through. While accommodations range from luxury homes with porches to the stylish, adults-only Green O, the glamping tents are among the most coveted, available for booking during the warmer months from mid-May to mid-October.

Set in picturesque locations like the Blackfoot River and Elk Creek, the glamping sites are divided into six distinct camps, accommodating between two and six guests each. The canvas suites offer private bathrooms, spacious wooden-framed beds, and even elegant chandeliers. A communal dining pavilion features a fireplace and firepit, managed by a dedicated camp chef. Attentive butlers are available to arrange activities for guests, such as on-site fly-fishing and horseback riding along 100 miles of private trails. Adults and children aged 12 and older can participate in moving small herds of Black Angus cattle during sample stock drives.

5. Dunton River Camp

Located less than two hours from Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park, the expansive 500-acre Dunton River Camp features eight luxurious tents with breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains or the west fork of the Dolores River. Each tent accommodates two guests. When you're not exploring the ancient pueblo cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, you can relax in a streamside sauna, take a complimentary mountain bike ride, or visit Colorado's only active geyser, located right at the camp. For those interested in hiking, fly-fishing, or horseback riding, daily guided tours are included, while additional activities like rock climbing, rafting, and photography lessons can be booked as well. Back in your tent, you can unwind in a six-foot soaking tub, with a towel-warmer nearby to keep you cozy.

6. Collective Retreats Governors Island

Just eight minutes by ferry from downtown Manhattan, Governors Island is a charming 172-acre island and public park cherished by both locals and tourists. Since 2018, visitors have had the chance to stay overnight at Collective Retreats Governors Island. This venue, renowned for its luxury camping experiences in remote areas like Yellowstone and Texas Hill Country, now makes its urban debut on Governors Island, offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty right outside each luxury canvas tent.

There are 27 “Journey” tents and 10 “Summit” tents, both equipped with real beds and mattresses, electricity, and French press coffee stations. The Journey tents provide a cozier experience with shared bathrooms located just a two-minute walk away. For an extravagant camping experience, the Summit tents include private en suite bathrooms with rain showers, spacious decks with Adirondack chairs, and amenities like Yeti coolers. Breakfast is also included for Summit tent guests and can be served directly to your bed for an additional fee. Those who prefer a cabin-like atmosphere can choose the Outlook Shelter and Outlook Liberty Suite, which are temperature controlled, come with private bathrooms, and feature proper doors and windows instead of tent flaps.

7. Mendocino Grove

We can’t resist a camping adventure in California—especially when it includes a stay in a comfy tent nestled in a secluded forest by the ocean. This is what awaits guests at Mendocino Grove, a 37-acre site perched on a rocky cliff just south of the tranquil town of Mendocino along Northern California’s coastline. Each of the 60 tents is outfitted with a bed featuring a heated mattress pad, a campfire pit (which staff can light upon request), a private deck, and a picnic table. The tents are strategically spaced for privacy, while shared bathrooms are stocked with lavender-scented toiletries.

Claim one of the hammocks in a tree-lined meadow for your morning coffee ritual. Enjoy live music around a communal campfire. Or spend some “work from the woods” time using the camp’s dependable Wi-Fi. New luxurious services introduced in 2023 include a cedar sauna, massage therapy, an espresso bar, and gourmet dinners prepared by a chef on Fridays and Saturdays.

8. Nayara Tented Camp

This tented camp in the La Fortuna region offers an experience far removed from traditional camping. The 37 luxurious glamping accommodations at Nayara Tented Camp feature private hot-spring-fed pools with stunning views of the active Arenal volcano, king-size beds, spacious bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and both indoor and outdoor showers, along with a personal butler to attend to your every need. Set on the same 62-acre rewilded estate as its sister properties, Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs, the camp includes several multi-bedroom tents that are ideal for families traveling together.

Activities cater to all ages, including guided birdwatching, frog-spotting walks, and trips to La Fortuna's farmers’ market and the wildlife-rich Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Guests can also engage in an enlightening experience called the Secret Life of Tony the Sloth, which educates visitors about a sloth that has resided at Nayara for many years. Thanks to the resort’s reforestation efforts, which have planted over 1,000 cecropia trees, several sloths now thrive on the property, relying on these trees for sustenance.

9. Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort

This new adults-only tented camp is just a three-minute drive from the original Four Seasons Punta Mita, yet it feels like a different world. Perched on a hillside in the jungle, above a pristine white-sand beach, Naviva features only 15 tented accommodations, creating an intimate and secluded atmosphere. While it’s not traditional glamping, as the accommodations are fully enclosed, each is topped with a massive canopy inspired by bird wings, giving it a tent-like appearance.

Inside, you’ll find modern comforts such as air conditioning and well-stocked minibars with milk for your coffee; sliding glass doors on two of the four walls seamlessly connect the interior with the outside. The 15 accommodations are categorized into Grand Tents and Regular Tents—Grand Tents offer a king-size bed, a screened porch, a deck with a plunge pool, and a cozy lounge area featuring a gas firepit. Bathrooms come equipped with both a shower and a bathtub, as well as an outdoor shower. Regular Tents provide similar amenities but on a smaller scale, including a hammock instead of the two-tier deck with firepit.

With its cozy atmosphere, Naviva features a single dining option: Copal. Dinner is a curated experience without a set menu; instead, servers guide guests through a four-course meal that includes avocado and citrus salad with feta, vegetable-topped queso fundido served with flour tortillas, and sea bass accompanied by a pink mole crafted from beets and carrots grown in the resort’s garden.

10. Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia

This unique tented camp experience in Cambodia’s South Cardamom rain forest is unparalleled in the country. Shinta Mani Wild is a labor of love from Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, who, along with investor Sokoun Chanpreda, acquired 865 acres of land—comparable to the size of Central Park in New York City—at a logging auction. On this land, he established 15 individually crafted tents without harming a single tree, outfitting them with large beds, Cambodian wood carvings, and open-air bathtubs that let guests soak in the beauty of the jungle. Approximately 70 percent of the retreat's 120 staff members come from the local community.

Shinta Mani Wild is nestled along an important elephant migration path, home to bears, macaques, gibbons, Indochinese tigers, and hornbills. Guests can immerse themselves in nature through a variety of activities, including zip-lining on one of Southeast Asia's longest lines, kayaking on the property’s river, bird-watching strolls, or mountain biking. The retreat collaborates with the NGO Wildlife Alliance, which conducts anti-poaching patrols—an opportunity for guests to participate. The sister nonprofit, Shinta Mani Foundation, aids local families through initiatives like a hospitality training school and a small business loan program.

11. Suján Jawai

Spotting the famously elusive wild leopards is a true thrill—and at Suján Jawai in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan, such encounters are nearly daily occurrences. The 10-tent luxury camp’s conservation and rewilding initiatives have cultivated a harmonious relationship between local communities and the wild leopards, resulting in minimal human-animal conflict. Thus, the leopards here exhibit an extraordinary calm around people.

While Suján Jawai is famous for its leopards, it offers much more. Birdwatchers will appreciate the diverse birdlife, and equestrians can traverse the stunning landscapes on Marwari and Kathiawari horses. The tented camp strikes a perfect balance between connecting you with nature and providing luxurious comfort. The wilderness-edge swimming pool is inviting, the cocktails and fireside dinners are memorable, and the beds are so inviting that you'll relish sinking into them after a day of adventure.

12. Capella Ubud

If every new hotel on the Indonesian island of Bali were as thoughtfully designed as Capella Ubud, concerns about overtourism would diminish. This rainforest retreat, crafted by Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, maintains a minimal environmental impact. Situated 4.5 miles from the increasingly busy village of Ubud, Capella nestles along a tranquil riverbank in the traditional rice-farming village of Keliki.

No trees were harmed in the creation of 23 tented accommodations with teak floors that embrace the sounds of the surrounding rainforest. The doors and headboards are intricately crafted by Balinese artisans, and each private plunge pool is adorned with natural stone. An expansive above-ground saltwater pool awaits, along with a fitness center that redefines luxury, featuring soaring draped fabric and striking hand-painted columns. Indonesian art—batik textiles and detailed paintings from the nearby Kamasan village—enhance the ambiance.

13. Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

For an unforgettable experience in Dubai’s desert, staying in the Bedouin-inspired tented suites at Al Maha may be a splurge, but it's undoubtedly worthwhile. This resort showcases desert conservation at its finest: located in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, it hosts the UAE’s largest free-roaming herd of Arabian oryx, a species successfully rehabilitated from the brink of extinction. Guests should also look out for the 300 Arabian and 100 sand gazelles, some of which may approach the 42 tented accommodations. Al Maha employs water recycling, biodiesel, and solar energy to minimize its environmental impact on the delicate desert ecosystem.

14. Longitude 131

Australian Indigenous groups are among the earliest astronomers, possessing thousands of years of celestial knowledge and a profound understanding of the night sky. With minimal urban development, Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park boasts some of the world's clearest skies, offering uninterrupted views from horizon to horizon. Nestled next to the park, Longitude 131 is a luxurious tented camp that provides stunning vistas of the Outback's vast, dusty Red Centre and the iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) along with the Kata Tjuta rock formations.

The lodge features 16 tented pavilions designed to minimize their impact on the fragile red-dune environment. Each tent includes floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing views of Uluru, while private outdoor decks are equipped with eco-friendly, clean-burning fireplaces and beds for sleeping under the stars. For those wishing to admire both Uluru and Kata Tjuta, the two-bedroom Dune Pavilion suite offers private outdoor stargazing beds and a plunge pool for soaking in the night sky.

15. Three Camel Lodge

Nestled in the Gobi Altai Mountains of South Gobi, Mongolia, Three Camel Lodge features 40 luxurious ger tents adorned with wool carpets, inviting camel hair blankets, wood stoves for chilly nights, and en suite bathrooms crafted from local stone.

A sDinogoi-style 4x4 vehicle transports guests to the Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, famously known as the “Singing Sands” for the low hum they produce when walked upon, and to a valley filled with ancient petroglyphs. The day concludes with a sundowner and an alfresco dinner at the base of the Flaming Cliffs, a site where some of Mongolia’s most remarkable dinosaur fossils have been discovered. Three Camel Lodge is part of Beyond Green, an international collection of hotels dedicated to supporting local nature, culture, and communities.

This story was reported by Bailey Berg, Mae Hamilton, Brooke Vaughan, Lyndsey Matthews, Jessie Beck, Devorah Lev-Tov, Kathryn Romeyn, Laura Dannen Redman, Megan Eaves, and Andrew Sessa.