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The Ultimate Guide To Glamping Around the Globe
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Whether you call it glamping or luxury camping, holiday nights spent inside well-decorated tipis, airstreams, yurts, and tree houses is a trend that has officially gone global. We’ve crossed mountains, oceans, valleys, beaches, and bayous to bring you this epic list of top glamping spots from Africa to Utah to China and everywhere in between.
If you’re looking for a pod to hang from a tree as your personal tent or looking to sleep in a vintage airstream outside Venice (Italy) for a weekend, we’ve got you covered. Planning a glamping wedding for a solid crew of adventurers and want to put everyone up in fully furnished bell tents? We’ve scoured up a few good options for that too. The biggest question you’ll be left with is whether to fly to your destination on a seaplane or ride a camel to get there.
Written by Alyssa Brown
If you’re looking for a pod to hang from a tree as your personal tent or looking to sleep in a vintage airstream outside Venice (Italy) for a weekend, we’ve got you covered. Planning a glamping wedding for a solid crew of adventurers and want to put everyone up in fully furnished bell tents? We’ve scoured up a few good options for that too. The biggest question you’ll be left with is whether to fly to your destination on a seaplane or ride a camel to get there.
Written by Alyssa Brown
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The Vail Collective Retreat learn more
Just twenty miles west of Vail, this village of luxury tents is perfect camping grounds for the crew that's looking to keep chic accommodations. And of course none of the Safari tents at Vail Collective Retreat would be complete without a badass antler chandelier hanging overhead.
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Moab Under Canvas learn more
Nestled among the red rocky terrain of Moab, Moab Under Canvas is an epic camping spot to spend nights spotting shooting stars and laughing with friends. This gorgeous glamping location is one of the best America has to offer and it's just a seven mile drive into town.
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Glacier Under Canvas learn more
Glacier National Park is home to more than 700 miles of hiking trails covering terrain that ranges from glacier-carved peaks and valleys to walking alongside Hidden Lake. You're sure to burn a hole or two in those hiking boots in this neck of the woods, so the comfy yurts with nice bedding and all the amenities of a hotel at Glacier Under Canvas will be a welcome crash spot by the end of the day for you and your crew.
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Yellowstone Under Canvas learn more
Considering a summer trip to Yellowstone National Park and don't want to sleep in a sleeping bag? You're in luck, fellow adventurer! Yellowstone Under Canvas offers up cozy beds with in their safari tent camps for anyone looking for a place to rest in comfort. Best part is, you can bring about 150 of your closest friends with you, as this beautiful spot is fully equipped for gatherings.
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MEXICO: Cabanas Cuatro Cuatros learn more
While Mexico may not be the first place you think of when you picture yourself going on a glamping trip, Cabanas Cuatro Cuatros is about to make you rethink that entirely. These luxury tents are first class, complete with ocean views, mountain views, and nearby vineyards. Hola to the bueno glamping life!
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AUSTRALIA: Ayers Rock Resort learn more
America has the Red Rocks, but Australia has the Ayers Rock, the second largest monolith in the world. Set in this desert expanse is a cool resort that offers a little something for everyone. The luxury tent options are rad and the stargazing is otherworldly. Add to that that there are many Aboriginal creationist myths around this rock formation and you’re sure to have a night full of wild dreams here.
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Grand Canyon Under Canvas
Grand Canyon, AZ
Located about 40 minutes from the South Rim of Grand Canyon, this collection of gorgeous luxury tents can sleep up to 200 guests and host a party for double that amount. This is major adventurer territory, so planning your trip around hiking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and hot air ballooning is absolutely par for the course.
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CALIFORNIA: Camp Navarro learn more
Imagine if someone freeze-framed your first sleep-away camp grounds in time and then invited you to revisit it in the middle of a redwood forest as an adult? That’s basically how nostalgic and charming this cool California glamping spot is. Just swap the Capri-Suns for Cabernet at wine country’s Camp Navarro.
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SOUTH AMERICA: Ecocamp Patagonia learn more
Outdoorsy folk can pretty much all agree that the ultimate hiking destination is Patagonia. This Chilean EcoCamp is an oasis among the mountains of Torres del Paine National Park and the property’s many geodesic domes are the perfect place to watch sunrise. There’s even a yoga dome on-property so you can stretch out and unwind from all the brutal hiking you’ll be doing.
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UK: Vintage Vacations Airstream Field learn more
Crashing in an airstream in the English countryside with a few of your closest pals sounds like a recipe for drinking too much, laughing too much, and having a bit too much fun. And since we fully encourage all of the above, we say get to it! Ashey’s Vintage Vacations can sleep up to about 40 people with existing accommodations, and additional tents and yurts can always be added if you're rolling deep with a posse.
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WISCONSIN: Camp Wandewega learn more
A historic property chockfull of timeless cottages, this summer camp is all charm and no-frills. Once a hotbed of prohibition era activity, this spot is totally secluded and sits on the edge of the woods, with a hidden lake tucked in amongst the wilderness. Get lost in the trees or spend your days lounging with the fam at Camp Wandawega.
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NEW YORK: Ithaca by Firelight learn more
Ithaca’s known mostly for its gorgeous gorges, but the campsites are pretty magical too. Ithaca by Firelight features 18 well-appointed safari tents, set right at the base of the trailhead to Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park. Once you’re tired from exploring the great outdoors, cozy on up to one of their comfy hammocks with a glass of wine and a good book.
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CALIFORNIA: Inn Town Campground learn more
We can practically hear the hum of Gold Country when we see photos of this awesome campground. Located just a few minutes from Nevada City, Inn Town Campground has 70 campsites where you can pop up your own tent, park a trailer, or book a stay in the fully furnished and floored yurts on-site.
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CANADA: Ridgeback Lodge learn more
Hold the phone. Geodesic domes are now trending. These little glamping spots in Canada might be the coolest version of luxury tenting you’ll see out there in the vast wilderness of New Brunswick. Close to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, we could easily see Ridgeback Lodge being a stop on an amazing Canada road trip.
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MONTANA: Glacier Park Weddings at Great Northern Resort learn more
It’s no secret that we’re mad about wide-open meadows with beautiful wedding ceremony backdrops. Glacier National Park decorates the skyline of this epic spot that’s nestled among micro-distilleries, rivers, mountains, and more. Consider Glacier Park Weddings at Great Northern Resort's canvas tent prime territory for an intimate dinner with your nearest and dearest, to be followed by a snooze in their Swiss Chalet cabins.
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CALIFORNIA: Autocamp - Russian River Valley
Guerneville, CA
With all the hiking, wine tasting, kayaking, and exploring your heart can handle, the Russian River area is a really great weekend getaway outside of San Francisco. These fully loaded airstream hotel rooms at the brand-new Autocamp Russian River Valley are set alongside luxury canvas tents with all the same furnishings and amenities. So, there’s a little something for every type of camper in this neck of the woods.
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CALIFORNIA: The Holidays learn more
If you’re looking for a throwback to the good ole days, you have to check out these 1960s trailers that are available for rent in San Clemente State Beach. Fully furnished and set in a community-oriented park area with firepits and the like, The Holidays' simpler times mobiles will have you whistling Beach Boys tunes in no time.
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MEXICO: Playa Viva learn more
Glamping’s not always done on the beach, but when it is, it better be the beach in Mexico! This sweet spot is kind of like a treehouse, kind of like a pod, kind of like a hotel, and kind of like the most adorable place we’ve seen in a while. If you’re into yoga, healthy food, awesome accommodations, and having your own private beach, consider Playa Viva your Mexican Mecca.
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AUSTRALIA: Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef learn more
Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is known for its incredible marine life and cool lagoons. Lesser known is this amazing glamping zone set up right along the beach that sleeps up to 18 guests in impeccably decorated tents. Three cheers to the coastal good life, mates!
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ENGLAND: Gregs Gypsy Bowtop Caravans
Bristol, England
Travel like a modern day gypsy by renting a fleet of Gypsy Wagons from Greg’s Gypsy Bowtops, a Bristol based company specialising in renting these beautiful car towable caravans for special events, festivals and gatherings! Just find the venue and rent these bohemian chic beauties that sleep up to 4! They will make a unique and beautiful backdrop, doubling as lounges and accommodations for your unique event.
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CALIFORNIA: Topanga Tipi learn more
Do you really need anything besides a giant fully loaded tipi and a hot tub out in the wilderness? We think not! This secluded glamping spot, known as Topanga Tipi, is only about 30 minutes from the Pacific Coast, so you’ve got easy access to Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice, and the Valley. And if you live in LA, distance is no excuse to keep you away from this one!
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AUSTRALIA: Paperbark Camp learn more
About a two and a half hour drive from Sydney and Canberra, Paperbark Camp is totally off-the-grid in Australia’s famed bushland. The camp has 12 fully furnished safari tents that are absolutely gorgeous and prime real estate for watching a meteor shower or dancing under a full moon.
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COLORADO: Dunton Hot Springs learn more
Holy amazing hot springs, y’all. Dunton Hot Springs is a small, rustic resort nestled deep in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies. The scene is idyllic and overwhelmingly beautiful and the natural hot springs are prime relaxation real estate. No canvas tents here, but the supremely furnished log cabins will have you feeling like you’re one-upping the glamping committee.
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NEW YORK: Posh Primitive
Chestertown, NY
Luxury camping in the great Adirondacks of northern New York has strikes the fine balance between, you guessed it - posh & primitive. Posh Primitive is a place where you can do it all...or do nothing at all. Beautifully designed canvas tents await you as do activities like whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, biking and zip lining just to name a few. Looking to simply kick back and relax with your crew? Look forward to beautiful farm-to-table dinners with ingredients picked right from the onsite garden.
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AUSTRALIA: Happy Glamper learn more
Campers looking to soak up sunshine and fresh air have their pick between staying in a vintage Airstream or a canvas bell tent at Happy Glamper. Just outside Melbourne, this Point Leo property is at the top of our list of well-designed camping spots in Oz. This adorable spot is as good a reason as any to head down under!
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COLORADO: Piney River Ranch learn more
Take your pick of sleeping style at Piney River Ranch, which has options that range from lakeside cabins to glamping tents to piling a few folks into a yurt by the lake. Surrounded by massive pine trees, this Vail getaway is giving us all the feels and a true yearning to get outdoors.
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AUSTRALIA: St. Jerome's The Hotel
Melbourne, Australia
A city full of art, culture, and life, Melbourne is crazed over all things design oriented. So, what do they do when they see a glamping trend happening around the world? They opt in by pitching tents on an urban rooftop and setting up a glamping style hotel in the least expected way possible – on top of a high rise building. Lean in, Melbourne, lean on in!
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MONTANA: The Ranch at Rock Creek learn more
This former cattle ranch is now a luxe five-star guest resort with ten perfectly pitched and decorated canvas tents. Glamping under the Big Sky after a night spent by the campfire sounds like a recipe for the best sleep ever. With endless activity options, the Ranch at Rock Creek is an awesome getaway for a group of friends you’ve been dying to spend some quality time with.
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WASHINGTON: Treehouse Point learn more
This collection of treehouses in rural Washington is what every kid’s clubhouse dreams are made of. Taking wilderness retreats to a whole new level (literally, off the ground), we are seriously lusting after this lush setting and would be forever envious of whoever ends up setting up shop for a cozy weekend in these parts.
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MONTANA: The Resort at Paws Up learn more
Around since ’05, the visionaries of the Resort at Paws Up were big leaders of the glamping craze in the Midwest. This luxury property has a whole slew of ranch homes on-site in addition to their 30 gorgeously decorated glamping tents. Farm-to-table eats, hiking trails, biking trails, ATV trails, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, skeet shooting, cattle driving, skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and more await at this incredible resort for the adventurous at heart.
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AUSTRALIA: Flash Camp learn more
Flash Camp can set up shop for you and 300 of your friends just about anywhere there’s space. This Oz based pop-up glamping squad is seasoned at event planning and they know all the hot spots of the Australian outback, bush, and everything in between.
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UK: Swinton Biovac learn more
Meadow yurts, rustic log cabins, and a bunk barn all house guests at this Moorland marvel. A historic property that dates back to the 18th century, the charm of Swinton Bivouac is reflected in its sweet little bistro café and rooms that are decorated with bunk beds and country style furnishings.
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UK: Atlantic Farm learn more
Well, we can easily admit that glamping pods aren’t something we see every day here at The Venue Report. But, we’re definitely wishing there was more of this out there in glamping world! Atlantic Farm’s community of cool surf pods and garden spaces sits about a mile from the coast, making it a great escape spot for ocean lovers.
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CALIFORNIA: Autocamp - Santa Barbara learn more
Silver bullet airstreams are just SO cool. Really, there’s nothing like that vintage vibe you get when you step foot in a trailer suite that’s fully pimped out with mid-century design and awesome amenities. In the midst of all the luxury Santa Barbara has to offer, Autocamp is a gorgeous and fun alternative!
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UK: The Keeper and the Dell learn more
A garden filled with furnished bell tents and caravans sounds like glamper’s paradise to us! Picture lots of wide-open fields to run through and some cool historic architecture at this Norfolk wedding venue. The Keeper and The Dell is set within an ancient medieval grove and the original 18th century barn is still used today as a party spot.
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UK: The Yurt Retreat learn more
Read this one slow: The Yurt Retreat is located at the base of a medieval castle site. A castle, you guys. Pretty legit location to pop up four luxury tents and offer up the good, relaxing life to those in the know. There’s also a treehouse on-site for anyone who prefers to sleep above ground level.
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KENYA: Kilma Camp Masai Mara learn more
Kenya’s Kilima Camp will have you completely rethinking the term “grass hut” in no time. If a safari has been calling your name, this African luxury camping spot is romantic, rustic, and completely magical. Set along the western border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, each cabana has its own terrace with stunning views of the Maasai Mara plains and the Mara River. When your idea of glamping turns into glamping-while-on-an-African-safari, this could be your jam.
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ITALY: Italy Airstream Park learn more
If you’ve ever been to Venice, you’ve probably noticed that most of the hotels are pretty fancy and high-end. But, we’re going to let you in on this little secret spot for your next trip to Venezia that’ll make all the difference in your travel experience. Italy Airstream Park is located just about a half hour ride from San Marco Piazza and has all the quaint comforts you’d expect of a 1960s-established airstream park turned into a modern-day hotspot.
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MOROCCO: Camp Adounia learn more
Imagine yourself trotting along on camelback through the Moroccan desert when you come to a small retreat center with beautiful canvas bell tents fully furnished with colorful textiles. Camp Adounia is an ecological, luxury tented camp with 2 locations, one in the Sahara desert (Desert Camp) and one on the coast of the Morocco (Beach Camp). Yes, we said beachfront AND in Morocco. This magical place is exactly the kind of escape you need to relax, rejuvenate, and reset in a far-flung & fabulous locale.
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KENYA: Governor's Camp learn more
Located in the heart of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, this 37-tent encampment is brimming with safari life. The luxury accommodations and top-notch staff here make Governor’s Camp the kind of place you dream up when you’re thinking about what it’d be like to retire and travel the world exploring the wild, all the while being wined and dined on incredible cuisine and unforgettable wines.
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CHINA: Norden Camp learn more
Owned by a Tibetan couple, this family-run luxury camp is so design-forward you’ll be clicking for your Pinterest app faster than you can say, “Gansu”. Set in fields of wildflowers, with a Himalayan fed river babbling through, Norden Camp is set up with a few log cabins and four Yak Khullu tents made of handspun and handwoven yak hair. And we thought grass huts were impressive!
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WORLDWIDE: Floating Glamping Gathering
Worldwide
When you’re looking to literally hang out with your friends for the weekend, check out these hanging glamping nests. All you really need is a tree and a view to complete the experience with these roommoons. Picnics, festivals, hiking excursions, weddings, parties – we can think of endless circumstances in which these white canvas balls would come in handy.
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TEXAS: Green Acres Austin
Austin, Texas
Texas Hill Country is no stranger to epic camping and glamping spots. About half an hour outside Austin, Green Acres is all about that yurt life. With a couple of perfectly cozy tents on the property and a big old barn for gatherings, this venue can host parties for about 30 or less and could be an awesome place to throw an ATX birthday bash.
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FINLAND: Kakslautten Arctic Resort learn more
Even though most of us equate 'glamping' with warm weather activities, it doesn't have to be so. Find yourself in Finland. At the Kakslautanen Artic Resort, specifically. Choose from two or four-person igloo options throughout Northern Lights season which lasts from August 20th to April. Built from a special thermal glass, not only will you feel less than frosty, it also keeps the glass from fogging over, so your view will be as clear as the night sky – even when the temperature outside reaches soul-crushingly cold. That’s a real degree of measurement, if you’ve never experienced it. Each room also comes with luxurious beds, your own bathroom and access to a nearby sauna. Hello.
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CANADA: Outpost Co.
Toronto, Canada
Grab seven of your closest pals for this unforgettable glamping trip. Outpost Co. is only accessible via seaplane, making the trek alone part of the cool factor. The four luxury tents on this hidden lake are cozy and charming, while the food is considered an anchor to the overall experience. Freshly shucked oysters, line caught fish, and organically raised heritage beef are a few of the highlights, but we’ll let you explore the rest of the menu as you get the lay of the land. This might be the most secluded spot on our list.
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Shelter Co.
Worldwide
A fearless crew of campers, glampers, event planners, and dream makers, the team at Shelter-Co. can set up camping experiences just about anywhere you can pitch a slew of tents. Whether you’re setting up a few Merriweather tents for an overnight stay during a wedding weekend or coordinating a massive village of glampers for a festival weekend, this family-owned operation is tip-top with creative ideas and they are the kings and queens of camping logistics management.
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NICARAGUA: Maderas Village learn more
Beachy jungle vibes prevail here at this bohemian chic beauty known as Maderas Village, where cabanas and casitas were built to assimilate into the natural landscape - but provide meaningful connections for your closest. Think open-air living, views of the ocean, prime jungle positioning, and the space to do whatever it is that you came here to do. Private yoga & surf sessions as well as communal dining are par for the course, of course.
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