ColoradoOf bare rocks and vast deserts

After about a four-hour drive through fascinating scenery, you will reach Gateway. Your hotel offers you an unobstructed view of this natural spectacle. Go on a hike along steep cliffs and roaring rivers. Or hop on horseback for an unforgettable Wild West experience.

Not far from your resort is Palisade Ranch, with its 500 acres of land and perfectly developed riding trails. The horse trails include more than 1,500 meters of elevation gain, with magnificent panoramic views included. Embark on a discovery tour with an experienced guide, explore the picturesque desert, and conquer Red Rock Canyon.

Continue on to the dreamy village of Dunton, which has been completely abandoned since 1918. The buildings have undergone extensive restoration, allowing the former mining town to retain its original historical charm. Your hotel consists of log cabins and spacious tents offering luxury accommodation. The former saloon serves as a restaurant. Revel in the beauty of the alpine-like valley of the San Juan Mountains! Depending on the season, a different, lavishly rich palette of colors awaits you here.

The soothing hot springs are a major attraction in this setting, so be sure to give them a try! Afterwards, explore the area, including Mesa Verde National Park with its ancient relics dating back to 750 AD. Do you like adventure? Then climb down ladders and traverse narrow tunnels to visit Cliff Palace and Balcony House. Of course, you can also opt for a rafting tour on the San Miguel River, with its fast currents and wooded slopes. Outdoor activities are a must in this wondrous place!

Continue on to the most luxurious resort in this breathtaking region, the Amangiri Hotel, which is about five hours away. Stop along the way and take in the natural surroundings. Once again, impressive landscapes with endless plateaus pass by your window as you make your way to your destination, located among bizarre rock formations near Lake Powell. The lake offers a variety of recreational and leisure activities.

But staying on land is also worthwhile, as countless activities such as hiking, canyoning, climbing, yoga, and horseback riding await you here. One of Amangiri's attractions is the Cave Peak Stairway, a suspension bridge that takes you 122 meters above the ground. Or embark on an exciting tour of the famous Rattlesnake Canyon, Owl Canyon, and Upper Antelope Canyon. Your private guide will accompany you and tell you fascinating stories about these magical places. Alternatively, visit the spectacular stone pillars of Bryce Canyon on a breathtaking hike.

Continue on to Scottsdale, another five hours south, passing the gigantic Grand Canyon. You will arrive at a residence that is every bit as impressive as Amangiri. Treat yourself to a chakra treatment at the spa, take part in a meditation session in a teepee, enjoy a massage under a waterfall, or have your face treated with gold leaf. The surrounding landscape is sure to contribute to your relaxation, as this desert not only stretches to the horizon, but is also full of life and diversity: wildflowers and cacti are an integral part of the panorama.

Visit Bulldog Canyon, which winds its way through the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Superstition Mountains in the untamed part of Arizona, which you can conquer with the speedy Hummer H1.