TOP 10s: Adventure

At a Glance Surrounded by one hundred acres of sand-hued canyons near the Arizona border, in southern Utah, Amangiri is a collection of minimalist concrete structures that blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape—and calls to mind a James Bond hideaway....

In 1879, Scottish journalist Lady Florence Dixie set up camp on a gentle rise in southern Patagonia during one of the first European explorer expeditions through the region. Once settled, Dixie sketched the view: a tundra-like valley, sloping dramatically upwards...

At a Glance One of the world’s most fabulous far-flung adventure hotels, the 13-room Deplar Farm by Eleven Experience is tucked into the Narnia-like wilderness of northern Iceland. Year-round, some of the world’s best guides skillfully lead skiers down summit-to-sea...

A stay in one of the 15 tents at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, situated where Thailand meets Laos and Myanmar along the Mekong Delta, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Adventurous guests arriving by longtail boat get a full view...

At a Glance New Zealand is one of Indagare’s favorite destinations for its spectacular scenery, amazing adventures and top lodges. Three of the best are run by the Robertson family. The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape...

At a Glance Ol Donyo, situated on 275,000 acres between Kenya’s Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks, is a rustic-luxe lodge with views of the Chyulu Hills and Kilimanjaro that features suites with rooftop “star beds,” private plunge pools and African...

Selinda Camp is part of the Great Plains Conservation camps founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert (award-winning National Geographic filmmakers), which showcase the Jouberts' passion for preserving nature and local culture. This luxury property offers a unique location and has a...

With tented roofs, an open-air lobby and expansive panoramic windows, Singita Faru Faru Lodge brings contemporary cool to the Grumeti Reserve. The Grumeti Fund transformed this 350,000-acre area on the Western Corridor of Serengeti National Park, previously ravaged by hunting...

For Francesco Galli Zugaro, smaller boats are better than larger, and travel in exotic places, more rewarding than on-the-beaten pathways—or waterways. Fifteen years ago, the Italian-born, Swiss-raised, American-educated, South American-based entrepreneur founded Aqua Expeditions, initially offering smallboat luxury cruises on...

There are five Amans scattered across Bhutan grouped under the "Amankora" name. Together the quintet creates a tempting circuit, just as it was designed to do when the Amankora became the first international hotel brand to open in the country...