Grand Canyon
New Dates Coming for 2027
Experience the soul of the American Southwest with this adventurous WAT Weekender. A quick 25-minute drive to the South Rim entrance of Grand Canyon National Park, this safari-style locale offers the perfect luxury camping experience near one of the world's seven natural wonders.
Located just outside Valle, Arizona on 160 secluded acres of beautiful piñon and juniper forest, you will discover the extraordinary grandeur of Grand Canyon National Park while enjoying a variety of extensive adventures a short distance from camp.
Get ready to get your glamp on with fireside chats by night, hikes and horseback riding (if you choose) by day, and a rustic-chic sleep by night. This is getting off the grid at its finest.
WAT Weekender - Grand Canyon
2027
Price: USD - TBD
Group Size: 10-20
Email us ASAP to Secure Your Spot
Adventure Details
About the Trip
You won't want for much on this otherworldly adventure. There is daily housekeeping, organic bath products, a zen garden, s'mores around the fire pit, an adventure concierge, complimentary camp activities, and on-site dining, which includes fresh hot breakfasts, boxed lunches to be taken with us on our excursions and dining at night. There is a full menu of options at each meal, including vegetarian.
You will also have the option to extend your trip for an additional fee. Please inquire upon booking if you are interested in staying any extra days on the front or back end on-site and or if you are interested in booking in the region, in Arizona, on either end of the glamping.
(Be sure to pack warm as the evenings will be chilly!)
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 | Arriving
Photo courtesy of Mateo Di Iorio
Check-in is at 3 pm
Dinner tonight at camp
Firepit at the camp
Day 2 | National Park Tour
Photo courtesy of Under Canvas
Breakfast at the camp
National Park Tour
Dinner at camp
Firepit at camp
Marvel at the majestic beauty of one of America’s most awe-inspiring landmarks as you spend your days touring its trails by foot, bike, or by Jeep. Spend your evenings under the stars with like-minded travelers as you enjoy delicious meals and luxury accommodations located just a half-hour drive from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. There’s no better way to experience the Grand Canyon!
Day 3 | Choose Your Adventure
Photo courtesy of Ganapathy Kum
Breakfast at camp
Everyone can get a to-go lunch at camp for the day
Choose your own adventure (1 hour horseback riding, three-hour bike trip)
Sunset Jeep Tour for all
Dinner at camp
Firepit at camp
Your stay includes your tent, all meals and dining gratuity, choice of two adventures (hike, bike, horseback riding, jeep), complimentary coffee service, an on-site Guest Experience Coordinator to help throughout your stay, and all taxes & fees.
Day 4 | Departure
Photo courtesy of Nick Dunlap
Final breakfast at the camp
Check-out is 10 am
Accommodations
Glamping!
The upscale canvas tents provide the perfect respite surrounded by the beauty of nature. The traditional tent types include the Suites, Deluxes, Stargazers, and Safaris.
Tents accommodating up to two people are available with traditional tent types. Two-tent suites are also available for larger groups.
The deluxe tent boasts a private ensuite bathroom inside your tent, including a shower, sink, and flushing toilet. A wood stove keeps the tent warm at night, and a private deck allows you to enjoy the night stars.
All meals and dining gratuities are included.
Photo courtesy of Under Canvas
Accommodations, Rates & Availability
2027
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
Accommodations can be upgraded for an additional fee. Please inquire if you are interested.
Please note: Payment must be made in full prior to the date of departure.
New Dates, Deadlines, and Prices TBA
Email us ASAP to Secure Your Spot!
Space is extremely limited.
We will put you on a preliminary list and will alert you when the dates and rates become available
Your Host
Karen Loftus is a well-known and respected luxury travel and lifestyle writer and photographer with a sense of humor, a wicked sense of adventure, and an insatiable appetite for off-the-beaten-path endeavors.
She hit her international stride twenty-plus years ago as an award-winning feminist playwright. She was also a groundbreaking international comedian in the US, Europe, Asia, and The Middle East.
She also ran her nonprofit, Body Comedy, where she used humor to heal.
She worked with thousands of survivors of physical and sexual violence, women, and children in many facilities, juvenile halls, prisons, and shelters.
Ten years later, Karen ended up on Hollywood's red carpet, interviewing the celeb set and writing about travel, fashion, beauty, food and wine, and the Hollywood lifestyle.
Since then, she has traveled to seven continents and 70+ countries while working as a writer and photographer.
Her compelling and entertaining stories have appeared in Vogue, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Robb Report, American Way, Hemispheres Magazine, The NY Daily News, The Globe & Mail, South China Morning Post, The Gulf News, Huffington Post, and Men's Journal among many others.
This serial entrepreneur has produced comedy tours and theatrical events worldwide through her production company, Goddess Productions, and lifestyle and fashion-driven events through her event company, The Lofty Style Lounge.
Lofty loves hitting the road, sharing her wild stories and entrepreneurial endeavors with other women. She speaks at college campuses, conferences, and corporate events.
In addition to WAT, she arranges well-curated travel for individuals and groups under her travel advisor umbrella, Lofty Traveler.
Lofty Traveler is a part of Cloud 10 Travel - An Independent Affiliate of Cadence Travel, a Virtuoso Agency.
Tour Operator
We are working with a local tour operator specializing in glamping in some of the top iconic national parks in the US. They know that organizing adventures for a vacation can be stressful! So, they have taken the guesswork out of the glamping and put together some of their favorite tours and adventures. That way, you can focus on the fun and get your glamp on.
Again, if you want to add any extra days to your glamping and/or within the region, let us know, be it Vegas, Tuscon or Phoenix, or even LA for those coming in from overseas. We can hel you organize a bigger trip or stick with this.
Regardless, we at WAT are adding some extra bells and whistles to this trip. We will have some activities planned around the firepit; we will shoot photos and videos throughout the trip for you to take home with you, and we may have some local guests pop by. Stay tuned!
Final Notes
There is a reason that over 5 million people flock to the Grand Canyon each year, and we feel that it is the perfect place to kick off our WAT Weekender glamping trips. There are countless outdoor activities here, including hiking, white water rafting, horseback riding, and swimming.
During this glamping trip, you will have plenty of time to connect with nature, fellow travelers, and yourself. If you would like to extend your trip and further explore the area, we would be happy to assist you with customized travel plans.
