Camp Sarika at Amangiri has created a trip of multi-day adventures into the heart of Utah’s canyon country.
Sitting amidst a sprawling 900-acre expanse of rugged mesas and rust-coloured sands, guests at the exclusive retreat of just ten spacious tented pavilions will now have access to a range of three to five must-do experiences that showcase the diverse ways to explore the destination.
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Conquer the Heights: Via Ferrata
Via ferrata (‘iron roads’) offer challenging networks of mountain-laced cables and ladder rungs for adventure lovers to assail. At Amangiri’s Camp Sarika there are various routes to navigate, designed for all abilities and led by an expert guide. These adventures offer unique insight into the area’s captivating geology, hunting for fossils over red-stained cliffs and golden rocks.
Navigate the Waters: Boating on Lake Powell
Spend a day on Lake Powell, a vast, rock-carved reservoir in the Colorado River. Aboard the camp’s exclusive Axopar 37 boat, this immersive eight-hour adventure explores the most remote places on the glassine lake, including Wahweap Bay, Padre Bay and the landmark rock formations of Castle Rock and Cookie Jar Butte. Equipped with paddleboarding, fishing and individual underwater propulsion devices, the boat facilitates all types of aquatic experiences.
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Journey to the Depths: Canyon Tours
Camp Sarika’s Slot Canyon Tour provides unmatched hiking, tracing the footsteps of ancient explorers over three hours. Led by an experienced local guide, it covers a trio of canyons, taking in Upper Antelope Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon and Owl Canyon. Weaving through narrow passageways and sculpted sandstone gorges, fresh desert snapshots are revealed with every turn.
Marvel at Nature: Aerial Tour of National Parks
Camp Sarika is situated in the Colorado Plateau, a geological marvel boasting the highest concentration of national parks in the US. From this serene base camp, the towering cliffs of Zion, the otherworldly landscapes of Bryce Canyon and the dramatic depths of the Grand Canyon can all be viewed. But, only from the air are their scale and beauty truly grasped. A scenic helicopter flight provides a unique bird’s-eye view of this trio of arresting landscapes, with their millennia-carved layers of rock, sand and stone coming to life in a vivid display of colours.
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Take on the Terrain: UTV Off-Roading
The Ultimate Terrain Vehicle (UTV) is a thrilling way to explore the untouched tracts of Camp Sarika’s surrounding Red Rock Country, allowing access to harder-to-reach places and prided viewpoints. A self-drive experience, the Can-Am Maverick off-road vehicle easily navigates Utah’s rugged desert terrain, promising endless thrills as they speed over Moon-like landscapes, rocky trails and wide, open expanses.
