Ultimate Southwest
Denver, Telluride, Lake Powell and Las VegasAn intoxicating combination of the most exclusive retreats in the West. This road trip takes you from a restored mining town in the high Colorado Rockies, through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Lands to the chic desert retreat of Amangiri near Lake Powell.
At a glance
An incredible self-drive staying at the most exclusive properties in the West
Year-round bar April & October, with winter and summer activities
Explore National Parks including Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Zion and the Grand Canyon
For the real wow factor, let us charter a private flight from Dunton to Lake Powell over Monument Valley
Journey highlights
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An incredible self-drive staying at the most exclusive properties in the West
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Year-round bar April & October, with winter and summer activities
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Explore National Parks including Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Zion and the Grand Canyon
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For the real wow factor, let us charter a private flight from Dunton to Lake Powell over Monument Valley
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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The Colorado mountains have an extreme continental climate with very cold winters and warm summers. Dunton is a year round destination – with June to August being its peak summer months. Colorado averages over 300 days of sunshine a year. June is however the best month weather wise with no rain expected. From the first week of July to the first week in August guests can expect short-sharp afternoon monsoon showers so activities like horseback riding are arranged for the morning.
From September onwards through to the start of November the weather is usually sunny and dry. In November, rain and then snow flurries begin. Riding, biking and fishing give way to winter sports like heli skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledging and skiing in world-renowned Telluride that makes for a romantic winterwonderland.
Amangiri has a desert climate moderated by altitude, with cool to cold winters and warm to hot summers, and plenty of sunshine year-round. Spring and Fall enjoy mild days and cool nights whilst the summer months from June to August provide warm to hot days and pleasant evenings. Winter is marked by crisp days perfect for hiking and activities and cold evenings with cosy fires. Occasional light snow fall makes for stunning photography as does the mirror-like lake.
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)
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| May | $12,600 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
| June | $12,600 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
| July | $13,500 | $3,400 | plan your trip |
| August | $13,500 | $3,400 | plan your trip |
| September | $12,600 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
| October | $12,600 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
| November | $11,600 | $2,900 | plan your trip |
| December | $12,600 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
| January | $11,600 | $2,900 | plan your trip |
| February | $11,600 | $2,900 | plan your trip |
| March | $11,600 | $2,900 | plan your trip |
| April | $12,600 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
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May
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$12,600
Deposit from*$3,100
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June
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$12,600
Deposit from*$3,100
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July
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$13,500
Deposit from*$3,400
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August
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$13,500
Deposit from*$3,400
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September
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$12,600
Deposit from*$3,100
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October
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$12,600
Deposit from*$3,100
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November
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$11,600
Deposit from*$2,900
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December
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$12,600
Deposit from*$3,100
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January
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$11,600
Deposit from*$2,900
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February
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$11,600
Deposit from*$2,900
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March
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$11,600
Deposit from*$2,900
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April
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$12,600
Deposit from*$3,100
- plan your trip
Itinerary
Denver
Begin by flying to Denver to enjoy a night in the Rockies’ most vibrant and bustling city. Explore Larimer Square this evening, where the city’s best restaurants, nightlife and boutique stores are located. The Mile High City is the perfect place to unwind after a long flight, before heading for the hills for an old-fashioned Western adventure.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Denver ( 1 night )Colorado
Your first stop will be the peaceful and remote Dunton Hot Springs, an exquisitely restored mining town in the Rocky Mountains near Telluride. With just twelve exclusive hand-hewn log cabins, it’s hard to find a more majestic setting. Dine outlaw-style in The Saloon, where you can swap tall tales and enjoy hand-picked locally sourced and lovingly foraged food, before heading back to your Western cabin to watch the brilliant stars as night falls.
There is spectacular hiking, fly-fishing, horse riding and mountain biking trails in the High Rockies to follow. Head further afield to explore incredible Navajo archaeological sites at Mesa Verde National Park and travel through the Valley of the Gods to the lodge’s own exclusive vineyard. In the winter, enjoy a winter wonderland heli-skiing in search of virgin powder pistes, nordic skiing, ice-skating and snow-shoeing, and whatever the season, after a day's adventure, enjoying the incredible spa or soaking for hours in the natural hot springs with a good book.
Accommodation: Dunton Hot Springs ( 3 nights )Lake Powell
From Dunton, self-drive on scenic byways through the iconic landscapes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Lands towards Amangiri. If want to arrive in true style, we can arrange a light aircraft flight from Dunton through to Amangiri taking in the landscapes of classic Hollywood John Ford westerns than from the air.
Stay three nights at the otherworldly desert hideaway of Amangiri in southern Utah - the adventure potential here is almost limitless. Take a private speedboat to explore the serene slot canyons on Lake Powell, hike to natural rock arches and mesa summits for panoramic views, or take to the Via Ferrata course to explore the desert. Back at the hotel, you can spend a few hours swimming in the pool that wraps around a giant boulder and seamlessly blends into the stark desert landscape. Further afield, trips can be arranged to Zion and Bryce Canyon to see some of the most iconic landscapes in the American West.
Accommodation: Amangiri ( 3 nights )Las Vegas
Leaving the wilderness behind, finish your ultimate getaway with two nights in Sin City. No visit to Las Vegas would be complete without a glitzy Vegas show and trying your luck on the tables. To top it all off, we've included a helicopter flight to the Western Rim of the Grand Canyon. Soar over sand-coloured peaks and vast slot canyons, as you go from neon to nature, and back again.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas ( 2 nights )Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your holiday.
Experiences included in this itinerary
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Dunton Horse Riding
Dunton boasts bold, sure-footed horses, gentle and willing on high mountain trails. Chose from an hour long trail ride through the meadows, to full-day pack rides climbing up to 11,000 feet to picnic with a 360 view of magnificent mountain peaks.
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Explore Ancient Ruins at Mesa Verde National Park
Just a short 1.5 hr drive from Dunton is Mesa Verde National Park. Home to ancestral puebloans, you can explore the 'Cliff Palace' with its ladders, narrow tunnels and ascending steps. Visit the museum, take a tour of the dwellings and hike ancient trails
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Horse Riding at Amangiri
The Amangiri cowboys will offer you a taste of real Western hospitality on horse back. The ride circumnavigates the desert and canyonlands. Riding can be tailored to suit beginning riders and expert horsemen.
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Private Charter on Lake Powell
Sit back and relax as your captain takes you to explore the slot canyons of Lake Powell. With more coastline than California, Lake Powell offers endless opportunities for adventure including kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding or simple sun-soaking.
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Wind Dancer Grand Canyon Flight at Sunset
Experience an exhilarating helicopter tour as you fly over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead and descend and land 3,500 feet into the Grand Canyon in Hualapai Indian Territory next to the Colorado River. Fly over Vegas at sunset to see the strip lit up by night!
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When to visit
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
The Colorado mountains have an extreme continental climate with very cold winters and warm summers. Dunton is a year round destination – with June to August being its peak summer months. Colorado averages over 300 days of sunshine a year. June is however the best month weather wise with no rain expected. From the first week of July to the first week in August guests can expect short-sharp afternoon monsoon showers so activities like horseback riding are arranged for the morning.
From September onwards through to the start of November the weather is usually sunny and dry. In November, rain and then snow flurries begin. Riding, biking and fishing give way to winter sports like heli skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledging and skiing in world-renowned Telluride that makes for a romantic winterwonderland.
Amangiri has a desert climate moderated by altitude, with cool to cold winters and warm to hot summers, and plenty of sunshine year-round. Spring and Fall enjoy mild days and cool nights whilst the summer months from June to August provide warm to hot days and pleasant evenings. Winter is marked by crisp days perfect for hiking and activities and cold evenings with cosy fires. Occasional light snow fall makes for stunning photography as does the mirror-like lake.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your holiday.
Why Scott Dunn?
At Scott Dunn, we live and breathe travel. An insatiable appetite to discover the world runs through everything we do. We relish the planning and revel in the detail. We know it’s the smallest touches that make the biggest difference, and we stop at nothing to make every trip not only exceptional but totally unique.
- Every itinerary is crafted from scratch, based around exactly what’s important to you
- Packed full of unique experiences, hand-picked by our journeys team
- Expert local guides enrich your experience in every destination
- Your own dedicated Travel Specialist who will take care of every detail of your trip
- We have a 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- We offer flexibility and financial protection to give you total peace of mind