Luxury camping is reaching new heights, with plush retreats from Bali to India and Australia redefining the great outdoors – minus the soggy sleeping bags.
Private pools, ensuite tents, fluffy robes, and gourmet meals are now part of the glamping experience. Here are some of the most indulgent stays.
The Oberoi Bandhavgarh, India: Tents and tigers
The Oberoi Bandhavgarh offers luxury tents amid 21 acres of forest, with lakeside dining, spa treatments, and wildlife safaris to spot Royal Bengal Tigers and more.
Set in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh National Park, this 21-acre retreat offers 19 luxury tents and two villas inspired by central India’s heritage. Guests enjoy lakeside BBQs and themed dining, with wildlife safaris led by expert naturalists to spot tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and over 250 bird species.
Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia: Fire and ice
Peninsula Hot Springs offers luxury glamping with king beds, private ensuites, geothermal-heated floors, and all-night access to natural thermal pools, spa treatments, yoga, and wellness experiences.
Located 90 minutes from Melbourne, this glampsite features 10 luxury tents near natural hot springs. Guests soak in thermal pools after dark (11pm–5am), enjoy spa treatments, yoga classes, and chill out in an ice cave or deep freeze chamber.
Longitude 131°, Uluru: Desert luxury
Longitude 131°'s tents offer Uluru views, king beds, rain showers, private balconies with fireplaces, and décor inspired by explorers and Indigenous art.
Overlooking Uluru, this desert escape features 16 tented pavilions with balconies, fireplaces, luxe interiors, and in-suite bars. Spa Kinara offers Indigenous-inspired treatments, while sunset drives reveal breathtaking views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
K-Club Ubud, Bali: Jungle bliss
K-Club Ubud's Kanva Glamping offers luxury tents with king beds, private jacuzzis or infinity pools, open-air bathrooms, and 24-hour butler service amid Ubud's jungle.
This 3.4-hectare jungle retreat includes 30 villas and 11 glamping tents. Themed with bamboo architecture, it houses a spa, yoga nest, and farm-to-table restaurant. Top glamping picks: the Jacuzzi Tent and Infinity Pool Tent, or go big with the Sensual Hanging Tent Suite suspended in the trees.
Lazarus Island, Singapore: Seaside simplicity
Into the Woods on Lazarus Island offers nine luxury glamping tents – six for couples and three for families – featuring air-conditioned interiors, kitchenette, and beachfront views
A 25-minute ferry from Marina South Pier leads to beachside glamping tents with air-conditioning, a kitchenette, king bed, and communal washrooms. The eco-friendly, pet-friendly Into the Woods hosts workshops and events on the island once inhabited by sea nomads.
Holly Camp Airstream Villa, Japan: Retro retreat
Holly Camp Airstream Villa Amami offers a beachfront glamping experience with a fully equipped kitchen, private terrace, and access to yoga, snorkelling, and diving activities.
On Japan’s Amami Island, this revamped Airstream features an outdoor lounge, kitchen, bath, and BBQ area. Guests can unwind with yoga, aromatherapy, and sweeping ocean views – all with WiFi included.