7 luxury glamping tents with stunning views of nature

Camping has always been the surest way to commune with nature. Unzip the tent, rub your eyes, stretch in the morning sun, and take in the views of a serene lake enveloped by evergreens, disturbed only by, say, an eagle snatching a bass in its talons. While some might find camping to be calming, others could consider it a subtle form of torture: the terror of nighttime creatures on the other side of a thin fabric wall, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, communal bathrooms scrubbed fortnightly.

For those who demand a little more from their accommodations but still want that connection with the natural world, luxury glamping tents with exceptional views are the way to go. From the outside, these glamp-sites might look like the expeditionary accommodations of a five-star general heading into the vast unknown, but don’t let the cloth fool you. The interiors are fabulous, designs exceptional, and comforts extreme—they’re as luxurious as any five-star hotel room. Below, AD surveys the seven most extraordinary glamping tents that offer stunning views of nature without compromising any of the finer things in life.

1. EcoCamp Patagonia (Chile)

Wood stoves, composting toilets, and green-energy-equipped geodesic domes are the best ways to experience Patagonia. After a day of hiking through Torres Del Paine in search of the elusive puma and rare flora, coming back to EcoCamp Patagonia complements the landscape and elevates the experience. The property offers four types of domes, though splurging on the lofts in the suite dome provides the above-noted frills, along with elevated vistas of snowcapped mountains.

2. Camp Sarika by Amangiri (Utah)