Most hotels just give you a bed to crash on. Sometimes泭thats all you need. But if youre looking to make your next stay part of a bigger adventure, you may want a package that comes with add-ons, like a whitewater rafting trip, free e-bike rentals for getting around town, or the use of custom fly rods. We tracked down some of the most unique hotel packages geared toward those who are checking in to a hotel as a base camp to get outside.
Best for Paragliders
Limelight Hotel Ketchum
Ketchum, Idaho
The Limelight泭(from $329), which opened in 2017, has tons of options泭for exploring Sun Valleys outdoors, including guided mountain-bike rides and discounted bike rentals at the shop next door, naturalist-led walks through the local botanical garden, and free binoculars and a map of the stars for budding astronomers. It泭also has泭a package that comes with泭 for the day. But its泭 might be the coolest offering: get 20 percent off your hotel room and a discounted price on a tandem paragliding adventure with Fly Sun Valley, the areas most respected outfitter.
Best for Anglers
Lodge at Blue Sky
Park City, Utah
The new (from $975) opened in June on a 3,500-acre ranch outside Park City. Stay in one of 19 well-appointed rooms or suites in the main lodge. Or泭you can opt for one of five泭free-standing Creek Houses along the shores of the secluded Alexander Creek, and your place will come prestocked with fly rods and tackle boxes suited for fishing. Book the four-night泭, and youll get discounted rates on half-day guided fly-fishing excursions on the Upper Green River or the local Provo or Webber Rivers, plus instruction on fly tying and casting.
Best for Yogis
Sedona Rouge Hotel
Maybe you dont want to take a group retreat泭but you wouldnt mind a few wellness-related activities mixed into your next trip. Check out the Sedona Rouges two-day泭泭(from $250), where youll get two nights of lodging in the upscale, red-rock-desert hotel, daily morning yoga classes on-site, and two spa treatments, like a deep-tissue massage or a cleanse using purified volcanic ash (which sounds weird but feels good).泭泭
Best for Stargazers
Hotel Boulderado
Boulder, Colorado
Want to catch the night sky in all its glory? The Hotel Boulderados泭 package (from $750) includes two nights at the high-end downtown property, breakfast for two each morning, private transportation to nearby Flagstaff Mountain, which towers over town, and an evening picnic package to help you better enjoy泭taking in泭the night sky. Youll get a blanket, cheese platter, bottle of wine, and tips on what constellations to spot overhead.
Best for Surfers
W Hotels
Various locations
W Hotels recently launched a package called泭, which reimburses surfers with a hotel credit for their flights board-bag fees泭when they book lodging at the companys many oceanside destinations, including the W泭Costa Rica Reserva Conchal, W Bali Seminyak, W Barcelona, W Punta de Mita, and W Goa. Book a stay for three or more nights at any of these five spots and the hotel will reimburse you for your surfboard baggage fees (which can cost upward泭of $200) in the form of hotel credit, which be used for food and drinks, spa treatments, and more.
Best for Hikers
Nakoma Resort
Clio, California
The Lost Sierra, as this zone is called, is magical for its endless hiking routes泭(the Pacific Crest Trail passes through here), stunning high-alpine lakes, and blissfully uncrowded natural setting. Plus, much of the area doesnt get cell-phone service, so you can truly unplug. For hikers, Nakoma Resorts泭 (from $349) is a dream: get one night of lodging, dinner for two, a picnic lunch to take on the trails, and a copy of Feather River Country 窪蹋勛圖厙 Trails, a guidebook written by Tom DeMund that features maps and details to 101 hikes in the region.
Best for Rafters
Whitewater Lodge
Golden, British Columbia
Book a泭 at the Whitewater Lodge (from $169), on the shores of the Kicking Horse River, and youll save 10 percent on both your overnight accommodations at the charming property, where a home-cooked breakfast is included, and your daylong guided river trip with the Glacier Raft Company. Pick from various stretches of the river canyon, including a mellow scenic float or a Class IV section accessible only by helicopter. After your adventure, soak in the lodges outdoor hot tub, overlooking the Purcell Range.
Best for Mountain Bikers
Massanutten Resort
McGaheysville, Virginia
New this summer, Massanutten Resort, a ski locale in winter, is offering a泭 (from $300).泭Youll get two or more nights in a one-bedroom condo, four tickets to the resorts lift-accessed bike park, and bike rentals from the local shop. Ride purpose-built trails through the Shenandoah Valley from right out your door. The place has tons of activities for kids, too, like a water park, ropes course, and climbing wall.