Fit Desert Adventure At The… (trip)

Fit Desert Adventure At The Boulders & Golden Door Spa

  • Arizona
  • Active & Adventure
Arizona, United States

from $4,290* per person8 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: FIT Tours - Journey to Health 15 people max
The FIT Desert Adventure takes place at the luxurious world renowned Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa (A Waldorf Astoria Collection).  Here you will experience an undeniably unique sense of place astonishingly in tune with the environment.  Enjoy a striking destination inspired by the extraordinary landscape, melding the offerings of thrilling outdoor adventure and renowned spa treatments, with the unsurpassed beauty of the Sonoran Desert.   Escape to a secluded haven amid the natural splendor of painted desert sand, towering cacti, and clear, blue sky nestled in the Sonoran Desert just outside Scottsdale Arizona. The Boulders boasts award-winning accommodations, the world-renowned Golden Door Spa and stunning natural beauty, creating the setting for an unparalleled FIT Tour getaway.

    * World's Best Awards 2002-2008 award winner by Travel + Leisure
    * Top 10 Best Spas In the World by Spa Finder

Accommodations: Set amid the stunning beauty of ancient boulder formations, your Casitas feature natural wood beams, Mexican tiling, and overstuffed leather chairs to create a warm, Southwestern ambience. These elegant suites feature: High-speed Internet access, 27 inch premium cable television, private patio, personal refreshment bar, separate sitting area, spacious bathrooms with oversized bathtub, clear by LXR skin care and bath products, fluffy robes, thick towels and two pairs of slippers, Egyptian cotton sheets and walk-in closet.

*Suite upgrades available upon request (additional charges apply)

Dining: Indulge in delicious cuisine infused with organic ingredients and prepared by expert chefs. The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa provides an enchanting array of fine dining establishments offering stunning views from every turn in a variety of atmospheres.

    * Breakfast & Lunch at the Golden Door Spa Café:  Featuring light meals, fresh juices, and smoothies for breakfast and lunch. The Golden Door Spa menu under FIT supervision features a balance of life-giving, spirit-satisfying foods to repair, relax, and help your body perform at its peak.
    * Dinner at Latilla: This colorful restaurant provides Southwestern flair as vibrant as the Sonoran Desert setting. Enjoy stunning desert views and an elegant ambiance. Recently honored by Gourmet magazine as one of the most outstanding restaurants in the nation, Latilla serves organic regional cuisine expertly prepared.

Golden Door Spa: Allow the proven treatments of the world-renowned Golden Door Spa to soothe and transform. Immerse yourself in elements provided by the rich, desert landscape, expertly imbued with thoughtful application to create a personal path to well-being. This 33,000-square-foot spa offers stimulating revitalization through the art of massage, therapeutic baths, and refreshing treatments. Beautifully infused with ingredients from the desert environment, treatments created over 50 years from the original Golden Door are expertly applied. Before and after your treatment, unwind in locker rooms that instill a heightened sense of peace. Lounge and detoxify in steam rooms, saunas, and the O'furo, a traditional Japanese bath. Allow time for meditation in our signature labyrinth. Sip a rejuvenating drink in our circular tea room, while enjoying vibrant desert vistas. Recline alongside the heated swimming pool nestled against ancient boulders. This luxurious Scottsdale Arizona spa offers everything you need for soul-stirring renewal.  The 2,000 square foot west wing fitness center provides the ideal setting for our training sessions all while enjoying revitalizing views of the stunning landscape.  Afterwards relax and unwind in the spas saunas, whirlpools and swimming pools as we prepare ourselves for the next day of revitalizing adventure.

Hiking & Adventure: Explore all the desert has to offer as we discover some of the world’s most spectacular hiking and outdoor adventure during your FIT Desert Adventure at The Boulders Resort.  Experience wide open terrain under a crystal-blue sky in this ancient and mystical landscape. Here the Sonoran Desert offers some of the most scenic and rugged terrain in the western United States and our daily hikes offers a truly exceptional way to experience it. Make your way down desert washes and craggy roads as your expert guides’ regales you with the legends and lore of the desert.  Our adventure days include our strength building rock climbing clinic and mountain bike adventures.

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Su): Arrival Day
2:00p-4:00p:  Arrive
5:00p: Into orientation
6:30p: Dinner
7:30p: After dinner walk

Day 2 (Mo)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30-12:30p: Hike
1:00p: Lunch
3:00p-5:00p: Strength & Core
6:00p: Dinner
7:00p: walk
7:30p: Evening activity

Day 3 (Tu)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a-8:00a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-12:30p: Hike
12:30p: lunch
1:00p-5:00p: Rock climb
6:00p: Dinner
7:00p: walk
7:30p: *Evening massage

Day 4 (We)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a-8:00a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-12:30p: Hike
1:00p: Lunch
3:00p-5:00p: Strength & Core
6:00p: Dinner
7:00p: walk
7:30p: Evening activity

Day 5 (Th)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a-8:00a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-12:30p: Mountain Bike Adventure
1:00p: Lunch
4:00p-5:00p: Strength & Core
6:00p: Dinner
7:00p: walk
7:30p: *Evening massage

Day 6 (Fr)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a-8:00a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-12:30p: Hike
1:00p: Lunch
3:00p-5:00p: Strength & Core
6:00p: Dinner
7:00p: walk
7:30p: Evening activity

Day 7 (Sa)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a-8:00a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-12:30p: Hike
1:00p: Lunch
3:00p-4:00p: Strength & Core
6:00p: Farewell Dinner
7:00p: walk
7:30p: Evening activity

Day 8 (Su)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:30a: Yoga
9:00a: Breakfast
11:00a: Depart

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