A Private Journey for Two · Curated for Jim & Mosie

The Southwest
Meridian

Sedona · Zion · Grand Canyon · Las Vegas — five days of moving water, red earth, canyon air, and immersive spectacle. Entirely private. Entirely yours.

Depart Late March 2027
Duration 5–6 Nights
Guests 2 — Private
Travel Air · Helicopter
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✈️
Day 0
Houston → Sedona
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Days 1–1.5
Sedona, AZ
🚁
Transfer
Helicopter to Utah
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Day 2
Zion + Amangiri
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Day 3
Grand Canyon Floor
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Day 4
Las Vegas · Hockey + Sphere
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Day 5
Return Houston
Accommodation Standard
Two-Bedroom
Privacy Throughout

Every property below is selected for a multi-bedroom configuration: two separate bedrooms (each with its own door), two separate full bathrooms, and a minimum bed setup of one king plus one king or queen. Where a single 2-bedroom suite isn't available, the alternative is two adjoining or adjacent rooms — never a single suite with a sleeper-sofa arrangement.

Two options are listed for each location, both at the same luxury tier (Forbes 4–5 Star equivalent or top boutique luxury).

Day 0 · Arrival — Day 1.5
Sedona,
Arizona
L'Auberge de Sedona
Day 0 · Arrival
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Private Jet · Houston IAH → Sedona SDX
Sedona
Two-Bedroom Stay
L'Auberge primary · Enchantment alternative · Both 2BR + 2BA
Arrive by private jet to Sedona Municipal Airport (SDX), met on the tarmac by resort transport. Two true two-bedroom configurations at the top of the Sedona luxury market — L'Auberge's Two-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Oak Creek (Travel + Leisure's #1 Sedona resort) or Enchantment Resort's Casa Two-Bedroom Suite up in the dramatic Boynton Canyon. Both deliver separate bedrooms with private en-suite baths.
Flight Time
~2.5 hrs (HOU → SDX)
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA
Beds
King + Queen-Queen (or 2 King)
Car Time
10 min (SDX → Resort)
Hotel Options
Enchantment Resort · Casa 2BR Suite
$850–$1,200/nt
Boynton Canyon · 2 BR + 2 BA · Full kitchen · Soaking tub · Private deck · Reopens fall 2026 fully renovated
Enchantment Resort Sedona Boynton Canyon
Sedona · Hotel Alternative
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Enchantment Resort · Boynton Canyon, Sedona
Enchantment
Resort
Boynton Canyon · Casa 2BR Suite · Forbes 4-Star
A different Sedona vibe — sunken inside dramatic Boynton Canyon, with adobe-style casitas spread across 70 red-rock acres and views in every direction. Newly renovated and reopening fall 2026 (timing perfect for spring 2027). The Casa Two-Bedroom Suite is a true 2BR/2BA with full kitchen, soaking tub, and private patio. Less polished than L'Auberge's creekside intimacy but a more dramatic landscape setting and a meaningful step down in price — a strong pivot if L'Auberge's 2BR Garden Cottage is unavailable for the chosen window.
Drive from SDX
~25 min
To Sedona center
~15 min
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA · Full kitchen
Beds
King + 2 Queens
Recommended Room
West Fork Oak Creek Canyon
Day 1 · Water Hike
1
Sedona · Active Day
West Fork of
Oak Creek
Rushing canyon creek · Natural slides · Turquoise pools
Sedona's crown jewel for water lovers. The trail follows a crystal-clear stream through a sculpted red-walled slot canyon, with swimable holes, natural slides, and dramatic cascades. In late March, snowmelt pushes the creek to its most theatrical. The first 3 miles are flat and sandy — then the canyon tightens into wading and bouldering sections. Add Slide Rock State Park for a natural waterslide experience on smooth red sandstone just minutes away.
Distance
3–6 miles
Intensity
Easy–Moderate
Drive from Resort
15 min
Time on Trail
2–3 hrs
Activity Options
Apex Air Private Helicopter
$350–$800+/person
Jet-powered aerial tour · Only jet helicopter in Sedona · Private charter
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Private Helicopter Transfer: Sedona → Zion
The seamless VIP move. Zion Helicopters operates turbine charter flights across the Utah/Arizona/Nevada corridor — pick you up from Sedona and deliver you to the Zion gateway, eliminating all road travel. Flight time: ~90 minutes. Contact: 1-435-522-5906 · zionhelicopters.com
Book Charter →
Day 2
Zion &
Amangiri
Camp Sarika by Amangiri
Stay · 2 Nights
2
Aman Property · Canyon Point, Utah · 2BR Pavilion or 4BR Mesa Home
North America's
Finest Tented Camp
Camp Sarika 2BR Pavilion · OR · Amangiri 4BR Mesa Home
The most extraordinary lodging option in the American Southwest — and the only true luxury tier within an hour. The Two-Bedroom Tented Pavilion at Camp Sarika delivers ~2,800 sq ft with two king bedrooms, two full bathrooms (each with soaking tub, indoor rain shower, AND a private outdoor rain shower), a heated private pool, fire pit, and full-board all-inclusive dining. The maximalist alternative — Amangiri's Four-Bedroom Mesa Home — is one of the most exclusive private residences on the Aman portfolio (50-foot infinity pool, professional kitchen, 4 king bedrooms). Both share the 25,000 sq ft Amangiri spa.
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA (Pavilion)
Includes
All meals + spa
Beds
2 Kings (1 per bedroom)
Book Ahead
6+ months
Stay Options
Amangiri · Four-Bedroom Mesa Home
$15,000–$25,000+/nt
4 King BRs · Pro kitchen · Private 50-ft infinity pool · Family + dining rooms · Ultra-luxury private residence tier
Zion Emerald Pools Waterfall
Day 2 · Zion Waterfall Hike
2
Zion National Park · Late March = Peak Waterfall Season
Emerald Pools
& The Narrows
Snowmelt cascades · 300-ft falls · Virgin River canyon wade
Late March and early April deliver Zion's most dramatic waterfall conditions as snowmelt peaks. The Emerald Pools Trail is the must-do: three tiers of pools fed by waterfalls, culminating in a 300-foot cascade at the Upper Pool. Access is directly from Zion Lodge via free park shuttle — no cars required inside the park. For the ultimate immersive water experience, add a guided Narrows wade through the Virgin River between 2,000-foot canyon walls.
Emerald Pools
2.1 mi round trip
Season
Peak spring flow
Car Time
Zero (park shuttle)
Guide Options
Zion Helicopter Flyover
From $250/person
55-mile Canaan Cliffs tour · Aerial canyon views · Private charter available
Day 3 · The Pinnacle
Grand Canyon
Floor Landing
Helicopter at Grand Canyon floor
Day 3 · Helicopter + Vegas Arrival
3
Papillon Helicopters · Private Grand Celebration Tour
Colorado River
Champagne Picnic
3,200 ft descent · Canyon floor landing · Native American ramada
This is the crown jewel of the entire journey. Papillon's Private Grand Celebration Tour reserves an entire EcoStar helicopter exclusively for your two-person party. A private pickup from your hotel or helicopter staging point launches a flyover of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead before a dramatic 3,200-foot descent to the canyon floor. Your private landing site sits adjacent to the Colorado River — refreshments and a champagne toast served under an authentic Native American ramada. Optional sunset return includes a Las Vegas Strip flyover, landing you at your hotel door.
Duration
~3.5–4 hours
Descent
3,200 ft to floor
Party Size
Private (2 pax)
Pickup
Custom location
Operator Options
Maverick Wind Dancer Private
~$800–$1,200/person
3,500 ft descent · Exclusive Hualapai landing site · ECO-Star private booking · maverickhelicopter.com
Day 4 · Finale Night
Las Vegas,
Nevada
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Strip
Vegas Stay · Primary · 1 Night
4
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas · CityCenter · Forbes 5-Star · No casino
Waldorf Astoria
Grand Presidential
3,100 sq ft · King + King · 2 jetted-tub baths · Closest 5-Star to T-Mobile
The closest true Forbes 5-Star to both T-Mobile Arena and the Sphere corridor — a 9-minute walk to the hockey game door. Formerly the Mandarin Oriental, it occupies a quiet, casino-free tower in CityCenter. The Grand Presidential Two-Bedroom Suite is a single-unit 2BR with no compromise: two king bedrooms on opposite sides of the suite, each with its own full bath (jetted tub + dual vanities), a study, kitchenette, and 8-person dining. The cleanest "drop Jim at the arena and walk back at intermission" hotel in Vegas.
Walk to T-Mobile
~9 min
Walk to Sphere
~5 min Lyft / 25 min walk
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA · Single unit
Beds
2 Kings (1 per BR)
Suite Options
Presidential 2BR (King + 2 Doubles)
$3,500–$5,500/nt
Step down from Grand Presidential: 2BR config with 1 King + 2 Doubles, 2 full baths. Better budget option still meeting 2BR/2BA spec.
Four Seasons Las Vegas suite
Vegas · Hotel Alternative
4
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas · Mandalay Bay tower · Forbes 5-Star · No casino
Four Seasons
Suite + Connecting Room
#1 Las Vegas 2026 · Senior Suite + Junior Deluxe (request connecting)
The legendary #1 Las Vegas hotel — perched in its private tower atop Mandalay Bay with no casino, marble bathrooms, and twice-daily housekeeping. The constraint: every Four Seasons suite is a 1-bedroom configuration (master + sitting area with sleeper sofa, never a true second bedroom). The 2BR/2BA spec is met by booking a Suite (Presidential or Penthouse) for the senior traveler plus a Connecting Deluxe Room for the junior — request "connecting" specifically at booking, subject to availability. ~1 mile / 20-min walk south of T-Mobile Arena (or a 5-min Lyft).
Walk to T-Mobile
~20 min · 5 min Lyft
Walk to Sphere
10 min Lyft
Configuration
Suite + Connecting Room
Beds
2 Kings (separate rooms)
Pairing Options
Penthouse Suite + Connecting Deluxe
$5,500–$9,000+/nt combined
Maximalist version: 3,400 sq ft Penthouse for Jim (38th-39th floor) + connecting Deluxe Room for Mosie. Highest Four Seasons accommodation in Vegas.
Bellagio Las Vegas fountains
Vegas · Iconic Strip Resort
4
Bellagio Las Vegas · True 2BR Penthouse · Casino on-site
Bellagio
2BR Penthouse
2 Kings · Italian marble bath · Most iconic resort on the Strip
The most recognizable resort in Vegas — fountains, conservatory, Picasso. Unlike the Forbes-tier hotels above, Bellagio has a casino on-site (some travelers prefer the energy, others avoid it). The Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite spans 2,052 sq ft with two king bedrooms, a couples' Italian marble bath (whirlpool + steam shower + dual vanities + powder room), and a 6-person dining room. Walk to T-Mobile Arena via the Bellagio→ARIA→Park MGM corridor (~15 min) or take the Bellagio→ARIA tram and walk from there (~10 min total).
Walk to T-Mobile
~15 min via corridor
Walk to Sphere
~10 min Lyft
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA + Powder
Beds
2 Kings (Penthouse)
Suite Options
Two Bedroom Tower Suite
$1,000–$2,500+/nt
2,046 sq ft · 1 King + 2 Queens · Two full baths (steam shower + whirlpool) + powder · Best for Jim-king + Mosie-queen split at lower price
NoMad Las Vegas suite city view
Vegas · Closest to T-Mobile
4
NoMad Las Vegas · Top floors of Park MGM (rebranding to "The Reserve" early 2026)
NoMad
Las Vegas
Boutique luxury · Hotel-within-hotel · 5-min walk to T-Mobile
Smallest, most intimate luxury option in Vegas. NoMad occupies the top floors of Park MGM with its own elevator, lobby, library bar, and pool — operating as a fully separate boutique hotel. The Suite Royale Premiere is the only true 2BR-style configuration (~1,600-2,000 sq ft, king master + Double bedroom + drawing room with billiards table, 2 full baths + WC, dining for 6). Confirm by phone that the second sleeping room is hard-walled before booking. Closest luxury to T-Mobile Arena — about 5 minutes on foot through The Park promenade.
Walk to T-Mobile
~5 min (closest)
Walk to Sphere
~12 min Lyft
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA + WC (Suite Royale)
Beds
King + Double
Suite Options
Grande Premier Suite + Adjacent King
$1,800–$3,500+/nt combined
Workaround if Suite Royale unavailable: Jim in 850 sq ft Grande Premier (king + bath); Mosie in Classic King on the same NoMad floor. Request adjacent at booking.
Illenium Odyssey at Sphere Las Vegas
Evening · The Sphere Experience
4
Sphere · Las Vegas · April 2–4, 2026
Illenium: Odyssey
at The Sphere
World-premiere immersive production · 18K wraparound display
The most technically advanced concert experience on earth. Illenium's "Odyssey" residency at Sphere is the live world premiere of his sixth studio album — a nine-show run designed entirely for the Sphere's 18,000-seat, 18K wraparound display. The first six March shows sold out immediately; April 2, 3, and 4 are the final three dates. The immersive visuals, spatial audio, and full-venue haptic effects create a sensory experience impossible to replicate anywhere else. VIP packages through Vibee include priority entry, commemorative items, and linked hotel stays.
Dates
April 2, 3, 4 · 2026
VIP Tickets
$500–$1,500+
Location
The Venetian, Las Vegas
Show Options
Eagles at Sphere (Late March)
$400–$1,200+ VIP
Mar 20, 21, 27, 28 · Historic rock residency · If shifting to late March window
Vegas Golden Knights playoff hockey T-Mobile Arena
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Vegas
Golden Knights
NHL Playoffs · T-Mobile Arena
Day 4 · Sports Option
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Vegas Golden Knights · NHL Playoffs · T-Mobile Arena
Playoff Hockey
On the Strip
NHL Postseason · Conference Rounds · Spring 2027
The Golden Knights were deep in the 2026 playoffs by early April — and Vegas playoff hockey at T-Mobile Arena is one of the loudest, most electric atmospheres in North American sports. The arena sits directly on the Las Vegas Strip, a short walk or ride from the Four Seasons. A playoff game here — roaring crowd, golden confetti, the iconic "Go Knights Go" — pairs perfectly as a Night 1 option before the Sphere on Night 2. Suite and club-level VIP experiences put you above the ice in full comfort with premium food and drink service.
Venue
T-Mobile Arena, Strip
VIP Tickets
$300–$1,500+
From Four Seasons
~10 min walk/ride
Season
NHL Playoffs (spring)
The Ultimate Two-Night Vegas Run
Night 2: Illenium at Sphere
$500–$1,500+ VIP
April 2, 3, or 4 · Immersive 18K wraparound production · illeniumlasvegas.com
Alternative Trip Arc · Currently Preferred Path
The Aman-Only
Single-Base Option

A different shape of trip entirely — instead of moving between Sedona, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Vegas, plant at Amangiri for the full stay and let Aman's concierge curate every experience around you. Deeper into one place rather than across five.

Private jet in and out of Page Municipal Airport (~30 min from Amangiri). 4 nights at Camp Sarika 2BR Pavilion. Aman officially offers a Tower Butte landing — helicopter departs from Amangiri's private helipad and lands atop a 1,000-foot freestanding sandstone tower mid-flight, with time to walk its circumference and enjoy 360° views (per the official 2023 Amangiri Experience Guide). Replaces the need to drive to Boulder City for Papillon's separate West Rim floor landing tour.

✈️
Day 0
NetJets HOU → Page
Day 1
Camp Sarika · Spa + Sunset Ride
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Day 2
Zion Private Guide + Heli Flyover
🚁
Day 3
Grand Canyon Heli + Tower Butte
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Day 4
Lake Powell + Antelope Canyon Boat
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Day 5
Page → Houston
What You Gain
  • Single base — zero check-in/out friction
  • 4 full nights at Camp Sarika 2BR Pavilion
  • Aman concierge curates every day personally
  • Tower Butte landing (Aman-arranged from on-property helipad — per official 2023 guide)
  • Adds Lake Powell + Antelope Canyon boat day
  • Stress-free, deeply restorative arc
What You Lose
  • Sedona red rocks + L'Auberge creekside
  • Vegas — Sphere, NHL playoff hockey, cultural energy
  • Papillon Grand Canyon FLOOR landing (West Rim only)
  • The variety + spectacle of multi-stop travel
  • "Trip" feeling vs. "retreat" feeling
Floor-Landing Workaround
If Papillon's actual canyon floor landing is non-negotiable, add a 1-night Vegas detour (Waldorf or Four Seasons), do Papillon Day 3, then return to Amangiri or fly home. Adds roughly $8–12K and one travel day but preserves both signature experiences.
Camp Sarika 2BR Pavilion in the Utah desert
Stay · 4 Nights · Single Base
A1
Camp Sarika by Amangiri · Canyon Point, Utah
Camp Sarika
2BR Pavilion
Same recommended unit as the main plan · All-inclusive · 4 nights
Anchor of the Aman-only arc. The Two-Bedroom Tented Pavilion delivers ~2,800 sq ft with two king bedrooms, two luxe bathrooms (each with soaking tub, indoor rain shower, AND a private outdoor rain shower), a heated private pool, fire pit, and full-board all-inclusive dining. Booking 4 nights here instead of 2 turns Camp Sarika from "destination" into "home base" — every day's experience radiates out from this single point.
Configuration
2 BR · 2 BA · Pavilion
Beds
2 Kings (1 per BR)
Includes
All meals + spa
Drive from PGA
~30 min
Pavilion Options
Standard Option
Camp Sarika · Two-Bedroom Pavilion
$6,000–$9,000+/nt all-inclusive
Over 2,800 sq ft · Same 2 en-suite King BRs + 2 baths config · Private heated pool · Fire pit · Expansive indoor + outdoor shared spaces. Saves ~$1K/nt vs. Grand View. Pick if you'd rather not pay extra for the panorama.
All-Inclusive at Camp Sarika
What's included
in the 2BR rate
Per Aman's published full-board structure for Camp Sarika guests. No menu decisions, no checks, no tips on the bill — exactly the friction-free arc that suits Jim.
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Afternoon tea + snacks daily
  • Camp Sarika Restaurant — open-kitchen, fire-pit cooking, daily-changing menu, Utah-sourced
  • Beverages with meals (wine, beer; specify no champagne)
  • Guided desert hikes + wellness classes
  • Full Amangiri spa access — 25,000 sq ft, hot/cold hydrotherapy, cliff-edge pool
  • Private heated pool in your pavilion
  • Fire pit + outdoor terrace
  • 2 luxe bathrooms — each with soaking tub, indoor rain shower, outdoor rain shower
  • On-call shuttle to main resort (5 min)
⭐ Ask the Amangiri Resident Expert About
Dining Under the Stars · Fireside Pavilion
Per Aman's dining page: "open-air venue located adjacent to the main swimming pool" beneath 165-million-year-old sandstone, designed for "private dinner under the desert starry sky." Bookable add-on (separate from the all-inclusive). Recommended ask: reserve one night (likely after the Tower Butte heli day) — most distinctive special-occasion option Aman offers and books up fast.
Zion National Park private guide
Day 2 · Zion National Park
A2
Aman Concierge · Private Naturalist + Optional Helicopter Flyover
Zion Private
Guide Day
Permits + ranger access handled · Trailside picnic · Optional heli return
Aman's concierge arranges a private naturalist guide with all park permits and ranger-access privileges in hand. Late March is peak Zion waterfall season — Emerald Pools cascades from snowmelt, and the Narrows wade through the Virgin River is at its most theatrical. Trailside lunch catered. Drive ~2 hours each way from Amangiri (Aman provides vehicle + driver), OR upgrade to a helicopter pickup/return from Zion Helicopters that turns the day into a 30-min flight each way for a scenic canyon-rim arrival.
Drive Time
~2 hr each way
Heli Time
~30 min each way
Park Access
Private guide + permits
Difficulty
Customized to comfort
Day Format Options
+ Zion Helicopter Pickup
+$2,000–$4,000
Replace 4 hr of driving with 1 hr scenic flight · Land near Zion gateway · Same private guide on the ground
Tower Butte aerial — the 1,000-ft sandstone tower landing spot
Day 3 · Crown Jewel
A3
Aman Private Helicopter · Tower Butte Landing + Grand Canyon Scenic Flight
Tower Butte
Private Landing
Departs Amangiri's private helipad · Per the official 2023 Aman Experience Guide
A defining day from the Amangiri base — and per Aman's published guide, you can combine two of their helicopter offerings into a single morning. The "Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend & Tower Butte" tour (30 min flight) takes you over Lake Powell and Glen Canyon, then lands on top of Tower Butte — a 1,000-foot freestanding sandstone tower — where guests walk its circumference and take in 360° panoramas. Add the separate Grand Canyon scenic flight (1.5 hr air-only, no landing) for the canyon overflight on the same morning. Both depart Amangiri's private helipad (operator unspecified by Aman publicly — likely a partner contracted to use the on-property helipad). Add a catered picnic lunch on Tower Butte through the concierge — request Utah craft beer + wine in lieu of champagne (neither Jim nor Mosie drink it). The trade-off vs. Papillon's West Rim floor landing: you stand atop a private sandstone tower with no tourist traffic, but you don't touch the canyon floor itself.
Departs From
Amangiri helipad
Tower Butte
1,000-ft sandstone tower
Tower Butte Tour
30 min flight + walk-around
+ Grand Canyon Scenic
1.5 hr air-only flight
Helicopter Options (per Aman 2023 Experience Guide)
Tower Butte Yoga (Sunrise)
Inquire with concierge
Alternative format: 15 min flight each way + 1 hr movement/meditation session on top of Tower Butte at sunrise. Same landing, contemplative angle.
Papillon West Rim Floor Landing (add Vegas night)
+$8,000–$12,000 detour
If actual canyon floor landing is non-negotiable: NetJets PGA→VGT, 1 night Waldorf or Four Seasons, Papillon Private Grand Celebration, then return. Hybrid plan.
Lake Powell
Day 4 · Water Day
A4
Lake Powell Private Charter · Antelope Canyon + Rainbow Bridge
Lake Powell
Private Boat Day
Antelope Canyon by water · Rainbow Bridge · Captained luxury charter
A complete change of pace from canyons-by-air. Lake Powell sits 25 minutes from Amangiri at Wahweap Marina. A captained luxury surf-boat charter (Lake Powell Experience or Antelope Point Marina) takes you into Antelope Canyon by water — a perspective tour buses can't reach — then on to Rainbow Bridge National Monument (a 290-ft red sandstone arch sacred to the Navajo) and through Padre Bay's open water. Half-day or full-day formats. Aman concierge can pre-arrange catered lunch on board. The boat day rounds out an arc that's now covered the canyons by air, by foot, and by water.
Drive from Amangiri
~25 min to marina
Antelope Canyon
By water (no bus tour)
Rainbow Bridge
290-ft sandstone arch
Format
Half or full day
Charter Options
Antelope Point Marina Charter
$1,200–$2,500/day private
Closest marina to Antelope Canyon · Captained luxury options · Rainbow Bridge or Antelope Canyon focus
Private Dining · Concierge Ask List
Bespoke chef & fireside experiences
  • Private chef in your 2BR Pavilion — not listed publicly but Aman customizes; ask explicitly for one or two nights
  • Fireside Pavilion — private dinner under the desert stars, beneath 165-million-year-old sandstone, beside the main pool
  • Sunset Trail — canapés + chilled champagne at a secluded desert spot as light fades behind the mesas
  • Desert Lounge — open-air mesa-view evening for cocktails or special-occasion dinner
When the concierge replies, request the Fireside Pavilion for one of the four nights — it's the most distinctive option and books up.
Shuttle + Shared Resort Access
5 minutes between camp + main resort
  • Distance: Camp Sarika is "a short walk or 5-minute drive" from the main Amangiri resort (per Aman)
  • Shuttle: On-call by request — not fixed-schedule. Phone the concierge and a vehicle arrives within minutes
  • Main Amangiri spa: 25,000 sq ft, shared with Camp Sarika guests — cliff-edge swimming pool, hot/cold hydrotherapy, full treatment menu
  • Camp Sarika Restaurant: exclusive to camp guests — full board, fire-pit cooking, Utah-sourced produce, daily-changing menu
Plan: eat at Camp Sarika Restaurant most nights (it's the unique experience), use the main resort spa on the lighter day(s), and book ONE special evening at Fireside Pavilion or Desert Lounge.
Why All-Inclusive Lands Here
No menu, no bill, no waiting
  • Every meal included — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, afternoon tea — no menus to negotiate, no checks to review, no tips to calculate
  • "Just go eat and leave on time" — Jim's actual words; the trip-planning friction of per-meal decisions disappears entirely
  • Drinks (wine, beer, cocktails) typically included with meals; specific preferences (no champagne) flagged once and remembered
  • Fireside / Sunset Trail / private chef experiences bill to the same room — one settlement at the end
Hidden cost of the multi-stop plan: ~$200–$400/day in restaurant + tip + decision overhead at each non-Aman stop. Here that's zero.
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Estimated Total · 4 Nights · 2 Guests · NetJets-Sunk
~$31K–$49K out-of-pocket. Air leg covered by family-owned NetJets quarter share (sunk cost). On-the-ground breakdown: 4 Camp Sarika 2BR Pavilion nights all-inclusive ($24K–$36K, includes meals + spa) + Aman private heli day ($5K–$8K) + Zion private guide ($1K–$2K) + Lake Powell boat charter ($1K–$3K). This is meaningfully less than the multi-stop plan once you account for the air leg being sunk in both scenarios.
Current Status
Decision leaning toward Tower Butte landing path (officially offered by Aman per their 2023 Experience Guide — departs from Amangiri's private helipad). Inquiry sent to Amangiri concierge — awaiting confirmation on Lake Powell + Tower Butte tour pricing, Grand Canyon scenic flight pricing, Zion private guide rates, and Lake Powell boat charter. Final go/no-go pending their quote. Multi-stop plan above remains available as the alternative if Jim prefers Sphere/hockey/Sedona.
Timing
Choose Your Window

Two windows are viable. The ideal trip captures peak Zion waterfall flow and lands on the Illenium Sphere finale weekend.

Option A · Late March
Mar 20–27
Eagles at Sphere Mar 20 or 27 · Good waterfall flow · Mild temps · Lower crowds
⭐ Preferred Window
Option B · Transition Week
Mar 28–Apr 4
Peak Zion waterfall season · Golden Knights Playoffs + Illenium Sphere April 2–4 · Perfect arc
Option C · Early April
Apr 2–8
Illenium Apr 2, 3, or 4 · Peak Zion conditions · Slightly warmer · Spring peak crowds
Investment
Journey Investment
for Two

All estimates are per-experience, for two guests. Private jet charter quoted for a midsize aircraft (Learjet 60 / Citation XLS class). Hotel rates based on peak spring availability; contact properties directly for current pricing.

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Private Jet · Round Trip
$18,000–$30,000
Houston IAH → Sedona SDX + LAS → Houston IAH · Midsize jet · Per charter (2 guests)
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Sedona Stay · 2BR Cottage
$1,275–$2,850
1.5 nights · L'Auberge 2BR Garden Cottage ($1,400–$1,900/nt) or Enchantment Casa 2BR Suite ($850–$1,200/nt)
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Sedona → Zion Heli Charter
$3,000–$6,000
Private turbine charter · Zion Helicopters · Per charter (2 guests)
Camp Sarika · 2BR Pavilion
$12,000–$18,000+
2 nights · All-inclusive 2BR Pavilion (King + King · 2 baths) · 4BR Mesa Home alternative ranges $30K–$50K+ for 2 nights
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Grand Canyon Private Heli
$2,000–$3,000
Papillon Private Grand Celebration · Floor landing · Champagne picnic (2 guests)
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Las Vegas Stay · 2BR or Connecting
$3,000–$8,000+
1 night · Waldorf Astoria Grand Presidential 2BR ($5K–$8K+) or Four Seasons Suite + Connecting Room ($3K–$5.5K combined)
Vegas Entertainment
$600–$3,000 / night
Sphere VIP (Illenium Apr 2–4) · AND/OR Golden Knights NHL Playoffs · Recommend both nights
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Dining + Misc.
$2,000–$4,000
Cress on Oak Creek, Amangiri restaurant, private picnics, guide gratuities, transfers
Multi-Stop Plan · 2 Guests · 5–6 Nights · 2BR Configurations
$50,000–$95,000+
All estimates approximate; reflects multi-bedroom/villa configurations at every property. Less the $18K–$30K private jet line if covered by family NetJets quarter share — true out-of-pocket ~$32K–$65K. Camp Sarika 2BR Pavilion is the largest single line item. Contact vendors directly for exact 2027 pricing. See Aman-Only alternative above for ~$31K–$49K single-base option.
Start with Amangiri →
Action Plan
Booking Timeline
Now → 6 Months Before
Book Camp Sarika / Amangiri
The hardest reservation in the Southwest. Call Aman directly: aman.com/resorts/amangiri or +1 435 675 3999. Specify Camp Sarika pavilion, late March/early April, all-inclusive for 2.
6 Months Before
Reserve Sedona 2BR Stay (L'Auberge or Enchantment)
Two-bedroom inventory at both properties is limited. Call L'Auberge (855-905-5745) and request the Two-Bedroom Garden Cottage by name. As alternative, call Enchantment Resort (Boynton Canyon) and request a Casa Two-Bedroom Suite. Book whichever has confirmed 2BR availability for the chosen window.
5 Months Before
Private Jet Charter + Papillon Private Grand Celebration
Secure midsize jet charter for HOU–SDX and LAS–HOU. Book Papillon's Private Grand Celebration Tour — request private EcoStar, confirm sunset Strip return. papillon.com
4 Months Before
Illenium Sphere VIP + Vegas Hotel (2BR or Connecting)
Purchase VIP Sphere tickets for April 2, 3, or 4 via illeniumlasvegas.com. Book the Waldorf Astoria Grand Presidential 2BR via hilton.com (closest to T-Mobile, single-unit 2BR) — or, if Four Seasons preferred, book a Suite plus a CONNECTING Deluxe Room (must request "connecting" at booking, subject to availability) via fourseasons.com/lasvegas. Add Golden Knights playoff tickets if dates align via nhl.com/goldenknights.
3 Months Before
Arrange Helicopter Transfer: Sedona → Zion + Private Guides
Contact Zion Helicopters at 1-435-522-5906 for private turbine charter from Sedona to Zion gateway. Book Wildland Trekking private guide for Zion.
1 Month Before
Concierge Calls: Dining Reservations + All Transfers
Confirm all resort ground transfers. Reserve Cress on Oak Creek at L'Auberge, Amangiri private chef dinner, and post-Sphere dining in Las Vegas. Consider engaging Quintessentially Concierge for seamless coordination.
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Key Contacts
Sedona Hotel · Primary
L'Auberge de Sedona
301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ · Two-Bedroom Garden Cottage · lauberge.com
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Sedona Hotel · Alternative
Enchantment Resort
Boynton Canyon · Casa 2BR Suite · enchantmentresort.com
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Sedona Aerial Tours
Apex Air Tours
Only jet helicopter in Sedona · flyapexair.com
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Inter-State Heli Charter
Zion Helicopters
1-435-522-5906 · zionhelicopters.com
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Utah Luxury Stay
Camp Sarika / Amangiri
+1 435 675 3999 · aman.com/resorts/amangiri
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Grand Canyon Helicopter
Papillon Helicopters
Boulder City, NV · papillon.com
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Las Vegas Hotel · Primary
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
3752 S Las Vegas Blvd · 9-min walk to T-Mobile · Grand Presidential 2BR · hilton.com
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Las Vegas Hotel · Alt
Four Seasons Las Vegas
#1 Las Vegas 2026 · Suite + Connecting Room · ~20 min walk to T-Mobile
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Las Vegas Hotel · Alt
Bellagio Las Vegas
Iconic Strip · True 2BR Penthouse · Casino on-site · ~15 min walk to T-Mobile
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Las Vegas Hotel · Alt
NoMad Las Vegas
Boutique luxury at top of Park MGM · Suite Royale Premiere · ~5 min walk to T-Mobile (closest)
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Vegas Entertainment
Illenium at The Sphere
April 2–4, 2026 · illeniumlasvegas.com
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Vegas Sports · NHL Playoffs
Vegas Golden Knights
T-Mobile Arena · On the Strip · nhl.com/goldenknights
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Full Concierge Service
Quintessentially
Global luxury concierge · All coordination managed · quintessentially.com
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