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Nurtured by nature: The world’s most immersive nature retreats for 2026
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From the Arctic Circle to the southern Pacific, these retreats immerse guests in landscapes that slow the pace, restore calm and reconnect with nature.
The room with a view has long been a staple on the travel wish list. Whether bound for the mountains, the ocean, the countryside, the desert, travellers seek stays that offer a front-row seat to write-home-about landscapes.
As our lives grow louder, busier, nature is increasingly valued, not just as scenery, but as a steadying force that helps slow the body and clear the mind. More and more travellers are choosing holidays shaped by the backdrop rather than an itinerary, where days follow the weather, the light and the natural rhythm of the destination.
For those after more than a fleeting encounter with nature, these retreats offer a deeper, sustained connection to place and, in turn, with ourselves.
Octola Private Wilderness, Finland
A rare retreat carved out of the Finnish wilderness, Octola offers ultimate seclusion among the ancient pines and undisturbed lakes of Lapland. In summer, the midnight sun provides endless light, perfect for immersing in nature’s spoils, be it via canoeing, forest bathing or something entirely more still. Come winter, the aurora borealis paints the sky in ethereal hues, inviting admiration, contemplation and reconnection.
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Canada
Nimmo Bay is a gateway to British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest – one of the planet’s last great temperate wildernesses. And at 6.4-million hectares, we do mean great. Accessible only by air or water, the remote location ensures a profound sense of isolation amid ancient cedars, stunning fjords and misty mountains. Coastal safaris and heli adventures offer unmatched access to this extraordinary environment, where you can explore hidden waterfalls, kayak calm inlets, spot grizzly bears, swim glacial tarns, or simply soak in the sauna by the shore.
Islas Secas Private Island & Reserve, Panama
Islas Secas feels like untouched wilderness rather than a resort. Spread across a remote Pacific archipelago, rainforest-covered islands rise from the water, fringed by reefs and empty beaches, primed for exploration. Paddle along volcanic shorelines, snorkel pristine reefs, hike through dense forest, watch magnificent whales pass offshore – with most of the reserve still undeveloped, Islas Secas offers an otherworldly escape.
Sorris Sorris, Namibia
Sorris Sorris is a remote, low-impact sanctuary where the stark beauty of Namibia’s Kaokoveld Desert meets thoughtful luxury. Tented suites blend into the ochre backdrop, opening onto wild plains where desert-adapted elephants and elusive predators roam. Track wildlife on foot or by 4×4, hit the marked trails for electric fat-biking, trail running and hiking, and while away the evenings beneath clear, star-strewn skies. These dramatic Damaraland vistas are raw, vast and deeply humbling.
Arctic Bath Hotel, Sweden
Floating atop the Lule River in the small Swedish village of Harads, the Arctic Bath Hotel is a unique blend of Nordic design and elemental splendour. Its unique circular structure is both a spa and a hotel, inviting guests to immerse in icy waters by day and cosy up beside crackling fires by night. The surrounding boreal forest and endless snowfields create another striking contrast of cold and warmth. Here, immersion occurs in water, in silence, in season.
Satellite Island, Tasmania
Tasmania’s rugged landscape is the star here. Sheer sea cliffs and pure waters border Satellite Island, where uninterrupted views stretch in every direction. The island’s scattered cabins and restored homestead sit above the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, framed by native bush, ancient blue gums and kelp-lined shores. Available for exclusive hire only, Satellite Island rewards those willing (needing) to slow down. Bonfire sessions, long waterside lunches, beach combing for treasures, fishing, swimming, diving, lazing – this world is your freshly shucked wild oyster. Bonus: the team has just added a woodfired sea sauna on the water’s edge. Yes, please.
Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia
Shinta Mani Wild blurs the line between luxury and wilderness. Located deep within Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, and operated in partnership with conservation groups, it offers guests a chance to experience and support one of Southeast Asia’s last great rainforests. By day, trek jungle paths, explore river channels and spot incredible wildlife; by night, retreat to your tented suite or relax by the fire, surrounded by the scents and sounds of the forest.
Hope, Scotland
Set to open in May, Hope will put guests amid the raw, unspoilt beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Delivered by WildLand – Europe’s largest conservation project – Hope’s foundation is a thoughtfully restored 19th-century hunting lodge, set among ancient woodlands and providing a quiet place to reset. Activities, led by an expert team of field guides and conservationists, are built around the elements, although guests may opt to simply absorb the vast silence.
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