AMANGIRI Canyon Point, Utah

AMONG the cultlike devotees of Aman Resorts — the ultra-luxury, ultraminimalist hotel group — Amangiri is one of the most sought-after properties. Both hard to get to and easy to lose yourself in, the 34-suite property is a study in understated elegance. It lets guests explore the great Southwest in the most sophisticated way. WHY The stunning hotel, opened in 2009, is made of concrete slabs nestled into the valley of a field of mesas — dusty red mountains with flat tops. Each suite has its own outdoor lounge and fire pit, perfect for stargazing or s’more-eating. A 4½-hour drive from the Las Vegas airport, Amangiri is all about seclusion and immersion.

WORKING WELL The hotel offers complimentary hikes on 8 miles of on-property trails. Food is also included. A revamped menu includes hits like hearty chicken porridge for breakfast and rib eye for dinner. (The “regional” style is dressed in Utah salt, chile rub, pumpkin seeds and ancho chile steak sauce.)

Like its sister properties, the spa is a haven for relaxation. Sneak away to its hidden hot tub.

NEEDS WORK Amangiri offers a wide array of adventurous activities at an

extra cost, including a $700 package for a Navajo-guided tour of three Instagrammable canyons. But those on a relative budget can go rogue. We borrowed one of Amangiri’s BMWs and hired the Navajo guide ourselves on-site for $45 per person. We couldn’t have had a better time.

MUST TRY Splurge on a Via Ferrata rock climbing excursion ($600 for two people). Metal cables and ladder rungs are fixed into the rock face and guests — geared up in helmets and harnesses — clip in and out as they ascend

the steep slope along six different routes.

BOTTOM LINE Beloved by everyone from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt (in their halcyon days) to Cate Blanchett, Amangiri lets you experience some of America’s finest topographies like an A-lister. Whether you want to lounge all day (ask for a Thai massage with Rikki) or hop aboard a hot-air balloon straight from the grounds ($1,210 for two people), Amangiri has you covered.

DETAILS From $1,400; Aman.com. — Dana Schuster