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Luxury travel in Vermont

Luxury Travel in Vermont 2026

Where Vermont genuinely delivers luxury, from palace hotels to once-only experiences.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Vermont has 4+ luxury hotels and experiences covered in this guide, led by The Pitcher Inn, Stowe Mountain Lodge and The Inn at Shelburne Farms. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Vermont is a small New England state of extraordinary natural beauty, famous for fiery fall foliage, world-class ski resorts, covered wooden bridges, and a thriving farm-to-table food culture. Burlington, its largest city, sits on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain and buzzes with craft breweries and independent shops. From the rolling Green Mountains to maple-syrup farms and award-winning cheese dairies, Vermont rewards travelers who seek authenticity over spectacle.

Luxury hotels

Five-star and palace properties.

Relais & Châteaux Luxury Inn

The Pitcher Inn

$$$$4.9/5
Luxury Ski Resort

Stowe Mountain Lodge

$$$$4.8/5
Historic Estate Inn

The Inn at Shelburne Farms

$$$$4.8/5
Historic Grand Resort

The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa

$$$$4.5/5

Fine dining

Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.

Fine dining

The Pitcher Inn Restaurant (Tracks)

Contemporary Vermont farm-to-table
Fine dining

Hen of the Wood Waterbury

Farm-to-table American
Fine dining

Simon Pearce Restaurant

Contemporary American
Fine dining

Café Shelburne

French Contemporary

Exclusive experiences

Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Experience

Stowe Mountain Resort Guided Ski Experience

$700–1,200/day for private 2-person lesson (USD)

Private ski instruction and mountain guide at Stowe Mountain Resort; ski the best terrain on Mount Mansfield with expert local guidance. Book through Stowe Ski School at stowe.com or call (800) 253-4SKI (4754).

Experience

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride, Topnotch Resort

$45/person (USD)

Evening horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered Stowe countryside followed by hot cocoa at Topnotch Resort. Book via topnotchresort.com or call (800) 451-8686.

Experience

Lake Champlain Sailboat Charter

$300–600/half-day charter (USD)

Private sailboat charter on Lake Champlain; sunset cruises or full-day sail to the Champlain Islands. Contact Lake Champlain Sailing School at lcss.net or (802) 864-2499 in Burlington.

Experience

Orvis Fly Fishing Guide, Battenkill River

$350–550/day private guide (USD)

Full-day guided fly fishing on Vermont's Battenkill River, rated one of the finest dry-fly rivers in the Eastern US. Book a private guide through Orvis in Manchester at orvis.com or (802) 362-3750.

Experience

Vermont Cheese & Wine Pairing Experience

$35–65/person (USD)

Private artisan cheese and Vermont wine pairing at Shelburne Vineyard (6308 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT). Book at shelburnevineyard.com or call (802) 985-8222.

Experience

Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour

$300–800/flight (2–4 passengers) (USD)

Private helicopter tour over Vermont's peak foliage from Burlington International Airport or Stowe area. Contact Northeast Air at Burlington Airport: (802) 863-3626.

Spas & wellness

World-class spa retreats and treatments.

Spa

Topnotch Spa

Spa

Stowe Mountain Lodge Spa

Spa

Woodstock Inn Spa

Luxury transport

Travel in style.

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