Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Why we love it
Surrounded by stunning fragrant gardens in the jungle hills of Northern Thailand, the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp is a magical escape. Explore the enchanting world of elephants as you set out on a once in a lifetime journey within the Golden Triangle. The hotel is totally unique in its situation within an elephant camp, allowing guests to spend time up-close and live among the elephants. Guests can learn about the animals, their history, and behaviour, as well as the threats posed to these beautiful creatures and the current projects to protect them.
All rooms offer vistas of the resorts gorgeous gardens or across the Mekong River. The hotel is ‘Lanna-influenced’ in design with dark teak floors and elegant furniture, raw silks and local art and carvings. Relax and enjoy the views from the vast balconies. The large, deep-blue pool comes with a jacuzzi, plenty of sun loungers and serene rural views. The spa has five treatment rooms and outdoor soaking tubs with Mekong Valley views.
Hike one of the highest peaks in Chiang Rai, known for its panoramic views, scenic trekking, Chinese heritage villages, hill tribe communities, and coffee and tea plantations.
Accompany elephants on foot for their daily free roam meandering through forests and grasslands. Feed the rescued elephants, and then watch the joy of bath time when the playful animals wallow in mud and splash in ponds.
Journey by private longtail boat along one of Asia's most storied waterways. Depart from the tranquil Ruak River before merging onto the mighty Mekong.
Try a rich and interactive immersion into Thailand's cuisine, renowned for its artistry and unique four flavour balance of salty, sweet, spicy and pungent.
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Stacey
I love elephants and have always wanted to visit Thailand so Katie helped my husband and I create an itinerary around this. It was such a special experience near Chiang Mai before we flew down to the beach and learnt to dive – a new passion of ours! Thank you so much.
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR