Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Dream

Crisp Thai silks, teakwood floors and romantic terrazzo tubs big enough for two make the guest rooms some of the best in Chiang Rai. The elegant interiors, using many local design features, perfectly complement the dramatic vistas beyond the balconies.

All rooms come equipped with spacious balconies that have stunning views to the Mekong River or the resort’s landscaped gardens, a king bed, down duvets and a superior range of amenities including bathrobes and leather compendium sets.

Eat

Indulge the senses in the colours, aromas and tastes of rich northern Thai curries and be tempted by surprising Thai wines. Sala Mae Nam offers a menu of Thai food from across the country, enjoyed on a covered terrace that commands stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine cellar and views over the Mekong Valley, is served in Baan Dhalia where chic modern style is accented with rustic Thai details.

Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace is the place to meet when evening falls. In the cooler months, a roaring fire and an open hearth on the Terrace are the ideal spot to swap tales of the day’s activities. Classic beverages and delicious cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to the Bar’s menu of hearty fare.

Play

Designed as a traditional northern Thai Mahout village, the onsite working elephant camp is the setting for the most sought after Golden Triangle resort activities, offering the chance to interact with elephants in a stunning natural environment.

There's a fully equipped fitness centre with treadmills, exercise bikes and weights equipment for those who would like to stay fit. Relax afterwards in the sauna, steam room and whirlpool facilities or take a dip the infinity edged pool that looks down towards the Mekong River.

Group activities include inspirational holistic exercise classes and educational seminars on a wide range of topics designed to help nurture a healthier lifestyle.Cook Thai dishes in a step by step class in the resort’s professional cooking school, then lunch on the results. Leave with wonderful memories and new skills to entertain family and friends back home.

Unwind

Anantara Spa offers a journey that relaxes, restores, and revives with treatments that are designed to address full body, mind, and soul healing. Based on ancient Thai remedies or techniques from around the globe, treatments use simple natural ingredients and science’s most innovative combinations.

Five luxurious treatment rooms with private en-suite steam rooms all have private al-fresco terrazzo soaking tubs with views of the Mekong Valley.

Romance

What could be more perfect than a Lanna Wedding or Renewal of Vows ceremony on a hilltop overlooking three countries? Begin the ceremony to the rhythm of a traditional drum in a choreographed elephant procession and celebrate with family and friends in the lush green majesty of Northern Thailand.