Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden TrianglePerched high in the Golden Triangle of northern Thailand, Anantara Golden Triangle offers expansive views over the Mekong River and across into Laos and Myanmar. This low-rise property is home to 61 rooms and suites and includes an on-site elephant camp, offering a rare blend of luxury and experience-led travel. Guests can unwind on private balconies, soak in terrazzo bathtubs overlooking three countries, and explore the rich cultural landscape of the region. Anantara Golden Triangle is a standout choice for those seeking immersive luxury holidays to Thailand with a strong sense of place and purpose.
Accommodation
The 61 rooms and suites feature polished teak furnishings, neutral tones, and curated local artworks. Each includes a spacious balcony and deep terrazzo bathtub, with standout views over the surrounding landscape. For added space, the suites offer generous living areas and expansive terraces, with all rooms equipped with high-quality linens and modern amenities. For a more immersive experience, guests can stay in one of the resort’s exclusive Jungle Bubbles—transparent domes with air conditioning and plush interiors, offering uninterrupted views of elephants roaming below and the jungle canopy above.
Food and Drink
Dining at Anantara Golden Triangle is varied and thoughtfully curated. Sample authentic Thai flavours at Samsara or enjoy a cooking experience with Spice Spoons, while Sala Mae Nam serves international breakfasts and Thai classics throughout the day. For relaxed drinks, the Elephant Bar and Opium Lounge offer local coffee, craft cocktails and premium spirits. For something more distinctive, the resort’s designer dining and treetop canopy experiences offer a chance to savour exceptional cuisine in some of its most atmospheric settings.
Activities
The resort is known for its experience-led activities, including its ethical elephant programme, longtail boat excursions on the Mekong, and guided cycling trips. Guests can also participate in cookery classes, yoga sessions, jungle walks, and cultural visits to neighbouring countries. For a unique wildlife encounter, the Jungle Bubbles serve as private observatories, allowing guests to spend the night comfortably as elephants roam peacefully in the surrounding forest.
Children
Anantara Golden Triangle welcomes families. Children under 12 can share their parents’ room at no additional cost. Babysitting services are available on request.
How to Get There
Located in Chiang Saen near Chiang Rai, the resort is a 40-minute private transfer (70km) from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport.
- 2 restaurants, 2 bar's and terrace
- Cookery school
- Infinity pool & jacuzzi
- Anantara Spa
- Fitness centre & Muay Thai outdoor ring
- Yoga pavilion
- Elephant camp
- Cookery lessons
- Yoga & Muay Thai
- Rice and tree planting
- Longtail boat trip
- Golden Triangle sightseeing
- Tea and coffee plantations
- Interact with elephants at the elephant camp
Set at the crossroads of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, Anantara Golden Triangle is unique to its core. With sweeping views and meaningful encounters with rescued elephants, dining in a treetop hut to spending the night in a jungle bubble, the experiences here are thoughtfully crafted and unforgettable.
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