Anantara Golden Triangle Resort
Nestled high within Thailand's lush hilly hinterlands, overlooking the Myanmar and Laos borders, the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort presents an excluded world where peace reigns supreme " so excluded that you'll make the final leg of your journey to the resort by longtail boat and then elephant.
Each of the 77 rooms and suites have an unmistakable traditional Thai vibe, all crisp silks and teak floors, topped with a little luxury " each features a terrazzo bathtub for two. With a location in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the views across the Mekong River and out to Myanmar and Laos are stunning. Rise early and catch the morning chill as the sun rises through mountain mists from the comfort of your balcony.
Take your pick from a veritable feast of Thai delicacies at Sala Mae Nam - don't miss the signature Khao Soi Gai, a northern-style yellow noodle chicken coconut curry - or the comfort of delicious pastas and Mediterranean inspired dishes at Baan Dahlia. With an extensive wine cellar, Baan Dahlia lends itself to sharing a bottle, drinking in the rich Mekong views at the same time.
Though the resort boasts a stunning infinity-edge pool and signature Anantara spa " perfect for total relaxation " the real highlight of a stay at Anantara is its very own Elephant Camp. Designed in keeping with the traditional mahout villages found among the surrounding hills, the camp offers an exclusive opportunity to spend time with the resident gentle giants that call this home. Spend a morning elephant trekking through the forest, learn the art of elephant driving, or help with giving the elephants a bath.
1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Chiang Rai International Airport.
