Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

和大象親近，享受！

First, the hotel, the view, the staff and everything about this place is as good as it gets. However, I want to write todays review on the cooking class called Spice Spoons. The head Chef of our program was PJ and he was absolutely fantastic. You start with a tour of the local market which is something we have not experienced before. Then, we came back to the hotel and had about an hour or so to relax as the tour started at 7am. Then we met PJ in the private kitchen and cooked our own meals. He cooks each dish first as we watch and he explains what everything is and what he is doing and then we replicate it and cook ourselves at our own stations. Then we sit at a beautiful table and eat our dishes. PJ was wonderful. He was funny, had all the answers from the questions the group had, was extremely knowledgeable and was an absolute joy to be with. I highly recommend this and definitely request PJ.

Absolutely wonderful experience. The hotel property is stunning. The hotel staff were knowledgable, friendly, and very welcoming. The food and drinks were excellent. We experienced Walking With Giants which was the highlight of our trip and truly magical. The spa services were tremendous as well. The only negative I would have to say about the hotel is that the walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbors next door, otherwise, excellent experience. Would strongly recommend to anybody traveling to Chiang Rai.

If you go to Chiang Rai, and if you hate elephants, and luxury, and great service, and quality wherever you look…..you will have a miserable time. Look away now. If, however, you seek a wonderful hotel with views over Laos and Myanmar, with beautifully appointed rooms, great service and great food…you might want to reappraise your view. And if, like me, you love nature but are a little afraid of meeting it up close, then come here. Meeting rescued elephants. Touch them cautiously, wonder at their majesty, and admire their quiet, generous power. It’s a staggering experience and I commend it to you all.

Our experience at Anantara Golden Triangle was nothing short of excellent. The interaction with the elephants was truly special, and the care and dedication shown by the veterinarians were impressive. They took the time to explain how they ensure the safety and well-being of these magnificent creatures, which added a meaningful depth to our visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and the wide range of activities offered made it a one-of-a-kind experience. Anantara Golden Triangle is a destination that combines luxury with a deep connection to nature, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and enriching getaway

What aa wonderful resort to stay at. You will receive exceptional care from all staff, they are so kind, caring and welcoming. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed, beds were comfortable! My only comment that would be negative is that the lighting in the bathroom was very dark. We tried almost all of the excursions: the elephant walk was wonderful- although the elephants were quite a bit ahead of us most of the time. We did get to stop with them and hang out at the end of the walk- which was an amazing experience. Our guide/vet got to share with us what ethical care was of the elephants and what the challenges were that they face. They really take care of their elephants! We enjoyed the cooking class with PJ- don't miss this one; it combines all of your senses with visiting the market, the community, learning about cooking and cooking yourself and then eating a tasty meal! The Designer dining was another favourite to do out by the river, we had a special visit with the elephants- this was my favourite encounter with the elephants! We stayed in the bubble for one night. This is a very cool experience to see the night sky. The accommodations are very comfortable and well done. The two bedroom has a hot tub outside, the one bedrooms do not. The highlight of this should be the elephants but I think it is the idea of the dome tent and the amazing deck with a beautiful view. your check in is not until 5:30 pm, you do get a wonderful meal outside viewing the elephants but it was dark by 6:45 and the elephants leave by 7:30 in the morning to go to the river and your check out is shortly after. You can see them at night moving around in the shadows. We also did the 3 hour tour which is another must do to see what is around you and what the culture is like. It has a little bit of everything and finishes off with a boat ride up the Mekong. Overall I really would give this resort a 10/10 It is a wonderful place to visit, to have a holiday, to be pampered and to create wonderful memories