Anantara Golden Triangle Chiang Rai — an elephant camp resort above three borders
63 rooms, suites and tents on 160 acres of jungle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, home to an elephant camp. Special trade rates through Explera DMC.
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is a hilltop resort in Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, with 63 rooms, suites and tents on 160 acres of jungle, about an hour's drive from Chiang Rai Airport. Explera DMC works with the resort as a partner hotel and holds special trade rates for agents. It is home to an elephant camp run with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation.
Stays are sold as all-inclusive packages with meals and a daily experience, such as elephant encounters, cooking classes or spa rituals. Accommodation runs from 32 sqm Deluxe Three Country View Rooms to Mekong Explorer pool suites, a two-bedroom Mekong Explorer Tent and transparent Jungle Bubbles in the elephant valley.
Anantara Golden Triangle at a glance
| Location | 229 Moo 1, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai 57150 — at the Golden Triangle, 15 km north of Chiang Saen town; see our Chiang Rai guide |
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| Rooms | 63 rooms, suites and tents across two wings, including 40 Deluxe Three Country View Rooms |
| Getting there | About one hour by car from Chiang Rai Airport (60 km); arrival also by longtail boat on the Mekong or by helicopter (resort's own figures) |
| Dining | Sala Mae Nam, Samsarn, Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace, Canopy treetop dining and 24-hour in-room dining |
| Wellness | Spa with five indoor treatment rooms and couple suites, an outdoor pavilion in the rice paddies and a yoga and Pilates room |
| Pool & activities | 30-metre infinity pool, 24-hour fitness centre, tennis courts, Muay Thai ring, Sky Bike and mountain bikes |
| Events | Mae Khong Room (216 sqm, 144 guests) and Rim Khong Room (96 sqm, 64 guests); weddings |
| Families | Children welcome; under-4s stay free sharing parents' bedding; babysitting on request |
From Deluxe rooms to tents and Jungle Bubbles
Sizes and occupancy as published in the resort's July 2026 press kit.
Deluxe Three Country View Room
Teak floors and Thai silks, a balcony with a Thai daybed and a terrazzo soaking tub; up to two adults and a child, or three adults.
Mekong Explorer suites
Suites styled on the explorers of the Mekong, with living areas and rain showers; the Pool Suite and the 96 sqm family suite add a private pool.
Mekong Explorer Tent
A two-bedroom hillside tent opened in 2025, with two bathrooms, a 4.8 m x 3.15 m private pool and an outdoor bathtub.
Jungle Bubbles
One- and two-bedroom climate-controlled transparent bubbles facing the elephant habitat; the two-bedroom lodge has a plunge pool, butler and chef.
Dining, spa and resort facilities
Sala Mae Nam
A two-storey pavilion serving a breakfast buffet with live cooking, then northern Thai and street-food dishes at lunch and dinner.
Samsarn
Dinner restaurant cooking the food of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, led by two Thai chefs, with a seven-course Mekong Odyssey menu.
Canopy treetop dining
A private capsule 52 metres above the grasslands with 360-degree views, serving breakfast, lunch and sunset dinner menus.
Elephant camp
Elephant walks and experiences run with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, focused on respect and education.
Spa & wellness
Five indoor treatment rooms and couple suites, a Spa by Nature pavilion in the rice paddies and northern Thai therapies such as Yam Khang.
Meetings & weddings
Two meeting rooms for up to 144 guests, and wedding ceremonies on a hilltop above the Mekong or in the rice paddies.
Anantara Golden Triangle in pictures
Photos and logo: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort (official media). Hotel details from the official website, anantara.com/en/golden-triangle-chiang-rai. Checked September 2026.
Selling Anantara Golden Triangle to your clients
The resort suits couples, honeymooners and families who want northern Thailand's border country, elephants and the Mekong in one stay. Because stays are all-inclusive with a daily experience, it quotes as a complete package rather than a room, which makes it easy to add to a northern itinerary after Chiang Mai. The Jungle Bubbles and the Mekong Explorer Tent are the headline upgrades for special-occasion files.
Build the arrival into the quote: the resort is about an hour from Chiang Rai Airport by car, and it also offers arrival by longtail boat up the Mekong from Chiang Saen. Our Thailand DMC transfer team handles the road legs, and the two meeting rooms work for small incentive groups with our MICE team. See our Chiang Rai guide and the other Explera partner hotels.
Send your dates, room types and number of guests. The Explera trade desk replies with special rates and availability, usually within 24 hours.
Request Explera special ratesAnantara Golden Triangle — asked before booking
Where is Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?
At 229 Moo 1, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. The resort gives Chiang Rai Airport as about a one-hour drive, 60 km.
How many rooms does Anantara Golden Triangle have?
63 rooms, suites and tents, including 40 Deluxe Three Country View Rooms of 32 sqm, Mekong Explorer suites of 64 to 96 sqm and the two-bedroom Mekong Explorer Tent. Jungle Bubbles are available as well.
Does Explera DMC have special rates for Anantara Golden Triangle?
Yes. Explera DMC holds special trade rates with Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort as a partner hotel. Rates depend on dates and room type, so ask the trade desk for a quote; we do not publish prices.
What is included in a stay?
The resort sells all-inclusive stays with meals and one experience per night, such as an elephant encounter, a cooking class or a spa ritual. The trade desk confirms exactly what each package includes for your dates.
Is Anantara Golden Triangle suitable for children?
Yes. Children are welcome, under-4s stay free when sharing their parents' bedding, babysitting can be booked, and there is a children's menu in all restaurants and at the spa.