Bangkok, Thailand, March 18, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort presents one of Thailand's most unique and luxurious accommodations – the Mekong Explorer Tent. This exceptional hillside retreat offers unparalleled panoramic views of the breathtaking landscape of Northern Thailand and is a peaceful haven for stargazers, nature lovers, and adventurous explorers.

Just 4 km from the famous Golden Triangle, the Mekong Explorer Tent is located at the point where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. Nestled in a 65-hectare bamboo forest, the tent offers breathtaking panoramic views of the lush jungle, the mighty Mekong River, and the 20 rescued elephants of the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation roaming freely below.

This luxurious two-bedroom retreat, meticulously designed for explorers, boasts a tasteful combination of leather, wood, and accents of Jim Thompson fabrics that exude timeless elegance. Handcrafted furniture and locally sourced products immerse guests in the region's rich culture, including sustainably produced teas from Sawanabondin, chocolate from Kad Kakao in Northern Thailand, homemade elephant-shaped butter cookies, crispy mushrooms in collaboration with DoiTung, and a praewa cloth bag traditionally used by the hill tribes of the Lanna region. Each spacious bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and an extra-large king-size bed for unparalleled comfort. Outside, two private terraces, each with a 5 x 3 meter infinity pool and an outdoor bathtub, invite relaxation amidst nature.

Guests of the Mekong Explorer Tent enjoy exclusive amenities such as arrival by traditional longtail boat, a sky bike tour, gourmet full board, unlimited soft drinks, a well-stocked minibar, and admission to the opium hall. Additionally, each overnight stay offers a choice of unforgettable activities, such as an elephant trek, a cooking class followed by a visit to a local market, a 60-minute spa treatment, or a private yoga or Pilates session.

The resort is expanding its offerings with the Mekong Explorer Suites. Inspired by the adventurous explorers of the Mekong, these suites blend elements of Thai Lanna culture with colonial influences. Dark wood paneling, elephant-themed decorative elements, and antique-style suitcases evoke a sense of tradition and adventure. Each suite features a jungle-view balcony, a cantilevered Thai daybed, a rain shower, a terrazzo bathtub, and locally sourced toiletries.

The Mekong Explorer Tent is one of the resort's unique luxury accommodations, which also include the Jungle Bubble and the Jungle Bubble Lodge, offering guests an unforgettable safari experience. In these secluded retreats, guests can dine on a private terrace overlooking elephants and enjoy personalized butler service, two bedrooms, and a private plunge pool.

The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is renowned for its commitment to sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation. The resort provides a home for 20 rescued elephants through the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, offering guests ethical and educational encounters with these gentle giants. Guests also enjoy world-class amenities, including luxurious suites, exquisite cuisine featuring specialties from the three countries of the region, a rejuvenating spa, and a 30-meter infinity pool overlooking the elephant savannah. From birdwatching in the 65-hectare bamboo forest to enjoying breakfast in the treetops with canopy dining, every moment at the Anantara Golden Triangle is extraordinary. The resort also offers a truly sustainable experience. From completely eliminating single-use plastics to utilizing solar energy, the resort boasts its own farm with herb and vegetable gardens, an oyster mushroom farm, beehives, and free-range chickens.

A stay in the Mekong Explorer Tent* is available from US$3,800++ per night and includes arrival with an Explorer's Arrival, a Sky Bike tour, gourmet full board, unlimited soft drinks, a fully stocked minibar, and admission to the Opium Hall. Additionally, you can choose from a selection of unforgettable activities during your stay. For more information and the best available rates, please visit anantara.com/en/golden-triangle-chiang-rai, email [email protected], or call +66 53 784 084. Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following the resort on Instagram: @anantara_goldentriangle

The Mekong Explorer Tent • 2 bedrooms with king-size beds (52 m²) and a 22 m² private balcony (75 m² total per unit) • 2 extra-large king-size beds • 2 bathrooms • Outdoor bathtub on the terrace for relaxing moments surrounded by nature • Private swimming pool (4.8 m x 3.15 m) • Maximum occupancy: 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children

The luxury "Golden Triangle" discovery package includes round-trip airport transfers, full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, room service, unlimited soft drinks, a minibar, and admission to the Opium Hall. Each guest also receives one unforgettable experience per night, such as an elephant encounter, a cooking class at Spice Spoons, a 60-minute spa treatment, or a 60-minute private yoga or Pilates session.

About Anantara Hotels & Resorts: Anantara is a luxury hotel brand for modern travelers, connecting guests with authentic places, people, and stories in some of the world's most extraordinary destinations since 2001. Each Anantara hotel integrates the surrounding environment and culture of its location to create unforgettable memories for every guest. From the city to the sea, from the desert to the jungle, Anantara offers warm, Thai-inspired hospitality in its more than 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. Anantara is part of the global hotel group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA Discovery loyalty program.

About Minor Hotels: Minor Hotels is a global hotel group with over 550 hotels, resorts, and residences in 56 countries. The company pursues a vision of a more passionate and connected world. As a hotel owner, operator, and investor, Minor Hotels meets the needs and desires of global travelers with its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks, and Tivoli – as well as other affiliated companies. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth and plans to open more than 200 hotels by the end of 2026.

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