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Immerse yourself at the riveting Hall of Opium, which calculatingly chronicles the area’s history in the drug’s production and trade.


Train as an elephant mahout (a handler and caretaker) and go elephant trekking through the surrounding jungle.


With your expert guide, explore the fascinating architectural history and museum collections of Chiang Saen, the capital of Thailand’s 14th-century Lanna kingdom.


Journey up the “Burma Road,” a hair-raising route straddling the narrow and mountainous border between Thailand and Myanmar.


Visit the beautiful mountaintop village of Doi Mae Salong, home to indigenous hill-tribe peoples and Chinese settlers. Once opium country, Doi Mae Salong is now home to Thailand’s premier oolong tea production. Go for a one-hour hike through the tea fields and hill-tribe villages. You’ll have a special opportunity to sip tea with the owner of one of the largest plantations in Thai¬land, followed by lunch and tea with a prominent member of the Doi Mae Salong community to discuss the life today in this rural part of the country.


Cruise approximately 30 minutes by boat up the Khong River and into Laos. Disembark and visit Ban Had Tai village, where your expert guide will introduce you toits residents for a better understanding of life in this remote region.

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ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE RESORT & SPA

ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE RESORT & SPA

Families will love their stay at this resort as it is home to an elephant camp run set in a traditional mahout village. The Anantara Resort & Spa have joined together with the Royal Thai Government, with Royal support, to set up the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) and guests will be amazed to interact with these majestic beasts on a personal level and appreciate the fact that they’re so well looked after. The service offered by the staff lives up the Anatara’s sterling reputation and the accommodations, spa treatments and food choices are beyond compare. For a true Golden Triangle experience, don’t forget to take a dip in the pool: it overlooks Laos, Myanmar and the Mekong River.
FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP

FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP

Amid exotic bamboo jungles, where three countries meet, enjoy hours interacting with elephants –training and trekking – in this unforgettable experience for active adults and teens. Just 15 tented accommodations – unique in luxury, complete with hand-hammered copper bathtubs – echo the romantic spirit of 19th-century explorers. All-inclusive Four Seasons adventures cover every detail, from drinks and dining to river boat excursions to meet local hill tribes. The hotel blends expert service with state-of-the-art facilities to provide guests with a memorable stay.
LE MERIDIEN CHIANG RAI RESORT

LE MERIDIEN CHIANG RAI RESORT

Chic and stylish, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand promises an enchanting stay for any traveler or adventurer. Poised along the Mae Kok River and spanning 26rai of verdant beauty, the 159-room resort encourages guests to unwrap the mystery of the hotel's amenities, grounds, and the surrounding area.


THE LEGEND CHIANG RAI

THE LEGEND CHIANG RAI

The Legend Chiang Rai Resort lies along the Mae Kok River, secluded from Chiang Rai Town, yet only a few minutes by car from the city centre. The property has a panoramic view of the near-by hills and mountains. The riverside is rich with large rain trees and lush vegetation. The immediate surroundings are relatively undeveloped, providing a tranquil, natural location ideal for a resort & spa. Contemporary Thai style buildings set the tone. Lighting of both the interiors and the resort landscape enhances and highlights the natural beauty that is everywhere.