THAILAND & LAOS | CHIANGMAI TO LUANG PRABANG - 9 DAYS

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is located on the banks of the Mae Ping River, in the heart of Lanna, Thailand, close to ancient ruins and temples. Accommodation options feature spacious rooms and suites with flat-screen TVs, air purifiers, and toiletries. Facilities and services include restaurants, bars, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a meeting/event space, and a spa and wellness centre.

Established in 2003 as a traditional mahout village, the camp works alongside the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation to perform street rescues, provide employment and a comfortable lifestyle for the elephants and their entire mahout families, and to participate in bigger picture projects. Supporting more than 25 elephants and 60 people, and are proudly fully funded by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, owning company and guest donations.

Learning to drive an elephant at sunrise. The playful antics of river bath time in the river. Trekking through native forest and past picturesque rice paddies. Discovering a rare glimpse of traditional mahout life. A true highlight of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is the renowned onsite Elephant Camp, which offers unforgettable adventures and unique experiences with a cast of gentle giants.

On the left bank of the river, the Luang Say Lodge is backed by mountainous jungle. The large bungalows of solid teak and rosewood, all have beautiful views of the Mekong river and the mountains beyond. The traditional Laotian architecture provides comfortable accommodation. Each bedroom is equipped with high ceiling mosquito nets, electric fans and a large private bathroom with hot shower and western style lavatory.

The Luang Say Lodge sits peacefully above the Mekong River, blending artfully into the natural environment through careful landscaping, raised platforms and indigenous styling. It feature large bungalows, each elegantly furnished in dark toned wood and white fabrics, offering stunning panoramic views on three sides of the Mekong. A central riverbank restaurant is reached by wooden walkways from the bungalows, where guests can enjoy mainly organic food and order a choice of drinks from the well stocked bar.

Located just a 10 minutes' drive from the historic city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rosewood Luang Prabang is set within a thickly forested setting with natural water features including a meandering river and waterfall. The resort offers 23 spacious accommodations including four deluxe rooms, four specialty suites, three riverside villas, six pool villas and six luxury tents. Each of the resort’s guest housings is bordered by riverbank. The 75-square-meter luxury tented villas include their own private dining areas and wrap-around decks. Lao tradition and French colonial style are sensitively woven throughout the design and architecture, including the use of indigenous materials and locally inspired artwork.