Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

This hotel is as perfect of a place as possible. We have stayed in many five star properties, and The Four Seasons Tented Camp makes them all feel like they are 1 star. Please note that you will never enjoy another hotel or experience the same way, once you have experienced heaven on earth that is the FS Tented Camp! From check-in (arrival on the long tail boat through the international waters that makes up the Golden Triangle) to check-out (personal driver and sandwiches for the plane), you are in heaven. ACTIVITIES: They set up a schedule for you during your time there. It was perfect, since there is so much to experience, and they know how to help make it wonderful! Each activity was different and fun, and other than the elephant experiences, we loved having a tour of the Golden Triangle- thank you to Sumkid for not only helping us with the elephants, but also being our personal tour guide. We will always remember him, and his warm care towards me (evidently, I'm not as good of an elephant rider as I thought I'd be), and his jokes and deep history of the area. He made this experience beyond amazing! SPA: We had a couples massage in our tent, and I had Effy, who was so amazing that we also followed up with a Thai Massage Class! Although their spa is gorgeous, it is open air and happened to be very far from our tent. In two minutes, the two therapists were there and like magic, set up the spa in our tent! Absolutely best of the best. STAFF: The entire staff is beyond words perfect. Through our entire time there (about 4 days), we did not interact with anyone who wasn't beyond amazing and helpful. Also, their English is impeccable, and they are fully knowledgeable in everything. And they are able to make something happen before you even realize you need it to! I needed hydrocortisone cream one morning, and I called the front desk-- before I knew it, they sent someone to town to pick it up, and brought it to my room in less than thirty minutes (and free of charge). Another incredible thing to note which is very rare for a hotel is that everyone is able to take care of anything. For example, the lovely woman serving us breakfast was able to handle and change the size of croc's provided for my husband for the elephants experience. All while still serving us breakfast! FOOD: The food is TO DIE FOR! We are New Yorkers who are used to the best food in the world. We were blown away by the food at the Tented Camp. Consider this, you're in the middle of what feels like nowhere, in Northern Thailand, and they produce the most amazing food you've ever tasted. In a hotel, or otherwise. Oh, and something else to mention; at 8am every morning, the elephants come join you for breakfast! You can feed them bananas and take photos with them, and it is magic. Truly, surely, it made everything the most memorable. Our time at the FS Tented Camp Golden Triangle still feels like a dream! We made unforgettable memories, fantastic friends, and raised the bar on what a perfect experience could be. Thank you to everyone there! Also good to note: I can't walk that far- we told them ahead of time, and they were so very helpful- there is one tent (tent #1) that we were put in that didn't require walking to get to the heart of the camp. As well, if you have dietary restrictions, if you tell them ahead of time you will get there and every single person working there will know it and make something different for you, once again before you even know to ask! Finally, when researching the experience and booking it, I actually wasn't that sure of what we were getting into. As long as you just go with it, and know that they are top professionals who are setting up an amazing moment for you, you will enjoy it from the moment you arrive, and cry when you have to leave.

The Tented Camp, is perhaps a once in a lifetime experience for Many. The quality of the Rooms, service level and of course the Elephants are second to none. The Sunrise and sunset views, are absolutely incredible. This is a unique place to visit. We were apprehensive about staying at a property with Elephant rides and read many reviews and decided to go ahead and see for ourselves. The Mahouts are very experienced, kind to the Elephants and respect these wonderful Animals. This is an all inclusive property, offering an excellent standard of food at all meal times, by waiter service, (No buffets). If you are an early riser, do not miss out on the Sunrise Trek with the Elephants, this is a fabulous experience, a trip to Myanmar also worth a visit. A perfect stay in the most wonderful surroundings, as part of a three centre trip. We stayed 4 Nights and had the most incredible time.

What a pleasant stay and heavenly place, We have enjoyed a lot and food, service, location, views from camp were excellent. Staff were very friendly. We spent most of the time in Burma Bar which is one of the open roof restaurant over looking Ruak River. Nong restaurant with fire pits and even they have Wine cellar the other one. Our stay was awesome.

Our family of 4 stayed at the Lodge, which sleeps 4-5 people. The stay was perfect. Everything was thought of by the management, and orchestrated efficiently by the staff. Everything from the elephant experiences to the massages to the BBQ and movie night on the Lodge deck was exceptional. Loved their happy demeanor and can do attitude. Best place to stay in Northern Thailand.

This is hands down one of the - if not THE - best hotels I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. From the unique nature surrounding the property to the included activities, everything about it feels like stepping into another world. The immersive spa, the incredible food and service, the tented accommodations - it was all just awe-inspiring. And then - the elephants! The mahout training is easily the greatest travel experience of my life. Can't wait to go back!