When I first saw photos of the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle I thought they were fake, I kid you not. But upon doing more research, like the travel enthusiast that I am, I found out that it was indeed a real place. It is such a magical place. Just look for yourself, a picture says more than a 1,000 words.
There are 4 different types of accommodations, 3 types of tents and 1 lodge. I know what you think when you read the word tent, you expect a cheap piece of fabric held up by sticks. Well let me tell you that your definition of tents will be forever changed after visiting this place. Have you ever heard of glamping? It’s like camping… but with glam, you get it. This tents are made for glamping, they embrace nature without losing luxury.
Of course, this kind of luxury doesn’t come cheap. Prices for a 1 night stay start at $2,700 dlls per night. Yes, you read that right. But to be fair, they do include everything, and I mean everything.
Here’s a list of what’s included in the steep price:
- Mahout training and journey with the elephants, including bathing the elephants in the morning, once during your stay.
- Second elephant journey on a new route.
- Colours of Chiang Rai Tour (with visit to the Chinese Temple, White Temple, Singha Park and Golden Triangle View Point)
- One 90 minute spa treatment per person per stay
- A visit to the Hall of Opium
- Burma excursion (with transfers)
- Royal Legacy Tour: A visit to Doi Tung Royal Villa and Mae Fah Luang Garden
- Private cooking lesson once during your stay
- All meals and beverages, including house wines and spirits
- Full access to in-room refrigerated private bar
- Nightly sundowners at Burma Bar
- Nightly wine and cheese tasting at the Wine Cellar
- Internet access in tents and public areas
- Private round-trip transfers between Chiang Rai International Airport and the Tented Camp
So as you can see, their packages do include everything, even excursions outside of the camp, which most hotels don’t offer or charge extra for them.
So anyways, now that you’ve read how wonderful this place is, let’s start with the itinerary:
Day 1
11:00 a.m. Arrival at Chiang Rai Airport and be transported to the camp
12:30 p.m. Arrive at Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle
1:00 p.m. Have lunch at Nong Yao
3:00 p.m. Lounge by the pool
6:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese tasting at the Wine Cellar
Day 2
8:00 a.m. Have breakfast at Nong Yao
9:00 a.m. Mahout training and journey with the elephants
1:00 p.m. Have lunch at Nong Yao
3:00 p.m. Royal Legacy Tour: A visit to Doi Tung Royal Villa and Mae Fah Luang Garden
7:00 p.m. Sundowners at Burma Bar
Day 3
9:00 a.m. Have breakfast at Nong Yao
10:00 a.m. Private Cooking Lesson
2:00 p.m. Burma Excursion
7:00 p.m. Dinner at Nong Yao
Day 4
8:00 a.m. Breakfast in room
9:00 a.m. Second elephant journey
1:00 p.m. Lunch at Nong Yao
3:00 p.m. Visit to the Hall of Opium Museum
5:00 p.m. 90 minute Spa Treatment
7:30 p.m. Sundowners at Burma Bar
Day 5
9:00 a.m. Breakfast an Nong Yao
10:00 a.m. Colours of Chiang Rai Tour (includes visit to the Chinese Temple, White Temple, Singha Park and Golden Triangle View Point)
4:00 p.m. Lounge by the pool
6:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese tasting at the Wine Cellar
8:00 p.m. Dinner at Nong Yao
Day 6
9:00 a.m. Breakfast in room
11:00 a.m. Departure
This is my 5 nights and 5 complete days at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle near Chiang Rai in Thailand. Let me know what you think about this itinerary, and let me know if you need any help planning a trip to this magical camp. I would be glad to assist you in creating your trip of a lifetime to this beautiful place.
