Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen

We had a truly fantastic stay and a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Golden Triangle Four Seasons Tented Camp. Every moment of our three nights there was exceptional—from the impeccable service and outstanding food to the unforgettable, thoughtfully curated interactions with the elephants. The entire staff was extraordinary: attentive to every detail, genuinely warm, and deeply welcoming. We had a dinner in the elephant camp - a truly memorable night. We cannot recommend this experience highly enough.

As a person who doesn’t have a bucket list, this is the place that has convinced me to start one, if only so I could put it at the top. I know it’s expensive but trust me, Tented Camp is worth every penny and then some. From the moment you climb aboard the longboat to get to camp, the experience is magical. The “tents” are like what Tarzan would have designed if he had immaculate taste and unlimited resources. The food was spectacular (and included in the price) as were cocktails. And the elephants… what can I say? This is not a zoo experience- you’re up close and persona, feeding them fruit and veg at breakfast, venturing into the elephant sanctuary, watching them from your deck. The atmosphere is intimate and friendly, with only about 40 guests maximum. But in all of this, most memorable are the staff. Every single one of them greets you by name, knows your preferences, and truly cares about making your visit perfect in every way. There are many places on the planet to spend your money. But few that will leave a permanent smile in your heart. Thank you Paweena, Victor and the rest of the staff for making magic. My only quibble is that you’ve ruined us for anywhere else!

My friend and I stayed here in early November and we had an amazing experience! This truly is a bucket list experience. We loved interacting with the elephants each morning during breakfast. We always ordered a coconut juice at breakfast so we could give the coconuts to these gentle giants :) The service was so wonderful- from the initial greeting by Eye for the boat ride over to the entire staff greeting us upon arrival- I really felt that I was in a White Lotus episode! And throughout out stay, all of the staff was so attentive to our needs- Poy, Victor, Ajit, and Ralph- helping us schedule activities or attending to whatever we needed. But the most special part was when the staff remembered us telling them our disappoint about not being able to enjoy the lantern festival in Chiang Mai- after our first dinner, they set up our own special lantern festival by having us place a special floral arrangement in the water and then light a lantern and watching it float into the sky! It was so very special and I cannot thank them enough for arranging this. Other highlights were the Elephant and I excursion with Norman who was the sweetest, funniest and most informed guide. We were able to interact with all 6 of the property's rescued elephants in their natural habitat. And we loved the 2 hour bike ride that we took near the property was beautiful. We truly fell in love with Thailand- the land, food and people are just lovely.

Just wow. Glamping on steroids. This property is truly unique and you can expect to create some unforgettable experiences and memories without compromising on luxury and creature comforts. Takes 1 hour by car from Chiang Rai Airport, followed by quick long boat ride through the golden triangle. The check-in experience is iconic. The staff really take every step to make your arrival and departure flawless. Property is remote but surprisingly accessible. You are essentially in the middle of a jungle but surrounded in luxury glamourous-camping safari type of feeling. There are 16 rooms in total, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 pool, no gym. The rooms are essentially tent-like villas and you really feel like you are in some luxury adventure safari expedition. There is no TV in the room, which is perfect - since you really get to switch off, enjoy the nature and really soak in the ambiance but the wifi speed is good, so you aren't completely disconnected from the world. Our tented room was tastefully decorated. Someone definitely had a vision for this property and also had impeccable eye for details as every part of the property had some thought put into it. The property is 19 years old but very well maintained. The location of your tent will be quite important here. The entry level tents are located around the middle of the property - which are the most difficult to access and get around to and from the restaurant, activity meeting points and bar. People with accessibility issues or those who want better convenience in terms of getting around the property during the stay should really consider booking the higher category tents. Also, there will be a lot of stairs and steps to climb up and down all the time - so if you have joint problems or accessibility issues, have young kids - this hotel won't be ideal. The hotel has 6-7 rescue elephants belonging to the hotel and also partners with the elephant sanctuary in the area. You will get to feed them during breakfast every day, and engage with them in other interactive activities that does not abuse them or force them to do tricks for you. They are lovely rescued elephants. And if you stay for longer than 2-3 days and see them a few times, they do recognize you and relax more around your presence. The hotel provides you with the same outfits as the Elephant handlers 'mahouts' and crocs. They are quite comfortable and we ended up wearing the mahout outfits for other activities like hikes and tours instead of our own. They supply you fresh ones every day. Saves you a lot of laundry and need for cleaning your shoes. It does get muddy. Aside from the elephants and the epic location and hardware - which is expected for this level - the talented staff there really make this place special. Genuinely friendly, genuinely caring, professional, attentive and dedicated to making your stay memorable. They use the four seasons app to communicate with you - which ensures your privacy and you dont need to share your Whats

This camp is great! The scenery is beautiful. Love the elephants! The very nice tents are spectacular, and the food & drinks are to be enjoyed.

The best part is the wonderful employees. So friendly & helpful. It was so nice that we were always addressed by name.

Thanks for a great visit – we’ll be back!

The FS Tented Camp is so serene and peaceful. We stayed at the Mekong Tent overlooking the Mekong river with views of Myanmar and Laos. No matter the weather (we had a lot of rain), this place is magical. It has the perfect combination of - location, atmosphere created by the team, excellent service, amazing views, delicious food and of course the elephants. This place has been written up in so many travel articles as one of the best ‘glamping’ and indeed it is. This is a solid 10 in terms of hardware and software. There is a quaintness to the vintage safari feel of the tent and the Land Rover Jeep used to transport us around the camp. They all add to the feel of a bygone time. There are only 16 tents and limited number of guests at any one time. Each member of staff knows you by name which adds to the coziness of the place. The food is heavenly. Breakfast with elephants is definitely a highlight. The walk from tent to restaurant or bar will keep you fit. The camp caters for everything and even provides the clothing and shoes for you to visit the elephants. A special thanks to Poy, Ajit, Ralph (for making the rain stop), North, Kong, Tony, Nicky, Victor and many others behind the scene that makes this place magical.

The FS Tented Camp is so serene and peaceful. We stayed at the Mekong Tent overlooking the Mekong river with views of Myanmar and Laos. No matter the weather (we had a lot of rain), this place is magical. It has the perfect combination of - location, atmosphere created by the team, excellent service, amazing views, delicious food and of course the elephants. This place has been written up in so many travel articles as one of the best ‘glamping’ and indeed it is. This is a solid 10 in terms of hardware and software. There is a quaintness to the vintage safari feel of the tent and the Land Rover Jeep used to transport us around the camp. They all add to the feel of a bygone time. There are only 16 tents and limited number of guests at any one time. Each member of staff knows you by name which adds to the coziness of the place. The food is heavenly. Breakfast with elephants is definitely a highlight. The walk from tent to restaurant or bar will keep you fit. The camp caters for everything and even provides the clothing and shoes for you to visit the elephants. A special thanks to Poy, Ajit, Ralph (for making the rain stop), North, Kong, Tony, Nicky, Victor and many others behind the scene that makes this place magical.

The hotel has been open for 19 years, but it is not that old.
The elephants are so cute!!! Linda is a greedy girl, Baeu is a good-natured one, Maenoi wants to be a leader, Maengon is always with Maenoi, and Poungpet is an old baby. There are 3 others whose names I don't remember. Such cute elephants!
We ate dinner with the elephants at our own expense, but the elephant restaurant is where the elephants sleep. On the way to the restaurant, you can pass by the elephants and interact with them. It costs thb19000+17.7% per couple.
The service is very good, including three meals, airport transfers, and a 90-minute spa for two.
The point is that Ctrip is cheaper than the official website! So happy! The official website is converted to more than CNY50,000. When checking in, I was persuaded to upgrade the room type, from the Mekong River twin bed to the Golden Triangle King Bed, with an outdoor swimming pool, and the upgrade fee is equivalent to CNY4200. If you book directly with Ctrip, the Golden Triangle King Bed is only CNY3800 more expensive than the Mekong River Twin Bed.

If you’re looking to truly unplug and recharge, this is the place. It’s just peaceful…totally surrounded by nature, you fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake up to birds and chirping. We did the 3-night adventure package and it was incredible. We got to feed elephants their breakfast while having our own. There are a bunch of activities included with your stay, and some you can add on for a fee if you want to do more. But you could also just chill. The tents are beautiful, comfortable and private, with balconies looking out over endless nature. There are little seating areas all over the camp where you can just sit and take it all in. Food is excellent, and the staff really makes the experience unforgettable. Honestly, we didn’t want to leave. This place is really special—one of those trips that makes you forget the rest of the world exists. Classic Four Seasons magic.