Guide to Chiang Rai & The Golden Triangle & Hotels Chiang Rai is located 500 miles north of Bangkok, and set by the Kok River in the heart of the infamous Golden Triangle. Majestic mountains and antiquities attest to Chiang Rai’s prosperous past civilisation. It is home to several hill tribes with fascinating ways of life. An hour’s drive further north is the Golden Triangle; a picturesque and evocative area bordering Laos and Burma.

Travel There are daily flights to Chiang Rai from Bangkok; a flying time of 85 minutes. The airport is 6 miles from the city, with a journey time of 15 minutes. We an arrange for you to be met on arrival at the airport and a private car transfer to your hotel from £12 per person. For the Anantara Resort we can arrange a private car transfer for the one hour journey from Chiang Rai from £26 per person. Chiang Mai is around 115 miles from Chiang Rai and a journey time by road of around 4-5 hours. Attractions Laos, and the mountain-top Wat Phra That Doi Tung. Visitors to Chiang Rai have a wide range of hiking and trekking options. From the Anantara Resort visitors should try a long tail boat along the river with a brief stop in Laos. Within the resort, experience elephant back riding and watch elephants bathing in the river. When to go The best time to visit this region is in winter, from November to February when the air is cool and refreshing and the beautiful flowers are in bloom. The wet season lasts from July to October. CONTACT US »

Chiang Rai & The Golden Triangle Hotels

The Legend Chiang Rai Resort The Legend Chiang Rai Resort lies along the Mae Kok River, secluded from Chiang Rai, yet only a few minutes by car from the city centre. Guests will enjoy the tranquil, natural location and impressive panoramic views of the nearby hills and mountains. Accommodation is in single two-storey buildings. Studios rooms are spacious and offer partial views of the river or gardens. Relax by the infinity pool; experience the spa the restaurant, set on the river’s edge with fine riverside views. Offer: Receive 3 nights for the price of 2 nights. 1 Apr – 31 Oct 2013. Prices from £36 per person per night, including breakfast daily. CONTACT US »

Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa Perched on a hill overlooking the hills of Burma and Laos, Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort is as enchanting as the region in which it is located. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Thailand’s rugged hill country, this luxury natural retreat is set amidst 160 acres of lush tropical jungles overlooking the winding Mekong River. The refreshing chill of a Northern Thai sunrise shrouded in mountain mist. The rush of a longboat ride up the Mekong to Laos. The exhilaration of riding an elephant through bamboo jungle along the border of Burma. Offer: Receive a 15% discount off the price when booking at least 90 days in advance. Dates of validity vary. Call for details Prices from £366 per person for a 3 day tour. 2 Day 1 night tour price on request. MORE INFO »