Modeled on an African safari camp, this collection of canvas-roof bungalows sits in thick jungle in Northern Thailand's famed Golden Triangle. It combines a touch of soft adventure with all the comforts of a luxury hotel. The "tents" are floored with polished teak and furnished with Thai silks; hand-hammered copper bathtubs with room for two dominate the bedrooms. Activities include elephant riding, boat trips on the Mekong River, jungle treks, and Thai cooking classes. Evenings are spent over sundowners and opulent dinners. Pros: sweeping views of Gold Triangle confluence of Mekong and Sop Ruak rivers; unlimited gin or whisky at sundowner time. Cons: impersonal service; not much feeling of true adventure.
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