January 17th, 2006, 07:14
Four Seasons Opens Tented Camp in Thailand
Luxurious Tree-Top Accommodations and Hands-on Elephant Experience a
Company First
TORONTO, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
today opened the doors (or rather tent flaps) to its first all-inclusive
Tented Camp. As the company's third property in Thailand, this exceptional
property is located in heart of the Thai jungle, offering uncompromising
attention to detail and an unforgettable guest experience.
"Adventure in the jungles of Thailand is the latest Four Seasons
experience we're proud to offer sophisticated world travellers," said Wolf
Hengst, president, worldwide hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts. "Exceptional scenery, intimate dining and the opportunity to interact
with nature can all be enjoyed, together with Four Seasons unsurpassed style,
comfort and service."
Accessible only by riverboat, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is
nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand,
Laos and Myanmar (Burma) converge. Situated within the jungle canopy above the
Ruak River, the exclusive property accommodates a total of only 30 guests at
one time.
Accommodations include 15 luxurious air-conditioned tents, individually
decorated and featuring a king-size Four Seasons signature bed, floors made
from recycled teak, exotic furniture, an outdoor shower, a sundeck with
massage beds and a hand hammered oversized copper bathtub. Each well-appointed
tent has zippered doors and windows, and offers its own unique view of some of
the most spectacular natural vistas in South East Asia.
Designed for active adult travelers, the Camp presents a wide variety of
on-site and off-site activities including a hands-on elephant experience with
the on-property coordinator and local mahouts, experts in the 2000-year-old
Thai tradition of elephant care. All of the elephants on the property are
rescued from the streets of Thailand as part of an ongoing program to provide
domesticated elephants with a humane and natural setting.
Other activities include cruising the Mekong River, jungle treks, bird
watching, fishing, riverbank picnics, nature walks, mountain biking, temple
tours and cooking classes. Guests can also relax in the Camp's free-form pool
after a long day of activities or enjoy a traditional Thai massage and exotic
spa treatment amid the bamboo forests of the San Valley that bisects the Camp.
A unique dining experience is part of a stay at the Camp. Guests have the
option to dine together at a long family-style table, seated in suede leather
chairs, or privately at separate tables. The Camp's main dining area, Nong Yao
Restaurant, serves breakfast and lunch. Dinner is always an event, whether a
barbecue under the stars, a five-course formal meal, or a dinner by the
campfire. Dining during the day can include a picnic lunch in the jungle,
afternoon tea on the river or a sundowner with snacks while enjoying the
sunset. Despite the remote location, the Camp offers an impressive collection
of international and Thai wines from its sophisticated wine cellar.
The Camp offers two- or three-night all-inclusive packages comprised of
accommodations, all meals and beverages (including wines and spirits), a spa
treatment, mahout training, a Mekong River excursion and private airport
transfers from Chiang Rai Airport. A visit to the Camp can be seamlessly
combined with stays at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and/or Four Seasons
Hotel Bangkok. Depending on the weather and season, other activities offered
include jungle trekking, riverbank picnics, nature walks, bird-watching,
fishing, cooking classes and day trips to Laos and Burma.
Until September 30, 2006, special introductory five-night packages,
ranging from US$3,900 to US$5,657 (double occupancy), offer guests the
opportunity to combine a stay at the Camp with one of the two other Four
Seasons properties in Thailand.
Luxurious Tree-Top Accommodations and Hands-on Elephant Experience a
Company First
TORONTO, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
today opened the doors (or rather tent flaps) to its first all-inclusive
Tented Camp. As the company's third property in Thailand, this exceptional
property is located in heart of the Thai jungle, offering uncompromising
attention to detail and an unforgettable guest experience.
"Adventure in the jungles of Thailand is the latest Four Seasons
experience we're proud to offer sophisticated world travellers," said Wolf
Hengst, president, worldwide hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts. "Exceptional scenery, intimate dining and the opportunity to interact
with nature can all be enjoyed, together with Four Seasons unsurpassed style,
comfort and service."
Accessible only by riverboat, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is
nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand,
Laos and Myanmar (Burma) converge. Situated within the jungle canopy above the
Ruak River, the exclusive property accommodates a total of only 30 guests at
one time.
Accommodations include 15 luxurious air-conditioned tents, individually
decorated and featuring a king-size Four Seasons signature bed, floors made
from recycled teak, exotic furniture, an outdoor shower, a sundeck with
massage beds and a hand hammered oversized copper bathtub. Each well-appointed
tent has zippered doors and windows, and offers its own unique view of some of
the most spectacular natural vistas in South East Asia.
Designed for active adult travelers, the Camp presents a wide variety of
on-site and off-site activities including a hands-on elephant experience with
the on-property coordinator and local mahouts, experts in the 2000-year-old
Thai tradition of elephant care. All of the elephants on the property are
rescued from the streets of Thailand as part of an ongoing program to provide
domesticated elephants with a humane and natural setting.
Other activities include cruising the Mekong River, jungle treks, bird
watching, fishing, riverbank picnics, nature walks, mountain biking, temple
tours and cooking classes. Guests can also relax in the Camp's free-form pool
after a long day of activities or enjoy a traditional Thai massage and exotic
spa treatment amid the bamboo forests of the San Valley that bisects the Camp.
A unique dining experience is part of a stay at the Camp. Guests have the
option to dine together at a long family-style table, seated in suede leather
chairs, or privately at separate tables. The Camp's main dining area, Nong Yao
Restaurant, serves breakfast and lunch. Dinner is always an event, whether a
barbecue under the stars, a five-course formal meal, or a dinner by the
campfire. Dining during the day can include a picnic lunch in the jungle,
afternoon tea on the river or a sundowner with snacks while enjoying the
sunset. Despite the remote location, the Camp offers an impressive collection
of international and Thai wines from its sophisticated wine cellar.
The Camp offers two- or three-night all-inclusive packages comprised of
accommodations, all meals and beverages (including wines and spirits), a spa
treatment, mahout training, a Mekong River excursion and private airport
transfers from Chiang Rai Airport. A visit to the Camp can be seamlessly
combined with stays at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and/or Four Seasons
Hotel Bangkok. Depending on the weather and season, other activities offered
include jungle trekking, riverbank picnics, nature walks, bird-watching,
fishing, cooking classes and day trips to Laos and Burma.
Until September 30, 2006, special introductory five-night packages,
ranging from US$3,900 to US$5,657 (double occupancy), offer guests the
opportunity to combine a stay at the Camp with one of the two other Four
Seasons properties in Thailand.