We had a lovely stay at Anantara a few years ago. The elephant experience was a highlight of our trip. We learned to ride bareback and climb onto the elephant without a ladder. Definitely not a graceful effort. I recall that the service was very good and equaled that at 5 star properties in Thailand, including MO in Chang Mai. I can't compare it to FS Tented Camp, and the rooms are not at Aman levels, but the spa was great and the food was fine.