Top Chiang Mai In the Air

Take in fantastic views over the countryside around Chiang Mai with this sunrise hot air balloon experience. You'll head out to a launchpad outside of town, where you'll board a shared hot air balloon for your 50- to 60-minute morning flight. After you land, you'll join your fellow passengers for a champagne breakfast before returning to your Chiang Mai hotel.

Get unrivaled views of Chiang Mai—as well as enjoying a completely unique experience—during a paramotor flying experience, a motor-operated paraglider. In tandem with your skilled instructor, you’ll glide over emerald green paddy fields and mountain-top temples, while feeling the wind in your hair and flying alongside the birds.

Hike in Doi Inthanon National Park (entrance extra), visit a waterfall and the highest point in Thailand, stop at a Karen village and a Hmong Market, and see the Twin (King and Queen) Pagodas, all in one day without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this small-group guided tour from Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup is included. Private tour and longer hike option available.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure on an exhilarating ATV tour, suitable for beginner and experienced ATV drivers. Traveling by ATV gives you access to off-road terrain that traditional tour vehicles can’t reach and reveals little-known spots far from the beaten path. Lunch and all safety equipment and protective clothing are included.

Spend the day admiring elephants that have been rescued from terrible conditions during a half-day trip to the Elephant Rescue Center in Chiang Mai. You’ll learn about how the elephants are cared for and what they do on a day-to-day basis, and watch the taking baths in conditions close to their natural habitat.

Start your luxurious day in Chiang Mai with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flight over rice paddies and lush forests. Soak in the aerial views of the serene countryside before touching down for a Champagne toast and breakfast buffet. Afterward, unwind with a relaxing spa consultation and massage in a tranquil tropical garden tucked away in historic Chiang Mai. With a group size limited to just eight people, your experience promises to be as personal as it is indulgent.

Get up close and personal with the world’s largest land mammal on a visit to the family-owned Elephant Pride Sanctuary. The elephants here once worked on logging crews to cut down the protected forest, but today they live at leisure. This small-group adventure includes a Thai lunch, water, skip-the-line access, and hotel transfers from Chiang Mai.

Enjoy unrivaled views of Chiang Mai during a sunset hot-air balloon ride that reveals the Rose of the North at its most glorious. Not only will you see the city bathed in golden light, you’ll enjoy cooler temperatures than you would if exploring at midday. Plus, drinks such as Champagne and juice are included.

Head out to Doi Inthanon National Park for a 2-hour trekking tour with a professional guide by your side. You'll hike the fantastic nature trail around 2 hours. You'll also stop by the Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagodas, at the top of Thailand's highest peak. You'll visit a Karen village and a Hmong market. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Enjoy the idyllic scenery of rural areas from a bird's point of view with a two-seat microlight flight at Chiang Mai Sky Adventure. Soar up to 200 meters above sea level and start your aerial adventure with a professional coach. Touch dreamy clouds and feel the wind in the sky. Experience an exciting moment and fulfill your freedom in summer or winter to see a broad view through an eager eye. You will get to see Chiang Mai from above, a very rare experience you won't find elsewhere. You will fly on a microlight as a passenger with a skillful pilot. Join this activity for a chance to rise above the skies without any flying experience! Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Chiang Mai hotel