Top Chiang Mai Water Parks

The Chiang Mai Grand Canyon offers a surreal landscape of blue water and towering red cliffs—as well as an unusual inflatable water park that floats on the surface of the water. Enjoy giant slides, a floating obstacle course, kayaking, canoeing, a kiddie pool, and one ride on the 1,300-foot (400-meter) zipline when you prebook your tickets to the Grand Canyon Water Park online.

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 with this small-group tour from Chiang Mai. You'll explore with a local guide, making stops to take in views, dine on an included lunch of Thai fare. Private tour and longer hike option available.

When was the last time you forgot the time and just had fun? Tube Trek Water Park is your excuse to ditch the schedule and dive into a high-energy, space-themed water park—one of the best things to do in Chiang Mai. Drift through lazy rivers, bounce in rolling waves, then scream your way down tornado rides and gravity-defying slides built to international safety standards. Choose the Family Pass for easygoing laughs or go all out with the Full Access Pass for nonstop thrills. With restaurants, cafés, lockers, and a cashless wristband system inside, fun comes easy—book your pass today and make this the Chiang Mai experience you’ll still be talking about long after you’ve left.

The Grand Canyon Chiang Mai is an old flooded quarry where people used to swim and cliff jump. It’s now been turned into a full-on waterpark. The central feature of the park is the inflatable obstacle course in the middle of the water. This is similar to the courses on the TV show Wipeout, and it’s really fun to play on with friends. You’ll climb, jump, swim, fall, and bounce your way along, and have huge smiles plastered on your faces the whole way. Select your preferred package that allows access to the Floating Aqua Park, Kid Zone, Giant Slider, and Zipline. Try other exciting outdoor activities such as wakeboarding, kayaking, and canoeing - perfect for all ages. Enjoy a wide range of packages that include round-trip transfers, lunch, accident insurance, and more. The Grand Canyon Chiang Mai, located in a picturesque and natural setting, is surrounded by lush greenery, hills, and lakes, you're sure to have a relaxing day!

Tackle some of Thailand’s best white-water rapids on a full-day rafting adventure from Chiang Mai. Expert guides ensure your safety as you cruise through the jungle along class III and IV rapids, admiring parts of the countryside that you can only see from the water. An included lunch and other amenities make for a worry-free day in the wilds of Northern Thailand.

If you’re short on time in Chiang Mai but want to experience all the area has to offer, this convenient tour lets you enjoy three distinct experiences. Observe elephants up close in their natural habitat at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest mountain in Thailand, and hike along the Pha Dok Saew trail to see a gorgeous waterfall.

This incredible tour combines the best of outdoor activities with a hike and mountain bike descent in Doi Suthep National Park. Trek to the top of the summit near a Hmong village, then cruise at high speeds towards Lake Huay Tueng Thao on your bike. This tour from Chiang Mai is ideal for fit adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. It includes round-trip hotel transfers, water, two meals, equipment, and an expert guide.

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.