Mae Rim & North

Northern Reaches

Mae Rim & North groups Mae Rim town, Mae Sa Valley, Mae Taeng and Samoeng within this guide. The shared label is useful for browsing, but it covers separate destinations rather than a compact neighbourhood. Pick a main activity and inspect its location before adding another stop. Adventure activities may apply age, height, reach or weight rules to individual courses; a general age recommendation is not an admission rule. Animal venues link to neutral planning guidance. Check booking arrangements and the scope of any quoted package before deciding how much time to allow.

Neighbourhoods

Mae Taeng (1)

Activity results

9 current listings

Phoenix Adventure Park

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
8–16 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Zipline from ฿680 (10 platforms, about 30 minutes) to ฿1,400 (24 platforms, about 1 hour), per person
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Daily 08:30–16:00
OK in rain?
Not recommended in rain
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Venue website
phoenixadventurepark.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

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Setting
outdoor
Good for
active play, nature
Time to allow
Half day

Ziplines, ropes courses, playground, sheep and café in Mae Rim.

Zipline age and height restrictions vary by course.

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Pongyang Jungle Coaster

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
8–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿150 / ride
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Daily 08:30–17:00; last entry 16:00
OK in rain?
Not recommended in rain
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
active play, nature
Time to allow
2–4 hours

Jungle coaster and optional zipline packages.

Ride rules depend on whether a child travels alone.

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Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
4–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Without Thai ID ฿100 adult, ฿50 child; with Thai ID ฿40 adult, ฿10 child; over-60s, disabled persons and monks free
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Daily 08:30–17:00, including holidays
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Venue website
qsbg.org ↗

Price band: ฿

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Setting
mixed
Good for
nature
Time to allow
Half day

Botanical gardens, glasshouses and canopy walkway.

A useful educational day out.

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Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
6–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Free
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Mae Taeng
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Not recommended in rain
OK in haze?
Not recommended

Price band: Free

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Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature, active play
Time to allow
2–4 hours

Climb grippy limestone cascades in the Mae Taeng region.

Bring water-friendly shoes and supervise young children.

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Elephant Nature Park

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
4–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿2,500 / adult
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Venue website
elephantnaturepark.org ↗
Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature
Time to allow
Half day

Observation-focused elephant sanctuary experiences.

Book ahead; location is farther north than central Mae Rim.

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Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
4–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿150
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Venue website
poopoopaperpark.com ↗

Price band: ฿

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Setting
mixed
Good for
creative play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Guided paper-making experience with DIY craft options.

Guided visits last around 40 minutes in the source.

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Huay Tung Tao Reservoir

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
4–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿50
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended

Price band: ฿

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Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature, family meal, low energy
Time to allow
2–4 hours

Easy lakeside walking and raft restaurants beneath the mountains.

Limited shade around the reservoir.

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Mae Sa Waterfall

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
6–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Park admission
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Not recommended in rain
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature
Time to allow
2–4 hours

Waterfall trail with multiple tiers and natural pools.

Upper tiers involve steeper paths.

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NSM Science Square & AstroPark

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
4–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Some exhibits free
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable
Venue website
narit.or.th ↗
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, low energy
Time to allow
2–4 hours

Hands-on science exhibits, planetarium and stargazing.

Check planetarium session dates and languages.

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