Half day activities

Chiang Mai Night Safari

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

3–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Check with venue

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hang Dong & Southwest

Night Safari & Rajapruek

Is it open?

Night Safari tram 17:30–21:00 daily, departing every 30 minutes; ride about 60 minutes; ticket office closes 21:00

OK in rain?

Light rain OK (umbrella needed)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

nightsafari.or.th ↗

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature, low energy

Time to allow

Half day

Night animal tram tours and live shows. 2026 Christmas programme unannounced.

Check show and tram schedules before arriving.

Jungle Adventure Park

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

7–16 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Check with venue

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hang Dong & Southwest

Ban Tawai

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

active play

Time to allow

Half day

Coaster kart, ziplines, swings and water boats in Ban Tawai.

Check individual ride height and weight limits.

Kingkong Smile Zipline

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

10–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿1,900

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: ฿฿฿

Setting

outdoor

Good for

active play, nature

Time to allow

Half day

Long forest ziplines in the Mae Ton Luang area.

Minimum age is reported as 10 in the source guide.

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: ฿฿

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.

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: ฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

nature

Time to allow

Half day

Botanical gardens, glasshouses and canopy walkway.

A useful educational day out.

Sky Hawk Zipline

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

5–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿1,800

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: ฿฿฿

Setting

outdoor

Good for

active play, nature

Time to allow

Half day

Forest zipline course and adventure packages in Thep Sadet.

Minimum height requirements apply.

Skyline Jungle Luge

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

4–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Luge from ฿370 per kart per round; zipline packages from ฿1,900

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

Is it open?

Daily 08:00–17:00

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

skylinejungleluge.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

Setting

outdoor

Good for

active play, nature

Time to allow

Half day

Long zipline courses, jungle luge and a giant swing.

Check age restrictions for driving the luge independently.

Beaver Club

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

4–13 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿180

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hang Dong & Southwest

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: ฿

Setting

outdoor

Good for

active play, family meal

Time to allow

Half day

Family play area with pool, playground, farm and holiday activities.

Ask about weekend opening and camps.

Chiang Mai Zoo

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

3–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Admission applies

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nimman & West

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Light rain OK (umbrella needed)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

chiangmai.zoothailand.or.th ↗

Setting

mixed

Good for

nature

Time to allow

Half day

Hillside zoo with an aquarium and other attractions.

The site is large; plan for walking or internal transport.

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.

Mae Kampong Waterfall

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

5–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Community fee

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

Mae Kampong

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

Half day

Waterfall trail and village walk near Mae Kampong.

Combine with a village visit and tea break.