Chiang Mai Balloon Adventure: Classic Basket Balloon Ride

About this experience

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with a hot air balloon ride over Chiang Mai’s stunning countryside at sunrise. Soar up to 2,000 meters high, gliding peacefully through the sky, and enjoy panoramic views of lush landscapes, ancient temples, and cultural landmarks. Your experienced commercial pilot will guide you over the remarkable terrain, providing a unique perspective of northern Thailand. Upon arrival at the launch pad, located just 10 kilometers from the city center, watch the crew prepare the balloon for takeoff. After a 45-minute flight, celebrate with a delightful breakfast, fresh fruits, hot coffee, tea, and a Champagne toast. Capture magical moments with your camera as you float effortlessly through the skies. Following your journey, enjoy a smooth transfer back to your hotel, arriving around mid-morning. This unforgettable experience leaves you with lasting memories and a signed balloon flight certificate from your professional pilot.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 50min

   Capture the stunning views as you float over the Chiang Mai countryside on a hot air balloon. Take in views of Northern Thailand’s lush landscapes.

2. Stop 2

   Beautiful, well maintained gardens of more than 100 acres.

3. Stop 3

   San Sai is a district in the central part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand and is adorned with beautiful scenery.

4. Stop 4

   Located high in the hills above Chiang Mai, this magnificent temple was commissioned by King Kuena, ruler of the region from 1367-1388.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

I Asia Thailand will contact you immediately after your booking to reconfirm your booking. Please ensure that you have entered the correct contact details upon booking. If you have not been contacted by I Asia Thailand, please call us at +66 96 821 3089 (hours of operation are from 08.00am to 18.00pm Monday to Friday and 09.00am to 17.00pm Saturday and Sunday) or email to guest@iasiathailand.com If you will not be arriving at your destination with sufficient time to ensure reconfirmation, please contact the local service provider prior to travel. Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.

Before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A child passenger is defined as: aged 5 years to 11 years inclusive AND MUST be above 137cms. in height. (Any person 136cms. or younger no permitted, regardless of age, due to the height of the basket. No child 4 years or younger permitted.
• Passengers over 75 years of age must produce a medical certificate advising fit for flight.
• Balloons/baskets vary in size. Capacity is between 4-8 passengers. Maximum weight is 120 kilograms or 260 pounds. If above this, additional charge of 100% payable at location. If total weight exceeds permissible weight for flight by law, no refund or alternate flight can be offered.
• Passengers must pay full attention to the safety briefing given by the pilot in command before the launch of the balloon, ad questions should be put to pilot if the briefing is not understandable or unclear.
• The pilot’s decision is final on all matters, and he or she has full authority over passengers and crew who are to fully comply with his or her instructions or orders at all times.
• The launch-pad in Amphur Doi Saket may need to be changed due to various factors, such as winds, etc., as instructed by the Chiang Mai airport tower. Operator is the only licensed Thai ballooning company for commercial flights in Thailand, has received approval for commercial flights and Standard Certification by the Department of Civil Aviation Thailand and therefore guarantees all appropriate safety standards are met.
• All pilots are very experienced and fully licensed, having logged hundreds of hours flying passengers in hot air balloons.
• A balloon flight cannot be delayed because of the late arrival of passengers! Because of meteorological reasons like heat and the thermals building up in the early morning hours the balloon has to take off and land on time!
• A Flight assessment will be taken before each flight. Balloon Operator reserves the right to cancel or delay the flight for any safety reasons, unfavourable weather conditions or operational difficulties without prior notice at any time prior to the scheduled departure for any reasons. Full refund will be made.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.