Hot-Air Balloon & Doi Suthep: Half-Day Chiang Mai Escape
Description
Discover the magic of Chiang Mai from both sky and mountaintops. This early morning tour combines two unforgettable experiences: peaceful hot-air balloon ride at sunrise and private visit to revered Doi Suthep temple.
Journey begins at dawn with very early pickup for transfer to balloon site. Slower wind speeds and perfect conditions are only available early morning before air heats up. Guided by English-speaking crew and pilot, enjoy 50 minutes passing meandering Ping River, rice paddy fields, villages and temple roofs.
Landing celebrated with breakfast and champagne, plus flight certificate. Then head into mountains to see Chiang Mai from spiritual vantage point. Visit 600-year-old Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most important landmark located at 1676 metres above sea level. Final climb via magnificent Naga staircase of 306 steps offers great views over city.
Return to hotel around 12:30pm after unforgettable half-day escape.
Included
Joined transfers from your Chiang Mai hotel to the hot air balloon launch site.
Private tours & transfers with a professional English-speaking / German speaking guide at Doi Suthep
Light breakfast with one glass of champagne at the hot air balloon site
Flight certificate
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
All applicable taxes and service charges
Excluded
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Know before you go
• Wear light cotton clothing and comfortable shoes
• Bring sunglasses, hat/cap, and sunblock with high SPF (even if cloudy)
• Dress code required at Doi Suthep: no shorts, sleeveless tops, or flashy outfits