Chiang Mai Zip Line Experience — Mae Rim Canopy Tour with 400m Zip
Fly through Mae Rim’s tropical canopy on a 90-minute zipline circuit featuring 14 ziplines (one 400m long), two abseils and 31 platforms. This guided Chiang Mai experience pairs adrenaline with easy access from city hotels and a strong safety focus.
The Experience
Before You Go
Wear the right clothes
Choose closed-toe shoes and long, lightweight pants to prevent harness chafe and protect against branches.
Respect the weight and health limits
Maximum weight ~110 kg and participants should be 4–65 in good health; avoid if you have spinal, heart problems or are pregnant.
Hydrate and time your slot
Bring a refillable bottle and choose a morning slot for cooler temperatures and clearer views.
Listen to guides and use the double-lock
Follow the guide briefings closely; the course uses a double-lock safety system—stay clipped in until instructed to unclip.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden — a short drive for post-tour walks through montane plant collections
- •Mae Sa Waterfall — a sequence of pools and falls ideal for cooling off after your canopy run
Wildlife
- •long-tailed macaque
- •various hornbills and kingfishers
Conservation Note
Choose operators who limit group sizes, use tree-friendly platforms and support reforestation; stick to guide instructions to minimize canopy disturbance.
Mae Rim sits within northern Thailand’s Lanna cultural region; the landscape combines historic agricultural plots with regenerating forest used today for eco-tourism.
What to Bring
Closed-toe hiking or trail shoesEssential
Provide traction on stairways and platforms and protect toes during landings.
Long, lightweight pantsEssential
Reduce harness chafe and guard against branches on the course.
Refillable water bottleEssential
Stay hydrated between lines—operators provide drinking water but a personal bottle is convenient.
Small daypack or waist pack
Carry essentials like sunscreen, camera, ID and any motion-sickness remedies.
Common Questions
How long is the zipline course?
The full experience runs about 90 minutes and includes 31 platforms, 14 ziplines (the longest is ~400m), two abseils and several stair sections.
Is there an age or weight limit?
Participants are generally accepted between ages 4–65 in good health; the maximum weight limit is around 110 kg—check operator rules at booking.
What safety measures are in place?
Guides provide helmets and harnesses with a double-lock safety cable system; you’ll receive a safety briefing and supervised transitions on each platform.
Do you provide hotel pickup and food?
Yes—free pick up/drop off from central Chiang Mai hotels is typical, and tours usually include coffee/tea, seasonal fruit and drinking water.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
1–1.5 hours
Location
Mae Rim, Chiang Mai Province
Difficulty
moderate
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required: able to climb stairs and manage short bursts of exertion while clipped into lines.
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