5-Day Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival Family Tour

This itinerary is specially designed for those seeking an enriching and unique experience during the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It seamlessly blends must-see attractions with distinctive festival celebrations, offering a balance of outdoor adventures and leisurely culinary experiences.

We are confident that our carefully-crafted itinerary will provide you and your family with an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of Chiang Mai.

• Days:5±
• Best for: first-timers.
• Departure date: Recommended for departures between November 11th and November 12th.
• Sample price:US$1,219 each (2 people)* and US$ 1,019 each (4 people)

*The price is based on a private tour. The cost for a customized private SE Asia tour from US$200/person/day

Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival Family Tour Map(Suggested Route)

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Tour Highlights

Explore Chiang Mai's beauty with elephants, waterfalls, and bamboo rafting.

Attend Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival at the most spectacular CAD Venue with Asia Highlights exclusive Premium seats.

Discover Chiang Mai's local lifestyle and iconic temples.

Learn how to cook authentic Northern Thai style food.

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Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration

Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful Thailand lantern festival tour for you and your family.

Day 2

Nov. 14th: A Day in the Jungle

• Enjoy an elephant Experience, waterfall trek, and bamboo rafting.
• Embark on a 1½-hour drive to the Mae Wang area of Chiang Mai.
• Visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, where you'll interact with elephants by feeding them, walking with them to the river for a refreshing bath, and learning fascinating facts about these gentle giants. Capture unforgettable photos with your new-found friends.
• Afterwards, embark on a scenic 2-hour trek on a moderate path leading to the breathtaking Mae Wang Waterfall. Relax and take a dip in the cool waters upon arrival. Don't worry, if you prefer not to walk the entire route, our driver will be happy to pick you up at any point.
• Finally, unwind with a peaceful bamboo rafting experience along the gentle current of the Mae Wang River.
• After the tour concludes, you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 3

Nov. 15th : Chiang Mai Highlights and Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival with Premium Ticket

• Start your day with a visit to Warorot Market and see locals do the daily shopping.
• Embark on a 30-minute drive to Doi Suthep Mountain, enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding Northern Thailand landscape as you pass through mountains and forests.
• Reach Wat Phra That, one of the most revered temples in Northern Thailand.
• Return to Chiang Mai and experience a 20-minute rickshaw ride through the tranquil streets of the old town.
• In the afternoon, around 4 p.m., your private guide and driver will take you to Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival venue.
• Witness the captivating Lanna performances, savor the flavors of Northern Thai cuisine, release floating lanterns on the water, enjoy the dazzling fireworks display, immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Thai music, and join thousands in releasing sky lanterns to illuminate the skies above Chiang Mai.

Day 4

Nov. 16th: A Free Morning and a Cooking Experience

• Relax with a leisurely morning, when you can sleep in and enjoy a late breakfast.
• You have the opportunity to learn how to cook some of Thailand's most famous dishes at Asia Scenic, a top cooking school in Chiang Mai..
• After selecting the menu you want to create, you'll embark on a local market tour. There, the chef will help you choose the freshest and highest-quality ingredients for your dishes.
• Then, the chef will guide you throughout the process as you prepare your own culinary masterpiece.
• Finally, you'll get to savor the dinner you've prepared.

Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours

Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.

Discover Chiang Mai Handicraft Villages For culture fans

Explore Chiang Mai Weekend Morning Markets For those like to shop

Visit Elephant Poopoo Paper Park For families with children

Hand-Picked Hotels

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Lanna Smile Hotel Chiang Mai(4-star)