Overview
Designed from the ground up for parents traveling with children, this private Chiang Mai day tour offers a relaxed, flexible pace with zero stress.
We combine jaw-dropping sights like the blue-hued Wat Ban Den and the canopy walks of Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden with high-energy, interactive activities.
Your kids will love defying gravity as they climb the famous Sticky Waterfall and getting their hands dirty making recycled paper at Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park.
It’s an educational, active, and deeply fun day designed to give your family the best of Northern Thailand.
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at the spectacular, towering architecture and intricate mythical Naga carvings of Wat Ban Den.
- The "Sticky" Waterfall: Experience the unique thrill of climbing directly up the slip-proof limestone rocks of Buatong Waterfall.
- Jungle Canopy Walkway: Walk high among the treetops and explore exotic glasshouses at Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.
- Eco-Friendly Crafting: Enjoy a hands-on, kid-friendly paper-making workshop at the outdoor Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park.
- Perfect Family Pace: Enjoy a flexible, private itinerary completely tailored to keep travelers of all ages comfortable and entertained.
- Hassle-Free Travel: Relax with private, air-conditioned transportation and a dedicated, English-speaking local guide.
Itinerary
Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up directly from your Chiang Mai hotel (Old City area) in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive north through the lush countryside.
Arrive at the breathtaking Wat Ban Den, famous for its magnificent blue-hued structures and massive, intricately carved mythical Naga serpents. It’s a wonderful, spacious temple grounds where kids can marvel at the vibrant colors and spectacular architecture.
Head over to the famous Sticky Waterfall. Thanks to unique natural limestone deposits, the rocks aren't slippery at all! Kids and parents alike can safely climb directly up the waterfall walls against the rushing water. Be sure to bring a change of clothes—splashing around here is a highlight for all ages.
Take a break to relax and recharge near the waterfall. Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price, giving your family the flexibility to choose exactly what you'd like to eat from the local restaurants, or skip ahead if the kids aren't hungry!"
Finish the day high up in the mountains at Thailand's premier botanical garden. Walk among the treetops on the thrilling Canopy Walkway (completely secured with safety netting) for incredible jungle views, then explore the massive glasshouse complex filled with exotic plants, lotuses, and carnivorous vegetation.
Visit this eco-friendly, interactive outdoor museum. Your family will take a fun, educational walking tour to see how elephant waste is recycled into paper. The best part? The kids get to roll up their sleeves, participate in the paper-making process, and create their own unique, handmade souvenirs to take home.
Hop back into your private vehicle for a relaxing drive back to Chiang Mai, arriving the hotel in the old city area after an unforgettable family day out.
Includes/ Excludes
Includes
- Verified English speaking Guide service
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off (Old City area)
- Private transport with driver service
- Entrance and activity fees as itinerary
- Accident Insurance
- Drinking water
Excludes
- Optional Meal and Activity which not listed in itinerary
- Pick up & drop off at hotel outside Old city area of Chiangmai
- Personal expenses
- Optional Tips for Guide and Driver
Terms Conditions and Cancellation Policy
- Travelers will be required to pay full amount in advance to confirm the tour
- Program and Time may be varied to suit with the situation such as traffic condition, weather and etc.
- No date change Policy
- All sales are final, No refund in all cases will be applied. But we refund in some case, subject to our consideration
- No refund for missing activity due to late show up or skip the activity
Meeting & Drop off Point
- Our team will pick up traveler and drop off at hotel in the Old city area of Chiangmai
- If traveler hotel located outside Old city area or old town, there will be additional transport fees and may need to adjust tour start time.
Important Information
Child & Safety Guidelines
- Waterfall Supervision: The limestone at Buatong Waterfall is naturally non-slippery (“sticky”), making it much safer to climb than regular waterfalls. However, rocks can still have unexpected surfaces. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times while climbing.
- Canopy Walk Safety: The treetop walkway at the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is fully enclosed with high safety netting on both sides, making it completely safe for children.
Dress Code & Cultural Respect
- Temple Attire: When visiting Wat Ban Den, both adults and children should dress respectfully. Shoulders and knees must be covered. We recommend wearing lightweight pants, long skirts, or bringing a sarong/shawl to wrap around yourself before entering temple buildings.
- Waterfall Gear: Please pack swimwear, a beach towel, and a complete change of dry clothes for the family. While you can climb barefoot, we highly recommend bringing strapped water shoes or sports sandals for the best grip and comfort.
Tour Flexibility & Pace
- 100% Private: Because this is a private tour, the itinerary timing is entirely flexible. If your kids get tired or want to spend more time splashing at the waterfall, simply let your guide know so they can adjust the day’s pace for you.
- Optional Lunch: Lunch is not included in the baseline tour price. Your guide will take you to a local restaurant cluster near the waterfall where you can choose and pay for meals that perfectly fit your family’s dietary preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour is uniquely designed to perfectly balance breathtaking culture with high-energy, kid-approved outdoor activities. Instead of just looking at sights, your family gets to actively participate: climbing up the gravity-defying, non-slippery limestone of the Sticky Waterfall, and getting hands-on with eco-friendly paper crafting at Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park. It’s a seamless, active, and educational day where kids stay fully engaged from start to finish!
Yes, this is a fully private tour with your own guide.
It is specifically crafted for families with children of all ages! The walking paths at Wat Ban Den and Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden are spacious and easy to navigate. The Buatong Waterfall features unique, non-slip limestone that allows even young children to climb safely under supervision, and the Elephant Poo Poo Park offers fully interactive, touch-and-play crafting modules that kids absolutely adore.
To ensure your family has the best day possible, we recommend bringing:
- For the Waterfall: A swimsuit, a change of clothes, a towel, and secure water shoes or sandals with straps (flip-flops are not ideal for climbing).
- For the Temples: Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for adults (a light sarong or shawl works perfectly).
- Sun & Bug Protection: Sunscreen, sun hats, and kid-safe mosquito repellent.
- Pocket Money: Extra cash for the optional lunch, refreshing drinks, or any handmade souvenirs the kids want to craft!
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