Zipline Adventure is a guided aerial course at Huay Tung Tao Reservoir in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim area. The lake and surrounding hills give it a different setting from a course deep in the mountains, with longer flights opening views across the water as well as the trees.
The visit combines ziplines with raised platforms and other obstacles. Choose the current course and transfer package before booking, and confirm participation requirements for every member of your group.
Flying beside the reservoir
A harness connects you to the cable system, and guides explain the equipment and procedures before you begin. Moving between platforms makes the course a sequence of activities rather than one isolated ride. You need to follow instructions at each transition as well as while travelling along a line.
The longer flights are the main opportunity to appreciate the lakeside setting. A line of up to 400 metres is advertised, with the combination of water, hills and open sky providing a broad outlook. Shorter sections and the obstacle transitions change the pace between those longer runs.
This is an active outdoor experience involving heights. The view can be appealing, but anyone uncomfortable stepping off a platform should discuss the course and alternatives before paying. Watching companions from the ground may require separate access arrangements, so ask where non-participants can wait.
Comparing the course options
The longer advertised package has 31 platforms, 14 ziplines, two abseiling points, six staircases and a sky bridge. Abseiling adds a vertical movement to the horizontal flights, while stairways and the bridge connect sections of the course. The activity is commonly described as taking up to around 90 minutes, apart from transfers, briefing and waiting.
A shorter 19-platform option is also advertised, with nine ziplines and one abseiling point. It gives you a smaller selection of the course rather than the same experience completed faster. Compare the actual included obstacles and total visit time when choosing between packages.
Confirm which course will operate on your date and what happens if weather interrupts it. Leave extra time for the briefing and equipment fitting, particularly if you are arriving independently. A platform count does not describe the whole physical demand of moving around the site.
Participation and what to wear
Check the booking’s age, height and weight limits before paying. An advertised package has a maximum weight of 110 kilograms and advises against participation for children under four. Confirm those conditions and harness fit for the course you book. Provide children’s ages and measurements and ask the operator to confirm their eligibility.
Wear comfortable sports clothing and secure footwear with grip. Avoid loose items that could catch on equipment, and ask how phones, glasses and bags should be secured. Sun protection and insect repellent are useful outdoors; take water as permitted and use the guide’s instructions for carrying it.
Discuss pregnancy, injuries or other conditions affecting participation with the operator before booking. Do not treat a family description as confirmation that every person can use the course. Ask about wet-weather decisions and cancellation terms if your travel schedule allows little flexibility.
Tickets, transfers and getting there
Prices depend on the course, seller and whether you use an included transfer or drive yourself. Check the package total and whether reservoir admission, refreshments and insurance are included. A drive-in option may exclude the lake entrance fee and city transport even when those are included in a transfer package.
City pick-up packages are advertised in morning and afternoon rounds. Supply your full hotel address and confirm collection coverage, the pick-up window and the return time. Leave room after the trip for traffic rather than booking a flight immediately after the advertised drop-off.
For independent arrival, use Zipline Adventure at Huay Tung Tao Reservoir in Don Kaeo, Mae Rim. Canal Road, Route 121, provides the approach from Chiang Mai towards the reservoir. Get the exact course meeting point and gate instructions before leaving, since the lake also has restaurants and other visitor areas.
Zipline Adventure FAQs
Is this the course at Huay Tung Tao?
Yes, this Zipline Adventure is at the reservoir in Don Kaeo, Mae Rim. Use the full lakeside destination and your course meeting instructions, as Chiang Mai has several separate zipline operators.
How do the packages differ?
The longer advertised course has 31 platforms and 14 ziplines, while a shorter option has 19 platforms and nine ziplines. Compare the included obstacles, briefing and transfer time before choosing.
Can children participate?
Eligibility depends on the actual age, size and harness requirements of the booked course. Provide children’s measurements in advance and obtain confirmation from the operator rather than relying on a general family-friendly description.
Are transfers and lake entry included?
Some city-transfer packages include both, while drive-in options may exclude them. Read the selected package carefully and confirm the hotel collection area or independent meeting point.
What happens in bad weather?
Weather can change the itinerary or prevent the course from operating. Ask about the operator’s decision process and cancellation arrangements, and leave flexibility in your day if conditions are uncertain.
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