Flying through the tree tops
April 2nd, 2008 Posted in Tourist destinations
Flight of the Gibbon is one of Chiang Mai’s newest and best eco-tour destinations. Once more it is a mere 30 minute drive from Lanna Hill House.
Located in pristine rain forest near to the magical village of Mae Kompong at around 1,300m above sea level, guests have the opportunity to fly between trees on a zip line. The total journey is about 2km and can take a couple of hours as you have to “unbuckle” between each tree top station, traverse bridges and ab sail between different levels.
It is well worth the 2,200 bht per head (which includes a meal and waterfall tour), but don’t expect to see too much wildlife (there are certainly no gibbons to be seen). It is a lot of fun, there is a lot of focus on safety and some of the lines can be outright thrilling. The ancient forest around here is truly beautiful and ever green all year round. I doubt you will see better forest anywhere around Chiang Mai.
Bookings can be made by the manager at Lanna Hill House.