Chiang Mai Sky Lanterns Festival 2025

Highlights

Experience the magic of Thailand's sky lantern festival at a stunning riverside venue with open skies, where you'll release glowing lanterns for good luck and wishes.
Immerse yourself in Lanna culture through traditional dance performances, hill tribe shows, and the moving novice monk ceremony.
Feast on a traditional Thai buffet spread at Kad Mua Market for an authentic northern Thailand village experience.
Get hands-on with traditional Thai crafts with DIY workshops to create beautiful banana leaf cups, handmade candles, and more.
Opt for Platinum tickets to get convenient hotel pickup (rare for these events), extra lanterns, cultural souvenirs, and the best festival experience money can buy. Buy limited time early bird tickets for discounted prices.

Your Experience

Getting Started

Upon arrival at the scenic Rock n’ River venue, check in at the reception area with your pre-booked ticket. Collect your sky lanterns (3 for Platinum guests, 2 for Gold) and head to the festival grounds, where an evening of cultural magic awaits.

What to Expect

Thai Lantern Festival

Experience one of Chiang Mai’s most enchanting celebrations, where glowing lanterns light up the riverside sky and traditional Lanna culture comes to life.

Highlights

Sky Lantern Release: Send your wishes soaring with multiple lanterns - Platinum guests get an exclusive third lantern for extra luck.
DIY Workshops: Craft your own banana leaf cups and handmade candles in fun, interactive sessions before the main event.
Cultural Performances: Be mesmerized by Lanna dances, hill tribe shows, and the sacred novice monk ceremony.
Gourmet Dining: Feast on authentic Northern Thai cuisine - Platinum guests enjoy a premium buffet in an exclusive dining area.

Extras

Photo Opportunities: Capture the golden-hour riverside backdrop, lantern-lit skies, and vibrant cultural performances.
Upgrades: Platinum perks include hotel pickup, a local craft souvenir, and a gourmet dinner at a premium venue.

Wrapping Up

As the lanterns fade into the night, Platinum guests will be whisked back to their hotels, while Gold guests depart by coach—both ending an unforgettable evening under Chiang Mai’s starry sky.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Entry to the festival
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (as per option selected)
Pick-up and drop-off at common point (as per option selected)
Traditional Thai buffet dinner at Kad Mua Market (as per option selected)
Premium dinner at restaurant (as per option selected)
Non-alcoholic beverages
Candle-making & handicrafts workshop
2 or 3 sky lanterns (as per option selected)
Personal expenses

Must Know

Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
This experience is not suitable for guests with mobility restrictions.
Children below the age of 6 get free entry.
Buy early bird tickets at discounted rates till July 31, 2025.

Ticket Delivery

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.