Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official
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Is Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official worth booking?
Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official is a 6-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $209 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $209 per person
The date of Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival is 2026 Nov.24 and Nov. 25. 【Schedule】 13:00: Free shuttle departs from the meeting point. 14:30 - 17:30: Arrive at the venue, register your ticket at the entrance, and e
What you get
- Official shuttle transfer from meeting point to the venue.
- Buffet Thai food and soft drinks for dinner. Vegetarian food available.
- Official shuttle from the venue back to Chiangmai drop-off point.
- E-ticket with QR code and you can exchange for paper ticket.
- Enjoy traditional cultural performances.
- Each ticket includes 2 sky lanterns+1 loy krathong.
About this experience
The date of Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival is 2026 Nov.24 and Nov. 25. 【Schedule】 13:00: Free shuttle departs from the meeting point. 14:30 - 17:30: Arrive at the venue, register your ticket at the entrance, and enjoy local performances. 17:30 - 19:00: Enjoy a Thai buffet dinner. 19:00: Enter the seating area; the ceremony begins. 20:15: Launch sky lanterns together and watch the fireworks display. 20:45: Ceremony ends; depart from the venue to Chiangmai (drop-off point). ○ Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Please message us your email address so that we can send your ticket link. ○ Clink the ticket link in your email, check details of date and name on the e-ticket. ○ We suggest that you take a screenshot of the e-ticket with the QR code in the ticket link and save it on your phone, or print it out and carry it with you. This will enable you to quickly present the ticket to the staff for verification and identity check.
What's included
Included
- Official shuttle transfer from meeting point to the venue.
- Buffet Thai food and soft drinks for dinner. Vegetarian food available.
- Official shuttle from the venue back to Chiangmai drop-off point.
- E-ticket with QR code and you can exchange for paper ticket.
- Enjoy traditional cultural performances.
- Each ticket includes 2 sky lanterns+1 loy krathong.
Not included
- Transportation from and back to your hotel is not included.
- Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Message us for right tickets link.
- Arrange your own transportation to our meeting point as mention on your e-ticket.
- You can purchase any handicrafts you like.
What you'll see and do
【Don’t Miss Fun Activities at the Venue】 ○ Explore the cultural village, enjoy traditional lanna dances, browse handicraft markets, or try a DIY workshop. ○ Relax on a haystack while listening to live music. ○ Visit the loy krathong area to float a free loy krathong and make wish. You can also light an oil lamp at that small mound to pray for blessings. 【Dinner zone Tips】 ○ The buffet opens around 5 PM and runs for about 2 hours. ○ Use your paper ticket to enter the right food zone. If you arrive a bit later, please walk inside the dining area and look for the food. 【Sky Lantern Ceremony Pagoda Zone】 ○ After dinner, follow your seat assignment to the pagoda zone. Two sky lanterns are placed on each seat. ○ Enjoy the performance, recite scriptures and meditate. Follow the instructions of the host to release sky lanterns together, creating a grand spectacle of tens of thousands of sky lanterns.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Chiang Mai
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
VIP+transfer+dinner
VIP entrance ticket. VIP food zone buffet dinner. Free transfer at meeting point: Please take a screenshot of your e-ticket and show the staff. You need e-ticket with QRcode : Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Do message us your email address to get your real e-ticket. Pickup included
PLATINUM TICKET
PLATINUM ticket buffet dinner Pickup point/Boarding location: For Elite and Platinum tickets — In front of MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center. transfer service : between meeting point and the venue. Pickup included
PREMIUM TICKET
PREMIUM ticket PREMIUM buffet dinner zone Pickup point/Boarding location: For Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard tickets — Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. transfer service: between meeting point and the venue. Pickup included
GOLD TICKET
GOLD ticket GOLD buffet dinner zone Pickup point/Boarding location: For Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard tickets — Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. transfer service: between meeting point and the venue Pickup included
VIP TICKET
VIP ticket VIP buffet dinner zone Pickup point/Boarding location: For Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard tickets — Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre transfer service: between meeting point and the venue. Pickup included
STANDARD TICKET
Standard ticket Standard buffet dinner zone Pickup point/Boarding location: For Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard tickets — Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. transfer service: between meeting point and the venue. Pickup included
Premium+transfer+dinner
Premium entrance ticket. Premium zone buffet dinner. Free Transfer at meeting point: Please take a screenshot of your e-ticket and show the staff. You need e-ticket with QRcode: Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Do message us your email address to get your real e-ticket.
ELITE TICKET
ELITE ticket ELITE buffet dinner zone Pickup point/Boarding location: For Elite and Platinum tickets — In front of MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center transfer service: between meeting point and the venue. Pickup included
Standard+transfer+dinner
Standard entrance ticket. Standard area buffet dinner. Free Transfer at meeting point: Please take a screenshot of your e-ticket and show the staff. You need e-ticket with QRcode : Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Do message us your email address to get your real e-ticket. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- th, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hua Li Ying
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 8 years old are ticket-free. They can have dinner with their parents. No additional lanterns or souvenirs are provided.
- Note that Viator Booking Reference is not entrance ticket for check in. Please message us your email address so that we can send your tickets link.
- We only provides the booking service for the Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival tickets. The specific travel services and operations are provided by the actual service provider, CAD Lantern Festival organizer. The final interpretation of the event content belongs to the CAD organizer.
- 【Keeping Your Ticket Safe】Once an e-ticket’s QR code is scanned and exchange for paper ticket, it becomes invalid. Keep it secure to ensure nobody else uses it accidentally.
- 【Keeping Your Ticket Ready】We suggest that you take a screenshot of the e-ticket with the QR code in the ticket link and save it on your phone, or print it out and carry it with you. This will enable you to quickly present the ticket to the staff for verification and identity check.
- 【Getting to the Official Meeting Point】Arrange your own transportation to meeting point. Plan to arrive at the meeting point 30–60 minutes early. Your ticket link shows a Google Maps location for the meeting point. ○ Traffic gets heavy during the festival. If you’re taking a taxi, confirm the destination with the driver. ○ Pack snacks, water, and maybe a hat or umbrella—shuttle waiting times can be unpredictable!
- 【Arriving at the Venue and Exchange for Paper Ticket】○ Your ticket link shows the venue location on google map. ○ If you’re arranging your own transport to the venue, try to book a vehicle a day ahead—last-minute rides can be tricky due to language barriers and limited taxi. ○ After arriving, exchange your e-ticket for a paper ticket at the entrance desk.
- 【End of Activity, Leaving Smoothly】 ○ Expect crowds and delay when heading back to Chiang Mai (drop off point, not hotel). Return shuttles run in cycles, sometimes until late. It is recommended that you bring some snacks and drinking water with you in case you get hungry. ○ No rush? Stay at the venue for a while and enjoy more music or find a place to sit and relax—it beats standing in long queues!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 8+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed
- Price range
- $209 to $639
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.
How much does Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official cost?
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Prices start at $209 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chiang Mai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chiang Mai is not rushed.
Is Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Chiang Mai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 8. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chiang Mai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chiang Mai and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Chiang Mai CAD 2026 Khomloy Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Official start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chiang Mai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chiang Mai?
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On Outty we rank every Chiang Mai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai), Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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