Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers
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Is Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers worth booking?
Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers is a 8-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $118 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $118 per person
Illuminate Chiang Mai’s night sky during the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2026 as glowing Yi Peng lanterns rise into a sea of wishes. At the San Pa Tong festival venue, an entrance modeled after Chiang Mai’s ancient city
What you get
About this experience
Illuminate Chiang Mai’s night sky during the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2026 as glowing Yi Peng lanterns rise into a sea of wishes. At the San Pa Tong festival venue, an entrance modeled after Chiang Mai’s ancient city walls sets the tone for a night that feels beautifully staged yet deeply local. The evening brings together blessing rituals, cultural performances, community crafts, handmade souvenirs, and dining experiences shaped by 4 ticket tiers, from Kad Mua-style market flavors to buffet, vegan, food truck, and premium selections. Transfer options are arranged by ticket type, and each paid ticket includes 3 sky lanterns for the grand release, inviting you to choose the festival tier that fits your style before the sky comes alive with light and wishes.
What's included
Included
- Buffet dining with varied selections for VIP tickets
- Premium buffet dining with cushioned seating for Premium tickets
- Premium food truck dining for Elite tickets
- Hands-on Lanna craft workshops and cultural activities
- Round-trip shuttle transfers from CMU Hall for Standard and VIP tickets
- Kad Mua-style Lanna market dining for Standard tickets
- Round-trip hotel transfers in Chiang Mai city for Premium and Elite tickets
- Handmade souvenirs based on selected ticket tier
- Traditional clay candle set for the blessing ritual
Not included
- Personal expenses and tips
- Food, drinks, or souvenirs not included in your ticket tier
- Sky lanterns, fireworks, or items purchased outside the event
What you'll see and do
Celebrate Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2026, where Yi Peng and Loy Krathong traditions meet in a night of culture, crafts, and light. Start with shuttle boarding at CMU Hall for Standard and VIP tickets, or hotel pickup in Chiang Mai for Premium and Elite tickets. Try hands-on activities such as parasol painting, wood carving, Taleaw lucky keychain making, weaving, and traditional games. Dining varies by ticket tier, from Kad Mua-style market flavors to buffets, vegan menus, premium dining, and food truck experiences. Receive a clay candle set for the blessing ritual, then honor Loy Krathong at the floating area, while Elite guests enjoy a more private setting. As night falls, release your Yi Peng sky lanterns alongside thousands of glowing lights. After the celebration, return by shuttle or hotel transfer with memories of Chiang Mai’s lantern-lit festival night.
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 Ticket
Best for comfort seekers, this: tier offers buffet dining a wider dining area than Standard, shuttle transfers, Lanna crafts, cultural activities & souvenirs Duration: 9 hours Pickup included
Standard Ticket
Best for local-culture lovers,: this tier includes Kad Mua-style Lanna market dining, shuttle transfers, hands-on crafts, cultural activities & souvenirs Duration: 9 hours Pickup included
Premium Ticket
Best for travelers wanting: extra ease, this tier includes hotel pickup, cushioned dining space wider than VIP. Duration: 9 hours with more buffet variety,: Lanna crafts, and souvenirs. Pickup included
Elite Ticket
Best for special occasions,: this tier offers hotel pickup, premium food trucks, private-feel seating, flower garden backdrop. Duration: 9 hours With private krathong area,: crafts, and souvenirs. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Oh-Hoo
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests aged 8 years and above are charged at the adult rate. Participants under 20 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, or have parental consent.
- Children under 8 years old may join free of charge when accompanied by a parent or guardian but are not eligible to receive sky lanterns.
- Handmade souvenirs are provided depending on the selected ticket tier. The number and value of souvenirs may vary by ticket type.
- Dining experiences and menu selections vary by selected ticket tier.
- Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should inform us in advance at the time of booking. While we will do our best to assist, allergen-free meals cannot be guaranteed due to the festival dining environment.
- Guests are required to dress appropriately out of respect for religious ceremonies.
- Ticket prices are valid only for the event date selected, either 24 or 25 November 2026.
- Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the event premises.
- Guests are not allowed to bring or operate drones, or bring fireworks, firecrackers, or other pyrotechnic items into the event.
- Guests are not allowed to bring sky lanterns purchased from outside into the event.
- The lantern release and event program may be adjusted due to weather conditions, safety regulations, or event operations.
- Please expect heavy traffic on the day of the event. The bus ride may take longer than usual. Thank you for your patience.
- For Premium and Elite tickets, hotel pickup is provided within Chiang Mai City. Please provide your hotel name and location before the festival date.
- If the operator must cancel the event, you will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date, an alternative activity, or a full refund.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed
- Price range
- $118 to $13570
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.
How much does Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers cost?
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Prices start at $118 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 Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers?
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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 Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers?
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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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket with Transfers 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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