So you’ve decided Chiang Mai needs an adrenaline stop on your trip — smart move. But now comes the harder question: zipline, ATV, or both?
At Sky Hawk Zipline Chiang Mai, this is the question we get asked most, whether it’s from families planning a day out, couples wanting something memorable, or solo travellers with just a few hours to spare. The good news: there’s no wrong answer. But there is a best answer for your trip, your group, and your appetite for adventure.
Here’s how to figure out which one is yours.
The Quick Answer
Want to fly through the jungle canopy? → Zipline Short or Full Course
Want to get muddy and drive yourself through the jungle? → ATV Adventure
Want the whole day, both feet on the ground and off it? → Combo Package — this is what most of our guests end up booking
Zipline: For the Bird’s-Eye View
If you’ve never ziplined before, nothing quite prepares you for that first step off the platform. At Sky Hawk, our course winds through 34 platforms connected by 33 ziplines, sky bridges, net ladders, and abseiling sections, all suspended above tropical rainforest canopy with 360-degree mountain views.
We offer two options:
- Zipline Short Course — 18 ziplines, 18 platforms, sky bridges, net ladders, and two abseiling sections. Takes about an hour. Ideal if you’re short on time or easing into your first zipline experience.
- Zipline Full Course — The complete experience: 33 ziplines, all 34 platforms, sky bridges, net ladders, and three abseiling sections. Takes 1 to 1.5 hours. This is the one to pick if you want to say you did the whole thing.
Best for: First-time zipliners, families with kids, anyone who wants stunning views without needing to drive anything.
Safety: Every guest is fitted with a Petzl Triple-Safety-System harness — the same equipment trusted by professional climbers worldwide — and a dual-cable system at every station means you’re always double-secured.
ATV: For the Hands-On Adventurer
Prefer to be behind the wheel? Our ATV Adventure takes you through a 4-kilometer course combining road and off-road jungle trails — no experience necessary.
Every ride starts with hands-on training, so even total beginners leave feeling confident. Once you’re rolling, you’ll cross terrain zipline can’t reach: muddy trails, open countryside, and jungle paths that put you right in the middle of the landscape rather than above it.
Best for: Guests who want an active, hands-on experience, groups who enjoy a bit of friendly competition, and anyone who’s already done a zipline course elsewhere and wants something different this time.
The Combo: Why Most Guests Choose It
Here’s the thing — zipline and ATV aren’t really competing experiences. They’re complementary. One puts you above the jungle, the other puts you in it. Together, they make for a full day that hits completely different kinds of adrenaline.
That’s why most of our guests skip the “either/or” question entirely and book a combo:
- Zipline Short Course + ATV Adventure — the short zipline course paired with a 1-hour ATV ride. A great fit if you want variety without a full-day commitment.
- Zipline Full Course + ATV Adventure — the full zipline experience plus the ATV ride. The complete Sky Hawk day.
Both combos include round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai, soft drinks, coffee, lunch, and a T-shirt per person — so once you’re picked up, everything’s taken care of.
Quick Comparison
- Zipline Short — ~1 hr · 18 ziplines · canopy · best for first-timers & families
- Zipline Full — 1–1.5 hrs · 33 ziplines · canopy · best for the full experience
- ATV Only — 1 hr · road & off-road · best for hands-on adventurers
- Combo (Short + ATV) — ~2 hrs · 18 ziplines + ATV · best for a balanced day
- Combo (Full + ATV) — ~2.5 hrs · 33 ziplines + ATV · best for a full day out
Still Not Sure?
Honestly, you can’t go wrong. But if you’re travelling with kids under driving-eligible age, the zipline courses alone are a safe bet. If you’re a group of friends looking to make a full day of it, the combo packages consistently get the best feedback from guests — you get the views and the adrenaline, with everything organized for you from pickup to lunch.
Ready to book? Check available times and reserve your spot — we run four pickup times daily from Chiang Mai (8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM), so there’s likely a slot that fits your schedule.
