Greeting the dawn with a hot air balloon ride at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping.
The newly open InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping has launched a
collection of experiences to allow guests to discover the best of
Northern Thailand.
From flying in a hot-air balloon, learning the art of tea blending
and tasting, to exploring the rich and diverse culture and architecture
of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, these immersive activities are aimed at
creating authentic and meaningful experiences.
Hot air balloon adventure with picnic
The luxury hotel’s Sky Romance Hot-Air Balloon Adventure offers a
unique perspective of Chiang Mai from the sky. Guests will be picked up
by a private limousine before dawn and taken to a field to watch the
balloon fill up with hot air, before ascending through the morning air,
as the dawn awakens. After landing, adventurers will receive a flying
certificate and a celebratory champagne toast with the pilot, before
being whisked off to a spot by the lake to enjoy a picnic breakfast with
mountain views.
Tea artistry
The Tea Artistry Blending and Tasting Workshop will introduce
participants to the art and science of tea blending and tasting.
Conducted at the riverside Monsoon Tea Boutique, the workshop will be
led by a local tea artisan who will teach guests how to create their own
blends using different types of tea, including the rare jungle tea that
grows wild in the mountains, focusing on professional brewing methods
to bring out their best qualities. After the masterclass, travellers
will enjoy a curated afternoon tea set inspired by Monsoon Tea at the
hotel’s Kam Lobby Lounge, served with scones, sandwiches, cakes, and
savouries, and paired with their choice of tea.
Cultural tour
The Lanna Legacy Cultural and Architectural Tour will offer an
exploration of the city’s iconic sites, learning the history behind the
temples, monuments, and communities that make up the fabric of Chiang
Mai. Workshops ranging from metal beating, engraving, lacquering to
weaving are also available. For self-guided exploration, a cultural map
designed in collaboration with Chiang Mai University will guide guests
through their journey.
Pricing
· Sky Romance Hot-Air Balloon Adventure with a premium picnic
experience is priced at 26,750 baht (US$766) for two with gourmet
breakfast and a bottle of sparkling wine. An upgrade to a luxury picnic
experience with caviar, Canadian blue lobster and a bottle of Veuve
Clicquot costs an additional 11,000 baht.
· Tea Artistry Blending and Tasting Workshop is 5,000 baht per person or 9,300 baht for two.
· Lanna Legacy Chiang Mai Cultural and Architectural Tour is from 4,375 baht per person.
Guests who book any of these packages will also get 10% off best
flexible Rate, and IHG One Rewards members will receive an extra 10% off
for room bookings.