I have never been to Asia, on an 18 hour flight with a connecting 2 hour flight, or zip lining in the rainforest. Chiang Mai is in Northern Thailand and is home of gorgeous temples, mountains, Big Buddha, and so many other remarkable sights and activities. You can really do so much in Chiang Mai that it would be wise to plan out your days, which is something I never do! Most attractions will include pick up at your hotel which will be included in your package price. There are so many zip lining places to choose from, so you need to do your research and choose what is best for you. We chose Flight of the Gibbon from a friend recommendation. The location was perhaps an hour away from our hotel and up in the mountains so obviously there were windy roads the whole way up. Upon arriving, they advise on what you need, bug spray, sun screen if the sun is even out, sneakers, etc. The one thing I brought that many did not is a waterproof carrying case for my phone that I wore around my neck. This was a life saver and allowed for me to document the experience. I put my video recording on as I was zip lining and was able to be in the moment and watch the video later.
Zip lining itself is incredibly exhilarating and the view is something you cannot capture in words. I think my favorite part was hearing the rain fall on the leaves. At our location, there were 16 lines that we took, with 2 professionals that taught us what to do and how to land. I felt incredibly secure and safe the entire time and one of the professionals is at each end of the line to send you off and to catch you. Yes, they catch you. You have 2 ropes attached to you the entire time. One rope attaches you to a line on land, as you are up in the trees and is used to prevent a fall. The other rope is the mechanism that actually glides onto the zip line. After the first 3 lines, your nerves settle down and you don't want to stop! I recommend being the first in line. YES, first. You want to be the first in case you want to take pictures and have no one be in them! Keep in mind, you are basically in a tree house, so as people keep on entering your area, it gets crowded.
At the end of our zip lining, we were able to see a cute little water fall before we went back to get lunch. It was gorgeous and calming after a long day of adrenaline pumping activities. Getting back there are lunches provided, but if you have any dietary restrictions you need to tell them in advance at time of booking. All of the places in Thailand are accommodating as long as you give enough notice.
Enjoy the journey.
xx Jules Taylor.
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