Immersive Experiences

Lanna Sky Lantern Festival 2026 Entry Ticket at Nong Sariam, Chiang Mai

Experience Chiang Mai’s Lanna Sky Lantern Festival with thousands of glowing lanterns filling the night sky.

Take part in traditional Lanna activities, cultural performances, parades, and local community market experiences.

Enjoy an authentic Thai and Northern Thai buffet dinner with unlimited food and beverages throughout the festival.

Release your own sky lanterns and Loy Krathong during the spectacular mass lantern ceremony and fireworks display.

Choose Standard with 3 sky lanterns or VIP with 5 lanterns, exclusive dining, and reserved seating.

All-inclusive access to Lanna Sky Lantern Festival

1 Krathong floating lantern

Food and beverages, including DIY food stations

Cultural workshops and traditional handicraft activities

Access to festival performances and entertainment

Round-trip transfers

3 or 5 sky lanterns (as per option selected)

General or VIP seating(as per option selected)

Hotel pickup & drop-off

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Immerse yourself in Chiang Mai’s Lanna traditions, enjoy a Thai feast, and release glowing sky lanterns into the night during a spectacular cultural festival.

Getting started

Meet at Go Wholesale Chiang Mai @ Central Airport Plaza at 2:00 PM and board the shuttle to Nong Sariam. The journey takes around an hour, giving you time to settle in before arriving at the festival grounds at approximately 3:00 PM. After registration, collect your souvenir bag and begin exploring the venue.

What to expect

Your afternoon starts with a lively introduction to Lanna culture and local traditions. The festival grounds come alive with hands-on activities, traditional entertainment, and community celebrations.

Try your hand at krathong making, candle lighting, and Thai flag crafting while taking in cultural performances, boat parades, and canoe shows.

The local community market offers a chance to explore regional crafts, food, and festive atmosphere before dinner. At around 5:00 PM, settle in for a buffet featuring authentic Thai and Northern Thai specialties, with food and beverages available throughout the festival.

As evening approaches, collect your Loy Krathong and sky lanterns. Standard ticket holders receive 3 sky lanterns, while VIP guests receive 5 and enjoy access to an exclusive dining area and reserved seating for the evening’s performances and lantern release.

At around 7:30 PM, join the much-anticipated mass sky lantern release. Cultural ceremonies, parades, wishing rituals, and a fireworks display accompany the moment as thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the Chiang Mai night sky.

The evening concludes around 9:00 PM, when you board the return shuttle to the designated drop-off point, bringing an immersive evening of Lanna culture, lantern traditions, Thai cuisine, and festive entertainment to a close.

What to bring

Bring a light jacket for the evening, as temperatures can drop after sunset.

Wear comfortable footwear for exploring the festival grounds and market.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the festival venue.

Additional information

Meet at Go Wholesale Chiang Mai @ Central Airport Plaza by 2:00 PM for the shuttle.

The shuttle journey to Nong Sariam takes approximately 1 hour.

Follow all festival safety rules when handling and releasing sky lanterns.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.