Extream Zipline @ Kingkong Smile and Dip in Hot Spring

Kingkong Smile gives you a serious day of height and speed, not a short tourist zip across a single valley. The course reaches 2,210 feet in length and rises as high as 380 feet, with cables reported to reach 70 miles per hour.

I like the mix of a full jungle canopy course and a warm mineral soak. I also like that private transport, lunch, activity fees, and taxes are included. The main consideration is the long day: about six hours, including a one-hour drive each way, and the zipline may be too intense if you dislike heights.

• Long jungle cables: The biggest lines reach 2,210 feet and pass high above the mountain forest.
• A full course: Expect 36 platforms and 14 double cables, with one review describing 38 lines in total.
• A hot-spring finish: Spend about 45 minutes in a private mineral-water tub or soak your feet in the flowing stream.
• Local-style stop: Sankampaeng Hot Springs is popular with Thai locals for a quick, easy soak.
• Good transport value: Private, air-conditioned transport and a local lunch are included.
• Weather matters: Poor weather can cause a cancellation, date change, or full refund.

Kingkong Smile Is Built for Big Zipline Thrills

The day begins with hotel pickup at 8:30 am in Chiang Mai. From there, you have about an hour in private, air-conditioned transport before reaching Kingkong Smile in the mountain jungle.

That drive matters. This is not a city activity squeezed into a spare hour between temples. You are giving up most of a morning and part of the afternoon for a high-energy outing in the hills. In return, you get a substantial course rather than a single short ride.

The course includes 36 platforms and 14 double cables, according to the main details provided for the experience. One especially enthusiastic review describes 38 lines in total, so the exact count may depend on how the operator counts platforms and cable sections. Either way, this is a large course with many separate rides.

The scale is the main selling point. The longest cable runs 2,210 feet, or roughly two-fifths of a mile. The highest section reaches 380 feet above the ground. Shorter cables are also part of the route, with some measuring 110 feet and reaching about 40 feet high.

That variety should make the course feel more like a full adventure than a repetitive ride. You may move from a very long, fast run to a shorter section that gives you time to look around. The supplied description gives a top speed of 70 miles per hour, so you should be ready for genuine speed, not a gentle glide.

The zipline area is described as a canopy experience with trained staff. Safety is part of the setup, but the word extreme is important here. You need to be comfortable with heights, harnesses, speed, and a physically active morning.

What the Zipline Morning May Feel Like

The experience is designed around repeated cable runs, not one headline ride. You move between platforms and take a series of double cables through the forest. The double-cable setup is useful because it indicates a substantial course structure, rather than an improvised line with limited support.

One review praised the views and the chance to spend 45 to 60 seconds on several of the longer lines. That is a useful detail. On a short zipline, the ride can be over before you have taken in the setting. Longer lines give you time to enjoy the mountain view, adjust to the speed, and feel the route carry you across the jungle.

You should also expect some waiting or movement between platforms. A course with dozens of stations takes time to work through. The six-hour schedule includes transport, lunch, the zipline, and the hot spring, so the full morning is not spent continuously in the air.

I like that the course offers both the high points and the smaller sections. A huge cable makes the best photograph and the biggest rush. Shorter lines can help break up the pace and give you a chance to regain your balance before the next fast run.

The supplied description says the staff are fully trained, but it does not provide individual guide names. You will be with the local Kingkong Smile team during the activity. The experience is also private at the tour level, meaning only your own group participates in the booked tour and transport. The zipline itself is an operated attraction, so that does not necessarily mean you have the whole course to yourself.

Why the Views Are Part of the Value

The attraction is not only speed. The lines pass over a deep mountain-jungle setting, and the height gives you a broad view that you cannot get from a normal forest walk.

The longest cables are where the setting should make the most sense. At 2,210 feet, you have time to see the forest below and the mountain contours around you. The 380-foot height adds scale, but it also means the views come with a real exposure to height.

I would choose this trip for someone who wants the outdoor setting without committing to a full-day trek. You get into the mountain area, see the forest from above, and return to Chiang Mai the same day. It is a good fit for an active couple, a group of friends, or a family group whose members are comfortable with the required height and speed.

I would be more cautious about booking it for someone who wants a quiet nature outing. The course is described as extreme, with a top speed of 70 miles per hour. The atmosphere is likely to be energetic rather than meditative.

The weather policy is also worth taking seriously. This experience requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. Since much of the appeal depends on being outdoors and seeing the mountain setting, that rule is practical rather than surprising.

Local Lunch Keeps the Day Simple

Lunch is included and described as a local lunch. The available details do not specify the exact dishes, so you should not book this expecting a particular menu or dietary arrangement.

Still, including lunch is helpful. You do not need to stop and arrange a separate meal during a tightly scheduled six-hour outing. It also gives you a break between the zipline activity and the hot spring, assuming the timing follows the stated morning and afternoon plan.

The tour includes all listed activity fees, taxes, private transport, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Personal expenses are not included. That usually means you should bring money for anything outside the planned program, such as extra food, drinks, souvenirs, or other purchases.

The private vehicle is one of the better parts of the package. A one-hour drive each way can feel tiring in a shared vehicle with several unrelated pickup stops. Private transport gives your group more control over the ride and keeps the outing focused.

The description does not state the exact hotel pickup area, vehicle size, or lunch location. You receive confirmation at booking, so check those details before departure if they matter to you.

Sankampaeng Hot Springs Adds a Thai Local Touch

After the zipline and lunch, the trip continues to Sankampaeng Hot Springs. This is a popular place for Thai locals who want a quick and easy soak for a few hours.

That makes the stop different from a polished resort spa. The appeal is simple: hot mineral water, a short rest, and an ordinary local recreation setting. You can use a private bathtub for about 45 minutes, or soak your feet in a hot section of the flowing stream.

The private tub is the better choice if you want a proper warm-water break after the morning activity. Forty-five minutes is long enough to relax without turning the final stop into an all-day spa visit. If you prefer a more open-air experience, the stream lets you sit with your feet in the mineral water.

The hot spring also offers a small hands-on activity: boiling eggs in the mineral hot-water stream. That is a fun local detail, especially if you enjoy simple food traditions and small experiences that do not feel staged around a major attraction.

You should keep your expectations in check. This is a public hot-spring stop, not a luxury wellness treatment. The supplied information does not promise massages, changing-room details, spa services, or a resort setting. You are coming for hot mineral water and a local outing.

The order of the day works well. The zipline provides the physical rush, while the hot spring gives you a slower finish. After several hours of transport and high-speed cable runs, a warm soak can make the return to Chiang Mai feel easier.

Is $119.39 a Fair Price?

At $119.39 per person, this is not the cheapest way to spend a morning in Chiang Mai. The value depends on how much use you make of the included package.

You are paying for a large zipline course, private transportation, a local lunch, the hot-spring visit, listed activity fees, and taxes. The private vehicle is especially useful for a group that wants to avoid arranging separate transport to a mountain attraction and then to the hot springs.

The price makes more sense if you would otherwise pay separately for a major zipline activity and a private day trip. It is less attractive if you only want one short cable ride or a simple hot-spring visit. The course size is what supports the price, with long lines, numerous platforms, and a full morning of activity.

Group discounts are available, although the supplied information does not give the discount amount. If you are booking with friends or family, check the final group price before deciding. Since the tour is private for your group, the cost may also feel better when shared across several people.

The tour is often booked about 56 days ahead. That suggests you should not leave it until the last minute if your Chiang Mai dates are fixed. I would reserve early during busy periods, then keep the cancellation terms in mind.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off uses local time.

Who Should Book This Chiang Mai Adventure?

I would book this experience if you want three things in one outing: a large zipline course, mountain views, and a hot-spring stop. It is particularly well suited to people who enjoy speed and heights but do not want to arrange the transport themselves.

The course should appeal to experienced zipliners because of the long cables and repeated rides. It may also work for a first-timer who actively wants an extreme introduction, but you should not choose it casually if you are unsure about heights.

The private format suits couples, families, and small groups who want to spend the day together. Most people can participate, according to the activity information, but you still need to judge your own comfort with the height, speed, and physical demands.

I would skip it if your main goal is temple visits, markets, or a slow countryside day. The tour spends a large part of its schedule on the road and at the adventure site. It is also not the right pick if a weather-dependent activity would disrupt your plans.

Should You Book Kingkong Smile and Sankampaeng?

Book it if the idea of a 2,210-foot zipline through mountain jungle sounds exciting, and if a 45-minute hot-water soak sounds like the right way to end the day. The strongest reasons to choose it are the size of the course, the long rides, private transport, and the useful combination of action and rest.

Think twice if you want a short, low-key outing. The course is promoted as extreme, the day includes about two hours of driving, and poor weather can change the schedule.

For an active Chiang Mai day with real speed, high views, local hot springs, and a simple lunch included, this package offers solid value. I would reserve it early, confirm pickup details, and choose it only if everyone in your group is ready for the height.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

Pickup begins at 8:30 am.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately six hours, including transport, the zipline activity, lunch, and the hot-spring visit.

How long is the drive to Kingkong Smile?

The drive from Chiang Mai to Kingkong Smile takes about one hour.

How many platforms and cables are included?

The main description lists 36 platforms and 14 double cables. A review describes 38 lines in total, so the operator may count sections differently.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A local lunch is included in the tour price.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If poor weather causes the operator to cancel the experience, you are offered another date or a full refund.