Grand Canyon Water Park in Chiang Mai!
Canyon water park caters to all ages & offers endless hours of fun & adventure!
There Are Two Grand Canyon’s in Chiang Mai
It’s important to know that there are two Grand canyon’s in Chiang Mai that are located right beside each other. The first one you’ll probably see is the original Grand Canyon (what everybody swam in before the floating obstacle water park was built). The Grand Canyon Water park is situated right next to it, so you have two choices of where to go swimming for the day.
The Original Grand Canyon in Chiang Mai
The original Grand Canyon is an old quarry containing water approximately 50 meters deep. It was often occupied by locals in need of a refreshing swim in the Chiang Mai heat and a few daring cliff jumps into the water. As this natural swimming attraction gained popularity, extra facilities and services were on offer and admission charges were in effect.
They had built a café/restaurant on the premises and offered services from small fruit and Som Tam (papaya salad) stalls. There was a small Bathing suit shop you could purchase swimwear from and other necessities like flip flops. You could literally arrive unprepared and be able to purchase everything you needed at excellent prices.
Can I Jump From The Cliff?
Scattered, Floating Bamboo rafts were anchored on the water with rope for places to rest. Climbing nets and ropes were fastened to the tops of the cliffs to assist with returning back to the top after jumping into the water; distances ranging between 3 and 16 meters! A brought a friend of mine here who I used to Dental nurse with in Australia, and I couldn’t believe she had the guts to jump the furthest distance! Looking down, all I saw was my life flash before my eyes. I opted for the 10 meter instead. I just wasn’t prepared to test my fate that day!
Spending a day at the Grand Canyon was so entertaining; you could be sure to spend a chunk of your time distracted by the ‘jumpers’ fighting with their fears. They’d be taking steps to the end of the cliff, their friends cheering them on, and then they’d back out at the very last second. It was a repetitive pattern that sometimes took up to 30 mins before they either gave up on themselves or finally took the plunge! These jumpers often had the undivided attention from a large audience! we’d all scream out to cheer them on end encourage them.
Can I Jump With My GoPro?
I’ve witnessed a few Gopros go missing in those waters too. I watched a girl borrow her friend’s camera and lost it at the end of her jump. All of her friend’s Chiang Mai memories up to that point were all gone! Make sure you have a buoyancy attachment for your camera! Those days were so great; playing all day & meeting tourists from around the world. I brought my twin sister and my niece to the Grand Canyon during their Thailand holiday, and my niece managed to capture this amazingly rare footage of a whole group, simultaneously jumping off of the cliff! Those were the good ‘ol days.
What can I do at the Grand Canyon?
The original Grand Canyon has a climbing wall, zipline, kayaks, paddle boats, spinning boat, floating volleyball, blop pillow jumping, giant spin ball and tubes. Lifeguards supervise the Canyon and the restaurant is still there. There is only one designated jumping spot and life jackets are to be worn at all times. This Grand Canyon is cheaper than the water park next door, costing 150 baht and we occasionally still go there to swim. Food and drinks are not permitted to be brought into the premises.
Opening hours & Contact:
- 10:00 am – 6:30pm
- Ph: 097-929-8559 / 093-169-964
Grand Canyon Water Park – The only floating water park in Chiang Mai!
What to do at the Grand Canyon Water Park:
Inflatable Obstacle Course
This water park is equipped with a giant inflatable obstacle course/ playground with sprinklers keeping it cool and wet. You can slide down, climb, jump on trampolines and crawl your way through. It will test your strength, balance and skills, so be prepared to slip and fall frequently! Oh, and not to forget mentioning that all of your muscles will get a great workout, so you may be a little on the sore side for a couple of days afterward.
Where Can I Jump from and What Can I Climb?
The water park also has a separate station you can climb with a water slide and a trampoline for you to scale up and jump off of into the water, and it’s so much fun! There are two areas to jump off of the cliff at 10 meters and It felt like 1km looking down from there before I jumped! There are two incredibly steep slides mounted on the side of the cliff and I almost died of laughter watching my husband have his turn on there. He slid down so fast, he shot out of there like a bat out of hell! I don’t know what’s funnier when watching the video- Apple shooting out of the water slide, or me in fits of laughter! All of this is in my Youtube video!
Is There a Kid’s Pool?
Yes! there is a kid’s play area separate to the obstacle course and a little further up, but you will see it on arrival. It’s really cool, fitted with a dinosaur mountain, small wading pools, mini waterfall, jungle gyms, water slides and inflatables. This water is clear pool water, unlike the Canyon water. There is also a large, sheltered sitting and dining area so that you can watch your kids play and there are lifeguards on standby. Again, this is all in my You Tube video so you can know what to expect when you come here.
Is There Food at the Grand Canyon Water Park?
There sure is! There is a food court serving both western and Thai cuisines with a both an indoor and sheltered outdoor eating area (and it’s so pretty!) There is also a Grill restaurant providing western & Thai food, and Caramelo Café serving drinks. Korean Bingsu, bakery products and snacks.
What Else Can I do at Grand Canyon Water Park?
Water Kangaroo (Aqua Skipper)
- A water vehicle that takes a little skill to jump across the water. It looks like so much fun! (You’ll see this in my video)
Ziplining:
- There are 2 zip lines that are 400 meters in length. Quality hardware and harnesses are worn and safety measures are complied with (Included in entrance fee.)
Canoeing and Kayaking
- This is a great way to get a panoramic view of the Grand Canyon Water Park and explore the natural scenery (Included in entrance fee.)
Wakeboarding
- The Grand Canyon Water Park has a wakeboarding area & is the only wakeboarding site in Chiang Mai. This is not inclued in your entrance fee. The cost for wakeboarding is 550 baht. It includes 1 hr training & coaching. Sometimes the park will offer a combo special (Swim pass + wakeboard pass).
Giant Slides
- The Grand Canyon Water Park has 10 meter water slides (included in the entrance fee.)
Kid’s Play Area
- A safe, clean area for kids and families to enjoy. The pools have a depth of 50cm-90cm (also included in the entrance fee).
Other Features & Amenities
Car Park
- There is plenty of room for parking motorbikes and cars across the road
Shaded Area
- There is a lovely shaded balconied area covered in plants that overlooks the Water Park. There are chairs & tables, and it’s very relaxing here watching all the fun had on the water.
Sunbathing Area
- Many sunbathing chairs available, although I’ve never seen anybody use them. It’s usually too hot to stay out in the heat for very long.
Life jackets
- You will be fitted with a life jacket on arrival that is to be worn at all times in the water. (included in entrance fee)
Toilets and Shower Rooms
- Male/female showers and open-air baths are available (Shown in my video.)
Locker Rental
- There are locker rentals for safekeeping and I found them to be very handy! You can hire a locker for 50 baht.
Lifeguards
- The Grand Canyon Water Park is supervised by certified lifeguards. There is also a sign stating the rules of the water park (As seen in my Youtube video.)
Events
- Meeting or events room with karaoke can be hired out
- Events such as weddings/marathons/other can also be hosted here
Are There Any Shops at the Grand Canyon Water Park?
Souvenir Shop
- There is a souvenir shop selling hats, goggles, clothes and souvenirs. They also sell and rent swimwear, and rent waterproof cameras.
What Do I Bring To the Grand Canyon Water Park?
- Sunscreen!
- Hat, towel & flip flops/sandals so that you can take them off and put them back on quickly.
- Small waterproof bag to hang around your neck or waist is very useful! You can buy them for about 60 baht or even less.
How Do I Get to the Grand Canyon Water Park?
I’ve provided you with the location below (see contact details). You can get there by any means of transport. There is s huge car park opposite that caters to all types of vehicles or you can order a Grab taxi.
Opening Hours & Contact Details & Prices
- Open Sunday – Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Swimming Pass: 650 Baht p/person (This includes zipline, canoeing, kayaking, water kangaroo & slides).
- Children under 90cm enter for free.
- Ph: 0636 724 007 / +66 636 724 007 / 052010565
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Just click on this link – https://goo.gl/maps/6x3CEskzmCQzGKudA
