Rock Climbing in Northern Thailand

What you get on this adventure:

• • AMGA/WMA experienced, local rock climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Climbing equipment
  • Full day of rock climbing
  • Climbing insurance
  • Lunch & water
  • Transportation to and from the climbing site from Progression Vertical climbing gym

What’s not included:

• • Transportation to Thailand
  • Transfer from hotel to Progression Vertical climbing gym (available at an additional cost)
  • Accommodations
  • Guide gratuities — optional

If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. You can choose between several courses, some beginner and some intermediate. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

If you’re eager to rock climb in Thailand, check out some of our other adventures we offer: rock climbing tour in Railay or rock climbing in Lopburi.

No prior experience is necessary. Whether you’ve never donned a harness or you’re a seasoned climber, a guide will help you meet your individual objectives. Above all, your instructor’s number one priority is your safety. As long as you listen to the given instructions, you’ll succeed in completing your climb. Don’t worry if you’re an intermediate climber, though, there are also plenty of options for you!

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:

• • Helmet
  • Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
  • Ropes
  • Rock shoes (included in the price, but we recommend bringing your own if you have them)
  • Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
  • Athletic clothing
  • Closed-toed shoes and socks
  • Water bottle
  • Food you can eat on-the-go
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For these group courses, the maximum group size is 8. The usual client-to-guide ratio is 3:1.
  • The cost per person does not decrease.

Rock climbing in Northern Thailand can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Chiang Mai, most people fly into either Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) or Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport (BKK). If you fly into Chiang Mai Airport, a 10-minute drive takes you downtown. If you fly into Bangkok Airport, you’ve got several options—a train and a bus ride would take more than 9 hours, you can also rent a car, or you can also hop on a flight to Chiang Mai airport.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, though it will most probably be the Progression Vertical climbing gym in Chiang Mai.

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Thailand, please refer to Thailand’s travel restriction updates.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!