Bungee Jump
Probably the most radical of all Chiang Mai's adventure pursuits has to be the bungee jump .. a 50-meter drop over a puddle with an elastic band around your ankles.

The whole thing is run by a Kiwi guy called Ian and safety standards are of the highest order. A thousand baht a go for anyone brave / foolish enough.

Ian's bungee jump in situated on the famous Samoeng Loop Road and is well signposted.

Note: If you have a bad heart or an easily displaced ethereal body then don't try this.

  Hot Air Balloon Rides
A company called Oriental Balloon Flights Co. will happily take you sailing into the clouds for a few hours .. for a price.

Would make a nice "once in a lifetime" excursion.

Their head office is about 10 km outside Chiang Mai on the Chiang Mai - Doi Saket Road.

Or you can visit their web site at www.orientalballoonflights.com