Norden Glamping is a small set of glass cabins in the woods in Huai Kaeo, about an hour’s drive east of Chiang Mai, and it’s the most unique Chiang Mai glamping stay I’ve found. Here’s my honest Norden Glamping review from our one-night stay, plus prices, photos and how to get there.
Norden Glamping quick facts (2026)
- Where: Huai Kaeo in Chiang Mai's Mae On district, about 57 km (34 miles) east of Chiang Mai International Airport, roughly an hour's drive
- The cabins: glass cabins in the forest; ours slept four, with a loft bed and two bathtubs (one inside, one outside)
- Price: about $300–$450 USD a night when I wrote this in early 2025, depending on the cabin; check your dates for current rates
- Check-in and check-out: check-in from 2 p.m. and check-out by noon on the current listing (ours was 11 a.m.)
- Food: hotpot dinner set up outside your cabin and breakfast brought over in the morning; ask what your rate includes
- Getting there: easiest with a rental car, and parking at the property was free
- Talking to the staff: they message you on WhatsApp, and Google Translate helps
This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links, I may earn a small commission that won’t cost you anything, but it helps me continue to run this website.
Chiang Mai's Best Glamping Site
Have you ever considered glamping in Thailand? Tucked away in Huai Kaeo, in Chiang Mai's Mae On district, is where you'll find Norden Glamping, one of Thailand's most luxurious glamping sites.
I was looking for unique stays in Thailand and came across a beautiful glass house in the middle of the woods in Chiang Mai. This is when I came across Norden Glamping. The moment I saw photos of the property online, I knew that I had to spend a night. So in December 2024, I flew from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, rented a car, and made my way 57km or 34 miles east to the property from the Chiang Mai International Airport. The drive took about an hour but it wasn't too bad of a drive because I was traveling with someone I had just met. We arrived just in time for sunset.
What to expect?
From the moment we arrived, we were taken care of with amazing care from the staff. I was able to park my car in a private lot at no additional cost. Then, the staff escorted us to our property and started setting up a table outside so that we could enjoy hotpot for dinner. The hotpot was amazing, our bellies were full, and we couldn't have asked for a better way to end off the day.
The staff told us to let them know if we needed anything else since they were going to be on duty the whole night. We communicated through WhatsApp, and Google Translate definitely came in handy.
Amenities
From the moment we settled down, I could only think about how much the property felt like a playground for adults. Our unit was able to sleep 4, as there was one bed on the bottom floor and the other connected to a ladder. The amenities were great as we had a large screen in case we wanted to watch movies, a fridge, 2 bathtubs, rain boots, and a lamp to explore outside of the property. We also called room service, purchased a couple bottles of soju, and called it a night. We were living in a fairytale.
The next morning
We woke up the next morning to a text from the staff that they were going to come to our unit and set up breakfast. We were given a mix of American and Asian style breakfast, and coffee of course.
Checkout was at 11:00 AM, so we spent the rest of our time relaxing in the bathtubs. There were 2 bathtubs, one inside and one outside of the property. We were also given bath bombs, and enough towels to dry ourselves before check out.
Overall Experience
By the time we knew it, the time was inching closer to 11:00 AM. So we packed our bags, went to the front office, and checked out. The check out process was seamless, as the staff thanked us for staying at the property. So we proceeded to our car and went off on our next adventure in Thailand.
Although on the pricier side, spending a night at Norden Glamping was one for the books. It was one of my most unique experiences traveling in Southeast Asia, and is one I recommend to anyone traveling through Chiang Mai. Depending on the type of villa that you choose, you can expect to pay anywhere between $300 – $450 USD. But hey, if having your own private villa with modern amenities in the middle of the woods doesn't sound amazing, then I don't know what is.
Norden Glamping FAQ
How much does Norden Glamping cost?
When I wrote this in early 2025, cabins ran about $300 to $450 USD a night depending on which one you choose. Rates change by season, so check your dates before you book.
Where is Norden Glamping, and how do you get there?
Norden Glamping is in Huai Kaeo, in Chiang Mai's Mae On district, about 57 km (34 miles) east of Chiang Mai International Airport. We rented a car at the airport, the drive took about an hour, and parking at the property was free.
Is Norden Glamping worth it? My review
For me, yes. It was one of the most unique stays of my travels in Southeast Asia: a glass cabin in the middle of the woods, hotpot outside for dinner, breakfast brought to our cabin and two bathtubs to soak in before checkout. It's on the pricier side, so it's best if the stay itself is a highlight of your Chiang Mai trip. If you're heading south afterward, here's my 2-day Krabi itinerary.
Save these pins when planning your Thailand trip!
Leave a Reply