Chiang Mai · DOI SUTHEP & MOUNTAIN TEMPLE TOURS
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Sunrise, sunset and evening visits give Doi Suthep different rhythms. Check the temple pairings, walking demands and whether Wat Pha Lat or Wat Umong is included.
Chiang Mai evening temples: Wat Umong tunnels, Doi Suthep sunset and monks ceremony, night city views, glass-bottled water, small group.
“Peter, our guide. was great! he was on time, attentive and knowledgeable. I visited temples on my own but having a guide gave me more insight.”
Chiang Mai sunrise tour: 309 steps at Doi Suthep, then Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong, with pickup, guide, water, and carbon offsets.
“We had an amazing time on this tour with our tour guide Mat! he was one of a kind and his energy so pure and welcoming. The group itself was amazing, too and of course the trip in general. Perfectly organised, on time, very informative and spiritual. I would recommend this tour to anybody who can handle the very early bird. Thumbs up, Mat. Thank you once again.”
Evening temple tour in Chiang Mai, from Wat Pha Lat’s jungle quiet to Doi Suthep’s golden pagoda and city views.
“had such a lovely time with PonPon. aa an ex monk he taught us a lot and helped us wuth the rituals- so had a really special time. I know if I had tried to do this alone it would not have been the same. the one temple was closed so we went to another one - this was the only dissapointment .. but the blessings I received on this tour made up for it”
Chiang Mai sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with an ex-monk guide, alms-giving, jungle temples, and northern Thai breakfast.
“It is worth getting up super early to see sunrise over Chiang Mai. And then visit 3 temples. However they should tell clients when it is a Buddhist holiday and thus there are changes in the temples. It was the case when I visited. We could Read more”
Chiang Mai temples and a forest hike to Wat Pha Lat, capped with Doi Suthep sunrise or city views. 4 hours, great guide, $25.
“Nice half day tour to see the main temple and a hike. Great for anyone who wants to see the nature side of the city. It was a great experience overall and I would recommend this to others.”
4-hour Chiang Mai tour with hotel pickup to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Doi Pui Hmong village, including cable car and entry fees.
“Great to see the village with authentic population. The guide had an interesting perspective about Buddhism.”
Chiang Mai spiritual sunrise tour with an ex-monk guide, Doi Suthep dawn, chanting, meditation, alms giving, and 2 more ancient temples.
“Early start but so worth it, the guide Non was very friendly, funny and informative all day”
Hike Wat Pha Lat forest temple and see Doi Suthep at sunrise or sunset, guided on the monk’s trail and 300-step Naga stairs.
“Saman was a very friendly and knowledgable guide. We got great photos of the sunrise at Doi Suthep and learned a lot about the monks who live there. Great way to spend a morning.”
Ethical elephant care plus Wat Pha Lat monk trail and Doi Suthep temples in one packed Chiang Mai day tour.
“Great trip - interesting locations and activities and no tourist traps and overpriced restaurants. Our guide Yoong was very knowledgeable. She gave us a lot of information at every location about both - elephants and temples. No questions were left unanswered. It was interesting to listen with her joyful approach with humor”
Chiang Mai night temples in 3.5 hours. Small-group tour with hotel pickup to Wat Umong tunnels and Doi Suthep pagoda night views.
“Amazing experience. Expertly executed by a very knowledgeable guide. You can for paying 20 B. and take the cable car so as to avoid climbing the 300 steps.”
Half-day Chiang Mai tour by songthaew to Huay Kaew waterfall and two Lanna temples, finishing at Doi Suthep for holy relic views.
“Lovely trip, we did the later tour in the afternoon and the views from the doi suthep temple were incredible at sunset. The first temple we stopped at was amazing too, so much history and beautiful views. Plenty of time at each place and our tour guide was so lovely. Definitely recommend if you’re in chiang mai.”
Hike to Wat Pha Lat on the Monk’s Trail, then visit gold Doi Suthep for big views over Chiang Mai, with songthaew pickup.
“Some strenuous walking involved. A magnificent experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide steeped in local Buddhist history and Buddhist precepts. He was a former monk. Recommend wearing a face mask in the red truck to avoid gas fumes. Five in our group.”
Morning temple circuit in Chiang Mai with Wat Pha Lat in the jungle and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep’s gold pagoda and 306 steps.
“The guide Tomtam has been amazing. He has explained perfectly the tour giving us info about the history of thailand, about temples with professionalism. Super tour and great driver”
A tough, temple-to-highlands trek in Doi Suthep National Park with Hmong village time, big views, and guide support.
“Our guide Ai was great and helped us along the difficult hike, beautiful sceneries and tasty lunch!”
Chiang Mai temple tour to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and Wat Pha Lat with pickup, guide, and admission included.
“Fantastic tour of Wat Umong, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a jade market, and the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. We covered so much in a short period of time, but never felt rushed. Our guide, PT, was really informative, sharing the history Read more”
