CHIANG MAI · DESTINATION
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 doi suthep temple tours most travellers book in Chiang Mai, gathered in one place. Each with what the day involves, what it costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Sunrise at Doi Suthep plus jungle Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong tunnels, small-group guide, pickup, and carbon credits from $32.
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Chiang Mai evening temples: Wat Pha Lat jungle serenity and Doi Suthep’s gold pagoda at sunset, with pickup and guide for $24.
Beat the Chiang Mai crowds on a sunrise climb to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, guided by an ex-monk, plus jungle temples and breakfast.
“Our guide Pon was a former monk. We couldn’t ask for a better guide. It was very educational and I highly recommend the sunrise tour!”
Chiang Mai hike to forest Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep’s golden stupa, with sunrise or dusk city views, English guide, and Thai transport.
Half-day Chiang Mai tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and a Hmong hill tribe village. Small group, guided, steps or cable car.
“Ms nut was excellent guide. Very knowledge and nice. I highly recommend the tour”
Sunrise alms and meditation with an ex-monk guide at Doi Suthep, plus Wat Pha Lat and U-Mong, breakfast, and quiet temple time.
Small-group monk’s trail hike to Wat Pha Lat and sunrise at Doi Suthep’s 300-step dragon stairs, via open-air songthaew.
“The tour was great. Our guide, Saman, was very passionate and we appreciated his humour. We chose to do this trail because we wanted to walk the monk’s trail, but were worried about the feral dogs. We did the 4pm tour and hiked up the trail, we encountered a few dogs, but the guide knew…”
Full-day Chiang Mai tour with Wat Pha Lat monk trail, Doi Suthep temple, and ethical elephant care at Pon Elephant Thailand.
Chiang Mai night temples: Wat Umong tunnels and Doi Suthep golden pagoda. Small-group pickup, admissions included, night views.
“Matt was a good host and walked us to the two temples. Great photos of Doi Suthep and city view in the evening. It's 3-hours so there's not a big time commitment. Note, by the time we got up to the mountain top, it's after sunset.”
Half-day Chiang Mai tour by songthaew: Huay Kaew Waterfall, Wat Pha Lat, and Doi Suthep with sweeping temple views.
“Mister Dang was just the sweetest, super thoughtful and very kind. Very good driver as well. No one else had booked that schedule on the same day so it was just me. Very nice and easy way to visit some major spots in Chiang Mai.”
Hike to Wat Pha Lat, then visit gold Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with songthaew pickup, panoramic views, and cash entrance fees.
“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.”
Half-day Chiang Mai temple tour: Wat Pha Lat in jungle calm and 306 steps to Doi Suthep’s golden pagoda, with tickets included.
Guided 7-hour hike from Wat Doi Suthep through Doi Suthep-Pui jungle to Wat Pha Lat, Doi Pui and summit views, with lunch.
Small-group Chiang Mai temple tour to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and Wat Pha Lat, with A/C pickup and admissions included.
“Very informative tour and a great way to see some highlights of chiang mai. Our guide was brilliant and made the tour very enjoyable.”
Ride a thrilling downhill MTB route in Doi Suthep National Park from Chiang Mai, with village coffee, Thai lunch, and small-group care.
“Wow, what a tour. It was crazy cold, wet and muddy the day of me tour. The staff are awesome. It was nice to be out there with a bunch of guys who seemed to be having as much fun as the group. The pads are a little wonky, but no big deal.”
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