Chiang Mai · WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP TOURS
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sits 15km and a thousand metres above Chiang Mai, and the difference between trips is mostly what time they leave. These 15 are compared on departure time, whether the Monk’s Trail or the road gets you up, the temple entry fee and what else is bolted on.
Chiang Mai evening temples with Wat Umong tunnels, Doi Suthep night views, monks chanting, and a small-group tour with low-impact touches.
“It was a wonderful experience with James being a fantastic guide.”
Sunrise temples tour in Chiang Mai. Climb 309 steps to Doi Suthep, visit Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong, with a small-group guide.
“I really enjoyed Wat Umong. It is a unique temple compared to others.”
Sunset temple tour in Chiang Mai: hidden Wat Pha Lat, 306 steps to Doi Suthep's gold pagoda, and glowing city views.
“very good price including hotel pickup, transport and guide. Our guide Tontam is really good! He is very caring, gentle and polite, the instruction was informative. Schedule was carefully planned with instructions and free walk-around.”
Early sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with alms-giving, jungle temples, and a former-monk guide plus a tasty northern Thai breakfast.
“A great tour! The sunset was totally worth the early start. All the temples were amazing and the sunset at the top of doi Sutep was very special. James was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! He was funny, chatty, knowledgeable, on time and rRead more”
Guided hike to Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai forest plus Doi Suthep golden stupa, sunrise views, and easy temple stops for $25.
“our guide tomtam was fantastic and give us lots of information about everything we seen ,great English speaking and personality is beautifull”
A 4-hour small-group trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and a Doi Pui Hmong village, with views and culture.
“We had a great time visiting the mountain village and the temple. The village gives you some insights into the local coffee plantation. You can see some local housing on the way but you should also be prepared that there are quite some shops where they offer a mix of locally made but also some „standard“ souvenirs. Tasting the coffee was great though. Afterwards, we visited the temple where our guide gave us a lot of insights into Buddhist religion, which was further supported by the artwork in the temple. We also got some great views from the city from there. Our tour guide was super great and so helpful…”
Sunrise at Wat Doi Suthep with an ex-monk guide, monks chanting, basic meditation, alms offering, and two ancient temples in 5.5 hours.
“Highly recommend this tour. Blue was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He shared so much of his life and experience with Buddhism. It was a really beautiful, touching experience. It was also great to get so much detail on the history of the temples we visited.”
Chiang Mai half-day hike from Wat Pha Lat’s monk trail to Doi Suthep’s sacred gold temple and 300-step dragon staircase.
“Katie was great fun and very informative!! I recommend this tour. The temple was beautiful as was the hike. Bring good shoes though, the terrain is a bit rough.”
Ethical elephant care plus Wat Phalat forest hiking and Doi Suthep temple views, guided by English hosts in a full Chiang Mai day.
“Mr. Suriya was an excellent guide on the excursion. He was able to explain the history of the area, talk about the monks, and open up more about the local culture. This added a pleasant extra touch to the trip.”
Night temples in Chiang Mai: Wat Umong tunnels plus lit-up Doi Suthep, with hotel pickup, small group comfort, and city views for $20.
“This was not a good experience. Our guide was difficult to understand and didn’t provide context to what she was saying. She would hold up pictures on her phone but we had no idea what she was conveying. The whole thing was rushed and we could have used more time at each place. She tried her best so I blame the tour company for putting her in a position she wasn’t ready for..”
Half-day Chiang Mai songthaew tour to Huay Kaew Waterfall, forest Wat Pha Lat, and Doi Suthep views, with time to explore.
“We loved the trip, the places we saw were very nice.”
Hike to Wat Pha Lat and visit gold Doi Suthep with songthaew pickup, an English guide, and mountain views in about 4 hours.
“It was so much fun! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had which was a big plus!”
Chiang Mai half-day tour to Wat Pha Lat and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, including hotel pickup, temple entry tickets, and the 306-step climb.
“the two temples we saw were amazing. Our guide was lovely. Although we didnt have as much time as I would have wanted in each temple it was enough time to experience them. I would recommend.”
Hike through Doi Suthep National Park near a Hmong village, then take a safety-led downhill mountain bike ride to Huay Tueng Thao.
“The hike and bike wasn’t available on the day we planned to do it but they contacted us a few days prior and offered cave and kayak tour instead or we could cancel with no fees. We choose to do the cave and kayak tour. We had a lot of fun and Jane the guide was awesome. He was funny and helped us not crash into things while kayaking. The driver was great as well and even offered to watch our stuff while we were out kayaking. The cave was very cool too, lots to see inside! We even saw bats flying around! Very fun and adventurous tour!”
7-hour Doi Suthep hike with jungle trails, temple stops, and Doi Pui views, plus lunch, water, and truck support from Chiang Mai.
“Amazing experience! Definitely a challenge but completely worth it. My guide was incredible and the lunch at the summit was the perfect ending.”
Every kind of day out around the city, and the best of each.
