Private Tour

Half Day Doi Suthep Temple and Palad Temple (Private tour)

Overview

Available languages

English

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We visit Palad Temple which it features magical temple grounds including a waterfall, forest paths and stunning views of the city. Then, continue to Doi Suthep Temple one of northern Thailand’s most important and beautiful temples, located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep). It is a place of worship, dates back to the year 1373 when the first Chedi was built.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

One of northern Thailand’s most important and beautiful temples, located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep). It is a place of worship, dates back to the year 1373 when the first Chedi was built. It is an important pilgrimage spot for the devout and is sacred site to many Thai people. Visitors can take the 306 steps staircase or ride on a cable car to reach the pagoda.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Wat Pha Lat

While most people head to the top of Doi Suthep to visit the golden chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, many don’t realize there’s another gem hiding part way up the mountain. While it is not a particularly beautiful temple building, it features magical temple grounds including a waterfall, forest paths and stunning views of the city.

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private English speaking tour guide with TAT license

All activities as mentioned in the program

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area

Travel accident insurance

Private transportation by air conditioned car/minivan with licensed Driver

Your personal expenses

All kind of alcohols & soft drinks

Other optional tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off out side city area

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

2022

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

All questions answered. 😁
AnishU3,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tobi was a really good host. We had a really great time with him. He would answer all the questions we had, and the experience was really good. He explains all the points. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely be asking for him for other tours as well.
Private temple tour in Chiang Mai
fgiraldoc,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gobi was great and very knowledgeable giving us all the details of the history and meaning of temples and Chiang Mai with so much patience. Definitely worth it to do this tour while in Chiang Mai. The tour is on a very comfortable van with plenty of cold water and AC.
What fun and beauty
DAVID F,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tours offered by all good travel are great and can be adjusted as desired. We took this half day but also added the Hmong tribe. Gobi helps you meet people because he has a natural empathy. And the minivan is nice with water on demand.
alT1993LR,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gobi is my tour guide and he is fabulous! He is very knowledgeable in his work and brings you to the best spots around! I enjoyed and learn s lot from him.
Great!
austincU1495XQ,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bee was very informative and knowledgeable. She was very polite and had a great attitude. The driver, Mr B, kept the car very clean, drove comfortably, and made sure there was water and towels to provide.
Great Experience in Chiang Mai
John M,,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The half day tour was very efficient and informative. Gobi, our guide, was the perfect host. He supplied a plethora of information and insight. He is a true professional! We visited the two temples and never felt rushed. He explained everything succinctly with lots of sidebars and anecdotes. The tour never dragged, and we felt we truly experience a piece of Thailand’s culture.
Good experience
U5466ZUpaulinec,,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our second trip with guide Nui from AP Travel. Again we were picked up from our hotel this time on a half day tour to Doi Suthep and Palad temples. Very interesting trip made more so by Nui’s knowledge. We asked at the end of the trip if we could be dropped off in the old town of Chiang Mai instead of the hotel and Nui was happy to oblige. Fond memories of our visits to Chaing Mai and our guide Nui both trips were a reasonable price too for a private tour.
Great evening trip.
leedsrubysandy,,Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed this evening trip. We were picked up at 4pm in a mini bus. The traffic was busy leaving Chang Mai. The ‘Hidden Temple’ in a lovely setting in a forest and was very peaceful. The driver told us about the different parts of the temple. We then went to Doi Suthep temple. From there you could see the whole of Chiang Mai. The sunset was hazy but the view was still good.
Amazing Tour
Q3796YAscottd,,Jan 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This week my wife and I went on the Half Day Doi Sutherland and Palau Temple tour by private car. We were fortunate enough to have Mr Gobi as our tour guide for the second time (upon our request). I have to say this was one of the best tours we have ever been on and was made even better by having Mr Gobi as our guide. The temples we were taken to were amazing and Mr Gobi was a wealth of knowledge on the history of not only the temples but the countries past. We found Mr Gobi to be easy going and friendly with a great sense of humour which kept us entertained. He felt more like a friend than a tour guide by the end. We enjoyed his knowledge and company so much that we requested he take us on the next tour we had booked. We’d also like to give our driver, Mr Boo a shout out as he was an extremely careful driver who managed to navigate the windy roads to our destinations. We highly recommend this tour!
Elephants, culture and warm hospitality through Gobi and Boo
Yolo son,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our visit to the Elephant Hospital in Chiang Mai and the King's Elephant Camp was one of the most impressive experiences I have ever had. It was fascinating to see how important it is that elephants learn from their mahouts how to behave during a medical examination. Of course, even the most experienced mahout cannot always guarantee that an elephant will remain absolutely calm. Therefore, the legs of the animals are secured during treatments with ropes – a measure that ensures not only the safety of doctors and caregivers, but also that of the elephants themselves. Anyone who hastens to label this practice as cruelty to animals probably did not understand how responsibly it works here. Both in the hospital and in the sanctuary, the needs of the elephants are met with so much love and care that you can feel how well the animals are doing there. Our guide Goby and our driver Boo have taken the whole experience to a new level. Goby was incredibly friendly, charming and full of knowledge. He not only explained everything about the elephants, but also gave us deeper insights into Thai culture and the life of the Mahouts that we would never have otherwise gotten. After the elephant visit we explored a local market together, where Goby told us so many details and stories that the trip was unforgettable for us. Also our previous tour to two temples was just great. Goby impressed us with his extensive factual knowledge and insights into Buddhist culture – something made even more special by his own experience as a former monk. I can only recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover the true Thailand. The combination of nature, culture and knowledge has made our stay in Chiang Mai a unique experience!