Private Tour

Half Day Doi Suthep Temple and short trekking on monk trail (Private Tour)

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or Doi Suthep Temple, one of northern Thailand’s most important and beautiful temples, located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep). 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. Enjoy the magnificence of the temple with its Golden Chedi glowing and spectacular views of Chiang Mai City and its surroundings. Then, continue to visit Palad Temple or Wat PhaLat. 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. Finally, we start trekking down from Palad Temple to base of Doi Suthep - Pui National park on Monk trail about 2 kilometers or about 45 minutes.

(If you want to do hiking uphill, please inform us in advance).

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

You should dress appropriately, T - shirt with short sleeves and long trousers is perfect for Temple tour

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 • Admission Included

Wat Pha Lat

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. We start trekking down from Palad Temple to base of Doi Suthep Pui –National park on Monk trail about thirty minutes. We start trekking down from Palad Temple to base of Doi Suthep Pui –National park on Monk trail about thirty minutes.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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

Half Day Doi Suthep Temple and short trekking on monk trail (Private Tour)

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It takes a little physical strength, but it's worth participating
Alice in J,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I joined with my aunt, who is in her 70s. My guide Noom explained it to me in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner without being nasty to me, who is not good at English. Also, the driver, Boo, was a very pleasant person and cared about things. I couldn't remember everything about the plants and trees that were unfamiliar to me in Japan, but I learned a part of Thai culture. At the temple, I listened with interest to Thai Buddhism, which is similar but different from Japanese Buddhism. The weather up until the day before meant that the trek down was supposed to be an up trek, which was physically a bit difficult for my aunt, but she returned home feeling desperately confident in her physical strength.
Doi Suthep with Nui
malcolmt408,,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nui is a great guide. Very enthusiastic and good company. The trip was a good mix of temple and walking with some views and a journey through the streets of Chiang Mai.
A peaceful morning outside the city
JoH77777,,Dec 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely morning exploring these temples. Our guide, Noom, was really knowledgeable, and considerate of our pace as we hiked the trail. The lower shrine was tranquil and simple, a lovely place to sit and be. The upper shrine was busy and more commercial, but nonetheless fascinating for its place in the Thai story and identity. The views were gorgeous.