Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

Name: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk
Price: 64.62 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (784 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

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-A great tour for your wonderful holidays and avoid the heavy crowd and get different experiences from other tourists..

-Soak up with real Thai culture by doing Alms offering to monks and listen to monks chanting in the morning.

- Worth getting up early to see temple lit up and beat the crowds.

- Get great photos without disturbing from people.

-Get different spiritual development

- Your ex-monk guide will explain what you need to know when you are in Thailand

- Enjoy panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City over the clouds

– Wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the Chiang Mai city and mountains.

-They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression !!!!

( You can do this trip even before your flight leave at noon. )

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is formal ( Must be long pants or long skirt for temple visit in Thailand )

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

For this tour we wake up and leave early in the morning at 05:00 - 05:10 am. and drive up into the mountains to visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple ( A Chiang Mai Land-mark.) We highly recommend visiting this famous temple at dawn. The temple is quiet and the monks are just chanting, rousing and going out to receive alms offerings. Without any crowds you can enjoy the magical morning light and incredible views in serenity. It is the beginning to a great and wonderful day. Doi Suthep temple is located on the peak of the Doi Suthep Mountains and is the most famous landmark in Chiang Mai. They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! At the top of the temple you can view the pagoda shining with real gold, and a viewing platform offers panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City – take in the wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the city and mountains. The morning sky and view could be immortalized in a beautiful painting ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression.!!! Before we continue to the other sites, we will have a nice and original taste of famous and delicious Chiang Mai food. ( Khoi Soy or Thai local breakfast sticky rice and Local Thai KFC. ) After sunrise. we will drop by at the hidden jungle temple and Wat U-Mong to enjoy the serenity surrounding & peace ! Both of them are unique meditation places, very interesting and serene. See you in the morning at 5:00 a.m.-05:10 a.m.

1 hour • Admission Included

Wat Pha Lat

Visit the hidden temple . (Wat Phalat )

40 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Famous Local Breakfast: ( Khao Soi, noodle , Pad Thai, chicken rice or other local Thai breakfast )

Professional Experienced TAT Tourist guide.

Flexible for party needs

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

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Reviews

4.93

784 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

753

Best experience in Thailand
salihu urk2025,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect tour! Hotel pick up and drop off was smooth. The temples were fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable and warm. His English was also good. He explained a lot and answered questions. We even joined to a session with actual monks!
Wonderful tour! Highly recommend
Lauren O,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour and our guide was absolutely amazing. He took the time to explain everything at the temples and also ensured we knew what to expect during the ceremonies we go to be a part of on the tour. It was great to see three different temples as well. Would highly recommend
I recommend this for anyone who has minimal knowledge about Buddhism.
Edisen K,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and articulate. I love that he has first hand experience being a monk something he draws on the guide.
Exceptional Tour with Tu
Christy Y,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Tu was excellent and very easy to understand. The tour itself was a highlight of our trip and highly recommended. Bring a lightweight jacket or sweater as it is cool in the morning. And wear good walking shoes as the initial 306 steps wouldn't be great wearing sandals.
An out of this world, beautiful experience
laureneM5234NK,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A magical morning that was out of this world!! We are so grateful and happy to have been able to experience alms giving to the monks, chanting and praying, a blessing and see the beautiful temples. Our tour guide (the ex monk) was so knowledgeable, lovely and friendly. We learnt so many interesting and incredible things about Buddhism, the temples and the monks. We would recommend this to everyone, the 4am wake up is worth it. Thank you so much!
James is really good and...
Jyothi M,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
James is really good and overall experience between sunrise and 3 temples with explanation in detail and breakfast was perfect
Beautiful experience
Alayna G,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a beautiful experience and the guide was amazing!! From seeing the sunrise to eating at a local restaurant, giving offerings to the monks, it was all so good! Highly recommend
Disappointed
Alexandru B,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Very disappointing experience. We had very high expectations for this tour. Watching the sunrise at a famous temple with a former monk sounded like a unique, spiritual, and meaningful experience. Unfortunately, the reality was completely different. The entire tour felt poorly organized from the very beginning. We were not properly informed about how to dress, which is extremely important when visiting temples. Everything felt rushed, commercial, and forced — not spiritual at all.. There was no real sense of peace, connection, or authenticity. The temples themselves were beautiful and impressive, but sadly, that was the only positive part. The guide often left us alone without explanations, context, or storytelling, which made the experience feel empty and confusin Overall, the experience did not match what was advertised, and it felt more like a rushed, commercial photo stop tour rather than a meaningful cultural or spiritual journey.
Thank you !
Paige F,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a beautiful and informative experience. Our guide Blue was wonderful and the food was perfect . Especially enjoyed morning meditation and learning about Buddhism
A MUST do tour
43PaulS43,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The host (James) was brilliant. We learnt so much on the trip and created memories that will hang around for a long time. A highlight of our trip around Thailand.