Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk
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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‘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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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.
Wat Pha Lat
Visit the hidden temple . (Wat Phalat )
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk
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Reviews
745 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Totally worth it
Nserwinowski,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience!! We went as part of our honeymoon and had such an amazing time witnessing Buddhist culture and the monks in their morning ritual. Our guide, Tu, was the sweetest and had so much knowledge from 11 years of being a monk. Highly recommend this tour, i don’t think we would’ve gotten as much out of it if we went on our own even at sunrise.
Spiritual sunrise
L8090QKcindys,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep ⁃ wat pha lat ⁃ Wat umong Tour by Tu, a Thai who was a Buddhist monk for 11 years. We took a van to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, built 1383, up a hill 9 miles from chiang mai. Elephants led the way to the site , and thus the temple was established there. We walked up a staircase with naga on either side up 309 steps. There is a gold chedi, that we walked around 3 times with a flower as offering, lit a candle. We watched the monks in orange robes chant , and watched the sun rise, then participated in their morning ritual of collecting food donations. The monks line up with their bowls, and start at suthep and walk into the village barefoot. We handed out wrapped rice crackers . There were Akita dogs wandering around. We asked our tour guide, tu, what elephant tour he would recommend, and he mentioned his family had elephants growing up. Included in the tour was choice of breakfast ( rice dishes, noodle dishes) at a food stand up near the temple. We really enjoyed the tour
✨ Magic and unforgettable
Daniela C,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A magical journey through colors and culture. Unforgettable and full of wonder. ✨ “Colors of the North: A Journey Through Temples and Time”
Amazing day and former...
Julie S,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day and former monk was incredibly knowledgeable. Pickup and drop off was a breeze. Tour was longer than advertised so be aware not to make plans immediately afterwards.
One of our favorite...
Kristina L,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of our favorite things we did in Chiang Mai! Our guide was informative, funny and made the morning very memorable.
Perfect Tour!
Victoria M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING excursion!! Our tour guide was attentive, very informative, funny, and really made our experience the best. So glad I booked this tour. It is definitely physically active, be prepared to climb lots of steps and then more steps and not to mention, yes more steps!
Bee is a great guide,...
Lucie T,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bee is a great guide, kind and her knowledge really added to the experience. Comfortable drive, punctual.
Highly recommended
Alicia Z,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely wonderful. Our tour guide Bea was very knowledgeable and attentive. She immersed us in the Buddhist practices and taught us about the history of the temples. This is a must do if you are in Chiang Mai!
If you do one thing in Chiang Mai, this should be it!!!!
Margarita P,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 stars are not enough to rate this experience! It's like nothing we would have ever expected or got anywhere else! Our guide, Tom, who is an ex-monk, knew the best spots away from the tourist crowds. He shared with us interesting stories, helped us get an insight into the Thai culture and religion and immersed us in nature in a way we would have never expected. Thank you for this spiritual journey, Tom!
Amazing!
PeggyK,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want a more personal experience with a former monk who will share his insights, take photos, and let you walk around at your own pace, this is perfect! Our family absolutely LOVED the three temples, the view, the peaceful vibes, and really began to understand why Thai people are just naturally friendly. We got to talk to a monk and receive a special blessing. Such a great, great day!
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