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

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

-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

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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
2

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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VIP. Air-con. Car / Van

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

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Reviews

4.93

831 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Our Favorite!

    Adventure55298060842,Mar 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This experience cannot adequately be described in a brief review. Every detail was so well thought out. Our guide, Tu, took time to explain the significance behind everything we saw while also providing an immersive experience that made us feel like VIP’s. Being at Doi Suthep Temple at sunrise is so incredibly peaceful and a stark difference to the crowds that began to arrive as we moved on to the next temple. We travelled Southeast Asia for 3 weeks, and this was our favorite and most memorable day!

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  • Best educational trip ever!

    Linda H,Mar 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We adored our guide Non! He warmed our hearts with his kindness and generosity towards children, animals and everyone around him. He emanated love. It was evident he was very knowledgeable and had a way of providing information that made it easy to digest and appreciate. His humor was engaging! Non knew the best photo spots too.

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  • Absolutely recommend!

    Wanderer68624570571,Mar 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Beautiful tour! Non is the best tour guide, the "dog hero". Authentic and touching. 10 out of 5 stars!🥰

  • Don't miss it

    Ryan B,Feb 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was an incredible tour. First, it's amazing to visit Doi Suthep at dawn, watching the sun come up and listening to the monks' morning chant. It felt like such a privilege to be guided by two ex-monks (Non and Blue). who could explain everything that was happening and help us participate in the experience in a way that was culturally/religiously appropriate. I had a lot of questions about Buddhism by this point in my travels in Thailand, and both men were really patient and thoughtful in answering all of them. The other two temples we visited were also amazing, particularly the forest temple. Highly recommend this tour!

  • Meditate, chant, birds, song, waterfalls, monks blessing you.

    Madison H,Feb 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Non is delightful and informative. We were steps in front of all the crowds and were able to roam the grounds in peace listening g to birds and waterfalls and chants rolling over the hills while being lifted up by the small of incense and flowers. You just might compare your future tour guides to Non from now on.

  • Wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse into the Buddhist Relegion and practices

    Mary C,Feb 25, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    James was a wonderful guide and very informative. He did not rush us and answered any questions we had. We enjoyed the morning with him and the other people in the group from other parts of the world. He took the time to allow a group to Italy to translate the information with each other and continued to clarify so all understood. If you get carsick easily, take some meds before going up to the first temple.

  • Great morning

    650saraha,Feb 24, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    James was a fantastic guide. Full of knowledge and humor!

  • Mindful experience with an amazing guide

    MartaKeliauja,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    First, my biggest gratitude to our guide Blue - he has provided with a lot of interesting facts and insight not only about the life of monks but Thai culture as well, and he also took pics and videos of the whole group and inidividually. In general, it is a wonderful tour for anyone who just arrived in Thailand or Chiang Mai. You get a beautiful introduction into the religion and local life, get to interract with the monks with joining their morning meditions or providing offerings to them (included in the tour package), as well as have a lovely Thai breakfast. Although it is an early start, it is worth it because it is less touristy and you can enjoy 3 temples almost to yourself. The route is not too hard, just a few steps to climb, but there are steps to be aware of! (although the van takes you as close as it can). Very much recommend this activity to anyone travelling solo - it was a very mindful and peaceful start of the day!

  • Beautiful cultural and peaceful experience

    487ilanab,Feb 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had such an amazing morning on the Sunrise Doi Suthep tour with ex-monk. We were picked up promptly at 5am and we joined a small group of 7 of us total. We were driven up the hill to the Wat Phra Doi Suthep. The overall experience included an opportunity to chant with monks, participate in blessings and give alms to the monks. Tom (our guide and ex-monk) explained the traditions and love of the monk. The experience was truly magical. After that we had a traditional breakfast and then we went down the mountain and visited another beautiful temple in the jungle. Tom continued to explain the differences in the temples and cultures behind them. Lastly we visited a temple in the city and last of the three for the day. We arrived back at our hotel at 10:30am. Overall it was a memorable and fantastic cultural experience. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Chiang Mai

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  • Fantastic experience with a top guide!

    553jessyv,Feb 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An unforgettable experience! breathtaking sunrise, very good and friendly guide who taught us a lot. give a whole experience offerings to the monks and be allowed to attend the morning prayer. Highly recommended!

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