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Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular doi suthep temple tours in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
See Wat Umong’s tunnels and Doi Suthep’s golden pagoda at dusk, then enjoy Chiang Mai’s night skyline from the summit.
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Chiang Mai sunrise tour: Doi Suthep steps, jungle Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Umong tunnels with small-group guides, pickup, and low-impact travel.
Evening temple tour in Chiang Mai featuring Wat Pha Lat’s jungle calm and Doi Suthep’s 306-step golden pagoda glow.
Sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with alms-giving, Thai breakfast, and jungle temples led by an ex-monk guide.
“So worth getting up early for this. Temple was quiet . Morning meditation with the monks and giving ohms was really special . Other temples were so interesting. Being with a former monk was so informative. Great experience! Don’t miss out.”
Half-day Chiang Mai temple tour with a forest hike to Wat Pha Lat and panoramic Doi Suthep views, plus sunrise options.
Half-day Doi Suthep temple and Hmong village visit from Chiang Mai, with steps or cable car and a small-group feel.
Sunrise, monk chants, and alms at Doi Suthep plus two older jungle temples. Small-group tour with ex-monk guide and breakfast.
Hike Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then climb Doi Suthep’s 300-step Naga stairs for gold temple views and Buddha lessons.
“Jane made our Tour a fun and memorable one. The knowledge she shared with us and ease of understanding her. Would definitely do another tour with her. Mahalo Jane for a Great time. Nancy Racoma”
Ethical elephant care plus a forest monk trail and Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep temple in one full-day tour. Great value for $57.
Chiang Mai at night: Wat Umong tunnels and Doi Suthep’s golden pagoda with hilltop city views, plus pickup and a small group.
“Matt was a good host and walked us to the two temples. Great photos of Doi Suthep and city view in the evening. It's 3-hours so there's not a big time commitment. Note, by the time we got up to the mountain top, it's after sunset.”
Half-day Chiang Mai temple and waterfall ride by songthaew: Huay Kaew Waterfall, Wat Pha Lat, and Doi Suthep views in 4 hours.
“Driver was on time, pleasant and communicated well.”
Hike to Wat Pha Lat through Chiang Mai’s monk trail, then visit gold-lit Doi Suthep for views, culture, and a local songthaew ride.
“Some strenuous walking involved. A magnificent experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide steeped in local Buddhist history and Buddhist precepts. He was a former monk. Recommend wearing a face mask in the red truck to avoid gas fumes. Five in our group.”
Morning Chiang Mai temple tour to Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep. Jungle calm, 306 steps, gold relic pagoda views with pickup.
Tough jungle hike and high-adrenaline downhill biking in Doi Suthep National Park, ending at Huai Tueng Thao with meals, water, and small-group guides.
“This was utterly breathtaking! Our guide was Danay (sorry if spelt incorrectly) the weather was bad! It was raining and hot the conditions on the way up and down were horrendous but we did not stop enjoying ourselves from start to finish. Read more”
7-hour trek in Doi Suthep National Park from Wat Suthep to Doi Pui. Jungle monk trails, 180° views, small group, lunch included.
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
