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The 15 Best Doi Suthep Tours in Chiang Mai

82 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The temple on the mountain is the city’s signature view. These 15 split between sunrise runs, sunset visits, the Monk’s Trail hike past Wat Pha Lat and the combinations with Wat Umong, priced and timed.

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - What a good guide adds to the visit
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

1.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Our pick

Spend an evening at Wat Umong and Doi Suthep with a local guide, air-conditioned transport, and both temple entry fees included. Explore Wat Umong’s tunnels, then climb 309 steps to the hilltop temple for sunset views, city lights, and a monk-led ceremony. Guides on this route have included TomTam, Boon, Atii, James, and Happy.

“we had a super guide, TomTam, and driver, James. Trip was well paced and Tom was full of good information about Thailand, the Lanna people, the sights we saw and Buddhism in Thailand. A tour and tour guide I would highly recommend. Tom's english was excellent and we could tell that he loved his job.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - A short pause at the Kruba Srivichai Monument
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

2.Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,425 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Start before dawn for Doi Suthep’s golden chedi and city views, then visit the Kruba Srivichai Monument, forest-set Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong’s underground tunnels. Guides such as James, a former monk, explain Buddhist customs along the way. Transport, entrance fees and water are included. Bring modest clothes and be ready for an early start.

“The tour was fantastic from start to finish. Nuttaya is a great tour guide and we had the best time, learning lots about the temples, Buddhist culture and Thailand in general - all while seeing amazing sights! Would 10000% recommend :)”

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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - Doi Suthep: 306 steps to the golden pagoda
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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

3.Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,207 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

Spend an evening visiting Wat Pha Lat’s waterfall-side shrine and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep’s gold pagoda, with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Expect a 306-step climb, city views and time to explore. Guides such as Art, Mui and Ponpon have brought Buddhist customs and temple details to life for past groups.

“These two temples are a must-see in Chiang Mai. This tour offers a comfortable way (van) to get to see both temples and visiting the 2nd temple during the golden hour and with the chanting of the monks was just magical!”

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk - Breakfast: a welcome pause after the early start
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $64Top rated

Leave Chiang Mai around 5 a.m. for sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you may see monks collecting alms. Then visit jungle-shaded Wat Pha Lat and meditation temple Wat Umong, with a northern Thai breakfast and hotel transport included. The small-group tour is advertised with an ex-monk guide; guide names have included Pon, Tu, Tom, James, Blue, PJ and Big.

“Overall it was an amazing tour! Van collected us early morning for sunrise visit to Doi Suthep- guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Sufficient time given to enjoy the Doi Suthep, also taken us to have a breakfast at local restaurant nearby before heading to Wat Pha Lat etc.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Walking the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

5.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Ride Chiang Mai’s red songthaew to Doi Suthep, visit the golden temple and walk the Monk’s Trail to forest-shrouded Wat Pha Lat. An English-speaking guide explains Buddhist customs and temple details. Choose a morning sunrise outing or another available time; route order varies, and entrance fees are extra.

“Very good tour with Saman. He was punctual and pleasant! His pride and enthusiasm for his country came through very nicely.”

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4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai - Walking through Doi Pui village
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4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

6.4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 696 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Leave Chiang Mai by air-conditioned minivan for Doi Pui Hmong Hill Tribe Village and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Explore the village museum and market, then climb 309 steps to the temple or ride the included cable car. Guides such as Pae, Pookie, Tui, and Nut have led tours, sharing context on local life, Buddhism, and northern Thai culture.

“Very good sight seeing. Nice and quick, not all day. I learned allot from th le Hmong hill tribe. Watch for the Hmong at the garden who try to sell you real silver rings for about $120-$150 usd. Lots of little shops so I recommend bringing a backpack if you want to shop.”

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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation - The 5 a.m. start and the ride up
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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

7.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59

Leave Chiang Mai around 5 a.m. with an English-speaking former monk guide such as James, Non, Tu, or Blue. At Doi Suthep, you can join morning chanting, try a brief meditation, offer food to monks, and watch the sunrise. After local breakfast, visit jungle-set Wat Pha Lat and the tunnel temple of Wat Umong. Transport, temple fees, and alms food are included.

“Everything was amazing. Non was such an amazing guide and delivered so much information and history which made it even better!”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Walking the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

8.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $26

In about four hours, ride a traditional red songthaew to the Monk’s Trail, walk 30 to 40 minutes uphill to forest temple Wat Pha Lat, then visit sacred Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide explains temple details and Buddhist traditions. Sunrise and afternoon departures are available; expect extra entrance fees, steep steps and an open-sided ride.

“Khun Saman who led our small group did an excellent job explaining things related to the temple, different Buddhas displayed. He also has a wealth of knowledge about the forest as we were hiking our way down. He is thorough, devoted, responsible. The walking stick he passed to us to use was incredibly useful. Very thoughtful of him.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour - Walking into Wat Pha Lat
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

9.Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Spend a full day on Chiang Mai’s Monk Trail, at Wat Pha Lat and Wat Doi Suthep, then meet elephants at PON Elephant Thailand. Expect a 40-minute forest walk, temple visits, feeding and bathing activities, and a local Thai lunch. English-speaking guides such as Sumit, Suriya, Paul, and Ronnie are often praised for adding useful context and helping the day feel personal.

“Paul was our guide and he was great. He offered detailed explanations and history during the tour. I would book with him as my guide again. The tour itself was full of many activities it was worth the money.”

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Best seller!! Amazing Night tour, Doi Suthep + Wat umong - Top Must visit! - Wat Umong: Buddha images in the tunnels
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Best seller!! Amazing Night tour, Doi Suthep + Wat umong – Top Must visit!

10.Best seller!! Amazing Night tour, Doi Suthep + Wat umong – Top Must visit!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $20

Visit Wat Umong’s shadowy Buddha tunnels, then climb or take the 20-baht funicular to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for its golden pagoda and city views. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, admission, and downtown hotel transfers are included. The evening schedule can shift, and the mountain road is winding.

“This tour was great, not too much of a time commitment but still long enough to explore each site a while, take in the views, and take some photos. After going to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep during the day (not part of this tour), it was really Read more”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio - Wat Pha Lat: a quieter temple in the forest
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

11.Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 429 reviews · from $13Best value

Ride a local songthaew from Chiang Mai to Huay Kaew Waterfall, forest-shaded Wat Pha Lat, and the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You explore each stop on your own while an English-speaking driver waits. Small groups are available, and drivers such as Mr Dang are often praised for being kind, punctual, and helpful.

“was the only person on the 11 am, trip. all places where visited, driver was excellent, trip was as planned. made for a nice day.”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - What the guide adds
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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

12.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $26

Ride a traditional open-sided songthaew from Chiang Mai, hike 30 to 45 minutes up the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then visit sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide leads this four-hour outing, with a small group of up to 12. Bring walking shoes, temple-appropriate clothes and cash for entrance fees.

“It was so much fun! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had which was a big plus!”

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Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - A guide adds meaning to the temple visits
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Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

13.Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

Spend a morning at two very different Chiang Mai temples: quiet Wat Pha Lat, with Thai and Burmese details beside jungle waterfalls, and sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, reached by 306 steps or an optional cable car. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, entry tickets and water are included. Guides have included TomTam, Austin and Phon Phon.

“Our guide Phon Phon was outstanding. We’ve been on over 7 tours in Asia so far on our trip and he was the best. He’s so informative. And an all round nice guy. The sites were spectacular. Thanks”

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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park - Lunch and views at Khun Chang Khian
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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

14.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $75

Leave Chiang Mai at 9:30 am for a guided jungle hike in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, a stop at Khun Chang Khian Hmong village, and a long mountain-bike ride toward Huai Tueng Thao. The small-group day includes hotel transport, safety gear, water and two meals. Expect a tough climb and real off-road riding.

“Hike was tough with 40 degree temp. However downhill biking was a blast. It’s not a beginner friendly activity. I had a wipe out, and scraped my knee and arm pretty nicely. Donia our group lead gave prompt First aid! He’s the best! Will do it again in winter!”

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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking - A short temple stop, then back into the forest
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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

15.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Set out from Chiang Mai with a local guide such as A or Nop for a strenuous trek on Doi Suthep’s monk trails, through highland jungle toward Doi Pui and a Hmong village. The day includes Wat Pha Lat, a stop at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, lunch, water, and support from a truck. Expect steep, uneven terrain and a long day.

“Mr A is awesome! Super funny and great to spend time with it! Highly recommend having with him! This is a very challenging hike. Come prepared and be in good shape. Definitely a hard hike”

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