Doi Suthep Temple Tour by Local Red Car – 3 Hours Experience
Join us for an unforgettable journey to Doi Suthep and experience Chiang Mai like a local!
Flexible Departure Times – We offer five time slots throughout the day, so you can choose the session that best suits your schedule.
Step into the heart of Chiang Mai’s spiritual and cultural heritage on this Doi Suthep Temple Tour. Travel like a local in a traditional red Songthaew, the city’s signature shared taxi, as you ascend the lush mountainside to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most sacred and awe-inspiring temples. This short yet immersive 3-hour tour is perfect for travelers looking for a meaningful experience without taking up the whole day.
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Doi Suthep Temple Tour by Local Red Car – 3 Hours Experience
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What's included in Doi Suthep Temple Tour by Local Red Car – 3 Hours Experience
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Discover the cultural and spiritual soul of Chiang Mai on this quick yet enriching tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most sacred and iconic temples. Perched high on Doi Suthep mountain, this golden temple offers breathtaking views over Chiang Mai and a serene atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims for centuries. Travel like a local in a traditional red ‘songtaew’ (converted pick-up with benches in the back) as you wind your way up the mountain, then climb the grand staircase flanked by mythical Naga serpents to reach the temple grounds. With your knowledgeable local guide, uncover the rich history, symbolism, and legends surrounding this revered Buddhist site. From its glittering golden chedi to the panoramic views of the city below, this short tour offers a deep dive into northern Thailand’s spiritual heritage, all in just a few hours.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- One bottle of drinking water
- Transportation by 'songtaew' (pick-up truck with benches in the back)
- Pick up and drop off from hotel (only within our service area)
- Entrance fee Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Meal
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
- Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered (for both men and women). No leggings, tight pants, or revealing tops, otherwise access might be denied.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We offer pick-up only from hotels or accommodations located within Chiang Mai’s Old City or just outside the city center. If your accommodation is outside our pick-up area, the designated meeting point is in front of Burger King at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai: https://goo.gl/maps/DDmdjcwPCpSLbPEt9. As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
Meeting / End Points
- If your hotel/accommodation is outside our pick up area, the meeting point is in front of the Burger King at the Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai .
