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Hike to Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai - Book Your Nimman Activity
Hike through the forest to discover the hidden sanctuary of Wat Pha Lat, a peaceful garden temple adorned with beautiful statues, then continue to the gilded splendor of Doi Suthep Temple on Doi Suthep for one of northern Thailand’s most sacred experiences and sweeping panoramic views over Chiang Mai; your journey is made authentically local aboard a traditional Thai songthaew-a converted pick-up truck with two benches in the back, open sides and no air-conditioning-which adds charm to exploring the area from the Nimman neighborhood, and groups are kept intimate with a maximum of 10 participants to ensure a personal and memorable visit.
About this activity in Nimman
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Hike the hidden Wat Pha Lat forest temple on Doi Suthep and explore its serene garden and ornate statues away from the crowds
- Visit the golden Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples, and take in sweeping panoramic views over Chiang Mai
- Experience authentic local transport in a signature Chiang Mai songthaew (open-sided converted pick-up) for a true taste of regional travel
- Small-group format with a maximum of 10 participants ensures a more personal, relaxed tour of the mountain temples
Important Information
- Your booking includes an English-speaking guide, a bottle of drinking water and travel in the signature Chiang Mai red car (songthaew); entrance fees and the Doi Suthep cable car are not included
- Wear proper walking shoes and modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees-temples are sacred places and respectful dress is required
- This activity is suitable for all fitness levels; if you can’t hike up, you may ride the songthaew to the summit instead; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- For the sunrise program (starts around 05:00) the itinerary is reversed: you visit Doi Suthep first for sunrise, then hike down from Wat Pha Lat along the monk’s trail
Meeting Point
Free pick-up and drop-off is provided inside Chiang Mai’s Old (walled) City. If you are not staying at a hotel in our pick-up area, meet in front of Burger King at Tha Pae Gate. Pickups can begin up to 45 minutes before the scheduled tour start time.
Includes
- You’ll receive a bottle of drinking water to stay refreshed during your Chiang Mai experience.
- An English-speaking guide will accompany your group to share local insights and lead the activity.
- Travel in the authentic Chiang Mai red car (songthaew) - the region’s signature converted pickup truck used for local transport.
Excludes
- Entrance fee and cable-car fare for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep are not included.
- Personal expenses are excluded and are your responsibility during the visit.
- Gratuities for the driver and guide are not mandatory and are not included.
- Entrance fee for Wat Pha Lat / the monk’s trail is not included.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrive independently in the area.
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap for safety during the outing.
- The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it family-friendly and accessible.
- Wear proper walking shoes to comfortably explore temples, trails, and viewpoints here.
- Temples are sacred places; you’re required to dress appropriately with shoulders and knees covered.
- If you can’t hike up the mountain, you can take the songthaew up instead - an easier option for the climb.
- For the sunrise program (start 05:00), you’ll visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep first, then continue to Wat Pha Lat to begin the monk’s trail and hike down the mountain.
- Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 participants to keep the experience personal and manageable.
- This tour is operated with a typical Thai songthaew - a converted pickup truck with two benches in the back, open sides, and no air-conditioning - offering an authentic local way to travel.
- You’ll get free pickup and drop-off inside Chiang Mai’s old (walled) city; if you’re not staying at one of the listed hotels, meet at Burger King at Tha Pae Gate.
- Do not select a hotel pickup if you are not an actual guest there; use the designated meeting point instead.
- Pickups may begin up to 45 minutes before the scheduled tour start time, so please be ready early.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Choose the 5am, you won’t regret it! Very few visitors and a beautiful view and majestic temple. The hidden temple in nature was so unique and peaceful and hiking down was much easier with family in tow than walking up. Thanks again for the experience!
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We enjoyed a fabulous small group tour with Jane. Her knowledge of the temples was great and she gave us lots of information not only about them but Buddhism and Thailand in general. Jane’s spoken english was great and she happily answered all our questions. Would highly recommend.
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Amy was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and easy to understand. We learned a lot from her and were especially grateful for the early morning start to watch the sunrise! Definitely a must-see.
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You’ll hike through a peaceful forest trail to Wat Pha Lat, a hidden temple set in a tranquil garden with beautiful statues, then continue to the gold-draped Doi Suthep temple. At the top of the mountain you’ll enjoy panoramic views over the city and experience two of northern Thailand’s most sacred sites in one tour.
Yes. The tour notes that it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels, and if you cannot do the hike up the mountain you can instead go up with the songthaew and still visit both temples.
Yes. For the sunrise program (starting at 05:00), the tour visits Wat Phra That Doi Suthep first for sunrise, then continues to Wat Pha Lat where you start the monk’s trail and hike down the mountain instead of up.
This tour is operated with a typical Thai songthaew - a converted pick-up truck with two benches in the back, open sides, and no air-conditioning - giving you an authentic local travel experience around Chiang Mai and up the mountain.
Bring proper walking shoes and a bottle of drinking water (included). Remember that temples are sacred places: shoulders and knees need to be covered, and dress code must be respected when visiting the temples and monk’s trail.
Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons. There is free pick up and drop off inside the old walled city; if you’re not a guest at a listed hotel the designated meeting point is in front of the Burger King at Tha Pae Gate, and pickups can begin up to 45 minutes before the scheduled start time.
