Half Day: Wat Doi Suthep Cultural Monk’s Alms & Sunrise Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep-Chiang Mai’s six-century-old landmark temple perched on the mountain top.

Inside the temple grounds, you will witness and listen to the monks’ morning chanting and meditation. Afterwards, you can take a lotus flower, candle, and incense to pay respect to the Buddha’s relic enshrined in the golden pagoda, walking around it three times to make your personal blessings and wishes.
A short walk will take you to the viewpoint overlooking Chiang Mai city and the surrounding valley, Amazing sunrise from this spot in the clear mornign.

Next, join local people in giving alms to the monks. At the end of the ritual, the monks will offer a blessing in return. Khaosoi or Padthai will be breakfast.
Wat Pha Lat, a serene hidden temple tucked inside the forest along the road to Doi Suthep, it is peaceful monastery features beautiful natural surroundings, a Burmese-style ancient stupa, meditation halls, and several charming spots to explore and Return to your hotel

What's Included

Breakfast
All drinks etc.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we can pick up from hotel or any Meeting point.

OR
Meeting point
Three Kings Monument

THa Pae Gate/Three King Monument

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Chiang Mai (Pass by)

    Pick up from meeting point/Hotel in the city

    Admission ticket free
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    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    To visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. Challenge yourself with a walk up the iconic 306-step Naga Staircase to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep—Chiang Mai’s six-century-old landmark temple perched on the mountain top. Inside the temple grounds, you will witness and listen to the monks’ morning chanting and meditation. Afterwards, you can take a lotus flower, candle, and incense to pay respect to the Buddha’s relic enshrined in the golden pagoda, the most respected of temple,walking around it three times to make your personal blessings and wishes. A short walk will take you to the viewpoint overlooking Chiang Mai city and the surrounding valley. From November to April, you can also enjoy an amazing sunrise from this spot. Next, join local people in giving alms to the monks. At the end of the ritual, the monks will offer a blessing in return. Then, we walk down from the temple to enjoy the local breakfast as Khaosoi or Padthai at the base.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Doi Suthep

    To visit Wat Pha Lat, a serene hidden temple tucked inside the forest along the road to Doi Suthep. Built around the same time as Wat Doi Suthep, this peaceful monastery features beautiful natural surroundings, a Burmese-style ancient stupa, meditation halls, and several charming spots to explore and Return to your hotel around 9:00–9:30 AM.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Chiang Mai (Pass by)

    Travel back to drop off at the same point from picked up in the city

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Cancellation Policy

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