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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

1. Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

Begin your morning tour by climbing the 309 steps up to Doi Suthep Temple with your local guide. Bask in the golden rays of sunrise after conquering the staircase and take photos of the unrivaled view of the city of Chiang Mai.  Then, stand in the shadow of the golden Kruba Srivichai Monument, and head to Wat Pha Lat, a hidden temple in the lush jungle. Admire the serene statues, shrines, and surrounding nature.  Wrap up your half-day tour with a stop at Wat Umong, a 700-year-old temple built back in 1297. Explore the forest and underground tunnels. Marvel at the architecture of the chedi.

Chiang Mai: Full-Day Guided Bike & Regional Culture Tour

2. Chiang Mai: Full-Day Guided Bike & Regional Culture Tour

Full day tour 09:00-16:30 Met and Transferred by an English Speaking Guide from the hotel to Trekker camp, a centre of cycling tour & gears where briefly information about a cycling route as well as the instructions of using the mountain bike will be explained. Start cycling from here via Padad-Singhakam route passing Padad Tai village along the Ping’s Riverside then continues through the 2nd ring road crossing Koh Klang Bridge (Kourmung). Stop at Wat Koh Klang, an important temple of this community. Proceed cycling to the vegetables plantation belonged to the villagers which is the trend of sustainable agriculture. Over there, the land has been reclaimed without using any chemical fertilizer. Instead, the farmers prevent and eliminate pests by using natural process. Explore around to see plantations of cabbage, chili, corn, eggplant, pea, shallot, and garlic for examples. Next, continue cycling a bit more to see various types of fruits such as banana, mango, and etc. Also if you love to join the gardener’ activities likes cultivating, watering, and fishing, these are something quite interesting to do as well! Start cooking local Thai food joining with the host (the same person who owns vegetable plantation) then enjoy lunch amidst the countryside atmosphere at Pa Kaew’s house. Also taste different kinds of luscious seasonal fruits for examples coconut, rose apple, mango, longan, banana and papaya. Learn how people live in cozy and simply style (spend about 2 hours in this place). Leave for the Informational Centre of Wiang Kum Kam to get some background information of the ruin city. Wiang Kum Kam is the ancient underground empire of Lanna kingdom built by King Mang Rai where many ruin archeological excavations and sites for instances temples, Buddha images and old potteries have been discovered. Further biking through the village viewing Wiang Kum Kam in general. Make a first stop at Wat Chang Kum (also known as Wat Khan Tom), the first archeological site which was found in 1984. Take chance to participate a blessing ceremony performed by a Buddhist monk in this temple. Keep on traveling to Wat E-Kang, Wat Nhan Chang, Wat Pu Beai, Wat Pra Thart Khaow, and the last temple, Wat Chedi Liem (also known as Wat Ku Kam Luang). Appreciate the enormous facet pagoda restored many times both by the Thai and Burmese consequently which shows a lot of mixture on the architecture’s style on the Chedi itself. Relax and freshen up before cycling back to the city. Return to Trekker camp and transferred to the hotel.

Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

3. Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

Begin by being greeted at your Chiang Mai accommodation by your local guide, and then meet your fellow foodies. For a more personal experience the group size is limited to eight people Follow a route that will take you to two evening food markets, where you will try a wide variety of dishes, from kannon jin (Chinese noodles) to northern Thai speciliaities, coconut dumplings, stewed pork leg, and if you still some space, finishing with some of Thailand's distinctive desserts and sweets. This is a perfect time to learn some basic Thai phrases from your guide, and then practice ordering dishes in Thai. You'll receive a short leaflet highlighting some of the most popular street food dishes, and with this and your new language skills you can continue to explore the wonderful street food for the rest of your stay in Thailand. With a small group and an experiened guide, you'll have plently of time to ask questions about unfamiliar foods, ingredients and how to eat some of Thailand's more exotic dishes as well as learn about the role of certain dishes in Thai culture. After you have tasted your way through both food markets, you'll hop back into your transport for the return trip to your accommodation, where the tour concludes.

Chiang Mai: 8-Hour Van Service with Professional Driver

4. Chiang Mai: 8-Hour Van Service with Professional Driver

Have your very own private driver for the day. Ensure a smooth trip in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver to take you around Chiang Mai. Enjoy the full flexibility of how you would like to explore places in fascinating Chiang Mai city or the provinces nearby. Whether it's for sightseeing, a day trip, shopping or business, the driver will accommodate your requirements and make sure you have a great experience.

Chiang Mai: Wat Umong & Doi Suthep Half Day Tour

5. Chiang Mai: Wat Umong & Doi Suthep Half Day Tour

This half-day tour begins with a visit to Wat Umong, one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai. Located in a lush green forest at the foothills of the Suthep mountain, it is now a well-known meditation center. Explore the tunnel built by King Mengrai (the founder of Chiang Mai) to give monks a place to meditate in peace. See a Buddha field of broken sculptures and a library-museum in the temple area. Continue to Phra That Doi Suthep, located at the top of Suthep mountain, where a relic of the Buddha is kept in the golden stupa. Climb a naga stairway to the main temple area and marvel at the views of Chiang Mai city from the balcony.

Chiang Mai: Half-Day Ping River e-Bike Adventure

6. Chiang Mai: Half-Day Ping River e-Bike Adventure

Discover Chiang Mai and the Ping River in a unique way on an electric fat-tire bike. Ride over country paths, and admire rice fields, orchards and villages as you pass by. Depart from your accommodation, and make your way to the starting point in Nam Phrae, about 30 minutes south of the Chiang Mai old city center. At this point you'll pick up your comfortable fat-tire e-bike. Your experienced English-speaking guide will make sure that your day will be fun, safe, and unforgettable. Your 35-kilometer journey takes you through the beautiful scenery of Chiang Mai to the Ping River, passing interesting places along the way such as rice fields, orchards, and villages. Including some, but not too many, interesting stops. At the end of your tour, return back to the starting point to enjoy lunch (if you choose the morning ride option) or a snack (if you choose the afternoon ride option) before returning to your accommodation.

Chiang Mai: Lanna Food Tour by Songthaew Truck

7. Chiang Mai: Lanna Food Tour by Songthaew Truck

Feast on over 15 tastings on a food tour around the markets and street eats of Chiang Mai on a private songthaew truck tour. Your foodie guide will take you on a tour and in between learning about the ingredients that go into Northern Thai cuisine, you'll snack on plenty of different Northern Thai classics. Prepare to drool over ladles of creamy khao soi curry with crispy noodles, chili jam, and pickled greens, and spatchcocked chickens sizzling over hot charcoal. Refresh your tastebuds with zingy som tum papaya salads and sticky rice, and lemongrass-stuffed sai oua sausages among more than a dozen tastings you'd struggle to find alone. The tour concludes in the trendy Nimmanhaemin district not far from the central hotels in the city. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.

Chiang Mai: Temples & Culture Tour

8. Chiang Mai: Temples & Culture Tour

Explore the historical and cultural heritage of Chiang Mai on a small-group or private tour of the most important temples, including Phra Singh, Chedi Luang and Chiang Man. Benefit from hotel pick-up, and then make your way by air-conditioned minivan to the active temple of Wat Phra Singh. Marvel at the highly revered Buddha images of the 14th-century monument, including the important Buddha statue of Phra Buddha Sihing. Discover the largest monument of Chiang Mai during the days of the Lanna Kingdom at the beautiful Wat Chedi Luang. Learn more about the ancient rulers of Northern Thailand on a tour of the temple grounds. Continue to Wat Chiang Man, built by the Lanna king Mangrai in 1297 AD. See historical artifacts that tell the story of the city at the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre, built in the traditional northern architectural style with a typical Lanna-style.

Chiang Mai: Private Elephant Care Experience for Couples

9. Chiang Mai: Private Elephant Care Experience for Couples

Start the adventure with pickup from your hotel and travel to the nature park to meet the elephants. Listen to your guide share information about the Elephant Retirement Park and the story of the rescued elephants that live here. After that, prepare some healthy treats and a meal to take up to the mountain where the fun begins. Get up close and personal with the elephants as you feed them a selection of fresh fruits and sugar canes. Enjoy this exclusive romantic experience with your partner and admire these incredible mammals in their natural habitat. After you’ve fed the elephants, it’s time for your lunch too. Enjoy a sumptuous traditional Thai lunch, that you can learn to make yourself in the kitchen. After lunch, learn how to bathe the elephants and scrub them with mud to protect their skin from sunburn and insects. Marvel at the elephants as they play around in the mud and make a splash, this is a truly unique and immensely fulfilling experience that will be remembered forever. At the end of the experience, wash off the mud at the onsite shower, where towels and soap are provided. Then enjoy some free time to relax with a cold beverage and admire the beautiful scenery of mountainous Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai: Half day Doi Suthep and Meo Village

10. Chiang Mai: Half day Doi Suthep and Meo Village

Doi Suthep Temple: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a beautiful Buddhist temple located on the mountain of Doi Suthep, approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Chiang Mai. The temple is one of the most revered and sacred sites in northern Thailand, offering stunning views of the city below. Hmong Hill Tribe Village: After visiting Doi Suthep Temple, the tour usually proceeds to a Hmong Hill Tribe Village. The Hmong people are an ethnic minority group in Thailand with a rich cultural heritage. Visiting their village allows tourists to learn about their traditional way of life, customs, and handicrafts.

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based on 1,828 reviews

We had a great time with our guide Jeibbie- she gave great information at the various sites, and in particular these temples were a great cross-section of the different architectural and historical styles in Chiang Mai. The 530am start is worth it as the sunrise at Doi Suthep is beautiful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great way to spend a morning in Chiang Mai that hits some of the best temples in and near the city.

Our guide Tik was great! He really took time to explain the history and the details of the temples we visited! The tour itself was excellent, giving us a chance to witness a Buddhist chanting ceremony, sunrise from a beautiful viewpoint, a stunning temple in the jungle and another one with a great catacomb system. If you're willing to get up early (4.30 am), it is definitely worth it

I had an amazing experience with this tour. transportation was covered and we got to visit many temples including the one on doi suthep. Our guide was extremely personable and knowledgeable. 11/10.

Highly recommend. Spent four hours cycling mostly the country side. Bikes in great condition.

Great start of the day. Koi was perfect guide. Can highly recommend this trip.