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

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

-A great  tour for your  wonderful holidays  and  avoid  the heavy crowd and get different experiences from other tourists..

-Soak up with real Thai culture by doing Alms offering to monks and listen to monks chanting in the morning.

- Worth getting up early to see temple lit up and beat the crowds.

- Get great photos without disturbing  from people.

-Get different spiritual development

- Your ex-monk  guide will explain what  you need to know when you are in Thailand

- Enjoy panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City over the clouds

– Wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the Chiang Mai city and mountains.

-They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression !!!!

( You can do this trip even before your flight leave at noon. )

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is formal ( Must be long pants or long skirt for temple visit in Thailand )

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

For this tour we wake up and leave early in the morning at 05:00 - 05:10 am. and drive up into the mountains to visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple ( A Chiang Mai Land-mark.) We highly recommend visiting this famous temple at dawn. The temple is quiet and the monks are just chanting, rousing and going out to receive alms offerings. Without any crowds you can enjoy the magical morning light and incredible views in serenity. It is the beginning to a great and wonderful day. Doi Suthep temple is located on the peak of the Doi Suthep Mountains and is the most famous landmark in Chiang Mai. They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! At the top of the temple you can view the pagoda shining with real gold, and a viewing platform offers panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City – take in the wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the city and mountains. The morning sky and view could be immortalized in a beautiful painting ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression.!!! Before we continue to the other sites, we will have a nice and original taste of famous and delicious Chiang Mai food. ( Khoi Soy or Thai local breakfast sticky rice and Local Thai KFC. ) After sunrise. we will drop by at the hidden jungle temple and Wat U-Mong to enjoy the serenity surrounding & peace ! Both of them are unique meditation places, very interesting and serene. See you in the morning at 5:00 a.m.-05:10 a.m.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Wat Pha Lat

Visit the hidden temple . (Wat Phalat )

40 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Famous Local Breakfast: ( Khao Soi, noodle , Pad Thai, chicken rice or other local Thai breakfast )

Professional Experienced TAT Tourist guide.

Flexible for party needs

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

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Reviews

4.93

835 reviews

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  • Moving morning with the monks

    Gretchen S,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A wonderful way to experience the temple. It was moving to be able to join meditation, see the sunrise and then give alms to the monks. Seeing the additional two temples on the way back down the mountain was an added bonus.

  • Spiritual, intimate, wonderful

    kate d,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This experience was truly one of a kind and a wonderful way to learn more about Monks, and Thailand’s culture. It was an amazing day and the sunrise was so worth it.

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  • Lovely sunrise and ex-monk tour.

    alexandercV5617IZ,Mar 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Non was a very friendly guide! The sunrise at Doi Suthep is a must-do in Chiang Mai! Non's explanations of Buddhist beliefs and practices provided an enriching experience.

  • Getting up early for a really impressive temple tour with our amazing guide James

    Sascha231280,Mar 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What an amazing experience in the early morning: Our guide James picked us up on time to an extraordinary tour of three different temples in the Chiang Mai area, among others the wonderful Doi Suthep Temple. After a climb of 306 steps (or a short cable-car ride), we arrived at the temple, watched the beautiful sunrise and the impressive monk chanting. Afterwards, we visited two other very beautiful temples in the middle of the forest. In the meantime, James shared with us very informative and highly entertaining stories from his former life as a monk which made this tour an remarkable experience that I will never forget. For such an amazing tour, it was absolutely worth getting up so early in the morning. Thanks a lot, James!

  • Must do experience

    ecritap,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Incredible experience. Both cultural and spiritual. Amazing guide who explained the monk life. Very immersive. Will remember for ever. Highly recommended

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  • Special Experience Worth the Early Wake Up!

    Resort54767796522,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Non's tour was incredible! This was not your average temple tour -- felt like we really experienced a morning through the eyes of a monk who has lived it. Non explained each step of the tour and how to respectfully participate. We learned so much and it was truly one of my favorite experiences so far in Thailand. Words cannot describe the feeling of being in the moment circling the temple in the early morning hours to the sounds of chanting, then feeding the monks of all ages, being followed by temple dogs, just enjoying the daily rhythms and way of life. Non was so kind, gentle and patient -- he really cared about all of us having the best experience and it shows. The Khao Soi was also one of the best I had in Chiang Mai. Will cherish this experience!

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  • Wonderful sunrise temple visit!

    amywillock,Mar 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was by far my BEST organized activity in Thailand. Our guide, James, was extremely knowledgeable having been a monk from ages 11-23, and provided SO much knowledge throughout the morning! The Bat were all beautiful and spiritual in different ways. An amazing morning I took SO much from!

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  • Our Favorite!

    Adventure55298060842,Mar 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This experience cannot adequately be described in a brief review. Every detail was so well thought out. Our guide, Tu, took time to explain the significance behind everything we saw while also providing an immersive experience that made us feel like VIP’s. Being at Doi Suthep Temple at sunrise is so incredibly peaceful and a stark difference to the crowds that began to arrive as we moved on to the next temple. We travelled Southeast Asia for 3 weeks, and this was our favorite and most memorable day!

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  • Best educational trip ever!

    Linda H,Mar 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We adored our guide Non! He warmed our hearts with his kindness and generosity towards children, animals and everyone around him. He emanated love. It was evident he was very knowledgeable and had a way of providing information that made it easy to digest and appreciate. His humor was engaging! Non knew the best photo spots too.

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  • Absolutely recommend!

    Wanderer68624570571,Mar 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Beautiful tour! Non is the best tour guide, the "dog hero". Authentic and touching. 10 out of 5 stars!🥰

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