Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep-templet og Wat Pha Lat-vandring
Beskrivelse
Vandretur til Wat Pha Lat, det skjulte skovområde på Doi Suthep. Dette hemmelige tempel er en smuk fristed for fred, i en have med smukke statuer. Derefter besøger du Doi Suthep-templet, det buddhistiske tempel klædt i guld, et af de mest hellige templer i det nordlige Thailand. Nyd den panoramaudsigt fra toppen af bjerget over byen. VIGTIGT: Denne tur drives med en typisk thailandsk "songthaew", der tilbyder en autentisk lokal rejseoplevelse. En songthaew er en ombygget pick-up lastbil med to bænke i bagsiden, åbne sider, og ingen air-condition. Det er den mest almindelige måde for lokalbefolkningen at komme rundt i byer som Chiang Mai og tilføjer charmen ved at udforske Thailand på en ægte thailandsk måde. BEMÆRK VENLIGST: Adgang til Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (THB 50 pr. person) og Wat Pha Lat/Monk’s Trail (THB 100 pr. person) er IKKE inkluderet og skal betales kontant på turen.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
The songthaew (opsamling lastbil) sænker os ved udgangspunktet for vandreturen, hvorfra vi begynder at gå til Wat Pha Lat. Munkens sti er en historisk skov sti på skråningerne af Doi Suthep nær Chiang Mai. Sporet fører gennem junglen til det fredfyldte tempel Wat Pha Lat. Navnet kommer fra de buddhistiske munker, der traditionelt brugte denne sti til at gå mellem templerne og byen før moderne veje eksisterede. NOTER: Munkens sti betragtes generelt som en nem vandretur (30 - 45 minutter) for folk i normal fysisk tilstand. Men dele af stien er ujævne og kan være lidt stejl eller glidende, især efter regn. Mens de fleste deltagere fuldfører vandreturen uden problemer, kan nogle gæster finde det lidt mere anstrengende. Denne tur er ikke egnet til gæster med mobilitetsproblemer. Adgang til Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail er ikke inkluderet og skal betales kontant på turen (THB 100 pr. person).
Skjult i den frodige skov på skråningerne af Doi Suthep ligger en af de mest fredelige templer i det nordlige Thailand: Wat Pha Lat. Ofte omtalt som "jungeltemplet" i Chiang Mai, er det også slutpunktet for den velkendte munkes sti. Bygget i 1355, Wat Pha Lat har en meget anderledes atmosfære fra de mere overfyldte templer i regionen. Omgivet af tæt jungle, tempel kompleks smelter smukt ind i sin naturlige omgivelser. Gamle stenbygninger, mos-dækket trappe, indviklede udskæringer, Buddha-statuer og små helligdomme er spredt over hele området, hvilket skaber en rolig og næsten mystisk indstilling. En lille flod strømmer gennem tempelområdet, med stenbroer og rolige hjørner, der inviterer besøgende til at pause og reflektere. Med sin fredelige atmosfære og smukke skovindstilling er det let at forstå, hvorfor mange besøgende beskriver Wat Pha Lat som en af Chiang Mai sande skjulte perler.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep anses for at være et af de mest hellige pilgrimsrejser i Thailand. Templet kan nås via den såkaldte 'dragetrappe', en trappe med mere end 300 trin flankeret af en 'Naga': en mytisk slange med syv hoveder. I stedet for at gå til toppen, kan du også tage svævebanen (omkostninger ikke inkluderet). Når du er ved tempelområdet, vil du se statuer, pagoder, helligdomme, klokker og buddhistiske tegninger indeni. Den originale chedi dækket med kobber er den mest hellige del af templet. Du vil lære mere om historien om dette tempel og betydningen af malerierne på væggen, der skildrer Buddhas liv. Med udsigt over Chiang Mai fra sin høje aborre, 1053 meter over havets overflade, er templet bedst at besøge på dage uden skyer eller varme dis; udsigten over byen og Ping-dalen udenfor er betagende. Bagefter bliver du bragt tilbage til dit hotel. Samlet tid inkluderer rejsetid til Chiang Mai.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Vi afhenter kun fra hoteller og overnatningssteder beliggende i den gamle bydel i Chiang Mai eller direkte ved siden af den gamle bydel. Hvis dit hotel eller indkvartering ligger uden for dette område, skal du møde gruppen foran Burger King ved Thapae Gate (den østlige port til den gamle by) i Chiang Mai. Vælg IKKE et hotel tilfældigt fra listen, hvis du ikke er gæst på det pågældende hotel. Deltagere, der er berettiget til hotel afhentning bør være opmærksomme på, at afhentning vil begynde op til 45 minutter før den planlagte tur starttidspunkt.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Brug rigtige gåsko.
- Husk, at templer er hellige steder, og at besøgende skal klæde sig passende. Skuldre og knæ skal dækkes.
- Munkens sti til / fra Wat Pha Lat betragtes generelt som en nem vandretur (ca. 30 - 45 minutter) for folk i normal fysisk tilstand. Men dele af stien er ujævne og kan være lidt stejl eller glidende, især efter regn. Mens de fleste deltagere fuldfører vandreturen uden problemer, kan nogle gæster finde det lidt mere anstrengende. Vi anbefaler derfor at bære komfortable gåsko. Denne tur er muligvis ikke egnet til gæster med mobilitetsproblemer. Hvis du ikke er i stand til at gøre vandreturen, kan du gå med songthaew (opsamling lastbil).
- Til solopgangsprogrammet (start kl. 5:00 om morgenen) besøger vi først Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Efter solopgang fortsætter vi til Wat Pha Lat, hvorfra vi starter Munkestien og vandrer ned ad bjerget i stedet for op.
- Denne tur drives med en typisk thailandsk "songthaew". En songthaew er en ombygget pick-up lastbil med to bænke i bagsiden, åbne sider, og ingen air-condition. Det er en autentisk måde, lokale rejser rundt i Chiang Mai.
- Gratis afhentning og afhentning inde i den gamle (vægede) by Chiang Mai. Hvis du ikke er en faktisk gæst på et af hotellerne i vores afhentningsområde, vil det udpegede mødested være foran Burger King ved Tha Pae Gate. Vælg IKKE et hotel tilfældigt fra listen, hvis du ikke er gæst på det pågældende hotel.
- Deltagerne skal være opmærksomme på, at afhentning begynder op til 45 minutter før den planlagte turstart.
- Adgang til Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (THB 50 pr. person) og Wat Pha Lat/Monk’s Trail (THB 100 pr. person) er IKKE inkluderet og skal betales kontant på turen.
- Da vores ture kører på gruppebasis, kan vi vente op til 10 minutter efter den planlagte mødetid. Efter denne tid vil guiden begynde turen. Hvis du ikke kan komme i tide, så lad os vide det før turen begynder. Hvis det er muligt, vil vi gøre vores bedste for at omplanlægge dig til den næste tilgængelige tidsrum eller dag, selvom en omplanlægningsgebyr vil gælde. Der ydes ingen refusion i tilfælde af sen ankomst.
- Annulleringer, der foretages mindst 24 timer før turstart, er berettiget til fuld refusion. For afbestillinger foretaget mindre end 24 timer i forvejen eller i tilfælde af manglende optræden, udstedes der ingen refusion.
- Vores ture opererer regn eller skinnende, da tropiske regnstøvler i Thailand normalt ikke varer længe. Hvis det regner kraftigt, forsøger vi at søge husly og vil fortsætte, så snart vejret forbedres. I regntiden er det en god idé at medbringe en regnjakke eller poncho. Bemærk venligst, at afbestillinger på grund af vejrforhold ikke er berettiget til refusion.
Anmeldelser(719)
A great place to visit with other temples. A little crowded/noisy at times. Good views of Chiang Mai.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the scenic views of Chiang Mai and exploring the surrounding temples. Because it's such a popular spot, it can definitely get a bit busy and lively at peak times! For a quieter experience on your next visit, arriving early in the morning or later in the afternoon is usually a great way to beat the crowds. Thank you for visiting, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Very happy to have done this excursion. Enjoying Doi Suthep at sunrise with the chanting of the monks is an exceptional moment. I highly recommend getting up at 4:00 a.m. to experience this!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you had such a magical experience. Watching the sunrise at Doi Suthep while listening to the monks chanting is truly unforgettable—and you’re so right, setting that 4:00 AM alarm is completely worth it! Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon!
I had a great time with our guide, Jane. She was super informative and was very patient. The temples and hikes were scenic and I highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring the scenic temples and hikes. Jane will be delighted to know that her patience and knowledge made the trip so enjoyable for you—we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her! Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
This was an excellent tour of the Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat. Both of these temples are special, unique and different from the temples in the Old City. Wat Pha Lat is a complex of temples and buildings in the jungle. We then hiked down the Monk's trail which was very scenic. I am glad we hiked down the mountain instead of some tours that hike up the mountain. Our tour guide was very informative and friendly. My only recommendation is to be transported in an air conditioned van and not in the back of the red truck (taxi). It was hot, muggy, noisy and the smell of the exhaust.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat, and that you appreciated the unique atmosphere of the jungle temple and the scenic hike along the Monk's Trail. It's also wonderful to know that your guide was informative and friendly throughout the experience. We also sincerely appreciate your suggestion regarding the transportation. We understand that traveling in the back of a red truck can be less comfortable, especially in the hot and humid weather. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll certainly share it with our team as we continue looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another adventure in Thailand! 😊
Jane met us on time at the hotel with a famous red taxi driver. We then travelled all the way to the highest temple. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. She helped us understand a lot of the history and religions behind the temples. We had a fantastic time and would thoroughly recommend Jane as a guide. She often does city guiding too.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Jane met you right on time and made your journey to the highest temple so special. It's fantastic that her knowledge, friendliness, and deep insights into temple history and religion made your time with her a fantastic experience. We truly appreciate your strong recommendation and would love to welcome you back for one of her city tours in the future!
This tour was amazing!! Our tour guide, Mr. Saman Duangkham, was very knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous. He made the tour and hike fun! I had a wonderful time and highly recommend to anyone coming to Chiang Mai. ❤️
Thank you for the fantastic review and your high recommendation! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time exploring Chiang Mai. We will be sure to share your kind words with Mr. Saman he will be so thrilled to hear that he made your hike fun and memorable. We hope to see you again in the future!
We had an amazing experience on this tour in Chiang Mai. Everything was very well organized, and every stop was interesting and enjoyable. We visited the fascinating Long Neck Tribe and beautiful temples, each with its own unique history and architecture. It was a great mix of culture, history, and local traditions. Our guide, Susie, was outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing information about the places we visited. She answered all our questions and made the entire tour both fun and educational. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chiang Mai. Thank you, Susie, for making our day so memorable!
Thank you so much for such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time exploring Chiang Mai’s beautiful temples and culture. It’s wonderful to know that everything was seamless and enjoyable for you! Susie will be over the moon to read your kind words about her knowledge and passion—she truly loves sharing the history of these incredible sites with our guests, and we’ll be sure to pass your message right along to her. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Thailand soon!
This morning we were picked up at 4.50 am sharp for this beautiful excursion. Everything was perfectly arranged and our guide Suzy was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic and knew a lot to tell. The walk along Wat Pha Lat and the impressive Doi Suthep Temple was a great experience. Thanks, Suzy, for this beautiful morning!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your early morning pickup went seamlessly at 4:50 AM and that you had such a perfect experience. The hike past Wat Pha Lat up to the impressive Doi Suthep temple is truly special. Suzy will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words about her enthusiasm and knowledge—we'll be sure to pass your message right along to her! Thank you for exploring with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great adventure soon!
Zuzy , the guide, was informative and punctual. The pick up in the morning went smoothly. Trip is enjoyable.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that your morning pickup was smooth and that you had a great time on the trip. Zuzy will be thrilled to know that her punctuality and knowledge helped make your experience so enjoyable—we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her! Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great tour soon!
Our guide Mr. Saman was wonderful and really knowledgeable! He was actually a former monk himself so had lots of insight into the monk's lifestyle and the boudust religion. The temples and views were breathtaking! I would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Guide Saman. It's great to know that his unique background and knowledge provided valuable insights into Buddhism and the monk's way of life. We're also happy you enjoyed the breathtaking temples and views. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Guide Saman. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
