Tours/Chiang Mai/Half day Doi Suthep Temple and city temples (Private tour)
Viator · Private tour

Half day Doi Suthep Temple and city temples (Private tour)

5.0(10)Chiang Mai1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(9)

Description

Experience some of northern Thailand’s beloved Buddhist temples on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and hop on a cable car or climb 306 steps to reach the sacred temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy magnificent views of Chiang Mai before returning to the city for visits to Chedi Luang and Pantao temples. - Explore northern Thailand’s rich Buddhist culture on a half-day excursion - Admire picturesque vistas and the beautiful golden stupa of Doi Suthep Marvel at Pantao’s teak architecture and Chedi Luang’s important history - Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tour Options

2022
  • Pickup included
Pick up time 08:30 a.m.
  • Morning tour: Pick up time 08:30 a.m Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

One of northern Thailand’s most important and beautiful temples, located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep). It is a place of worship, dates back to the year 1373 when the first Chedi was built. It is an important pilgrimage spot for the devout and is sacred site to many Thai people. Visitors can take the 306 steps staircase or ride on a cable car to reach the pagoda. Enjoy the magnificence of the temple with its Golden Chedi glowing and spectacular views of Chiang Mai City and its surroundings.

60 min

It is a Temple of the big stupa which was built at the end of 14th century. The temple of the Great Stupa is an impressive monument that once housed the country’s famed Emerald Buddha. Also on the temple grounds is the city pillar (Lak Mueang) of Chiang Mai

Admission included30 min

Pantao Temple is the teak Lannaviharn. It is constructed of moulded teak panels and supported by giant teak pillars. Inside the temple contains temple bells, ceramics, wooden Buddha & manuscripts.

Highlights

All activities as mentioned in the program
English speaking tour guide with TAT license
Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area
Bottled water
Travel accident insurance
Private transportation by air conditioned car/minivan with licensed Driver

What's included

Included
All activities as mentioned in the program
English speaking tour guide with TAT license
Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area
Bottled water
Travel accident insurance
Private transportation by air conditioned car/minivan with licensed Driver
Not included
Your personal expenses
All kind of alcohols & soft drinks
Other optional tours
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside city area
Gratuities/ Tipping

Pickup Locations & Times

Hotel in Chiang Mai City area only. Additional charges will apply for locations outside Chiang Mai city.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Hotel name in chiang Mai City for pick up

Reviews(10)

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Dream26169010661
May 4, 2026
Knowledgeable tour guide makes trips much more enjoyable

Noom took us around to this a several other temples. His knowledge was great, and was friendly. He made great recommendations as well for dinner. He adjusted our time at the various stops based upon our interest as well. The information he imparted made the journey so much more enjoyable since we learned the history, why things were done etc. I felt the trip was much more enjoyable than just looks at architecture. Thanks!

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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Nadiia_M
December 21, 2025
Excellent half-day temple tour

Our guide Goby and driver Mr. Boo were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional. We learned so much about Thai culture and history throughout the tour. The itinerary was well-paced: first exploring Chedi Luang and Pantao temples in the city, then finishing with the stunning Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for incredible views. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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stefr515
November 20, 2025
Temple Tour Chiang Mai

It was very professionell with our guide Gobi. He provided a lot of information and was funny too. I can recommend a lot….

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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LightPacker783229
November 8, 2025
More Than 5 Stars for NooM & Mr. Boo!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More Than 5 Stars for NooM & Mr. Boo! We had an incredible day touring Chiang Mai with NooM and Mr. Boo — easily the best guides we’ve had on this entire trip. From start to finish, everything was seamless, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable. They picked us up from our hotel and took us on a beautifully paced journey through some of Chiang Mai’s most iconic temples. We started with Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where they gave us fascinating historical background dating back to 1373 and helped us fully appreciate the significance of this sacred site. The views over the city were amazing, and their explanations made the experience even more meaningful. From there, they drove us into the city to explore Chedi Luang Temple, sharing stories about the Great Stupa, the Emerald Buddha, and Chiang Mai’s city pillar. Their knowledge of local history, culture, and Buddhism was truly impressive. We finished at Wat Pantao, a beautiful teak Lanna-style temple filled with rich details — wooden Buddha images, ancient manuscripts, handcrafted ceramics — all of which they explained with clarity and passion. Throughout the day, the drive was smooth and pleasant, the timing was perfect, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable. Both NooM and Mr. Boo are smart, informative, and incredibly friendly. They answered every question we had with depth and insight. We would absolutely recommend asking specifically for them. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. Fantastic guides and fantastic experience. 🙏✨

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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ronniemS3994OK
September 6, 2025
Chang Mai - MAGIC!

I would like to give a huge and warm thanks, especially to Nui and his accompanying driver, Boo! the two tours I booked have been so memorable and will be unforgettable. Nui's kindness, attentiveness and strong knowledge of Chang Mai made my trip that extra special. Nui provided clear insight into Buddhism (Upon my request) which I found fascinating. Half day tour, day 1 - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Phan Tao & Wat Chadi Luang. We begin the journey by climbing the 308 steps which lead to the temple. Full day tour, day 2 - The highest spot in Thailand, Doi Inthanon, Wachirathan waterfall & Mountain tribe meet with tea/coffee tasting at Chom Thong Ban Luang. I experienced a touching and spiritual moment with Nui, we were selected by a Monk to receive blessings, we were provided blessed water which was to be poured into one of the trees that integrate through the temple. Amazing place, people, food and things to do. I will be back :) Warm regards and blessings 🙏 Thank you Nui 😊🙏🙏🙏

Operator response

Dear Ronnie, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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redzwanr2025
August 30, 2025
Great guide, good tour

The tour guide, Noom, was a great guide. He excellently taught us about Chiang Mai's deep history and culture. He was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend booking this company for your travels.

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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jjortizz
August 18, 2025
A Wonderful Experience in Chiang Mai with Khun Gobi, Khun Arm, and Khun Boo

From start to finish, my tour in Chiang Mai was exceptional thanks to the warm hospitality and professionalism of Khun Gobi, Khun Arm, and Khun Boo. They went above and beyond to create a memorable day, and I truly felt cared for every step of the way. Not only did I get to see beautiful places, but I also learned so much about Thai culture. They were always open to my questions and shared their knowledge in such a kind and thoughtful way, making the whole experience much richer and more personal. The transportation was excellent – a comfortable van with great air conditioning, bottled water provided, and even refreshing wet wipes to stay cool along the way. Every little detail was thought of, which made the journey both easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend booking a tour with them. Their professionalism, friendliness, and passion for sharing their culture made my time in Chiang Mai unforgettable.

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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A9653OVangiel
May 5, 2025
Chiang Mai Fully Experienced with Noom

Exceptional tour of the city market with Noom who was very knowledgeable & spoke incredible English. We got to experience unique fruit & protein (fried insects) and a delightful walk through. The temples were amazing and again Noom’s historic recollection of Chiang Mai & Temples made our visit learned & enjoyable. Wish we had had more time. Our driver Mr. Nan kept us cool, hydrated, and very safe in a luxuriously comfortable van. I would give 10 stars if possible!

Operator response

Dear Angie, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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marisadS3752XO
August 13, 2024
Great tour

The temple is beautiful. We took so many pictures. We enjoyed visiting the king neck village. The tour guide was great. She provided tons of information.

Operator response

Dear Marisa, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong

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200isabellas
September 15, 2023
An amazing 2 days tour with Noom and Boo

We had 2 amazing days with Noom and Boo, we visited several important temples including Doi Suthep, learned so much about the Thai history and culture, their talked about their own experiences as well and made extremely comfortable during all the tours. On the second day we visited an elephant sanctuary and had remarkable moments in a place with clear care and respect to elephants, we knew the silk factory, the silver factory and the umbrella too, all showing their traditions on how to make things in their special way. It was really a pleasure having Noom and Boo guiding us along this amazing journey. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Dear Isabella, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong (Vicky)

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