Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - Half Day

It's nice to woke up early, head to the mountain and just... wait for the sunrise. Very laid back tour, no rush. Matt knows the history so well, offered to take photos and knows how to give each joiners time to explore. If you're the kind of person who's into nature, history and culture, this tour is definitely for you.

Tomtam was an amazing guide! He was very warm and friendly, helpful and cheerful. All the sights were beautiful, and we got a lot of great insights from him, he is very knowledgeable! It was a beautiful morning, definitely recommended! ❤️

Wonderful way to see these 3 temples - convenient, well organized and good value for money. I appreciate TripGuru communicating the day prior the guide’s name and contact details, as well as what time I will be picked up. My guide is Ms Kanchada (Happy), it is easy to communicate with her via WhatsApp. She is friendly, provided us with sufficient info about the temples so that we have context of what we’re seeing. Despite not seeing the sunrise (cloudy day) I had a fabulous time and would recommend this to visitors.

A very early start but worth it for the beautiful sunrise on the mountain and the opportunity to meditate with the monks. Our guide, Tai, was very knowledgeable and kind. All the arrangements for booking, confirmation and pick up were smooth.

This tour is the best way to start your day in Chiang Mai! Seeing Wat Doi Suthep at sunrise was absolutely magical—we beat the crowds and witnessed the peaceful morning chanting ceremony. The views over the city from the summit as the sun came up were spectacular. Wat Pha Lat, the 'hidden temple,' was a beautiful, tranquil gem nestled in the jungle. It’s a true sanctuary! Highly recommend this half-day experience for an authentic, peaceful, and culturally rich start to your morning.

Nuttaya was absolutely the best guide. Never rushed us in exploring three different temples, was very informative, and super kind. I met her on a different tour but she offered to peel some longgan for me. If you are with her please please ASK RECOMMENDATIONS ON WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO BRING BACK HOME. She is amazing. Tour starts early (pitch dark) but it is so beautiful. Let Nuttaya take your photos — literally the best guide a solo female traveler could have.

The pre-dawn start was worth it. We experienced sai bat (giving alms) at Doi Suthep after seeing the sunrise there. The other 2 temples were peaceful, surorunded by beautiful lush greenies. We fed the biggest catfishes and koi fishes we’ve ever seen! Matt was an exceptional tour guide. Matt spoke English very well and understood our questions. Matt helped us take beautiful family photos. Thank you for the wonderful experience Matt!

Avi was an energetic and funny guide. He provided us great explanation on the history of the places we visited while teaching us about Buddhism. It was an enlightening journey to get a glimpse of Chiang Mai's temple scene. It was a very productive and memorable morning for me.

At first, I was planning to go to Doi Suthep to see the night view of Chiang Mai and go on a night tour, but I signed up for this tour because I thought I could see the night view and sunrise together due to the tour time. It was a much more satisfying time than I expected. I think the sunrise experience at the wonderful temple in Chiang Mai will remain as a good travel memory. The pick-up time was kept well during the trip, and I was grateful for the detailed explanation of the travel destination and the kind consideration of the guide James throughout the tour.

Guide texted the night before to confirm pick up location and provide details on what to wear + schedule. He arrived early on day itself and sent a 'morning call' text. Road to Doi Suthep temple was quite windy; minivan needs to accelerate to climb the slopes and it was dark out so all you can see are blurry lights flashing at every turn. It felt like 15-20 mins long? Once reached the base of the temple, you have a choice to climb the 300+ stairs or take the 'cable car' (lift) which should alr be included in the package. Sunrise was beautiful even though there are many people around. Can choose to take part in the alms giving session or just observe. Guide offerred to take pics at every opportunity and also shared stories about the history. Next stop had a nice small waterfall, and felt very serene as well. At the final wat we saw cute bats in the cave! There were many chickens around too but here don't have to remove footwear. Journey back to hotel wasn't as scary as in the AM.