Excursão de Meio Dia ao Nascer do Sol em Doi Suthep e Wat Pha Lat

It's nice to wake 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 joiner 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.

Un comienzo muy temprano, pero valió la pena por el hermoso amanecer en la montaña y la oportunidad de meditar con los monjes. Nuestro guía, Tai, fue muy conocedor y amable. Todos los arreglos para la reserva, confirmación y recogida fueron sin problemas.

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. She never rushed us while exploring three different temples, was very informative, and super kind. I met her on a different tour, but she offered to peel some longan for me. If you are with her, please, please ASK FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BRING BACK HOME. She is amazing. The 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, surrounded by beautiful lush greenery. 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.

Initially, I planned to visit Doi Suthep for a night view tour of Chiang Mai. However, considering the tour schedule, I thought I could see both the night view and the sunrise, so I booked this tour. It turned out to be a much more satisfying experience than I expected. The sunrise experience from the magnificent temple in Chiang Mai will surely remain a wonderful travel memory. The pickup times during the trip were well-kept, and I was grateful for Guide James's detailed explanations of the attractions and his kind consideration throughout the tour.

The guide texted the night before to confirm the pick-up location and provide details on what to wear and the schedule. He arrived early on the day itself and sent a 'morning call' text. The road to Doi Suthep temple was quite winding; the minivan needed to accelerate to climb the slopes, and it was dark out, so all you could see were blurry lights flashing at every turn. It felt like 15-20 minutes long? Once at the base of the temple, you have a choice to climb the 300+ stairs or take the 'cable car' (lift), which should already be included in the package. The sunrise was beautiful, even though there were many people around. You can choose to take part in the alms-giving session or just observe. The guide offered to take pictures at every opportunity and also shared stories about the history. The 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 you don't have to remove your footwear. The journey back to the hotel wasn't as scary as in the morning.