From Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lad & Meo Hill Tribe Village Tour

Your experience

Visit Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lad, and Meo Hill Tribe Village on a guided half-day tour with round-trip transfers and included entrance fees.

Getting started

Begin your half-day tour with a round-trip hotel transfer from within the Chiang Mai town area. After pickup, meet your expert guide and travel together toward the mountains surrounding the city. During the drive, your guide outlines the plan for visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lad, and the Meo Hill Tribe Village.

What to expect

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

This hilltop temple is described as Chiang Mai's most celebrated temple and houses a sacred Buddha relic.

Features

• From the mountaintop temple, look out over panoramic views of the city below. Your guide points out key viewpoints so you can make the most of the location.
• Approach the temple along the staircase flanked by giant mythological Nagas, noticing the detailed serpent figures as you ascend.
• Entrance fees are included at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, so you proceed directly inside without arranging tickets on your own.

Wat Pha Lad

Often called the hidden temple, Wat Pha Lad is a jungle monastery set away from the city.

Features

• Explore the serene grounds of this jungle monastery, taking in the quieter atmosphere compared with the main city temples.
• Your professional guide is on hand to explain the role of Wat Pha Lad as the hidden temple and to answer any questions during your visit.
• Travel insurance is included for this guided stop, adding coverage while you move around the temple complex.

Meo Hill Tribe Village

The Meo Hill Tribe Village offers a chance to see a traditional village setting in the hills near Chiang Mai.

Features

• Walk through the Meo Hill Tribe Village and observe elements of traditional village life during your visit.
• Your expert guide provides context about the Meo Hill Tribe as you move through the village, helping you understand what you are seeing.
• Round-trip transfers and entrance fees are covered for the overall itinerary, so travel between the Meo Hill Tribe Village and the temples is handled for you, with your guide accompanying the group throughout.