Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Small-Group Guided Hike on Monk's Trail

Hike from Chiang Mai to Wat Pha Lat and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on a small-group guided tour by signature Chiangmai Red Car (songthaew).

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the designated starting point in Chiang Mai and join your small-group guided tour. After a short introduction to the route and terrain, board the signature Chiangmai Red Car (songthaew), a converted pick-up truck with two benches in the back. Settle in with your bottle of drinking water as you leave the city and head up Doi Suthep.

What to expect

Wat Pha Lat

Wat Pha Lat is a hidden forest temple on Doi Suthep, known as a peaceful haven surrounded by greenery and statues.

Features

• Walk the Monk's Trail or approach Wat Pha Lat via the forest path, reaching a quiet complex with beautiful statues tucked into the trees and rock formations.
• Your small-group guided tour gives you time to explore this less-visited site while your expert English-speaking guide explains the temple's role as a meditation retreat.
• Entrance to Wat Pha Lat or Monk's Trail is not included, so be prepared to pay THB 100 per person in cash on the day of the tour.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples, draped in gold high above Chiang Mai.

Features

• Travel up the mountain in the signature Chiangmai Red Car (songthaew), experiencing authentic local transport in a typical Thai vehicle with open sides and two benches in the back.
• At Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, take in the golden temple complex and enjoy panoramic views from the top of the mountain over the city of Chiang Mai.
• Your expert English-speaking guide leads the small-group guided tour around the site, providing context on key areas of the temple and helping you navigate the grounds.
• Entrance to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is not included in this variant, so bring THB 50 per person in cash to cover the temple entry fee.