Chiang Mai: Hidden Forest Temple Hike and Doi Suthep Temple Visit
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214 Ratings
Tambon Chang Moi
Embark on a hidden forest temple hike to Wat Pha Lat and visit the majestic Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai. Discover the tranquility of the secret temple and marvel at the golden beauty of the sacred temple atop the mountain.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wat Pha Lat - Wat Pha Lat is the jungle temple of Chiang Mai and it is also the finishing point of the popular Monk’s Trail, an ancient pilgrimage route.
The songthaew (pick up truck) drops us at the starting point of the hike from where we start walking to Wat Pha Lat. This hike is along a trail that for many years has been used by monks to ascend Doi Suthep (Suthep Mountain) enroute to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple. It takes between 30 and 45 minutes to hike the monk’s trail to Wat Pha Lat.
Welcome to Wat Pha Lat, the secret jungle temple! This temple was constructed in 1355 and with its old stone buildings, intricate carvings and statues, and plenty of breathtaking places to meditate, it’s clear why people claim Wat Pha Lat is a hidden gem in Chiang Mai.
Total time includes travel time from Chiang Mai.
What's Included
- Bottle of drinking water
- English-speaking guide
- Ride in Chiangmai’s signature Red Car (songthaew)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee & cable car Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)
Additional Information
Hike to Wat Pha Lat, the hidden forest temple on Doi Suthep. This secret temple is a beautiful haven of peace, in a garden with beautiful statues.
Then visit Doi Suthep Temple, the Buddhist temple draped in gold, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the mountain over the city.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 10 PERSONS.
- Wear proper walking shoes
- Remember that temples are sacred places and visitors are required to dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
- If you cannot do the hike up the mountain, you can go up with the songthaew (pick up truck)
- For the sunrise program (start 04:30 hrs in the morning) we visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep first. After sunrise we continue to Wat Pha Lat from where we start the Monk’s Trail and hike down the mountain instead of up.
- Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons.
Location
Tha Phae Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vacation52128682434
Apr 18, 2024
10/10 Experience - Fantastic tour of two beautiful temples led by a wonderful guide. Malee was extremely warm and knowledgeable, and really made this a special experience — especially since I ended up being the only one on the tour! 10/10 would recommend.
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Shantuh2023
Apr 17, 2024
Great way to visit Chiang Mai temples - Malee was a great guide, kept giving us interesting information and facts, tour had a good pace, not too fast but also relaxed. Good value Vs taking taxis yourself too
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Dchollywood
Apr 17, 2024
Would do it again! - Malee was the perfect guide :) she gave us many information about the temples, the nature, Buddhism and Thai culture itself.
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Maps13880955474
Apr 16, 2024
Great Monk's Trail Experience - Malee was very great and she had a lot of information and knowledge about everything. She also took great pictures! She was very lovely. 10/10 would recommend.
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Michellegw4841tx
Apr 15, 2024
The hike was challenging but worth it - Amazing experience , tik the tour guide was very calm and patient, especially since hiking up the trail was very challenging but WORTH it! The temples and meditation spaces are enchanting.
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Nick_y
Apr 15, 2024
Great Tour, Great Guide - A great and informative tour. Saman is a very friendly guide.
Doi Suthep is a beautiful location and we enjoyed the local knowledge about the jungle that was passed on from Saman during the hike.
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Mobile14221849931
Apr 14, 2024
Beautiful Chiang Mai Trip - Amazing trip with Chit
Very informative and thoughtful.
I recommend this trip for solo travellers to link up. Bring water, fan and good walking shoes
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Monse
Apr 12, 2024
Meaningful Experience - The tour was very interesting and meaningful. After a small hike we got to see some great views of temples inside the jungle. These temples are active and the place was very peaceful; Male taught us a lot about the way the monks live and their routine, as well as some things that bring good luck in the buddhist religion which made the experience a lot more fun. The second temple had more tourists but we got to see many more monks preparing for the New Year’s celebration and that was great. Thank you Malee for teaching us so much and being so patient and kind! Would totally recommend this experience and guide.
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Houplingarcia
Apr 11, 2024
Worth every penny - Loved each moment. Got some beautiful photos and learned a lot. Malee took the time to cover each temple in depth and check in with me if I wanted pictures (which she took for me :) ) , use the restroom and check the pace during our hike. Thank you for such a magical adventure
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81harpreetg
Apr 11, 2024
Recommended tour - Great temple tour. Very informative and much better having a tour guide lead the way instead of going by yourself. Malee was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
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