Chiang Mai: Hidden Forest Temple Hike and Doi Suthep Temple Visit

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: 24 hours
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…
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.
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Location
2-6 Rachadamnoen Rd
Rachadamnoen Road
Meeting point: in front of the Burger King at the Tha Pae Gate.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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225l_rkee
Mar 29, 2025
Great tour - We had the best afternoon with Saman! The temples and nature surrounding was beautiful, and we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend :)
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Firksey
Mar 29, 2025
Temples, light hike and great guide. - Saman was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Great tour of interesting temples with an enjoyable hike. It was to be there during the prayer time and the evening as it was slightly cooler. (March )
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Mmmmarcia
Mar 27, 2025
Cool 👌 - Our guide Nancy did a very informative tour, was nice and the temples are beautiful. Specially the jungle temple in the middle of the forest.
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Mariemily204
Mar 22, 2025
Lovely - Saman was very good and polite. Also very knowledgeable yet at the same time eager to learn more. Being an Indian who majored in Ancient Indian culture he was curious to know more about India as Buddhism spread from there. It was a lovely exchange of knowledge and experiences. Made me very happy to see how Buddhism has evolved when it reached south east asia by also having Lord Ganesha in the temple built in 600 AD. It was wonderful to revisit my knowledge of Buddhism. The temple was beautiful and adorned in gold I would highly recommend him
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Go20781796633
Mar 22, 2025
Activity - Good and patient guide, it's a good visit and the trek is fine since we don't have to go back. Good service, great explanation.
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Andrew_c
Mar 20, 2025
Wat hike - Turned up on time, very informative, great local knowledge!! It wasn't too challenging hiking, great views.
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90aissatoud
Mar 19, 2025
Wonderful Experience - The tour with Mr. Saman Duangkham was phenomenal! He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly - was able to answer all my question. I’d highly recommend this tour and our tour guide, Mr. Saman.
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T3893aoemmah
Mar 27, 2025
Great - A lovely afternoon spent visiting Doi Suthep temple. Our guide was great, and I learned so much from him. We were taken all around the temple, and it was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
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Marina
Mar 27, 2025
Nice temple - Our tour guide had bad English with very strong accent so we could hardly understand him. He mainly spoke about monks and Buddhism, but nothing about history or culture what we would want to hear. The temple was beautiful, but we couldn’t see the sunrise because of smog so it was waste of time getting up so early.
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Juliecm9802fb
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing experience - Great experience thank you very much I highly recommend and encourage you to book. The guide is great and makes you travel.
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