Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

Embark on a Spiritual Sunrise Tour at Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Experience alms offering, listen to monks chanting, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Avoid the crowds, capture great photos, and deepen your spiritual development. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - For this tour we wake up and leave early in the morning at 05:00 - 05:10 am. and drive up into the mountains to visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple ( A Chiang Mai Land-mark.) We highly recommend visiting this famous temple at dawn. The temple is quiet and the monks are just chanting, rousing and going out to receive alms offerings. Without any crowds you can enjoy the magical morning light and incredible views in serenity. It is the beginning to a great and wonderful day.

Doi Suthep temple is located on the peak of the Doi Suthep Mountains and is the most famous landmark in Chiang Mai. They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! At the top of the temple you can view the pagoda shining with real gold, and a viewing platform offers panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City – take in the wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the city and mountains. The morning sky and view could be immortalized in a beautiful painting ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression.!!!

Before we continue to the other sites, we will have a nice and original taste of famous and delicious Chiang Mai food. ( Khoi Soy or Thai local breakfast sticky rice and Local Thai KFC. )

After sunrise. we will drop by at the hidden jungle temple and Wat U-Mong to enjoy the serenity surrounding & peace ! Both of them are unique meditation places, very interesting and serene.

See you in the morning at 5:00 a.m.-05:10 a.m.

  • Wat Pha Lat - Visit the hidden temple . (Wat Phalat )
  • Wat Umong - Wat U-Mong is one of the Meditation temple in Chiangmai. it’s an unique and very interesting to spend your times. there.to enjoy the serenity surroundings
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Famous Local Breakfast (e.g., Khao Soi, Pad Thai, chicken rice)
  • Professional, experienced TAT-certified tourist guide
  • Flexible arrangements to accommodate group needs
  • All entry and activity fees included
  • Travel in comfort with VIP air-conditioned car/van
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tip or other personal expenses
Additional Information

-An exceptional tour for your magnificent holiday, circumvent the bustling crowds and garner unique perspectives relative to other vacationers.
-Immerse yourself in genuine Thai culture through the act of Alms-offering to monks and experiencing monks’ chants in the dawn hours.
-It is indeed worthwhile to rise early and witness the temple bathed in morning light, beating the rush of visitors.
-Capture exclusive photographs unhindered by disturbances from others.
-Experience a unique spiritual progression.
-Your guide, an ex-monk, will educate you on the necessary information for your stay in Thailand.
-Savor picturesque views of the entirety of Chiang Mai City above the cloud cover.
-Relish the stunning rural scenery as the sun ascends behind the cityscape and mountains of Chiang Mai.
-It’s often said, a visit to Chiang Mai is incomplete if you haven’t graced this temple! The incredible morning atmosphere at the temple with the reverberation of bells, monk’s chants, and the breathtaking view of Chiang Mai will captivate your spirit. You shouldn’t miss this astounding experience before leaving Chiang Mai!!!

(The timing of this trip allows you to partake in it even before your midday flight departs.)

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is formal ( Must be long pants or long skirt for temple visit in Thailand )
Location
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Mueang Chiang Mai District,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elizabeth_s
Jul 23, 2024
Great Tour of Temples - We had an amazing time on this tour. Even though it was early, James was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The temple was so quiet at sunrise and that in of itself was worth it.
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Mark
Jul 18, 2024
Exceeded expectations more than I could imagine! - My enjoyment began immediately after meeting Tom, our guide. He described his experience as a monk. His knowledge, not only of the life of a monk and their teachings, but also the history of the temples and Thailand, was fascinating. Sitting in the temple with the monks, presenting them with their morning meal, and a private meditating session with a monk was an unforgettable experience. The spectacular views added to the whole experience. I plan to return next year!
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Loic_g
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing day... Well worth waking up early to spend quality time with our amazing guide Tom. The day well surpassed our expectations -- from a surprised meditation with a monk to the constant enthusiasm and wisdom of Tom. Most highly recommended!
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Jennifer_b
Jul 11, 2024
Great experience, do it! - Incredible experience! James, tour guide, was very knowledgeable and clearly explained expectations. I think it’s important to do things respectfully whenever on temple grounds and felt fortunate to have a great guide in that aspect. We didn’t see the sunrise due to cloud cover, however that seemed to be the least important thing after experiencing everything, humbling experience. Definitely recommend this tour, its worth waking up at 3am to change your life.
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E5751blnicoleh
Jul 9, 2024
Best part of our trip to Chiang Mai. Real spiritual experience- - This really made our trip. Such a special place- this morning was truly magical. The one on one time we had with our guide- my daughter asked so many questions and we really got a good grasp of the daily life of the monks. It was so nice to be able to get up to the temple before the crowds came. We were in the temple when they were chanting and mediating. This experience is once in a lifetime - my daughter and I will always remember our special time on the sunrise tour. Having a monk on our private excursion with us really made it so special.
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Dawn_r
Jul 8, 2024
Worth my time and money - Our guide was knowledgeable and shared his own story. We learned about the day in the life of Buddhist monks and how they play a part in Thai culture. I would recommend this trip to my family and friends. It was worth the money and time to learn.
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Huong_t
Jul 8, 2024
Interesting experience! - Tu is friendly and knowledgeable with 11 years being a monk. We enjoyed the tour right away when we started our drive up to the mountain. Highly recommend for first time Chiang Mai visitors like us.
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Rex_l
Jul 2, 2024
Excellent guide with monk experience - Tu is an excellent guide. With 11 years of monkhood, he explained to me the in depth concept of Buddhism and prepared me for offering food to the monks. I learnt so much in the tour. Highly recommended.
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Monica_c
Jun 24, 2024
Up and at 'em! - Think you'll be tired at 4 am? Guess again. When you get James as a tour guide, you can count on having a blast. Hilarious, knowledgeable, and the most contagious life. Thank you, James, for the wonderful time!
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Emiliano_h
Jun 23, 2024
WORTH IT! AMAZING GUIDE AND GREAT TO SEE THE MONK CHANTING AND GIVE THEM ALMS. - Our guide James was the nicest and so willing to accommodate to our requests. His english was perfect and he was incredibly knowledgeable. Although an early wake up, we were able to hit all the major temples without any other tourists and we were able to see the Monks chanting and give them offerings. 10/10 and def worth the early morning to beat the heat and the crowds.
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