Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail Hike
by WanderSiam
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿1,600Overview
The tour starts with a ride in a traditional Thai songthaew, a converted pick-up truck with open sides and benches, heading to the trailhead for the Monk’s Trail. From there, participants hike for about 45 minutes through forest on the slopes of Doi Suthep to reach Wat Pha Lat. The trail follows a historic path once used by Buddhist monks, crossing uneven and occasionally steep terrain. At Wat Pha Lat, the group spends about an hour exploring the quiet temple complex surrounded by dense jungle. Built in 1355, the temple features old stone buildings, moss-covered stairs, Buddha statues, small shrines, and a stream with stone bridges. This temple offers a peaceful setting away from crowded sites. After the hike, the tour continues with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Guests can climb the dragon staircase with over 300 steps or take the cable car (not included) to reach the temple grounds. The site includes statues, pagodas, bells, and Buddhist murals depicting the life of Buddha. The main chedi, covered in copper, is the temple’s most sacred part. From 1,053 meters above sea level, the temple provides a wide view of Chiang Mai and the Ping valley on clear days. The whole tour lasts around four hours, including travel time back to the hotel. A bottle of drinking water, an English-speaking guide, and transport in the Chiang Mai red car (songthaew) are included. Entrance fees for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (THB 50) and Wat Pha Lat/Monk’s Trail (THB 100) are not included and must be paid in cash during the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wat Pha Lat Monk's Trail
The tour begins with a drop-off at the Monk’s Trail starting point. This historic forest path on Doi Suthep’s slopes leads through jungle to Wat Pha Lat temple. The trail was traditionally used by Buddhist monks traveling between the city and temples before modern roads existed. The hike generally takes 30 to 45 minutes and is considered easy for those in normal physical condition, though parts can be uneven, steep, or slippery after rain. The entrance fee of THB 100 per person must be paid in cash on the day.
45 min
Wat Pha Lat
Wat Pha Lat is a quiet temple located in dense forest on Doi Suthep’s slopes, often called Chiang Mai’s ‘jungle temple.’ Built in 1355, it has a different atmosphere than busier temples. The grounds include old stone buildings, moss-covered stairways, intricate carvings, Buddha statues, and small shrines. A small stream runs through the area with stone bridges and quiet spots for reflection, making it a tranquil place to visit.
60 min
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a sacred pilgrimage site in Thailand, located 1053 meters above sea level. Visitors can reach the temple by climbing the dragon staircase with more than 300 steps, flanked by a seven-headed Naga serpent, or by taking the cable car (cost not included). The temple grounds contain statues, pagodas, bells, shrines, and Buddhist wall paintings depicting the life of Buddha. The copper-covered chedi is the most sacred part of the temple. On clear days without cloud or heat haze, the temple overlooks Chiang Mai and the Ping valley. After the visit, guests are returned to their hotel. Total time includes travel to Chiang Mai.
120 min
Meeting point
General meeting point is in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai.
End point
General meeting point is in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail Hike
by WanderSiam
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿1,600Overview
The tour starts with a ride in a traditional Thai songthaew, a converted pick-up truck with open sides and benches, heading to the trailhead for the Monk’s Trail. From there, participants hike for about 45 minutes through forest on the slopes of Doi Suthep to reach Wat Pha Lat. The trail follows a historic path once used by Buddhist monks, crossing uneven and occasionally steep terrain. At Wat Pha Lat, the group spends about an hour exploring the quiet temple complex surrounded by dense jungle. Built in 1355, the temple features old stone buildings, moss-covered stairs, Buddha statues, small shrines, and a stream with stone bridges. This temple offers a peaceful setting away from crowded sites. After the hike, the tour continues with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Guests can climb the dragon staircase with over 300 steps or take the cable car (not included) to reach the temple grounds. The site includes statues, pagodas, bells, and Buddhist murals depicting the life of Buddha. The main chedi, covered in copper, is the temple’s most sacred part. From 1,053 meters above sea level, the temple provides a wide view of Chiang Mai and the Ping valley on clear days. The whole tour lasts around four hours, including travel time back to the hotel. A bottle of drinking water, an English-speaking guide, and transport in the Chiang Mai red car (songthaew) are included. Entrance fees for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (THB 50) and Wat Pha Lat/Monk’s Trail (THB 100) are not included and must be paid in cash during the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wat Pha Lat Monk's Trail
The tour begins with a drop-off at the Monk’s Trail starting point. This historic forest path on Doi Suthep’s slopes leads through jungle to Wat Pha Lat temple. The trail was traditionally used by Buddhist monks traveling between the city and temples before modern roads existed. The hike generally takes 30 to 45 minutes and is considered easy for those in normal physical condition, though parts can be uneven, steep, or slippery after rain. The entrance fee of THB 100 per person must be paid in cash on the day.
45 min
Wat Pha Lat
Wat Pha Lat is a quiet temple located in dense forest on Doi Suthep’s slopes, often called Chiang Mai’s ‘jungle temple.’ Built in 1355, it has a different atmosphere than busier temples. The grounds include old stone buildings, moss-covered stairways, intricate carvings, Buddha statues, and small shrines. A small stream runs through the area with stone bridges and quiet spots for reflection, making it a tranquil place to visit.
60 min
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a sacred pilgrimage site in Thailand, located 1053 meters above sea level. Visitors can reach the temple by climbing the dragon staircase with more than 300 steps, flanked by a seven-headed Naga serpent, or by taking the cable car (cost not included). The temple grounds contain statues, pagodas, bells, shrines, and Buddhist wall paintings depicting the life of Buddha. The copper-covered chedi is the most sacred part of the temple. On clear days without cloud or heat haze, the temple overlooks Chiang Mai and the Ping valley. After the visit, guests are returned to their hotel. Total time includes travel to Chiang Mai.
120 min
Meeting point
General meeting point is in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai.
End point
General meeting point is in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.