About Activity
- If you haven’t seen Doi Suthep, you haven’t been to Chiangmai.
Take in Chiang Mai’s history and culture on a half-day tour through Doi Suthep and a Hmong hill tribe village. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep , which is located 16 Km’s from the city and 3,500 feet (1,066 meters) above sea level, is one of northern Thailand’s most sacred and prominent temples.
You can’t miss the stunning panoramic view of Chiangmai and beyond from the cool viewpoint at the front of the temple as well as the temple itself.
In Hmong village, you will explore a picturesque hill tribe village set in an attractive hillside spot.
Includes
- Round-trip hotel transfer within the downtown area
- Admission fees
- Licensed English speaking guide
- cable car
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travel accident insurance
Excludes
- Hmong village museum (optional)
Stop At: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Take in the beautiful natural landscapes as you relax on a scenic drive along the winding mountain roads of Doi Suthep.
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Chiang Mai’s most revered and iconic temples. A popular Thai saying goes, “If you haven’t seen Doi Suthep, you haven’t been to Chiang Mai.” The saying reflects the temple’s importance as one of the city’s most beloved cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Take the cable car up to the temple. At the top, admire the magnificent Lanna-style golden pagoda, beautifully decorated with engraved gold plates and flanked by four ornamental umbrellas.
The trip is also worth it for the stunning views alone. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Chiang Mai city and the surrounding countryside from the mountain at approximately 3,520 feet (1,056 meters) above sea level.
Stop At: Doi Pui Mong Hill Tribe Village Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included We will continue to a Hmong hill tribe village where you’ll learn about their traditional way of life. Check out the residents’ colorful clothing and feel free to bargain for a few textiles, ornaments or handicrafts during your visit.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels From May to October it is the rainy season. The tour runs even on rainy days, so please bring an umbrella or raincoat. Please note that carry-ons or large luggage cannot be accommodated in the van. (only items that can be placed on your lap are allowed .) This schedule is subject to change without notice, due to weather condition, other unforeseen interruptions. ※ All timings are approximate Visitors are requested to be dressed appropriately upon entering the temples : shoulders and knees must be covered. Sandals or flip flops are allowed. If your pickup window is between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, the van may arrive at any time during this period. Please note that this does not mean the van will wait for 30 minutes. As this is a join-in tour involving pickups from multiple hotels, the exact pickup time cannot be predicted. We kindly ask that you be ready in the lobby from 8:00 AM. Due to traffic conditions or delays at other pickup locations, your pickup may be slightly delayed beyond 8:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Love the Hmong village, and the Hmong people!Gloria_V
The Hmong Village was one of the highlights of my trip. It's a beautiful and serene setting with charming and industrious people. I had thought that it was going to be more of a cultural experience than a shopping opportunity. I should have brought more money with me. Hmong handicrafts are extremely beautiful, extremely well made, and surprisingly inexpensive. This is a much better shopping experience than any of the big city markets.
Cultural significancejuspassinthruhere
Feb 17, 2025, 10:43:47 AM For visitors to Chiang Mai these are the crucial experiences. I especially enjoyed the visit to the Hmong village. Our tour guide apologized repeatedly for her English skills which was very gracious. There were times that she was hard to understand. However, her real-life insights and storytelling were excellent and could not be gained otherwise.
Really nice and easy visit to the temple and Hmong village. Our guide was lovely friendly and very informative
Great trip to the temple and villagesewilsongo
Jun 23, 2024, 10:56:49 PM Our guide, New, was very knowledgeable about all we saw. She knew how much time to give us at each site, and her information was interesting and helped make the places more real.
We really wanted to see the palace, but it was closed because members of the royal family were there. This can happen at anytime, and obviously the tour company has no control over that. The Hmong village was nice to visit.
The trip up and down the mountain on twisty roads was an adventure, and I appreciated how New told us at the beginning to let her know if we needed a break for air.
Apr 20, 2024, 11:23:45 PM My guide Yo yo and driver Mr Hoi were fantastic. Yo yo knowable and Mr Hoi very professional driver. Lucky to have one on one experience for half a day. Temple excellent however Hmong village a bit of a con, just money making venture really.
Good to see Doi Suthep Temple Theodore_L
Good driver and transportation to Doi Suthep Temple. Our guide was quite helpful in explaining features about Doi Suthep and Buddhism; however, the Bhubing Palace option was not available, and no explanation was given about the Hmong village--instead, we were just dropped off in a market and given "free time."
Beautiful temple you don’t want to miss Dawn_H
Beautiful temple, unique quality items to buy at Hmong village. A very enjoyable journey. Friendly tour guide.
incredible fresh masa tortillas! hard to find fresh tortillas but these where great. I use to order ubereats from this place great to see it back
The visit to Doi Suthep Temple and then later on to Hmong Village was more than I expected. The temple is a very sacred site however even though it is on top of a mountain, it is very easy access via funicular transport. If you have any disability issues, then you won't be excluded from the visit. Easy access to all key parts. However, for the energetic you can climb or down or both the 306 plus steps. A must see, trip and only a half day. Excellent value.
That was good trip, very brief but consistent with the description. We have visited temple and village. Temple was Ok but visit in the village was very short and for me there was some level of unclearance. In village was some zones whitch required tickets and I wasn’t suire it was something worth seeing or just a scam, our guide should tell us that.
Loved this tour! Best views! Best coffee!RaeAnn_D
Good, to the point, organ sized and tour guide took great photos and gave lots of extra information!
The explanation by the...Keiko_M
The explanation by the guide was excellent. We enjoied the trip better with her. Thank you ery much.
Highlight of my tripsmellydofu
We booked via our hotel concierge. The tour exceeded our expectations: a half day tour is just right and it was an enriching experience.
Our tour guide, Nachi, was very knowledgeable and passionate. She explained the architecture of Buddhist temples, Buddhism, and Thai culture. She was also funny and generous - she shared little anecdotes about Thai culture and her life, and she even bought road side snacks from the Hmong village to share with us, using her own money.
I had a really great experience and I highly recommend this tour.
Oct 28, 2019, 12:06:55 PM Very nicely arranged tour. Nachi is an excellent guide. Full of humour and knowledge. Me and my wife, who have come from Pakistan, thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Not to be missed in Chiang Mai, recommended.Diego_I
Very good tour stop in Chiang Mai. Half day and very useful to know the village and the temple. Very good Yoyo's predisposition. Excellent guide.
Guide with driver , door to door: but those who rent a sawteuew think to save money?507fredyv
We only had the morning off and this was one of the places I like to see again! The Guide was very kind to pick us up at the hotel, even if slightly off the route, and take us back to another hotel! Guida tranquilla ma veloce su una strada nn facile! Going then early in the morning, few people so the Guide could provide us with clarity, all the information! Bravo
う〜ん...な感じ。
ガイドさんもありきたりで簡素的な情報だけで
正直、個人で行った方がゆっくり出来て良かったです。
モン族の村は時間が無さ過ぎて、コーヒーを飲んで終わりでした。
もっと、お土産をゆっくり見たかったです。
Mar 14, 2020, 10:08:33 AM Sehr interessant und sehenswert, ob Architektur, Natur, Bevölkerung. Eine wunderbare Erfahrung, die man machen sollte
Peu intéressantFREDERIC_G
Temple visité au pas de course, et après un long moment dans ce "village" commercial sans intérêt ! Ce n'est vraiment pas attrayant..
