Doi Suthep Temple is definitely a must-see and was the highlight of the tour for me. The Sticky Waterfalls were interesting to visit and can be a lot of fun for families with young children, although they were less exciting for adults. I was also expecting a bit more from the orchid and butterfly farm. A special mention goes to Tong, who was both our guide and driver. He was always attentive to our comfort and safety, and his friendly personality made the day much more enjoyable. I would give Tong 5 stars without hesitation. The tour itself, however, was more of a 3-star experience for me, so I feel an overall rating of 4 stars is fair.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Doi Suthep temple fee 50 THB
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water, lunch
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Climb up and climb down on the falls with the nature
The hidden temple with the beautiful view around this area and quiet place to visiting
The famous temple in Chiang Mai
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
We had a fantastic half day trip with Mr Tong, very informative and so kind. He is also great company and a very safe driver. It’s a fun half day out and we booked as a private 2 person tour. Thank you Mr T.
Mr Tong was an amazing tour guide in Chaing Mai. Would highly recommend and would definitely book him again!!! Recommend to everyone. VERY accommodating
This tour company is incredible. They tell you what you will do and follow it perfectly. The tour guide Mr Tong was incredible and so knowledgeable. The temple tours, the elephants and the sticky waterfall was amazing.
Amazing Tours Can’t believe we got to experience This culture & the guide the best of knowledge & enlightenment I ll remember this tour for a life time and would recite to my friends
What an experience this was amazing the knowledge from Mr. Tong was unbelievable.. he’s so passionate with all the temples.. he answered all questions we asked and so much more ..
Best trip & tourguide YUT! He was excellent! Verry nice and good information! YUT did this verry well, we had a wonderfull Day!
The best tour we ever had with YUT our private tour guide, dumps up for him! Verry good organized, verry beautyful! Best guide!
Mr. Tong and Mr. Kit were great, Very friendly and professional. They were patient with us when we needed to stop and stretch or use the facilities. Mr. Tong was knowledgeable with the historical and interesting facts of the waterfall and temple. This tour couldn’t have been better. And the coffee was delicious. Would absolutely recommend.
I was hurt just before this tour but Mr Tong went out of his way to ensure I saw the waterfall. He was kind and took us to the hospital after the tour and ensured we received the best care and made it home safely. Thank you so much for your kindness, it will always be remembered!
Perfect, what a fun experience and a great guide. Truly fun and easy getting to and from. Great experience overall and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun adventure
The sticky waterfalls are a unique experience. Working up the waterfall is a fun half hour or so, once you do it once you will want to do it again. Mr. Tong was able to show us the easiest and safest way up the waterfall. Mr.Tong should be considered a national treasure. The man does a great job of elaborating on points of interest and makes sure to get you the pictures you would want of everything you can ask for. The energy he brings is infectious and will make any tour you choose that much better. Mr. Kit is a skilled and friendly driver. You won’t be waiting behind a slow truck all day, but he drives safe and calm enough you can catch a solid nap on the way to your next location.
Excellent service provided by Mr. Tong for my group of 10. He was very attentive to each member of the group and was very knowledgable and on time every time. Highly recommend.
Temple was great but sticky waterfall could not recommend it more if travelling with children. we all enjoyed the excellence of guide M and driver Aed. If travelling with children in Chiang Mai, this tour is a must.
Great day out. Initially thought it would be too long of a day for our 9 year old daughter, but our guide for the Tong made it super easy and very interactive. Tong is super helpful and very knowledgeable. Great mix of places visited. Our daughter especially loved climbing the waterfall (twice).
We had a great tour with Tong today !! Tong our Tourguide, driver, story teller and photographer at the same time :-) !! Highly recommend a tour with him !! Thanks for the great day …
The trip was excellent! Our guide Yut was very friendly and helpful! Also informative! Very nice day trip 5 stars for Yut defo recommend. Thanks again Yut great day
Tong and Pong Tong was a wonderful tour guide who treated us like family and made our adventure a time to remember and cherish. His sense of humor and local knowledge made our day with him something special. He was our “body guard”😁, photographer, local food expert, and interpreter. It was so nice to engage in conversations with him and share stories of each other’s experiences. I truly enjoyed learning more about Thai customs and history. He takes great pride in his work and was very attentive to our needs. HIGHLY recommend him for anyone who wants to have a special time while in Chiang Mai. Pong was a very safe and capable driver. We never felt worried with him behind the wheel……even in the mad rush of traffic. He always had a smile on his face!!!!!
This day trip was fantastic! Having a driver and a guide for the temples made the experience so much more enriching. Doi suthep and the sticky waterfall were incredible and our guide Tong was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He took us to a local restaurant for lunch and ordered a variety of dishes for us that were the best food we have had here yet.
Mr. Tong did a great job showing us some of the best attractions of Chiang Mai. From showing us Doi Suthep to taking us to Sticky Falls, the entire day was a lot of fun. And having a great guide to show us around made all of the sights more enjoyable.
We loved our private tour with Yut. He was really friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to spend the day with. The private tour was nice because we could customize the day to our own pace and timeline. We appreciated that Pagoda tours was flexible with our pickup and drop off time. I would recommend this tour!
Awesome guide! I recommend Yut as a guide. I really enjoyed the day he was great at explaining historical facts of Thailand.
Fantastic tour including sanctuary visit, orchids and butterflies, long neck people and sticky waterfall!. I’d like to commend our guide Yut for his superb support!
Puma is an excellent tour guide. She is knowledgeable, attentive, and courteous. She does not rush you, so you can explore the places visited at your own pace. She was always attentive to us, our needs, and what we wanted. She drives a very comfortable car. She is upbeat and friendly; from the beginning, you will feel totally at home with her! I highly recommend you take this private trip with Puma!
What an amazing day! Mr. Tong was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable and funny, and gave us so many special treats to really let us see Chiang Mai like a local! Wat Doi Suthep was beautiful, and it was very interesting to see the Karen tribe. The highlight of the day was the Sticky Waterfalls, our daughter loved it! Very enjoyable stop at the orchid and butterfly garden, and then lunch at a local restaurant. A great day - thank you Mr. Tong!
What a fantastic day! Our guide, Mr. Tong, was the best! He greeted us in the morning with traditional snacks from his village, then drove us to the temple, where he gave us a very informative tour (his English is excellent). We also visited an orchid and butterfly farm and the long-neck Karen village. For lunch Mr. Tong took us to a local restaurant for authentic Chiang Mai specialties, which were delicious. We ended the day at the sticky waterfall, which was so much fun. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Mr. Tong to be your guide!
Wonderful day of visiting a mountain temple with panoramic views of Chiang Mai, longneck karen village/refugee camp, pretty garden lunch spot, and waterfall hike - M was a fantastic guide, fun to talk to and made everything go smoothly:)
Best time ever!!! So this part of my solo trip and tour wasn’t even part of it. I was just sharing with Mr. M my travels and he suggested the sticky waterfalls and just like that, it became part of my itinerary. Mr. M helped me tweak my itinerary to make the most of my time in Chiang Mai and I couldn’t be any more delighted to experience the best in my travels. The drive was a bit long but I Had Mr. M to keep me company. We talked about travels, food, culture, our plan for the day and the couple of days that I’m in Chiang Mai. I listened to his recommendations and insights on the places we will visit. It feels great to have Mr. M with me and as a solo traveler, there’s only so much selfie and nature pics I can take. He helped take pictures and even let me go on my own adventure in the temple and as well as the waterfalls. I felt the adventure baby in me awakened. Loved every second of this adventure!
Mr Yut was so friendly, kind and knowledgeable. I had the perfect day exploring Chiang Mai. I learned a lot about the history of the places we went to and about Buddhism. I felt very taken care of and it was a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning and exploring Chiang Mai!
First off, M was an awesome guide! He made the day fun, relaxing, and full of great experiences. He was full of local knowledge. M's car was also very comfortable, and he provided plenty of cold water, and even gave us moist towelettes after our waterfall excursion! Suthep temple was very beautiful, and the cable car up the hill was fortunately included in our tour price. The history of the place was amazing. Unfortunately there were some forest fires in neighboring countries that made the view just smoke, but I'm sure the view is amazing if you get a clear day. For lunch, M took us to a local spot that felt like we walked into a rainforest! I highly recommend this place, although I don't know how to type the name! The mango sticky rice was especially delicious. Speaking of sticky, the sticky waterfalls were so fun! The water felt clean and the limestone structures of the waterfall were surprisingly not slippery. Felt good to cool off on a very hot day. Overall, very happy with this tour. I highly recommend M as a tour guide if you'd like to request him :)
Dear Tong, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you created a very special day for us! Your hospitality, attention to the detail, politeness, knowledge highly commendable . We met today very special guide. Thank you for letting us become part of Chang mai and your culture. Truly amazing! Khon Khun Ka Pob Kan Mai Ka Choak Dee Ka Natasha
Tong was a pleasure to be with. Lots of historical knowledge, touring with care and sense of humour. Highly recommended.
This tour was amazing! Tong was friendly and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure that we enjoyed our tour. We would definitely do a tour with him again!
Awesome experience! Our guide, Tuk, was fantastic! The temple was beautiful, as was the orchid farm and the waterfall was a blast!
Fantastic experience! Our tour guide, Teetayut Yut, was excellent. He allowed us to go at our own pace, was very knowledgeable, and had answers for all of our questions. The temple was beautiful, the orchid garden was lovely, and the waterfall was a fun adventure! Ask for Yut!
Wow, what a fantastic day! The temple was exquisite, our guide, Teerayut (Yut) was so knowledgeable, he really enhanced our enjoyment of the temple. The butterflies and Orchids were lovely. The Sticky waterfall was so much fun! Big thanks to Yut for such a wonderful day!!
We had such a wonderful adventure. The temple was amazing and our guide Yut was able to explain so much about the history and meaning of many symbols. The waterfall finished the day on a high note with Yut climbing the waterfall and taking our pictures.
What an incredible experience! Our guide (Jackie) and driver (Nino) arrived at our hotel on time and got our day started before everything got really busy in the city. Nino navigated the streets like a pro! Jackie was the perfect guide. She knew so much and was very attentive to our experience, showing us everything we should see and helping to take pictures along the way. We started our day at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - stunning temple and views of the city and mountains! From there we went to the Long Neck Karen Village - Jackie was very knowledgeable and had a great rapport with the people of the village. Then we went to the orchid and butterfly farm at Bai Orchid - this was so cool; we had a tasty, extravagant lunch there, one of our best meals in Chiang Mai. Lastly, we drove out to the Buatong (or “Sticky”) Waterfalls - talk about an experience! I was worried about climbing the falls, and although still physically taxing, the waterfalls were actually quite easy to grip and maneuver. After the waterfalls, we returned to our hotel. OVERALL, what an AMAZING experience. We would definitely book a tour with Jackie again! She was awesome. Even beyond the tour, she stayed in touch in case we needed any recommendations. We would book this again in a heartbeat! Thank you Jamie and Nino!
Tong was very thoughtful and worked hard to give us a good experience. The lunch was good and we had fun at the waterfall.
Yut was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Our family had a best day!
Tong is such a great tour guide! He made the whole experience fun and informative. He knows so much and will do everything to make you feel comfortable. Always choose Tong!
Loved the tour and the context provided by Tong, our tour guide. Hope you can experience a tour with him.
Opting for Tong on our Doi Suthep and Bau Thong Waterfalls adventure was a logical choice post our stellar Chiang Rai tour. His adaptability and amicable demeanor seamlessly blended historical insights with humor, enhancing the overall experience. The majestic Doi Suthep Temple left us in awe, and Tong's guidance ensured we approached it with utmost respect and appreciation for the culture and religion. The cultural exchange at a Karen hill tribe village and their distinct way of life added another layer of richness to our journey. Bau Thong Waterfalls offered a revitalizing escape, while a genuinely local lunch infused the experience with the diverse flavors of different cultures. In essence, Tong's unyielding friendliness and adaptability solidified his standing as an exceptional guide. Highly recommended for a personalized exploration of northern Thailand's natural and cultural wonders, always with profound respect for the places visited and the various cultures encountered. Tong is an excellent photographer and we will cherish these memories forever. Traffic was busy and Tong efficiently navigated it in a timely manner.
Embarking on our second journey with Tong was a testament to his exceptional guiding. Having experienced his prowess on the Chiang Rai tour, choosing him again for the Doi Suthep and Bau Thong Waterfalls adventure was a no-brainer. Tong's adaptability and friendliness shone through once more. Navigating the intricacies of the day with a seamless blend of historical anecdotes and his signature humor, he transformed breathtaking views into a narrative of cultural richness. The refreshing climb at Bau Thong Waterfalls became an invigorating escapade, while a cultural exchange at a Karen hill tribe village provided a genuine connection to local traditions. Our lunch, authentically local, added a flavorful touch to the journey. In summary, our second tour with Tong reaffirmed his status as an exceptional guide. His continued adaptability and unwavering friendliness ensured that each moment of the day was not just a sightseeing venture but a personalized journey into the heart of northern Thailand's natural and cultural wonders. Highly recommend for a tour that seamlessly blends expertise with warmth.
Our trip with Tong is fantastic; we went to the temple in the mountains, and to the orchid garden, then lunch. Afternoon Tong took us to the sticky waterfall, which is super fun; strongly recommended! Tong is very attentive and well communicated, most importantly very fun to talk to. We had a very memorable day in Chiang Mai!!!
This was one of the most enjoyable and memorable tours I have booked. Had one the best tours ever with Mr Tong. Would totally recommend this tour for a trip in Chiang Mai.
It was amazing trip,tour guide Tong is best guide very friendly well versed with the history of all the temples in Chiang Mai.we really enjoyed sight seeing especially Bau thong water fall. He made our trip wonderful by capturing memorable photos.it was value for money..well organised tour straight from hotel pickup including snacks and lunch.Special thanks to tour guide Tong , who really leave no stone unturned making our trip fun loving
My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Tong who was our tour operator. Both the Suthep temple and Sticky waterfalls were an amazing experience. There was also a lunch at a local offbeat Thai restaurant and the food was amazing! It was authentic Thai food. Tong gave us plenty of time to look around and he made sure we were always safe and taken care of. Tong also shared valuable historical information about both locations and showed us a few hidden spots. Best day of our time in Chiang Mai
The most gracious guide and safest driver. I wouldn’t have wished for anybody else on my tour. Austin gave us a comprehensive history lesson but was able to keep it succinct! He was next to us when we needed him but also gave us freedom to explore! He always knew what we wanted without the need to ask
Our tour guide Austin was great! He very knowledgeable and shared the history of the temple with us. Lunch location was also very delicious and aesthetic, Austin gave us some recommendations on what to order. Bau Thong is super cool, pretty easy to climb, you can stay relatively dry if you choose to, alternatively you can choose to stand under the waterfall nd get soaked. Our tour guide encouraged us to take photos and even told us where to pose. Overall, an amazing half day trip!
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