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15 Temple Tours in Chiang Mai That Repay The Whole Day

45 tours  ·  from $13

High season books out the good ones by breakfast. Below: 15 temple tours in Chiang Mai worth reserving early, what each includes and where they differ.

Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - A buffet lunch near the White Temple
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

1.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van with a guide such as Danai, Andy, Suzy, or Pom. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang Temple, and Baan Dam Museum, with lunch, hot springs, and an optional Karen village stop. It is a packed 12-hour day, but the $33 price covers a remarkable amount.

“Very nice day trip, included the main tourist spots in Chiang Rai, very well organised and right on time. The guide was also very hepful with a lot of explanations along the way. We were aprox. 10 people in a minivan with air conditioning, very good travelling conditions. The White Temple is magnificent, highly recommend choosing this trip, very good value for money.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - The short ride to Wat Umong
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

2.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend an evening with a guide such as TomTam, Boon, or Atii at two very different Chiang Mai temples. Walk through Wat Umong’s forest tunnels, climb 309 steps at Doi Suthep, join a monk ceremony, and watch the city light up. Hotel pickup is optional, and the $27 price includes transport, entry fees, a guide, and glass-bottled water.

“Tour was great! In total it took 4.5 hours. I liked it a lot because I got to see a new temple (Wat Umong) and Doi Suthep in the evening light when I think it looks more beautiful than in the day because it helps to accentuate the golden colour. The guide Layla did a brilliant job. She provided lots of useful information & assisted with taking photos. I really appreciated her clear communication style - at all times we were aware of where we were going, what we were doing next etc. I recommend the tour because it's a nice experience & good value; just beware that there are…”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and Chiang Mai’s great stupa
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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

3.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,568 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Spend three hours walking Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking TripGuru guide. See the great stupa at Wat Chedi Luang, carved teak at Wat Phan Tao, and the mosaic-filled Wat Phra Singh. Guides such as Nana, TomTam, Sunny, and Popcorn add stories about Buddhism, Lanna culture, meditation, and daily Thai life.

“We loved our tour. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Buddhism and different Thai beliefs. She also taught us about the different languages.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - Climbing the 309 steps to Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

4.Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,425 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Start before dawn for Doi Suthep’s 309 steps, a quiet sunrise, and city views. With guides such as James, a former monk, you’ll visit the Kruba Srivichai Monument, jungle-set Wat Pha Lat, and tunnel-filled Wat Umong. Choose hotel pickup or meet at Tha Pae Gate. Plan for an early morning and modest temple clothing.

“I really enjoyed Wat Umong. It is a unique temple compared to others.”

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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - Wat Pha Lat, Chiang Mai’s quiet forest temple
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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

5.Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,207 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

Spend 4.5 hours visiting two very different mountain temples above Chiang Mai. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tomtam, Mui, Art, or Ponpon, explains Buddhist customs, helps with photos, and leaves time to explore. See Wat Pha Lat in the jungle, then climb 306 steps to glowing Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and its evening city view.

“Was such a good tour , was given a lot of interesting information, helped take photos for us and made us feel happy and relaxed. Thankyou for looking after us so well !”

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk - Key points at a glance
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $64Top rated

Start before dawn with hotel pickup and ride up Doi Suthep for sunrise, temple bells, and an alms-giving ceremony. A guide such as former monk Pon, Tom, James, or Tu explains Buddhist customs, then you visit Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong before a local breakfast. Expect a small group, temple stairs, and a 5-hour morning.

“This was a beautiful and informative experience. Our guide Blue was wonderful and the food was perfect . Especially enjoyed morning meditation and learning about Buddhism”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Starting the ride in a Chiang Mai red songthaew
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

7.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Travel by traditional red songthaew to Doi Suthep, visit the golden mountaintop temple, then walk the forested Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat. The 4-hour tour includes hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai, water, and an English-speaking guide. Sunrise departures may include monks chanting and morning Buddhist rituals.

“Fun trip on traditional Thai transport. Temple and views over chiang mai were impressive. Well worth it.”

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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation - 5:00 am pickup and the ride uphill
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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

8.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59

Start before dawn with an experienced ex-monk guide such as James, Non, Tu, or Blue. Watch sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, join chanting and a short meditation, offer food to monks, then visit jungle-clad Wat Pha Lat and tunnel-filled Wat Umong. Local breakfast, transport, temple fees, and alms food are included.

“Non was great fun & very knowledgeable. He definitely added to the experience. We really enjoyed visiting the temple and seen Chiang mai at night & then at sunrise. The trip was really smooth & well thought out. There was a slight change to our plan due to it been the monks holy day & we didn’t get the chance to do the meditation but I must say although I was looking forward to that it didn’t really matter as the guide made the day.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Starting the ride in a Chiang Mai red songthaew
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

9.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $26

Spend about four hours combining a forest hike with two important Chiang Mai temples. Ride a red songthaew, walk 30 to 40 minutes to Wat Pha Lat, then visit Doi Suthep and its 300-step Naga staircase. Guides such as Saman, Jane, Amy, and Pia explain Buddhist customs, temple art, and local life.

“Wonderful tour to Doi Suthep Temple, and a fun easy hike at Wat Pha Lat. our tour guide was Jane and she gave a lot of great information about the history of the temple. Weather was perfect in the morning, slightly cooler. We also got a perfect view of the sunrise.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple
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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

10.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking local guide such as Jen, Pun, or Danny. In three hours, you’ll visit Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang, with a stop at the Three Kings Monument. The tour is limited to 10 people and includes water, while temple admission costs extra.

“What an interesting and inspiring tour of the temples within the old town. I learnt so much about the history and culture and would do the tour again if I had the time. Faan who was our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and left a wonderful impression on the group. Definitely worth doing this tour- it will enrich your knowledge and you will fall in love with Chang Mai.”

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Best seller!! Amazing Night tour, Doi Suthep + Wat umong - Top Must visit! - Wat Umong, tunnels, bats, and a forest setting
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Best seller!! Amazing Night tour, Doi Suthep + Wat umong – Top Must visit!

11.Best seller!! Amazing Night tour, Doi Suthep + Wat umong – Top Must visit!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $20

You’ll visit forested Wat Umong and its tunnel Buddha images, then climb or ride the 306-step route to illuminated Doi Suthep for Chiang Mai night views. The JoinUsThai tour lasts about 3.5 hours, costs $20.09, includes downtown hotel transfers and entry fees, and uses an English-speaking guide. Bring temple-covering clothes and motion-sickness medicine if winding roads bother you.

“Tour guide was great. Drive was smooth. Went to 2 temples. Wat Umong has tunnel and Red Bats- so cool! View from lookout deck of Wat Suthep was amazing. Got to see the monks chanting/ praying. Tour guide even let us pick any place in old city to drop off instead of hotel. Money well spent. Would definitely travel with JoinUsThai Tours again.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio - Wat Pha Lat: the peaceful heart of the route
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

12.Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 429 reviews · from $13Best value

Ride a local songthaew from Chiang Mai to Huay Kaew Waterfall, forested Wat Pha Lat, and 14th-century Doi Suthep. You explore each stop independently, while an English-speaking driver handles the winding mountain roads. Small groups are available, and drivers such as Mr Dang are praised for being punctual, kind, and helpful.

“We loved the trip, the places we saw were very nice.”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - Riding higher to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

13.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $26

Spend about four hours exploring two of Chiang Mai’s most important temples. Walk 30 to 45 minutes through forest to Wat Pha Lat, then ride a local red songthaew to golden Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide explains Buddhist history, with time for views, shrines, bells, and the famous Naga staircase.

“Some strenuous walking involved. A magnificent experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide steeped in local Buddhist history and Buddhist precepts. He was a former monk. Recommend wearing a face mask in the red truck to avoid gas fumes. Five in our group.”

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Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - Wat Pha Lat, a quiet stop in the jungle
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Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

14.Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

This 4.5-hour Chiang Mai tour pairs jungle-framed Wat Pha Lat with sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You get air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, entry fees, and drinking water for $24. Guides such as Austin, Pon Pon, TomTam, and Phon Phon have been praised for clear explanations and warm service. Expect a short walk, 306 temple steps, and respectful dress.

“Phon Phon arrived on time. Very informative. Explained details of trip before we left. Kept to time. Would recommend”

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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I - Starting early in Chiang Mai’s old city
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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

15.Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $15

Start at 8:20 am and walk through Chiang Mai’s old city with a Thai or English-speaking guide. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh while learning about Lanna architecture, Buddhist practice, and monk life. Guides vary, with former monks such as Son, Katoon, Eddie, and Big often leading groups.

“I liked the way how he explained the history of Thailand combined with Buddhism. Not only in theory, right at the beginning of the tour we practised meditation for a few minutes and experienced how it feels getting calm and still. He also could answer any questions we had. I liked the tour very much and can recommend it.”

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