Top Chiang Mai Day Trips - page 5

We had Kavee as a guide and her many years of knowledge, history and passion for all the different locations giving a brilliant inisight of the Karen culture and temples, which greatly enhanced the entire experience. Nothing was ever too much trouble and despite requiring specific deadlines to keep the trip itinerary on time, we never felt rushed (even when people arrived back at the coach a little late). Very enjoyable experience, but as per the itinery suggestions, don't book if you have an evening flight on the same day, as the time window is not cast in stone and can take up to the suggested maximum of 13.5 hours if you have a few stragglers that push the time constraints, which is outside the guide's control.

This is an incredible sunrise tour that should not be missed! Non, our tour guide, is an ex monk and incredibly knowledgeable and sensitive to Buddhist culture. He had a way of explaining things that made it so easy to understand. He made a point to have offerings for us to give at the morning alms tradition. We were able to offer prayers and wishes for a family member by writing their name on a heart and hanging it at the central part of the temple grounds, then he led us in the ritual of walking around that temple three times in a walking meditation, and making the offering a flower and lighting a candle. It was very moving. The grounds of the temple are quite special and the view at sunrise is incredible. He knew all the best spots to get photographs and made a point of taking our photographs if we wanted. He also included two other temples on our tour and was clearly loved by all who know him at those locations too; including the dogs and children. He arranged for us to have a private ceremony with one of the monks who gave us a teaching and individual blessings as he tied the traditional bracelet around each person’s wrist. I’m so grateful Non was our guide. His insightfulness, I his joy and playfulness, and his deep reverence with a monks and Buddhism, made this a deeply special experience.

Go hungry!! We were sooo full. Great choices, we both made different dishes. I made Pad Thai with shrimp (chicken was the other option) 2 soups. Our chef Lizzy was fun, funny and informative from the garden to the wok. We took leftovers with us. Packed in plastic baggies. 😁

Excellent. The Tour was organized in an excellent manner. Andy the Tour guide was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable and explained things very well. Andy was very cooperative and cared about guest also he was very professional in his conduct. A great appreciation for Andy. Doi INTHANON NATIONAL PARK is worth visiting. The whole day you are immersed in a nature friendly environment. The Tour does involve walking on steep steps and some steep height. So you have to have an intermediate fitness to fully enjoy the tour. Visit to DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK is Highly Recommended. The company Wendy's Tour is Highly Recommended as well.

It was a long day however, it was really fun and exciting tour. Boon was our guide and he explained a lot on the buddihsm and mediation as well as on the temples visited. Also gave tips on how and where is a good photo spots as well as help us take our family photos. All in all it was really great, fun tour.

This was such an amazing experience for me and my daughter. We couldn’t ask for a better person to spend the day with. Yut was so thoughtful and knowledgable about the temples, their history and relationship to the respective surrounding communities. You’re not just getting a safe driver, you are getting what amounts to a trained monk and historian with a great personality and the patience to explain things in as much detail as you could ask for. The temples were on another level. Beyond words really. The temples are a fusion of modernity and the ancient, with mind blowing architecture that is surreal. This is a must-do bucket list activity. Just do it. Ask for Yut and thank me later. 🙏

The waterfall itself was pleasant to watch, but be careful, you can get wet! The mountain itself was okay; visiting the highest spot in Thailand is cool. The guide was funny. The hike itself is okay, it's not difficult at all, but I hoped for a more pleasant hike.

My wife and I had a great time on this jam-packed tour! Our day began with a visit to the beautiful twin pagodas followed by a short hike to the highest point in Thailand. Next we did a longer but not too strenuous jungle hike to a hill tribe village that had excellent locally-grown coffee, tea, and a delicious lunch. Our day ended at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, an ethical sanctuary where you can feed the elephants, walk among them, and bathe them only if they choose to go to the water. This was an incredible experience and the highlight of the tour. The handlers knew the elephants well and the love and care they have for the animals was very apparent. Our guide Sandy was amazing, taking great pictures of us, educating us about the elephants, and pointing out different plants and points of Interest on our hike. It is a long day with a lot of driving between places, but it's worth it for all the things you get to do! Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and plenty of sunscreen. We highly recommend booking this tour!