Doi Suthep Temple Tour by Local Red Car – 3 Hours Experience

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pick up and drop off from hotel (only within our service area)
English speaking guide
Transportation by 'songtaew' (pick-up truck with benches in the back)
One bottle of drinking water

Entrance fee Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

THB30.00 per person
Meal

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We only pick up from hotels and accommodations located within the Old City of Chiang Mai or directly next to the Old City walls. If your hotel or accommodation is outside this area, you are required to meet the group in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.

Meeting point

Burger King - Thapae
2-6 Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
If your hotel/accommodation is outside our pick up area, the meeting point is in front of the Burger King at the Thapae Gate (eastern city gate) in Chiang Mai .

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered (for both men and women). No leggings, tight pants, or revealing tops, otherwise access might be denied.
This tour is operated with a typical Thai “songthaew”. A songthaew is a converted pick-up truck with two benches in the back, open sides, and no air-conditioning. It’s an authentic way locals travel around Chiang Mai.
We only pick up from hotels and accommodations located within the Old City of Chiang Mai or directly next to the Old City walls. If your hotel or accommodation is outside this area, you are required to meet the group in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 12 reviews

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A great tour

Matthew_C, Apr 2026

Tu was a great guide and took real pride in showing me around Doi Suthep. The trip was very well organised and Tu personalised the experience towards my interests. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us and hope to see you again!

Walking the Chedi three times

Andy_H, Feb 2026

It gives a perfect introduction to Buddhist culture in a stunning location. Pick up from hotel could have been more flexible. Travel to pick up point not ideal. Our guide Zack was excellent - happy to answer questions and enhance the experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Sawadee kha Andy, Thank you for joining our tour and for your kind feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and hope you made many wonderful memories in Thailand.

Great guide!

Oded_O, Dec 2025

Amy our guide was fantastic! We for about an hour and spent another hour on site. The temple itself Is special and can attract large crowds. The view of the city is beautiful and there is a small market nearby to buy souvenirs and other trinkets.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your positive review and it was great to have you on our tour. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Must Do!

Aamina_A, Nov 2025

Our tour guide Jane was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the temple, specifically with Jane.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your 5-star review. It means a lot to the whole team, and we’d love to see you again on our tours!

Doi suthep

sophie_m, May 2026

Très beau site et notre guide Nancy à été aux petits soins pour nous et nous a raconté l’histoire thaï ! Très très intéressant je recommande pleinement

Response from Host, May 2026

We greatly appreciate your 5-star rating and we are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us!

Short trip to Doi Suthep

UllaKarin_N, Feb 2026

Angry old dirty car. The problem was that the guide’s accent in English meant that we didn’t understand more than a fraction of what was said. The fact that our English is far from correct (+ noise and being from elsewhere) made it just tiresome and we stopped listening. Here we probably have to take on 50/50 that it did not click. The experience at the top was still worth the small cost of the tour.

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Ulla Karin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations and that you had difficulty understanding the guide. Many Thai people speak English with an accent (sometimes referred to as ‘Tinglish’), which can occasionally be challenging to understand. We appreciate your understanding that this can be a two-way challenge when English is not the first language for either side. That said, we’re glad to hear that you still enjoyed visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and felt that the experience at the top was worthwhile. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us continue improving the experience for future travelers.

Exciting guide

Rachelle_M, Dec 2025

Exciting tour on the Doi Sutep. The guide (Mr. Saman Duangkham) was absolutely courteous and helped and with the two children. He told us a lot about the temple and its history. It was an exciting afternoon.

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Response from Host, Dec 2025

Sawadee kha Rachelle, Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your positive review and it was great to have you on our tour. We look forward to welcoming you again!