Iconic Half-Day Landmarks & Temples of Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this tour takes you to some of the most interesting and revered in Thailand’s second largest city. Climb the staircase to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and visit Wat Chedi Luang, among others. Upgrade your tour for a private guide.
- Enjoy a tour that takes you to Chiang Mai's temples
- Visit Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Phra Singh
- Choose from a shared or private tour
- Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
What's Included
- A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
- Supplements for pick-up/drop-off of customers from resorts outside Chiang Mai city
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Chiang Mai hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.
Itinerary
Depart in the morning or afternoon from your hotel in downtown Chiang Mai. If you booked the private option, you'll benefit from the services of a personal guide as you explore several centuries-old temples in the 'Rose of the North.'
Start with the crown jewel: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located near the summit of its namesake mountain. Take a drive up the mountain’s winding road, then disembark for the final climb of 306 steps via a staircase designed as a magnificent naga (dragon-headed serpent). Inside the temple you'll find a copper-plated chedi (stupa) topped by a five-tiered gold umbrella, believed to contain partial relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day, enjoy commanding views over Chiang Mai.
After your descent, continue on down a road into town, passing by Warorot Market before visiting two more impressive temples. First is the must-see Wat Chedi Luang, which towers 196 feet (60 meters) high and is the revered home of the Emerald Buddha. Next, visit the 14th-century Wat Phra Singh (Temple of the Lion Lord), which houses a sacred 1,500-year-old Buddha image and served as the principal religious center of the Lanna Kingdom. The complex is composed of several buildings of varying architectural and artistic merit.
Conclude your half-day tour with the return to your Chiang Mai hotel.
Start with the crown jewel: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located near the summit of its namesake mountain. Take a drive up the mountain’s winding road, then disembark for the final climb of 306 steps via a staircase designed as a magnificent naga (dragon-headed serpent). Inside the temple you'll find a copper-plated chedi (stupa) topped by a five-tiered gold umbrella, believed to contain partial relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day, enjoy commanding views over Chiang Mai.
After your descent, continue on down a road into town, passing by Warorot Market before visiting two more impressive temples. First is the must-see Wat Chedi Luang, which towers 196 feet (60 meters) high and is the revered home of the Emerald Buddha. Next, visit the 14th-century Wat Phra Singh (Temple of the Lion Lord), which houses a sacred 1,500-year-old Buddha image and served as the principal religious center of the Lanna Kingdom. The complex is composed of several buildings of varying architectural and artistic merit.
Conclude your half-day tour with the return to your Chiang Mai hotel.
1
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Wat Phan Tao
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis. Joint tours are operated with an English-speaking guide only.
- Transfers are only operated within the downtown Chiang Mai areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Doi Saket, Mae Taeng and Chiang Mai International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
- Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees.
- Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 26 reviews
Angela_P, Feb 2026
This an excellent tour. Tammy our guide was very knowledgeable and took care of us. We loved all the little extra things she did for us.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed discovering Chiang Mai's beautiful temples and landmarks.
Tammy is wonderful, her attention to those little details really makes the experience special. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to her.
We hope to welcome you back to explore more of Asia!
Asian Trails Thailand
Yuka_N, Jan 2026
We were lucky enough to have the tour to ourselves and we learned so much about the history of the temples and Chiang Mai that we wouldn’t have gotten with a self guided tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and the insights shared by your guide, that local knowledge really makes all the difference.
We hope to welcome you again on another experience with Asian Trails, in Thailand or elsewhere in Asia.
Warm regards,
Asian Trails Thailand
Marius_B, Jun 2023
Great tour. Would recommend. Tinny, our guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Excellent views of the city besides the temple stops.
Andra_D, Feb 2023
Our guide, "Nu" (?sp) was soft-spoken yet engaging with perfect, easy-to understand English. He had amazing knowledge of history and world affairs. He was happy to take pictures for us, but did not pressure us to take a picture every minute! We did a walking tour of the center of town and saw things beyond what was on the itinerary. We started at What Phan Tao, a small temple, but in authentic Lanna style. We then went to a vendor who sold candles based off the day of the week we were born. We lit this and added it to the others as we made a wish. Next to the massive "pyramid", Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara, with its huge carved elephants. We made an impromptu stop at a place where Bhuddist monks sat outside with the goal of improving their English by speaking with strangers. I learned a lot about a monk's life in a dialog with an 18 year old monk. Now into the A/C van (thankfully, as the day was hot!) for a wiggly ride up to the Wat Phra That Don Suthep. If you get carsick, you should consider taking seasick medicine for this ride. This temple was impressive with lots of gold. The crowd has dwindled a bit since it was 4:00 PM. We got more than our money's worth on this trip with awe-inspiring, knowledge instilling experiences!
Olga_E, Sep 2022
Extremely knowlegable and passionate tour guide - Mick. Showed temples, city market, helped with tasting and everything else
Dee_J, Jun 2022
Very enjoyable tour with extremely nice and knowledgeable guide - highly recommend this half day tour. We selected the afternoon private tour option and they were very flexible to our needs, however I’m sure this tour would be great in small group too. We learned a lot about the temples and Chiang Mai.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Dee_J
Such reviews are making our day! It has been highly appreciated from all of us that you took the time to write down your experiences in Chiang Mai and see the spiritual landmarks of the "Rose of the North" alongside getting an impression of the city scape.
Looking forward welcoming you and your travel companions again to the Land of Smiles for another exploration of the country's landmarks, sights and unmissable monuments.
With kind regards
Asian Trails Thailand
Hannah_C, May 2022
We had a lovely tour on Tuesday afternoon, just the right length and saw some lovely sights. The guide was very friendly and happy to explain lots of elements of Thai and Buddhist culture.
Response from Host, May 2022
Dear Hanna
Such reviews are making our day! It has been highly appreciated from all of us that you took the time to write down your experiences in Chiang Mai and see the spiritual landmarks of the "Rose of the North" alongside getting an impression of the cityscape.
An invaluable asset in all our tours and excursions are indeed our guides; ambassadors in their own right and able to bring forward essentials to gain a deeper understanding and greater knowledge add so much more value.
Looking forward welcoming you and your travel companions again to the Land of Smiles for another exploration of the country's landmarks, sights and unmissable monuments.
With kind regards
Asian Trails Thailand
faithgen, Feb 2020
Very knowledgable and fun. Shared a lot of culture and history. Very well-planned and we saw a lot. Great tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Dear faithgen
Such reviews are making our day! It has been highly appreciated from all of us that you took the time to write down your experiences in Chiang Mai and see the spiritual landmarks of the "Rose of the North" alongside getting an impression of the city scape.
An invaluable asset in all our tours and excursions are indeed our guides; ambassadors in their own right and able to bring forward essentials to gain a deeper understanding and greater knowledge add so much more value.
Looking forward welcoming you and your travel companions again to the Land of Smiles for another exploration of the country's landmarks, sights and unmissable monuments.
With kind regards
Asian Trails Thailand
cdabski, Feb 2020
Informative and friendly guide Krisada gave us an afternoon well worth the money. All three temples turned out to be magical subjects for my camera. Visit to Doi Suthep included a short ride to the top by a funicular but you could also scale over 360 steps on foot. Views and atmosphere in all places priceless. Transportation between the three temples by a comfortable, air conditioned van. Highly recommended. Tour starts at 1pm and you are back in time for dinner.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Dear cdabski
Such reviews are making our day! It has been highly appreciated from all of us that you took the time to write down your experiences in Chiang Mai and see the spiritual landmarks of the "Rose of the North" alongside getting an impression of the city scape.
An invaluable asset in all our tours and excursions are indeed our guides; ambassadors in their own right and able to bring forward essentials to gain a deeper understanding and greater knowledge add so much more value.
Looking forward welcoming you and your travel companions again to the Land of Smiles for another exploration of the country's landmarks, sights and unmissable monuments.
With kind regards
Asian Trails Thailand
Thomas_L, Nov 2019
Just the right amount of time for two seniors. Our guide, Yaya was fantastic. Her knowledge of the are and history made for a complete adventure
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Dear theladeks
Such reviews are making our day! It has been highly appreciated from all of us that you took the time to write down your experiences in Chiang Mai and see the spiritual landmarks of the "Rose of the North" alongside getting an impression of the city scape.
An invaluable asset in all our tours and excursions are indeed our guides; ambassadors in their own right and able to bring forward essentials to gain a deeper understanding and greater knowledge add so much more value.
Looking forward welcoming you and your travel companions again to the Land of Smiles for another exploration of the country's landmarks, sights and unmissable monuments.
With kind regards
Asian Trails Thailand
Adrienne_E, Sep 2019
Really good trip and the guide was extremely knowledgeable. It wasn't too busy as it was the rainy season, so we had plenty of room to see things. Thank you
Response from Host, Sep 2019
Dear Adrienne
Such reviews are making our day! It has been highly appreciated from all of us that you took the time to write down your experiences in Chiang Mai and see the spiritual landmarks of the "Rose of the North" alongside getting an impression of the city scape.
An invaluable asset in all our tours and excursions are indeed our guides; ambassadors in their own right and able to bring forward essentials to gain a deeper understanding and greater knowledge add so much more value.
Looking forward welcoming you and your travel companions again to the Land of Smiles for another exploration of the country's landmarks, sights and unmissable monuments.
With kind regards
Asian Trails Thailand
corazon m, Sep 2018
excellent tour, the guide is knowledgeable and friendly, highly recommend
Gordon F, Nov 2017
We were the only 2 on this tour which made for a very personal service. The guide was very careful to take us round at our own pace and we were never rushed. He had an amazing knowledge of local history and that of Buddhist culture. His English was very good and easy to understand.
Mandy S, Apr 2017
Temples were stunning. Our guide was so informative. A great tour.
Laura_R, Oct 2023
Tour bem organizado, interessante e contamos com um guia (Jack) super simpático, conhecedor e que falava um ótimo inglês. Recomendo!
RAQUEL_P, Aug 2019
Una experiencia maravillosa la guía una gran profesional y muy atenta con nosotros explicaba de maravilla todos los templos el mercado y constantes de Tailandia
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