CHIANG MAI TEMPLE TOURS

Where to Go in Chiang Mai: the 15 Best Temple Tours

40 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The old town has more wats per street than anywhere in Thailand, and the one everyone climbs is up a mountain. These 15 cover Doi Suthep, the walled-city circuits and the long day to Chiang Rai, priced with drive times attached.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs: a warm start, not a swimming stop
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned coach for an 11-hour day of temples, hot springs, and Karen culture. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Huay Pla Kang Temple, with guides such as Benz, Kwan, Ruby, Dee, and Ann adding history and local context. Lunch and the long-neck village fee cost extra.

“You can visit many places in a short period of time. The guide was super nice and informative. I enjoyed the tour.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Starting the morning from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

2.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van for a full day of striking temples. You’ll see Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, and Wat Saeng Kaeo Phothiyan, with a coffee stop, local lunch at your own cost, and an English, French, Spanish, or Chinese-speaking guide. Guides such as Avi, Banana, Atii, and Sunny are known for clear explanations and warm service.

“Amazing trip, smooth trip. Our guides were astonishingly helpful and kind. They told us where we were headed in the car and a bit of the background of where we were going also whether to take off our shoes, where we could go etc. they then let us roam around and find them later in a meeting spot. This is exactly what I wanted. A guide that taught us a little bit about the background and let us explore, we loved it so much. If I could, I would do this tour every other month. Amazing and smooth ride with A/C, you can eat in the car, we used the…”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Mae Kachan Hot Spring: a brief reset on the way north
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

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

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

Spend a full day touring Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai, with stops at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang Temple and Baan Dam Museum. Guides such as Andy, Suzy and Huri are praised for clear explanations and good timing. Expect a long van ride, buffet lunch and an optional Karen village visit.

“The temples were so beautiful and the trip was so worth it. The lunch was buffet style and really delicious.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - The 309 Steps to Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

4.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

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

Spend five hours with a guide such as TomTam, Boon, or Happy at Wat Umong and Doi Suthep. Walk through forest temple tunnels, climb 309 steps, watch sunset over Chiang Mai, and join an evening monk ceremony. Hotel pickup is optional, and the small-group format keeps the temple stories personal.

“A very nice and informative trip. Our guide Happy took good care of us all and could answer our questions about Buddhism and thai culture. I can recommend this tour.”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chedi Luang
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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

5.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking TripGuru guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, teak-built Wat Phan Tao, and ornate Wat Phra Singh. Expect about three hours on foot, frequent shoe removal, temple entry fees, and lively stories about Lanna history, Buddhism, and Thai culture. Guides such as Nana, TomTam, Sunny, and Popcorn are praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“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 Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

6.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-step climb and a quiet sunrise above Chiang Mai, then visit the Kruba Srivichai Monument, jungle-set Wat Pha Lat, and 700-year-old Wat Umong. Guides such as James, a former monk, add useful Buddhist context. Hotel pickup, entry fees, water, and transport are included.

“James was a great tour guide! He was so knowledgeable- I learned a lot about Buddhism.”

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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

7.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144Best reviewed

Leave Chiang Mai at 7am for a private, full-day temple tour to Chiang Rai. Visit the White Temple, Wat Sang Kaew Photiyan, Blue Temple, and Wat Huay Pla Kang with a guide such as Tong, Yut, O, or Poon. Lunch, entrance fees, transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Fantastic day and a tour I would highly recommend if you’re looking to visit the Chiang Rai temples in comfort and at your own pace. Our guide, Pom, and our driver, Chan, were excellent. We were picked up from our hotel at 7am, and the minivan was very comfortable — wide seats, plenty of leg room, and a smooth ride, which made the long journey very pleasant. The tour closely followed the itinerary, and Pom was knowledgeable at each stop. He provided just the right amount of information and was always happy to answer our questions when we wanted more detail. He also helped with photos and with buying souvenirs,…”

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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - Wat Pha Lat, where the forest takes over
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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

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

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

This 4.5-hour evening tour takes you from Chiang Mai to jungle-set Wat Pha Lat, then up 306 steps to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide such as Tomtam, Mui, Art, or Ponpon explains Buddhist customs, helps with photos, and times the visit for sunset, chanting, and the pagoda lights.

“Totally recommended Went to 2 beautiful temples Our guide, Tom, is amazing He has so much knowledge about Lana and his sense of humor kept us entertained all the time. Both Wat Phra Doi Suthem and Pha lat are amazing temples Must visit”

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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip - The road north from Chiang Mai
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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

9.White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,193 reviews · 13h 30m · from $80

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a comfortable nine-seat van with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Aom, Paul, or Bee. See the White Temple, Chiang Saen ruins, the Golden Triangle, House of Opium, and Mekong River by longtail boat, with lunch and a cafe stop included.

“Very friendly guide, very talkative, knowledgeable. The driver was very prudent and carefull. It was a long day but the sights are very nice, nice to just watch the countryside past by. Lunch was excellent.”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The hot spring: a quick pause, not a spa visit
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

10.Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, stopping at a hot spring and three striking temples. Guides such as Bee, Goi, Phone, Nine, and Paul explain Thai culture, manage timings, and help with photos. Expect a long day, roughly 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with about three hours each way.

“B is a very awesome guide. She speak English very well and she gave us a lot of information. The tour stops every 90 minutes”

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep before the crowds
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

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

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

Leave Chiang Mai around 5 a.m. for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you may see monks collecting alms as dawn breaks. Your guide, often a former monk such as Pon, Tom, James, or Tu, explains Buddhist customs before breakfast and visits to jungle-shrouded Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong. Small groups, hotel pickup, and temple fees are included.

“It is worth getting up super early to see sunrise over Chiang Mai. And then visit 3 temples. However they should tell clients when it is a Buddhist holiday and thus there are changes in the temples. It was the case when I visited. We could Read more”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - The 5:00 a.m. sunrise departure
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

12.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Travel by traditional red songthaew to Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat with an English-speaking guide. You’ll walk the forest Monk’s Trail, visit the golden mountain temple, and take in Chiang Mai from above. Sunrise departures begin at 5:00 a.m., while later times offer sunset or city-light views. Guides such as Jane, Margaret, Saman, and Nancy are praised for clear cultural explanations and personal help.

“our guide tomtam was fantastic and give us lots of information about everything we seen ,great English speaking and personality is beautifull”

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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation - The 5:00 am pickup and mountain drive
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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

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

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

Start around 5:00 am with an experienced ex-monk guide such as James, Non, Tu, or Blue. Watch sunrise at Doi Suthep, join chanting and a short meditation, offer alms, eat a local breakfast, then visit jungle-set Wat Pha Lat and tunnel-lined Wat Umong. Small groups, transport, temple fees, and offerings are included.

“An absolute highlight of our trip to thailand. An excellent tour, communication, transport and especially our guide James - all excellent. The information from James, an ex-monk himself was exceptional. 😃”

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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe - Mae Khachan hot springs: a quick, steamy pause
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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

14.Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

This long day trip takes you from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, with a guide such as Puma, Aom, Joe, or Andy. You’ll see the dazzling White Temple, Blue Temple, optional Red Temple, Mae Khachan hot springs, and fairytale-like Lalitta Cafe. Choose carefully between the two-temple and three-temple options.

“Puma was a great guide and made the experience very enjoyable for us.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - The 5:00 a.m. sunrise departure
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

15.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Combine a 30 to 40 minute Monk’s Trail hike with Wat Pha Lat’s forest statues and Doi Suthep’s golden chedi. Guides such as Saman, Jane, Amy, and Pia explain Buddhist customs, temple art, and local life. Choose a sunrise, afternoon, or evening departure, with a songthaew ride, water, and hotel pickup inside Chiang Mai’s old city.

“A nice relaxing evening tour of Doi Suthep Temple and an easy hike up to Wat Pha Lat. Very scenic views despite the weather. Reached the temple in time to see the monks praying. Maggie was an excellent and passionate guide, showing good historical knowledge and insights of Buddhism. The tour was completed in time, without any rush on a Sunday evening, so I could proceed along to see the Sunday Chiang Mai night market.”

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