Doi Suthep Sunset and Monks Chanting – Budget Private Activity

฿ 2,900 for 2 person

A private budget half-day activity by red truck to Doi Suthep Temple, watching the sunset over Chiang Mai and observing monks chanting, meeting at Chiang Mai University main gate.

Half Day Activity
Approx. 3 hours
Private Budget Activity
Up to 9 guests
Transportation
Local Red Truck (Songthaew)
Meals
Not Included
Guide
English-Speaking Guide
Admission Fees
Included

Highlight


Sunset Views

Watch the sun set over Chiang Mai from one of the city's most iconic viewpoints, and observe monks chanting inside the temple compound, a unique spiritual experience.

Monks Chanting

Experience the peaceful atmosphere of traditional Buddhist chanting.

Doi Suthep Temple

Visit Chiang Mai’s iconic mountaintop temple.

Itinerary


16:30
Approx. 45 minutes
Meet at Chiang Mai University Main Gate
Meet your guide at Chiang Mai University main gate on Huay Kaew Road, and depart by red truck to the temple.
17:15
Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
Doi Suthep Temple & Chiang Mai View Point
Walk around the temple compound, take in the sunset and panoramic views over Chiang Mai, and observe the monks chanting at 18:00.
17.30
Approx.30 minutes
Monks Chanting
Experience the peaceful evening atmosphere at Doi Suthep as Buddhist monks gather for their daily chanting. Listen to the rhythmic prayers and take a quiet moment to observe this traditional part of monastic life.
18:30
Approx. 30 minutes
Leave Temple by Red Truck
Head back down the mountain by red truck.
19:00
Varies by hotel location
Arrive Back & Say Goodbye
Arrive back at Chiang Mai University main gate and say goodbye to your guide.

What included ?

  • Transportation to and from Chiang Mai University main gate
  • Tour guide
  • Admission fees

What not included ?

  • Hotel pick-up (meet at Chiang Mai University main gate instead)
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuity (optional)

Q & A

1. What does the ฿2,900 base price cover?

The base price covers 2 adults with a private red truck, guide, and admission fees. Additional adults and children under 10 are each 500 THB.

This budget activity meets at Chiang Mai University main gate on Huay Kaew Road. There is no hotel pick-up on this option.

You will walk around the temple compound, take in panoramic sunset views over Chiang Mai, and observe the monks chanting at 18:00.

Shoulders and knees must be covered for both gentlemen and ladies. Leggings, tight pants, and short or slit dresses above the knee are not permitted inside temple grounds.

This budget option skips the Wat Phalad hidden temple stop and meets at Chiang Mai University main gate instead of offering hotel pick-up, at a lower price. Guests wanting hotel pick-up and the hidden temple stop can book our standard Doi Suthep sunset activity instead.

What to bring/wear ?

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera or phone
  • Cash for personal expenses

Dress code for temple

Gentlemen

short pants down to knees covered and shoulders are covered.

Ladies

short pants or skirt down to knees and shoulders are covered. No legging or tight pants, no slit dress above knees.

Special Notes

  • This is our budget version of the Doi Suthep sunset activity: it meets at Chiang Mai University main gate on Huay Kaew Road instead of your hotel, and does not include the Wat Phalad hidden temple stop.
  • This activity’s duration is approximate. Once the above itinerary has been completed, the activity will be finished, even if it is before the estimated time shown above.
  • Please observe the temple dress code above.
  • Gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.

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฿ 2,900 for 2 person

The base price already includes 2 adults. Add extra adults here at 500 THB each.
Child price applies to any child under 10 years of age.
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