A private late-afternoon activity by private red truck: a special stop at Wat Phalad, Chiang Mai’s hidden forest temple, followed by sunset and monks chanting at Doi Suthep Temple with panoramic views over Chiang Mai.
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.
Wat Phalad - The Hidden Temple
A special stop at a lesser-known, tranquil forest temple most visitors never see.
Private Red Truck (Songthaew)
Travel by private red truck, a lunique local transportation to explore Chiang Mai's mountain roads away from the crowds.
Itinerary
15:30
Approx. 45 minutes
Hotel Pick-Up
Private red truck pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's city center.
16:15
Approx. 45 minutes
Wat Phalad - The Hidden Temple
A special stop at Wat Phalad, a tranquil forest temple most visitors never see.
17:00
Approx. 15 minutes
Head to Doi Suthep Temple
Continue up the mountain to Doi Suthep 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.
18:30
Approx. 45 minutes
Head Down Suthep Mountain
Head back down the mountain towards the city.
19:15
Varies by hotel location
Drop-Off
Private drop-off back at your hotel.
What included ?
Private red truck
Tour guide
Admission fees
What not included ?
Meals
Personal expenses
Gratuity (optional)
Q & A
1. What does the ฿4,500 base price cover?
The base price covers 2 adults with a private red truck, guide, and admission fees. Additional adults are 1,200 THB each, and children under 10 are 300 THB each.
2. What is Wat Phalad, the hidden temple?
Wat Phalad is a tranquil forest temple on the way up to Doi Suthep that most visitors never see, offering a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path stop.
3. What happens at Doi Suthep at sunset?
You will walk around the temple compound, take in panoramic sunset views over Chiang Mai, and observe the monks chanting at 18:00.
4. What should I wear to visit the temples?
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.
5. Is this activity available every day?
Yes, this activity is available every day.
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 activity is available every day. 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 at every site visited.
Gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.
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