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Monk trails hike, Wat Phalat, Monk chanting, Wat Doi Suthep. (Chiang Mai)

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Activity provider: Elephant Welfare Sanctuary
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Half-day tour in Chiang Mai, taking in Wat Pha Lat Hike (Monk's trail), Wat Pha Lat and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Run by Elephant Welfare Sanctuary, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Wat Pha Lat Hike (Monk's trail)
  • Wat Pha Lat
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
  • Runs 5 hours
  • Pick up and drop off from meeting points
  • All admission fees required for programs

Monk trails hike, Wat Phalat, Monk chanting, Wat Doi Suthep. (Chiang Mai): Key Facts

PriceFrom $56.5 per person
Duration5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 5-hour experience from Chiang Mai, built around Wat Pha Lat Hike (Monk's trail), Wat Pha Lat and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It is run by Elephant Welfare Sanctuary, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japan's outdoors is organised: trails are marked, mountain huts are booked, and the walking routes with history, the Nakasendo post road between Magome and Tsumago and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Wakayama, are done in comfortable day stages with luggage forwarded. Cycling tours use the flat river paths and back streets that cars avoid. The summer heat from July to September makes early starts essential in the cities and lowlands, while the mountains are cool. Winter turns Hokkaido and Nagano into ski country from December to March, with the powder that Niseko and Hakuba are known for.

The price covers Pick up and drop off from meeting points, All admission fees required for programs, English speaking guide with TAT license, Transport by air con SUV for 4 - 7 seats and Or VIP van for 9 seats. It does not cover Personal expenses, Gratuity and Any soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Elephant Welfare Sanctuary sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Elephant Welfare Sanctuary before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 pickup location options

Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station, Wat Lok Moli

Van

(25 minutes)

Wat Pha Lat Hike (Monk's trail)

Walk (50 minutes)

Wat Pha Lat

Guided tour (40 minutes)

Van

(20 minutes)

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Guided tour (1 hour)

Van

(1 hour)

2 drop-off locations

Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station, Wat Lok Moli

Detailed Itinerary

2 pickup location options: Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station, Wat Lok Moli

Van: (25 minutes)

Wat Pha Lat Hike (Monk's trail): Walk (50 minutes)

Wat Pha Lat: Guided tour (40 minutes)

Van: (20 minutes)

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Guided tour (1 hour)

Van: (1 hour)

2 drop-off locations: Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station, Wat Lok Moli

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off from meeting points
  • All admission fees required for programs
  • Experienced English speaking guide with TAT license
  • Transport by air con SUV for 4 - 7 seats
  • Or VIP van for 9 seats
  • Drinking water
  • Flexibility to the needs of you and your party

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuity
  • Any soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

Important information

Meeting point

Elephant Welfare Sanctuary sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $56.5
$56.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 39 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Philip
June 21, 2026

Our guide wqs great! Went the extra mile to make sure we got the experience we want.

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5
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Keri
February 20, 2026

Loved this tour!! Our guide , Rue, was friendly and knowledgeable. The walk to Wat Phalat is a beautiful gentle hike. I really enjoyed learning about the walking meditation and the significance of the lotus flower and lighting candles. Highly recommend this tour!

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5
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Elizabeth
December 31, 2025

Great hike and guide! A little confusing on pickup but once it was sorted the rest of the tour was fun. Beautiful temples and view of Chiang Mai at the end. Really authentic experience :)

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5
I
Ian
February 9, 2026

We really enjoyed our Monks Trail hike tour with our friendly guys and assistant. Loved the uphill trek to the middle Wat with great natural scenery on the way, the serenity of the temple and surroundings were lovely. Great views and setting from the highest temple, really enjoyed sitting and listening to the chanting Monks around sunset and the Wat was so spectacular. Lighting a candle with a wish and receiving a monk's blessing address to a memorable experience. We had bad traffic leaving the sorry so we're a little rushed on the trek and middle temple, maybe leave 25 minutes earlier. We rea

5
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Tom
December 1, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the exquisitely beautiful mountain temples with our guide, Tu. Tu is a lovely, gentle person; very knowledgeable and with lots of interesting stories and information. He added some nice, thoughtful touches that made the trip even more memorable. The only issue was that the instructions provided by the company regarding the pick-up location could have been clearer: Mueang police station is a big, busy place and we didn’t know where we were supposed to wait (under the sign at the exit, as it turned out). Fortunately our guide, Tu, was very patient and conscienti

5
M
Michelle
November 17, 2025

we had so much fun on the trip with Blue - thanks for sharing your deep knowledge and being so accommodating to our need!

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T
Traveller
July 3, 2026

it was a really educational experience and the guides were very knowledgeable, i loved getting to experience the culture of meditating with monks, walking around the pagodas for good luck and lighting candles for wishes. but i was disappointed with how rushed the actual wat pha lat part of the tour was. it was the part I was looking forward to most, but I only really got time to take photos and go. i didnt even get to walk around each temple. if you are wanting to visit wat pha lat at a slower pace so you get to really admire and observe each temple, I don't recommend this tour. the tour guide

5
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Andre
February 18, 2026

Gids Tu was een voormalige monnik dus wist veel te vertellen over het leven in een tempel. We hebben onder zijn leiding ook stilgestaan bij meditatie.

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Traveller
January 14, 2026

Tante informazioni ma mal gestite. Purtroppo nulla di spirituale, le guide corrono per tutto il tour e parlano sempre, sempre, sempre di buono c'è che sono davvero informate. Non si fa però nemmeno in tempo a capire dove si è e a godersi ciò che si vede e sembra che l'unica cosa che conti sia la foto. Prezzo infine decisemente troppo alto.

5
S
Simone
January 4, 2026

prachtige tempels en leuke gids met goede informatie.

5
L
Legaud
January 1, 2026

Après-midi au top ! Pleins d'explications et visite du temple où l'on a pu participer. Tout seul nous n'aurions pas su comment agir, ni ce que l'on avait le droit ou pas faire. C'était largement mieux que de rester spectateur et que de regarder simplement le temple et les moines. Cette activité restera un excellent souvenir.

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Nicole
December 18, 2025

Es war wirklich ein unglaublich schönes Erlebnis. Unser Guide war großartig!

Frequently Asked Questions

Elephant Welfare Sanctuary sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover personal expenses, gratuity and any soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Shoulders and knees covered, for men and women, and no ripped jeans, vest tops or leggings; the Grand Palace turns people away at the gate and hires out sarongs. Shoes come off in every building with a Buddha image, so slip-ons save time. Sit with your feet pointing away from the Buddha and do not climb on any statue for a photo.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Pick up and drop off from meeting points, All admission fees required for programs, Experienced English speaking guide with TAT license, Transport by air con SUV for 4 - 7 seats, Or VIP van for 9 seats, Drinking water, Flexibility to the needs of you and your party
The duration of the Monk trails hike, Wat Phalat, Monk chanting, Wat Doi Suthep. (Chiang Mai) is typically 5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$56.5