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Secret Monk Alms, Unseen Temple and Coffee in Chiang Mai

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Activity provider: Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats
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Half-day tour in Chiang Mai, including Hotel 5:30am and Duration: 4:30 Hours | Small Group. Run by Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 4.5 hours
  • Hotel 5:30am
  • Duration: 4:30 Hours | Small Group
  • Welcome, introduction, and cultural briefing
  • Preparation of alms offering set
  • Monk Alms Offering

Secret Monk Alms, Unseen Temple and Coffee in Chiang Mai: Key Facts

PriceFrom $58.5 per person
Duration4.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4.5-hour experience in Chiang Mai. It is run by Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats, 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.

Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples sit side by side across Japan and the etiquette differs slightly: at a shrine, bow at the torii, rinse hands and mouth at the water basin, then bow twice, clap twice, bow once at the hall; at a temple, no clapping, hands together, and incense if it is offered. Photography is fine outside and usually not inside halls. Zen meditation sessions, zazen, are taught at several Kyoto and Tokyo temples in 30 to 60 minute sittings with the posture explained; a shukubo temple stay adds the morning service and vegetarian shojin ryori. Shoes come off at every hall.

The price covers Hotel 5:30am, Duration: 4:30 Hours | Small Group, Welcome, Preparation of alms offering set and Monk Alms Offering. It does not cover Specialty Coffee, 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.

Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats 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 Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Hotel 5:30am
  • Duration: 4:30 Hours | Small Group
  • Welcome, introduction, and cultural briefing
  • Preparation of alms offering set
  • Monk Alms Offering
  • Participate in a traditional morning merit-making ceremony
  • Offer food respectfully to local monks and experience the peaceful sunrise atmosphere
  • Secret Forest Temple
  • Explore a hidden forest sanctuary away from crowds
  • Walk through ancient meditation tunnels and enjoy a short guided mindfulness moment
  • Relax at a charming local café
  • Enjoy 1 complimentary coffee and a calm cultural discussion before return

Excludes

  • Local Specialty Coffee

Important information

Meeting point

Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

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 4.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Warrior Acadermy & Rtreats sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover local specialty coffee. 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.
Hotel 5:30am, Duration: 4:30 Hours | Small Group, Welcome, introduction, and cultural briefing, Preparation of alms offering set, Monk Alms Offering, Participate in a traditional morning merit-making ceremony, Offer food respectfully to local monks and experience the peaceful sunrise atmosphere, Secret Forest Temple, Explore a hidden forest sanctuary away from crowds, Walk through ancient meditation tunnels and enjoy a short guided mindfulness moment, Relax at a charming local café, Enjoy 1 complimentary coffee and a calm cultural discussion before return
The duration of the Secret Monk Alms, Unseen Temple and Coffee in Chiang Mai is typically 4.5 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$58.5