Doi Suthep and Chiang Mai temples
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Prices are per vehicle.
Up to 7 people Hyundai H-1
From 2,000 THB
8 to 13 people Toyota Hiace Commuter
From 2,500 THB
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Entry fees, about 100 to 150 THB each, and your lunch are paid on the day. Doi Suthep is 30 THB and its cable car 20 THB one way; Wat Chedi Luang is 40 to 50 THB, and Wat Phra Singh’s Viharn Lai Kham about 20 THB.
The final price is agreed with me before your trip.
Ask about this tripChiang Mai’s mountain temple and its old city temples in one morning, with a van and a driver just for your group. You start at Doi Suthep, on the mountain above the city, then visit the quiet forest temple of Wat Umong and two great temples in the old city, and have lunch there before the drive back.
About 6 hours from your hotel and back, from 2,000 THB per vehicle.
The day, step by step
Times are approximate. Traffic and weather can change them.
- about Pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- about Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with its golden chedi and the view over Chiang Mai
- about Wat Umong, the forest temple with its old tunnels and moss-covered walls
- about Wat Phra Singh in the old city
- about Wat Chedi Luang and its great ruined chedi
- about Lunch in the old city, not included in the price
- about Back at your hotel
What the price includes
Included
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Not included
- Entry fees
- Meals
Which vehicle fits your group
| People, children included | Vehicle | Large suitcases |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Hyundai H-1 | 4 |
| Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 | |
| 8–13 | Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 |
Trip facts
- Trip type
- Day trip
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Pickup
- Chiang Mai
- Group size
- 1 to 13 people in one vehicle
- Vehicles
- Hyundai H-1 and Toyota Hiace Commuter
- Driver
- Your driver may be one of my network drivers.
What to bring
- Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, for the temples
- A scarf or sarong, as Doi Suthep checks clothes strictly
- Shoes that are easy to take off, as you go into the temples barefoot
- Cash: about 100 to 150 THB each for entry, plus lunch
Photos
Questions
Is the price for the whole group?
Yes. From 2,000 THB per vehicle, for everyone in it, not per person. It includes driver, fuel, parking, and drinking water.
Do we have to climb the stairs at Doi Suthep?
No. You can walk up the 306 steps of the naga stairway, or take the cable car beside it, 20 THB one way.
Can we choose other temples?
Yes. Tell me which temples you’d like to see, and we change the plan before your trip. The usual swaps are Wat Pha Lat, free by the main road; Wat Suan Dok; Wat Phan Tao; the Hmong village at Doi Pui, where the national park charges foreign adults 100 THB since October 2025; and Bhubing Palace, which is closed while the royal family is staying there.
Who will drive us?
Your driver may be one of my network drivers. Every driver knows Chiang Mai well, and doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol.
How do we pay?
In cash, in Thai baht, on the day of your trip. We agree the final price in chat before your trip.
