Chiang Mai Highlights: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple and Bua Tong 'Sticky' Waterfall Private Tour
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159 Ratings
Mueang Chiang Mai District
Experience the beauty and spirituality of Chiang Mai on a private tour. Visit the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and cool off at the unique Bua Tong 'sticky' waterfall. Customize your itinerary and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si) - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple + Sticky Waterfall + Other Acitivities
- Get picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai 08.00 am. and drive up the curvy mountain roads to Doi Suthep - Pui National Park. You will visit the most important temple here. Walk up 306 steps (or, if you prefer an easier method, take a funicular ride) to the temple, which sits at 1,100 meters above sea level.
- The famous golden pagoda is stunning and the temple contains the relic of the Lord Buddha. Here, you’ll also have the chance to get a holy blessing from a Buddhist monk and participate in a wrist tiding ceremony. From the balcony, enjoy a panoramic view of Chiang Mai.
- Enjoy the delicious lunch, Next, you’ll continue to Bua Tong waterfalls. Swim around the clear water or climb the “sticky” limestone and enjoy the gorgeous natural scenery. On the way back to Chiang Mai city, you can also stop at an orchid farm and much more.
- A time to leave the Waterfall, driving for return back to Chiang Mai city, 17:00 pm. Arrive at the hotel and end of our wonderful tour.
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Climbing to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple perched on a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai city with panoramic city view, Receive a holy blessing and participate in a wrist tiding ceremony, with a private guide.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Flexibility to your itinerary
- Led by a local guide / driver
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses.
Additional Information
Embark on a unique and intimate excursion to Chiang Mai’s most revered temple and the renowned Bua Tong ‘sticky’ waterfall.
Tour Highlights:
- Ascend to the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, situated on an elevated mountainside, offering a sweeping view of Chiang Mai
- Partake in a sacred blessing and a wrist-tying ritual, guided privately
- Experience the famed Buatong ‘sticky’ waterfall, with ample time for climbing, swimming, or simply unwinding amidst the serenity of nature.
- Customizable travel plan tailored to suit your own inclination
- What should you bring on this trip?
- Personal medication.
- T- shirt, long sleeves shirt
- long pants, shorts.
- Walking shoes
- Swimming suit or swimming trunk.
- Towel
- Insect spray
- Sun cream
- A camera
Location
Mueang Chiang Mai District
Pick up at the hotel or the customer designated location in Chiang Mai city area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ed
Apr 6, 2024
Unforgettable experience in Chiang Mai. - We booked a 1 day private tour via their website of ethical elephant caretaker followed by a tour of doi sathep temple. Communication was excellent from the outset. We were picked up by Yuung and a driver in a VIP bus and taken to the elephant sanctuary first. What a fantastic place it is. You get to interact with the elephants in a respectful way and learn so much about them. We were allowed to feed the baby of the group and her mother, then were introduced to the rest of the herd, followed by a walk through the forest with them to the river where we helped to bathe them. Then it was off to make some herbal medicine balls which we then hand fed. It was so special being able to get up close whilst maintaining respect for these majestic animals. After enjoying our time there, we were taken for lunch at a local restaurant which was very tasty and whisked off to doi suthep. We all learnt so much from Yuung throughout the day and they were very good company throughout.
Doi suthep is a very old and much revered temple on top of a mountain just outside of Chiang mai. It was an interesting and educational experience. We all agreed it was a brilliant trip made unforgettable by out guides! If we had longer to spend in Chiang Mai we would have definitely booked more tours with them as they offer so many.
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93wilmac
Mar 28, 2024
Strenuous Walk to Waterfall - The day provided an amazing morning. Maggie was our guide who was well informed and shared not only lots of information about the two temples visited but showed us how to be a good Buddhist - like being a part of the family. Lunch was satisfying. Being an order couple in relative good physical condition, all the steps going down that had to be traveled to get back up from the waterfall was a bit much especially in the afternoon heat! The young family traveling with two daughters had a great time on this part of the trip. Warning to older travelers - lots and lots of steps at the waterfall. Wish we had known before we signed up!
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661erinv
Feb 24, 2024
A highlight of our trip! - We had a wonderful time with Jackie! He was very informative and kind. We loved how he included us in the temple traditions. Felt like an authentic Thai experience. Thanks, Jackie!
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Bill_c
Feb 5, 2024
A must do Excursion - Had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Loved the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep especially when the monk gave our group a blessing with holy water. The Sticky Waterfall was so much fun climbing it.
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Trail06782120930
Feb 4, 2024
Great experience - Ronnie and Pon were a great guide and driver! We had a great time seeing the temple and waterfall. We highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Chiang Mai!
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Mattia789vr
Jan 12, 2024
Highly recommended! - We did the day trip to the elephant sanctuary with swimming in waterfalls and river rafting in a bamboo canoe. One of the best tours of my life, no kidding! Chai was a super guide, nice, funny and very knowledgeable! The most important thing is that there is never a rush, they leave you time to do everything calmly! Lunch was also absolutely great! If you are in Chiang Mai you can't miss this tour!
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Kyle_b
Jan 3, 2024
Best Day With The Best Guide!! - Such a great day and incredible experience, Our tour guide Yoong was just the best, full of knowledge and such great energy and fun to be around. We had been to many temples in Bangkok before this day but visiting a temple with Yoong was a completely different experience, She taught us so much about Buddhism and about the temples we left feeling really informed and privileged to of experienced what we did. Then onto the Sticky waterfalls which were incredible!! Perfect scenery, great fun climbing and descending and Many laughs along the way. Then on our way back to the hotel Yoong took us to the most perfect little cafe where we had lunch, The best Khao Soi we had tasted and so much more food that we couldn't finish it all. Please book this tour, you will not regret it. It has been our highlight of visiting Chaing Mai and if you are lucky enough to have Yoong as your guide you will have the best time. She went above and beyond for us so for that, thankyou so much!! Kyle and Jasmine
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Dn515
Dec 18, 2023
Our Family Had The BEST Day!!! - We had the absolute BEST day!! Yoong and Mr. Art were amazing guides! Yoong was so knowledgeable, kind and she was the perfect person to share with us the rich culture of Thailand and Buddhism. We loved going to the temple, paying our respects to monk and climbing the "sticky" waterfalls. Our entire family loved every minute from start to finish and Yoong made the day!!!
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Lasonya_p
Nov 30, 2023
An enlightening experience - The whole trip was awesome. Yung, the guide was wonderful, 1) Intelligent..She educated us on Thai culture and history 2) Interactive...we felt as if she was apart of us and 3) Funny...Her jokes were on point and timed perfectly. Actually, I would say that Yung made the whole experience enjoyable.
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Chuay_f
Nov 24, 2023
Fun Time - Our guide was very knowledgeable, caring and helpful. It was a fun filled day thanks to his professionalism.
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