Overview:
Wat Prathat Doi Suthep (Suthep temple) is one of the most important Buddhist temples in the north of Thailand and therefore, deserving of its prominent location above Chiang Mai city. The temple has been here for 642 years.
Doi Suthep is also home to Hmong tribal villages with distinct culture and traditions.
Itinerary:
09.00: Pick up from hotel and drive to Doi Suthep Temple. Approximately 45 minutes drive
09.45: From Doi Suthep Temple, we will use local transportation (Pick up truck) and continue driving to Khun Chang Kian Village (White Hmong Tribe). Apprximately 40 minutes drive
10.30: Arrive at White Hmong Village and here, we will explore the village and see insight life of the people in the villge. Get in touch with the people, visit the elementary school and enjoy with the children
11.20: Take a coffee break in the village (Fresh coffee from farm)
12.00: Drive back to Doi Suthep Temple
12.40: Local lunch at Doi Suthep Temple (Khao Soi, Traditional Noodle Soup from Chiang Mai)
13.15: Visit Doi Suthep Temple and enjoy the history of the temple
14.30: After visiting Doi Suthep Temple, we will drive back to Chiang Mai
15.15: Drop off at Hotel or Chiang Mai Downtown
| Private Escorted Tour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of visitor(s) | 1 PAX | 2-4 PAX | 5 PAX & UP |
| Price per person | 9500 Baht | 5000 Baht | 4000 Baht |
Tour included:
- Private Air-conditioning Car
- Professional English speaking guide
- Private Truck to Hmong Village
- Fresh coffee in the village
- Local lunch (Khao Soi)
- Entrance fee for Doi Suthep Temple
- Cold drink and refreshing towels
Tour exclude:
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol drink
- Travel insurance
- Tip is appreciated
Wonderful guide, great experience, strongly recommended.
Spent about two days in Wilai’s company, visiting the most important of the very many temples of the capital of the kingdom of Lan Na – the charming city of Chiang Mai. Wilai is very knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful – I cannot praise her enough. Drives her own, immaculately clean Ford SUV, which substantially adds flexibility and comfort. It was already late when I found out that she could guide anywhere in Thailand, and I could have used her services and drive together from Chiang Mai to Sukhotai, instead of me flying back to Bangkok and then fly to Sukhotai. Next time I come to Thailand I will talk to her before hand and take advantage of her knowledge of the country, of the roads and of her vehicle – she’s that good! Strongly recommended!
Los Angeles, California1041 contributions860 helpful votes
wrote a review Jun 3
Amazing private tour guide
I flew from the US to Thailand with no plan. I contacted Wailai 2 days before arrival in Chaing Mai, since she was recommended by my Bangkok tour provider. At the time I didn’t know it was high season in Chaing Mai. Thankfully she was able to fit me in to a very tight schedule. She was my guide for 2 days. She drove me from destination to destination safely in her very nice, comfortable SUV, while making great conversation in clear, easy to understand English, my native language. I was so comfortable with her and her save driving that I fell asleep on a three hour drive to Chaing Rai. Having her as my private guide was amazing. She tailored the tours to what I wanted to see and provided information on what to do In Chaing Mai and how to navigate situations after our day together was over. Wailai encouraged me to try new things like getting up close to an elephant. I wanted to but was afraid. She was with me every step until I got comfortable. She also helped me find a laundry because I was on an extended stay in Thailand and needed to launder clothes. I was traveling solo. Even when she wasn’t with me, she periodically sent a text to check on me. Her level of excellent service is rare. Do yourself a favor and book her. It will be one of your best decisions for your trip, no doubt!
Date of experience: November 2019
Wilai is a fantastic tour guide! We couldn’t have asked for a better driver and more friendly guide. She was very accommodating of our needs and made excellent suggestions and navigations for our trip between Chiang Mai and Pai. We had three amazing days travelling and exploring and we would highly recommend Wilai as a tour guide and driver – She’s the best!
Date of experience: December 2021
Wilai is a professional, experienced, knowledgeable guide, who took care of us from the very beginning of our Golden Triangle tour until we had our boarding passes at the end of our tour.An additional advantage for us was that she speaks perfect Dutch!
Dont waste your time searching your way around Chiang Mai and northern Thailand. I can highliy recommend to leave all the planning, thinking and arranging to Wilai. She is a great guide, with excellent English, lovable, cultivated, honest and truly loves her country. We spent a great day exploring the National Park, Waterfalls, the Karen-Tribe and much more. Every minute was a pleasure. We will be back for sure. Thank you Wilai and all the guys who worked with her!
Wilai as our tour guide and her driver picked us up in our hotel in the Mae Rim area. We visited a hilltribe village where we got a glance of how life is for these people. Wilai explained us a lot why these people left their country and she knows a lot about the history of the Karen, Padaung etc. As we visited the village on a sunday we were able to see the children playing with traditional games and enjoying free time. We had also the possibility to talk with some of the women there and we had a close contact to the people of the village. This tour is a must for every visitor of this area and I would recommend to do it with Wilai.
Wilai is an excellent guide I have never met before. She is very friendly and helpful. She has deep knowledge in Thai culture and history. The tour arrangement is very flexible especially the lunch. Wilai entertained our request to have Thai food lunch in lieu of buffet. The restaurant is near the Meikong River and facing the border of Burma and Laos. Wilai’s arrangement is wonderful and the food is also delicious. During our visit to long neck village, Wilai tell us the history of the ethnic minority very briefly. The driver is also very nice and helpful. It is an unforgettable tour. I strongly recommended Wilai to be your guide.
