Experience Off the Beaten Track in Chiang Mai with Withlocals

"Kit organized the blessing of our 15 years of marriage in Doi Suthep and then we visited the beautiful weather of Wat Phalat. Kit speaks excellent English, is a connoisseur of the Buddhist religion and is a quiet person. We love your energy."

"Worth the early morning start... a temple visit guided by Kit is a must do in Chiang Mai - He has excellent English and gives his personal insights into the Buddhist way of life. Early morning ensures the temple isn't busy, and the coffee and visit to the jungle temple makes a great morning trip."

"My morning with Kit was really wonderful. He shared a lot about his life as a monk and I talked about what was going on in my life too. At the temple, I loved the giving food to the monks ceremony. Seeing the care that Kit took to make sure each monk got the food that would please them really made an impact on me (the kids got chicken wings). And sharing the sunrise with him was special. I mostly appreciated his asking me questions we could both equally weigh in on like what's most important in life, gives most satisfaction, parenting things, etc. It made for the kind of conversation I wanted to be having on this trip. Thanks Kit, you're a Sweetie!"

"Our trip with Kit was perfect. We met early in the morning and enjoyed a very special and inspiring time. He is very very knowledgeable about buddhist tradition and monk life and shared a lot of wisdom with us! Super organised and very accommodating to our wishes (we came with our own car for example). We can only recommend doing this trip with Kit! "

"We shared a wonderful morning with Kit visiting Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat with our 3 children. Kit is a lovely guy, great with kinds, very kind and friendly and easy to talk to. He was kind enough to share his experiences as a monk amongst other things, and we all enjoy talking and spending time with him. Doi Suthep itself is spectacular, especially at sunrise, seeing the monks chanting and their food gathering ritual was great, and seeing the hidden temple of Wat Pha Lat was also really good. Would highly recommend the tour and particularly Kit himself to anyone interested!"

"My husband and I had many tour guides while visiting Thailand and Kit was one of the best. His English was fantastic and his experience as a monk meant he really knew what he was talking about. Getting up that early wasn’t easy, but the sunrise definitely raised the whole spiritual experience to another level. Kit was on time and very organized. He knew the best places to stand for optimal photo shots. We were blessed by a monk as an added treat. Highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning more about Buddhism and its history with Thailand. "

"The sunrise tour with Kit was very nice and well organized. Kit being an ex-monk provided a lot of information about monks lives and the principles of Buddhism. Ask him about the interesting stories from his grandfather. I’m sure you’d enjoy them. He was very prompt in communication and clear in answering questions. He also does not rush the tour which was good. I highly recommend Kit. "

"I went with Kit to do the sunrise tour at Doi Suthep, followed by a visit to the Forest Monastery nearby. It was an amazing, forever-memorable experience. Kit had great communication and was on time for pick-up. His personal experience as a monk for 6 years provided a knowledge and first-hand experience I valued. He also is a wonderful storyteller. It isn't just a tour; it is an experience. I highly recommend Kit and am so grateful for the time we had together. "

" We had an unforgettable experience with Ae as our guide during a 35+ km journey through Chiang Mai! From start to finish, Ae was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly welcoming. She was fantastic with our kids (ages 7-14), keeping them engaged and entertained throughout the day. When my daughter had a little fall (her own fault!), Ae immediately sprang into action, having all the supplies needed to tend to her boo-boo. The tour was fully customizable, and Ae took us to some truly unique locations that we never would have discovered on our own. We had a blast picking fruit with the locals, learning about traditional wood carving, playing with local children, and even seeing how sticky rice whiskey is made. Each stop was more fascinating than the last! The lunch spot she picked was a hidden gem—authentic, local, and absolutely delicious. Ae’s perfect English and great sense of humor made the day even more enjoyable. The cultural lessons she shared with us stayed with us throughout the rest of our trip. We’ll definitely be saving her contact for our future trips to Chiang Mai. Highly recommend!"

"Kit created an excellent tour experience from start to finish. His communication was clear, prompt and professional for our entire experience. We enjoyed Kit’s storytelling and learned much about the Thai culture and life as a monk. So much fun!! Highly recommend!!"