Uncover the best of Wat Doi Suthep the local Way

"We booked a day trip in Chiang Mai with Naphat, and it was, without a doubt, the highlight of our trip. What we experienced went far beyond anything we could have expected. While we saw some beautiful sights, the true value of the day was the deep insight Naphat provided into the daily lives of the local people, the rich history of the region, and the current situation in Thailand. Naphat didn’t just show us places; she shared stories and perspectives that you simply won't find in any guidebook. Most importantly, my daughter and I were able to form a genuine, personal connection with her. She was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and warm-hearted. We felt like we were exploring the city with a local friend rather than a guide. This day was a truly special experience that both of us will cherish in our memories for a long time. If you are looking for an authentic, deep, and personal experience in Chiang Mai, we cannot recommend Naphat highly enough!"

"Kit is the best guide! He is incredibly kind and informative, providing detailed and interesting info about Buddhism and the history and culture of Chiang Mai. The early start time is well worth it as you get to experience the temple with minimal other people and view the monks rituals up close and personal. The scenery, views, architecture, and natural features of the temples are breathtaking. Perhaps, the greatest take away was wisdom from Kit’s own experience as a monk that he graciously tells you in different stories. The wisdom in “gaining nothing but losing everything”. Being “happy with nothing”. And “balance” as the principle lesson. Thanks for a life changing experience to Kit!"

"This tour will surely be one of our highlights during our time in Chiang Mai. Yes it calls for an early rise, but the experience is well worth it. Kit has an insight to the temple that is unique and he took the time to educate us with the traditions we would participate in, not just tell us what to do. As a result the experience was so much more fulfilling. From placing gold leaf on a statue, to giving alms to the monks (sans shoes) this had it all. Plus the visit to the temple in the woods was amazing. We will tell everyone we know visiting to take this tour!"

"Fabulous tour with Kit. He is an absolute delight to be with and his knowledge and experience of Buddhism is outstanding. To experience the Monks rituals before the crowds arrived was an experience to be treasured. Sunrise was beautiful and to also visit the enchanting woodland temple was an honour. Kit is very easy to chat to and answers all questions expertly. Amazing tour that we would recommend if you want a deeper insight in to the lives of the monks."

"Worth the 5am start. Such a brilliant way to see and understand doi suthep. Seeing the monks chanting and providing the offerings and watching the sunrise was a fantastic experience. Kit provided so much to the experience and explained and answered all our questions. As we had walked the monks trail the day before kit changed the second temple so we could see a different temple. Can not recommend highly enough. Fantastic. Thank you Kit. "

"Our sunrise tour with Kit is a major highlight of my trip to Thailand. Great communication with Kit prior to the tour. He was punctual and so knowledgeable. He made our trip to the temples, monk morning alms and hike to waterfalls fantastic. So many great conversation throughout our time with Kit. Highly recommend this tour with Kit."

"Had a lovely day on a private tour outside of Chiang Mai with Ratana. She was punctual, professional and her car was very comfortable. Her wide and in-depth knowledge of the area and sites was great. A real pleasure. "

"We had a wonderful tour with Ratana! We really appreciated the extra care she took in bringing us to quaint local areas around Chiang Mai. In our 8 hour tour, we covered all the bases we were hoping to, with an added bonus of the best Thai Tea, a delicious bowl of Khao Soi and a lots of beautiful temples. Thank you Ratana! "

"This is our first visit to Thailand and though we’ve done a lot of research prior to our trip, there’s no substitute for the knowledge of a local. Ratana was incredibly helpful in planning out the days itinerary, which was so helpful as first time visitors to Chiang Mai. I told her a few major sites we wanted to see and some general areas of interest and she did the rest! We hit all our stops plus some others we never would’ve known about. She was also so much fun to talk to and joke around with. She was a wealth of information on Thai culture, history, Buddhism, and more. When we ended our day we both just felt so incredibly lucky to have had this experience and to have met her. If you are considering booking a day tour with Ratana, let this be a big big big recommendation to do so!! You won’t regret it."