Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Chiang Mai to explore Doi Inthanon with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
This experience is worth the early morning wake up call! Ascend the beautiful Doi Suthep Mountain at sunrise and experience the majestic temple when it is most serene. Get a glimpse into the lives and rituals of Buddhist monks and offer them alms.
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Chiang Mai have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Chiang Rai and be back in Chiang Mai the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
How do you imagine the perfect day trip from Chiang Mai? Now you can make it a reality! Hire a local guide and set off on a fully personalized journey beyond the city limits. Explore the stunning surroundings by car, and you get to decide where and when to stop. From famous landmarks to hidden treasures in the countryside, the choice is yours!
Scenic Chiang Mai Province: Karen Village, Sticky Waterfalls & Mae Taeng River
544 reviews
8 hours | day trips | Chiang Mai
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Chiang Mai to explore with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Minty was an excellent guide! She picked us up at 8:30 in the morning, at our hotel, and took us to an elephant sanctuary, where we got to interact with the elephants and learn all about them. It was such a fantastic experience! After the elephants we were taken to a local lunch place and had a great meal before heading out to the sticky waterfall. Minty knew exactly where to take us and showed us how to go down the waterfalls safely. She also explained which waterfall route was easiest and which was the hardest. Without her we would’ve been lost! She was a great guide, but not only that she was a very sweet person and we really enjoyed our day with her.
Private trip to the unique sticky waterfalls in Chiangmai
Sarah
About local
7 February 2025
Best way to visit Doi Suthep
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.
Tranquil Sunrise & Buddhist Rituals at Doi Suthep
Mary
About local
2 February 2025
The Perfect Day for Me
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!
Tranquil Sunrise & Buddhist Rituals at Doi Suthep
Marc
About local
1 February 2025
Very nice&educational trip to Doi Inthanon
I booked and took a day trip to Doi Inthanon with Naphat. This excursion made a huge impression on me historically, scenically and spiritually. Naphat is a very experienced and versatile trained tour guide with a flair for captivating people. The in-depth conversations and detailed explanations of the various places visited far exceeded my expectations. Among other things, I was able to experience first-hand insights into coexistence in a mountain village.
This and the explanations about Buddhism in everyday life touched me very much and I am very grateful to Naphat for that. I can highly recommend Naphat to anyone looking for something more than just landscape images.
