Half Day Tour : Wat Doi Suthep & Phu Ping Palace from Chiang Mai

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Thailand, Thailand

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Discover the ancient Wat Doi Suthep temple and Phu Ping Palace on this half day trip from Chiang Mai. Explore historic monuments in Wat Doi Suthep, enjoy scenic views of Chiang Mai city atop the temple, and visit the royal winter palace was built in1962.
• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most sacred temple
• Gold spire that crowns the temple & can be seen for miles
• Detailed shrines & pagodas that illustrate Thai history
• Insight into the temple's founding from your expert guide
• Delightful gardens with tropical and temperate flowers in bloom at Phu Ping Palace

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

The listed price does not include a 300THB surcharge for pick up and drop off in hotel outside the city centre (5 km. from the 3 king monument)

Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 8
  • ADULT: Age: 9 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • We are committed to ensure the safety of travelers according to the Standard Operating Procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) Standards
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • We are committed to ensure the safety of travelers according to the Standard Operating Procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) Standards

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Chiang Mai
From your hotel, take a private vehicle up 3,500 feet (1,069 m) above sea level to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

• Admission Ticket Free

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Visit one of Chiang Mai's most sacred temples on this half day tour to the beautiful Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. More commonly referred to as just "Doi Suthep" for the mountain it sits on, the temple is a gorgeous example of Buddhist grandeur and gives insights into Thai culture. From the parking lot, you can reach the temple gates either by climbing 306 steps on foot or by riding a cable car to the top. If you opt to go on foot, begin up the intricately carved Naga Serpent Staircase, which is flanked on either side by enormous, colorful serpent carvings that snake down the mountain.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
At the top of the mountain, you're greeted by a stunning golden spire that crowns the center of the temple and can be seen for miles around. The spire is surrounded by walls of historical murals, which you can spend time admiring before moving on. Learn the myth of the temple's foundation as you pass the shrine to the white elephant that is said to have brought a relic of the historical Buddha to the temple.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bhubing Palace
After visiting the temple's illustrious shrines and pagodas, learning of Doi Suthep's history on the way, continue to visit Phu Ping Palace, the royal winter palace was built in1962 , it has the delightful gardens with tropical and temperate flowers in bloom for all year. After that make the return trip back down the mountain to end your tour.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included


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