A Venerable Meeting with a Monk

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
A half day tour (afternoon only) with a professional English-speaking guide.
All applicable taxes and service charges
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
Joint chat session with a leading monk at Wat Suan Dok
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.

Cable cart ride from and to Doi Suthep
Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance coverage for customers highly recommendable)

Overview

Guided by the principles of the Lord Buddha, monks form one of the corner stones of Thai society. We give visitors an insight in the serene, simple lifestyle at a leading Chiang Mai temple as you converse with a monk about the matters of life in Thailand. • Witness the vastness of Chiang Mai atop Suthep Hill • Find yourself at peace at a renowned forest temple • Be inspired by the words of a leading monk • Learn about the Buddhist principles at Wat Suan Dok • Return transfers from and to your hotel are included

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9.5 Hotel 27/1 Huay Kaew Soi 2, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Akyra Manor Chiang Mai 22/2 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 9, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Art Mai Gallery Hotel 21 Soi 3, Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
At Pingnakorn Hotel Chiangmai 4 Nimmana Haeminda Rd, Soi 12, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Backpacker House Suthep road, Soi Wat Umong, Muang, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
Bed Nimman - Adults Only 20 Siri Mangkalajarn Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Buchita Nimmam 33 Chom Doi RD, Tambon Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Chaba House 19/26 Jedyod Soi 4, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Chiang Come Hotel 51 Soi Chiang Come Suthep Rd., , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
ChiangMai Phucome Hotel 2 Khankhlong Chonprathan Road, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Chiangmai Hill 2000 Hotel 211 Huaykaew Road, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Chomdoi House Hotel 13 Chomdoi Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
De Chai Oriental Nimman 7 Soi 11 Nimmanhaemin Rd, Suthep Muang, Tambon Su Thep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai 171 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Four O'clock Hotel 91/3 Moo 14, Soi 5, Wat Pa Daeng Road, Su Thep, Thailand, TH, 50200
Furama Chiang Mai 54 Huay Keaw Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
Green Nimman Cmu Residence 239 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Green Palace Hotel 70 Siri Mangkalajarn Road, Su Thep, Thailand, TH, 50200
Hallonimman 6 Nimmana Haeminda Road Lane 13, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Hillside Plaza & Condotel 4 50 Huay Kaew Road, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
Holiday Garden Hotel & Resort 16/ 16 Huay Kaew Road, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
Hotel Mayu 6/5 M. 2, Chang Phueak, Thailand, TH, 50300
Huarn Jana Boutique Resort 333 Moo 11, T.Namphrae, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50230
Huay Kaew Palace 161 Village No. 1, Soi Wat Chang Khian, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Hug Collection Hotel 1 Sirimankalajarn Rd., 1 Sirimungklajarn Rd., Suthep, Muang,, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Hug Nimman Hotel 4 Soi 13, Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Kantary Hills, Chiang Mai 44, 44/1-4, Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 12, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
L Nimman 19 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Lane 17, Su Thep, Thailand, TH, 50200
Lnimman Chiangmai Boutique Hotel 19 Soi 17, Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Lyceum Home 49/7-8 Arrak Road, Suandok Gate, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Mayflower Grande Hotel 9 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Nimman Mai Design Hotel 2/1 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suk Kasame Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub Hotel 7*77 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Road, Soi Sreesud, Chang Phueak, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
OMO Haus@Nimman 12/3, Soi 17, Nimmana Haeminda Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Ping Payom Hotel 99/41 Suthep Rd, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Samantan Hotel 28/4 Soi Nimmanhaemin 11, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Sanae’ Hotel 8/1 Soi Suk-kasem, Nimmanhaemin Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Sinthana Resort 165-166 Moo 14, Suthep Road, , Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Stay With Nimman 8, 8 Siri Mangkalajarn Rd, Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Suan Doi House Hotel & Resort 38 / 3 Soi Charntrasup, Huay Kaew Road, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
Teppiman Inn 100/189 Huaykaew Rd., Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50300
The 168 Gallery Residence and Hotel 6/2, Moo.8, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50000
The Craft Nimman 10 Soi 9 Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50210
The Empire Nimman 22/3 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep Meaung Chiangmai, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
The Nimman Hotel 29 Nimmanhemin Road Soi 17, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
U Nimman Chiang Mai 1 Nimmanhaemin Road, Su Thep, Thailand, TH, 50200
Victoria Nimman Hotel 108 Soi Nimmanhaemin 17, Sirimangkalajarn Road, Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Vulcano Hotel Chiang Mai 17, Soi Sai Nam Phueng, Sirimangkalajarn Rd, Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200
Yantarasri Resort 24/17 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 6 Tambol Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, TH, 50200

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Chiang Mai hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

This afternoon-only tour commences with an air-conditioned transfer with private guide and driver from your accommodation to the Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. This temple (Wat means temple) is to Chiang Mai what St. Peter's Cathedral is to Rome - it's a must-see. Regarded as the most sacred temple in northern Thailand, located high on Doi Suthep Hill, 1676 metres above sea level and overlooking Chiang Mai, this landmark of immense importance is home to numerous Buddha images, murals and sweeping views across the region down below. Like any respectable visitor, climbing a 306-step staircase to be rewarded by the sight of the temple's golden spire, and a birds-eye view of the city below is upping up the ante when reaching the top.

1 hour 30 minutes
Wat Pha Lat

On the way back down Suthep Hill, we enter the serene complex of Wat Pha Lat, constructed in the heart of the forest and with the soothing sounds of crashing water of a nearby waterfall; it aims to set the tone for a moment of peace.

1 hour
Wat Suan Dok

Finally, we enter the compound of the Buddhist University of Chiang Mai Campus and the Wat Suan Dok. This educational centre forms the foundation for Buddhism and Culture in the region and it is here where you will be having the opportunity to chat with a monk (English speaking only). Topics such as the Thai way of life, Buddhist ethics and Thai culture will pass the revue as your interaction with these representatives of the Buddhist faith tells guests their views on what is important. After this enlightened conversation, it is time to head back to your Chiang Mai hotel where we schedule to arrive at around 6:30 pm.

2 hours

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
The monk chat session may be a joint session at the Wat Suan Dok and is on English only.
Transfers are only operated within the downtown Chiang Mai areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Doi Saket, Mae Taeng and Chiang Mai International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Chiang Mai area.
We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Chiang Mai area.
To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
Please dress respectfully by wearing clothing that cover up to the ankles and shoulders, avoid wearing clothing with bright, fluorescent colours of any kind, obscene prints or pictures, beach wear or strapless sandals / flip flops. Failure to comply may result in denying access into these sites.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Families with children under this age may be denied participating based on the terms and conditions of this tour.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Best Venerable Monk Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

It was very educational and kept us engaged and interested throughout. The meeting with the monk was amazing, way more interesting that we thought. The scenery in the mountains was incredible, and the view of Chiang Mai from the temple was a must experience. More than anything, our AMAZING guide, Tammy, made our adventure so much more enjoyable! She really knows her history and culture, and she remained engaged the entire tour. She went out of her way to ensure we got the fullest experience and taught us many of the Buddhist rituals by demonstration.

A Venerable Meeting with a Monk | 5 hours

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

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Wat Suan Dok

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