Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Monk Trail and Doi Pui Summit Hike with Hotel Pickup

Climb to Doi Suthep on the Monk’s Trail
and hike to the summit of Doi Pui

After hotel pickup in Chiang Mai and a safety briefing at the shop, this hiking tour of about 7 hours takes you along mountain trails in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The route is a one-way hike of about 16 km, accompanied by a professional English- and Thai-speaking mountain guide.

Your guide is certified in first aid and a support truck accompanies the group. Water, a hydration backpack and lunch with vegetarian and vegan options are included.

Walk the old monks’ path up to the temples

Hike for about 1.5 hours along the Monk’s Trail, an old path once used by monks, to reach Wat Pha Lat, a temple in the forest. After a short break for photos, continue up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep at about 1,100 m and look out over Chiang Mai.

Trek through highland jungle to Doi Pui

From Doi Suthep, trek for about 2.5 hours through cool highland jungle to a Hmong village near the summit of Doi Pui. Follow the footsteps of hill tribe hunters and gatherers and explore hidden spots across the mountain.

Enjoy lunch with a summit view, then head down

At the top, take in sweeping views over the Mae Ping valley while you refuel with lunch and cool drinks. Then ride back down the mountain, stopping once more at Doi Suthep temple for panoramic views before returning to Chiang Mai.

※ If trails are closed due to weather or park management, the route may change to another trail with a similar skill level and scenery.