About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Chiang Mai's spiritual and natural highlights with a private driver and air-conditioned transport. Start at Doi Suthep Temple perched above the city, where you'll catch monks chanting and panoramic views. Next, drive the Handicraft Highway through San Kamphaeng village, browsing ceramics, silverware, silk, and woodwork from local artisans. Finish at Bua Thong Waterfall, where naturally sticky limestone lets you climb multiple tiers and swim in cool pools surrounded by countryside.
Highlights
- Monks chanting at hilltop Doi Suthep Temple with city vistas
- 10km Handicraft Highway: pottery, silk, silver, wood carvings
- Sticky limestone waterfall with climbable levels and pools
- Rural landscapes and agricultural fields outside city
- Thai lunch and bottled water included throughout day
- Private English-speaking driver for eight hours
What to expect
Your driver collects you early and heads straight up to Doi Suthep, where you'll walk the temple grounds, listen to monks, and absorb views across Chiang Mai. Descend to San Kamphaeng Road, where artisan shops line the route—expect to browse at your own pace or buy souvenirs. Lunch stops en route. The afternoon takes you to Bua Thong Waterfall, where the peculiar sticky limestone surface allows you to clamber up successive tiers without slipping. Multiple wading pools offer relief from the heat; bring swimwear. Terrain is uneven but manageable.
Good to know
Bring swimwear, towel, and sturdy shoes for the waterfall. Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal injuries. Infants must sit on an adult's lap in the vehicle. The route suits all fitness levels but involves some climbing. Public transport is available nearby if you'd rather self-drive.
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