Chiang Mai: Buddhist Almsgiving and Market Tour with Meal Shared Tour
ID: GYG397191-721745
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Join a guided tour in Chiang Mai where you can experience the Buddhist way of life during the morning practice of almsgiving. Witness local life at an authentic market and taste a Thai breakfast.
Experience local life and the Buddhist ritual of almsgiving on this guided trip around Chiang Mai. Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant and learn about Thai life and traditions as you visit Suan Dok Temple, a market, and more, admission fees included.
Start your spiritual day in Chiang Mai early in the morning with pickup up at your hotel or accommodation. Then, depart to the foothills of Doi Suthep Mountain to make merit during the almsgiving as monks descend from the temple.
After almsgiving, get the chance to pay respects to Kruba Srivichai who oversaw the building of the road up to Doi Suthep Temple.
Take some time to wander around the Ton Phayom local market next, where you can explore authentic Thai products and try a famous local breakfast. Get a real idea of how it feels to shop like a local.
Before heading back to your hotel or accommodation, visit Wat Suan Dok (Flower Garden Temple) and marvel at the temple’s golden principle pagoda that enshrines Buddha's relics.
Highlights
- Get an authentic taste of Thai flavors during breakfast at a local restaurant
- Discover the Buddhist way of life and make merit during morning almsgiving
- Step into local life in Chiang Mai as you take part in their day-to-day rituals
- Explore a colorful local market to see, feel, and taste genuine Thai products
- Experience one of the city’s must-visit temples during a stop at Wat Suan Dok
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special rates are available for children between 3 and 10 years old as an add-on option
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts. All participants between 6-11 years old must present either proof of full vaccination proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts.
Pickup is available within a 6-km radius of the Three Kings Monument. On the day of your tour, please wait for pickup in the lobby of your hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
