CULTURE Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai Instagram & Highlights Tour

Some tours are planned around history. This one is planned around light: golden hour at a hilltop temple, the half hour Bo Sang's umbrellas catch full sun, the one wall at the Silver Temple that actually reads silver instead of grey. Six stops built around when they look best, not just where they are.

4.9·TAT Certified·31 Booked

Duration~9h

Private TourJust Your Group

TransportIncluded

Hotel Pickup8–8:30 AM

About this tour

Most Chiang Mai itineraries are built around opening hours. This one is built around light: Bo Sang's hand-painted umbrellas dry best mid-morning, Wat Sri Suphan reads silver rather than grey at the right angle, and Doi Suthep's golden chedi looks like a different building at golden hour once the midday crowds have gone.

Chiang Mai Instagram & Highlights Tour — Chiang Mai private tour

Chiang Mai Instagram & Highlights Tour — experience with guide

Tour Highlights

Wat Sri Suphan, the Silver Temple, built entirely from and covered in silver by Wualai's silversmith community over more than a decade
Bo Sang Umbrella Village, hand-painted paper umbrellas laid out to dry in the best light of the day
Wat Suan Dok's rows of white chedis holding the ashes of former Chiang Mai royalty
Doi Suthep at golden hour, after the day-trip crowds have already left

Itinerary

Tour runs approx. 9h

Hotel Pickup

Your guide meets you in the lobby to start the day.

Tha Phae Gate

Chiang Mai's main historic gate into the Old City, photographed before the square fills up.

Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple)

An entire temple built and decorated in silver by the silversmith community of Wualai Road, started in 2004 and still being added to.

Wat Suan Dok

Rows of whitewashed chedis holding the ashes of former Chiang Mai royalty, with a large reclining Buddha inside the main hall.

Lunch

A visually distinct local restaurant, chosen as much for the setting as the food.

Bo Sang Umbrella Village

Watch hand-painted paper umbrellas made from start to finish, then laid out to dry in rows under the afternoon sun.

Cafรฉ Stop

A break at one of Chiang Mai's more photogenic cafés before the final stop of the day.

Doi Suthep at Golden Hour

The same golden chedi everyone photographs at midday, now lit by the setting sun once the tour buses have left.

Hotel Drop-off

Your guide returns you to your hotel.

Included in Your Tour

Hotel Pickup

Complimentary Hotel Pickup

Any hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Instructions: We will pick you up directly from your hotel lobby. Your private guide and driver will arrive in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Please be ready in your lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time (8–8:30 AM).

Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off (Chiang Mai)
Expert local English-speaking guide who also handles photos at each stop
All transport between sites
Entrance fees to all listed attractions
Lunch at a visually distinct local restaurant
Bottled water and cold towels

Excluded

Gratuities (optional)
Cafรฉ purchases at the photo café stop
Personal purchases

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
A change of outfit if you want variety across photos (optional)
Sunscreen & sunglasses
Phone or camera with plenty of storage

Hi, I'm Monika!

TAT Certified Guide · Thai Native & Food Lover

“Born in Chiang Mai and based in Bangkok, I started 'Hi Monika' to show travellers the authentic side of my country — the places my friends and family actually hang out. I love sharing our food, our culture, and the hidden stories of our neighbourhoods.”

Guest Reviews

4.9

“Monika was incredible! We saw parts of Chiang Mai we never would have found on our own. The street food was amazing and we felt completely safe the entire time.”

Sarah L.October 2024

“Perfectly organised and so much more personal than a group tour. Monika knew exactly when to go to each spot to avoid the crowds.”

James & EmmaSeptember 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Will we have the tour to ourselves?

Yes — this is strictly a private tour for you and your loved ones only. No other guests, no shared buses, no waiting around for people you have never met. The guide, the vehicle and the entire day are exclusively yours.

Can I change the date after booking?

Yes — contact us via WhatsApp or email at least 12 hours before the tour start time and we will reschedule your tour once at no extra cost, subject to availability. Subsequent reschedules are subject to a THB 1,500 fee.

What happens if it rains?

Chiang Mai weather is unpredictable. Tours operate rain or shine — we provide umbrellas if needed and adapt the itinerary where possible. If severe weather makes the tour unsafe, you'll receive a full reschedule or refund.

Do I need to pay anything on the day?

No. The price covers everything: entrance fees, all transport, bottled water and lunch. Just bring spending money for any personal shopping or optional extras.

Note: many local vendors and restaurants do not accept credit cards — cash is always the safest option.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. The pace and itinerary are adapted to your group. Let us know the ages of your children when booking so we can plan accordingly.

Know before you go

Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered at all temple stops.

Wat Sri Suphan: Women are traditionally asked not to enter the main ordination hall, a long-standing Lanna custom tied to the boundary markers around it. The silver exterior and courtyard, the main photo subject, stay fully open to everyone.

Photos: Your guide can help frame shots at each stop using your own phone or camera, professional camera equipment is not included.

Crowds: Doi Suthep is scheduled last specifically to avoid the midday crowds and catch better light.

Dietary Needs: We can accommodate vegetarian diets, please let us know when booking.