The 15 Best Meditation Retreats & Monk Chats in Chiang Mai

1.Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $64Our pick

See Doi Suthep at sunrise, join an alms ceremony, visit jungle temples, and eat a northern Thai breakfast with an ex-monk guide.

“So worth getting up early for this. Temple was quiet . Morning meditation with the monks and giving ohms was really special . Other temples were so interesting. Being with a former monk was so informative. Great experience! Don’t miss out.”

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2.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59

Watch sunrise at Doi Suthep, join monks for chanting and alms, then visit Pha Lat and Wat Umong with a former monk guide.

“A great tour! We really enjoyed seeing the temples (the first two are truly stunning). Our guide James was brilliant and very knowledgeable about the temples and Buddhism. Highly recommend!”

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3.Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Spend a full day hiking Wat Pha Lat, visiting Doi Suthep, and caring for elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand for $57.

“Sumit was an AMAZING guide! Funny, patient, knowledgeable and took all the photos for the girlies — good ones, too! The elephants were incredible of course. It is a long experience and did not feel rushed at all. Request Sumit as your guide!!”

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4.Evening Chanting & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Best value

Join monks for evening chanting, Metta practice, and meditation at Chiang Mai’s Wat Chai Sri Phoom with a former monk as your guide.

“excellent experience. I will remember it forever. keep doing what you are doing Son!”

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5.Meditation Retreat and Self-Care in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

A calm three-hour Chiang Mai retreat with mindful walking, meditation, gentle yoga, Thai tea, and personal guidance for up to six people.

“Amori was an excellent instructor and I really enjoyed my meditation time with her. I was lucky to be the only one attending the retire and I could have really nice exchanges with her, very inspiring. On top, she invited me to try some thai apperitif which were really good. I would definitely recommend this activity with Amori to any inexperienced or experienced person who is interested in meditating/ doing yoga in Chiang Mai. Thank you dear Amori for such a great experience!”

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6.Half-Day Yoga, Meditation, and Thai Cultural Immersion in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $71

Practice yoga and meditation with Amori near Chiang Mai, enjoy home-cooked Thai lunch, then visit Doi Saket Temple and a local market.

“Beautiful local person to experience time with who led a lovely class and showed us town and temples and the neighborhood. Wonderful half day to be a part of a more rural feel”

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7.Chiang Mai Temples Visit Walking Tour with Ex-Monk Guide Part 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $25

Walk Chiang Mai’s key temples with former monk Katoon, learning Buddhist beliefs, Lanna art, and city history in 3.5 hours.

“This is a really lovely way to see a few of the temples in Chiang Mai. Nothing is very far apart, so the walking is light. Our guide Cartoon, a former monk, gives a different point of view when seeing the temples. He's happy to introduce you to sRead more”

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8.Hike on Monk’s Trail and Doi Suthep Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then visit Doi Suthep for temple grandeur and city views on a private 4-hour tour.

“We had a wonderful experience! Twotwo was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. The tour felt very private, relaxed, and well-organised from start to finish. We learned a lot and never felt rushed. Highly recommend!”

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9.Half Day Umong Temple and Monk Chanting at Doi Suthep Temple ( Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $81

Visit Wat Umong, Wat Pha Lat, and Doi Suthep on a private Chiang Mai temple tour with monk chanting, mountain views, and hotel pickup.

“This was an AMAZING tour. When I booked it I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Our guide was wonderful. We went to 3 temples, and each one got better and better. It was such a great break from being in the bustling chaos of the temples iRead more”

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10.3 day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $480

Reset in Chiang Mai with a three-day yoga and meditation retreat, healthy meals, garden quiet, small groups, and optional sightseeing.

“3 days with Amori were fantastic. We learnt different techniques and the level was adapted to the participants. The food was delicious and prepared with love.”

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11.Fah Lanna Traveler’s Retreat Spa Package in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $100

Review of Fah Lanna Spa’s three-hour Chiang Mai retreat, with Thai massage, foot reflexology, aromatherapy, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“The location is in within the old city walls in the middle of much you will want to see. It is a serene oasis in the center of the hustle and bustle of the city. Very professional service.”

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12.Chiang Mai Temples Visit Walking Tour with Ex-Monk Guide Part 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $25

Explore four Chiang Mai temples with ex-monk Katoon, learning Buddhist customs, Lanna art, and local history on a thoughtful 3.5-hour walk.

“We were a group of 2adults and 3children and Katoon was amazing. Explained everything we wanted to know and more, answered and even encouraged questions. He taught us how ‘pray’ (although it’s not a prayer Buddhism) and we even mRead more”

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13.No.1 Chiang Mai: 3-Hour Monk Trail Hike to Wat Doi Suthep & Palad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $64

Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat and Wat Doi Suthep with a guide, lunch, transport, water, and small-group support.

“Prompt pickup and lift to the shop. Kit provided friendly helpful owner. Lift up to start of the trail by the zoo. Dania was a great guide the mountain takes around three hours to climb it is around 1500 feet high and a great hike. Plenty of wildlife Read more”

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14.Half Day, Monk Chat Meditation Retreat on Waterfall Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $71

Practice meditation at Chiang Mai’s forest temple, meet a monk, visit Huay Keaw Waterfall, and learn Buddhist customs in a small group.

“This was an organized tour however, the title of the tour is misleading. There was no meditation with the monk. It was basically a 15-minute chat. We were warned about buying the offerings ahead of time which was nice so we were preparRead more”

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15.Silver Craftwork Temple Tour with Monk Meeting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Meet a Buddhist monk, visit Chiang Mai’s silver temple, and watch local artisans at work on this three-hour cultural tour.

“Our guide Arunee was professional and full of interesting information that made this tour so enjoyable. A private chat with a master monk, visits to 2 temples including the Silver Temple, a 15 minute massage with a little wooden hammer that was a unique experience, and even time to shop for silver and marvel at the silversmiths at work.”

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