Private tour in Chiang Mai Suphote H

A day of Spiritual Experience and merit making

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Suphote H.

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My name is Suphote, a fully licensed guided by Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT license 21- 0388) and have been working as a tour guide and tour leader for over 20 years. Thailand has long been a popular tourist destination, it is hardly avoid tourist in any popular sites. I can take people to a typical tourist site, but preferred to the site that less traveled by tourist more. I love to take my clients to chat with the locals, to share some common and uncommon things in their life. It is truly amazing to see they are laughing together even though they don't understand the language, only translated between them by me. I love to eat and love to cook, showing the variety of Thai food and let my clients try different authentic local cuisine is also one of my favorite, especially if they are adventurous. I am also catering tour in flexible and hilarious manner. My skill: Authentic Thai and Northern Thai cuisine cooking, Camping, Adventure & Soft adventure, Have operated Jungle Survival Program with Thai Military, Abseiling Skill, Trekking & hiking, biking, white water rafting, sight - seeing and a combination tour. Knowledge & Interest: Political, Thai culture, Thai history, World history, Buddhism and other religion etc. Love to discuss with people about present situation around the world. I am an empty glass and would like to fulfill the glass all the time. Language skill: speak, read and write English, e-mail correspondence. Experience: Tour leader to Laos and Cambodia, Freelance guide for sight - seeing around Thailand, handling Group and FIT Award: Cerfied by Office of Tourism Development In Collaboration with Faculty of Education, Silpakorn University. In Accreditation of Excellent Tourist Guide Standard Under The Development Project of Tourism Business and Tourist Guide Standard 2008 Since 26 March 2009-25 March 2011 September 27th 2010, received The 6th Tourist Guide Awards 2010 What my clients talk about me: "Thank you Supot for the incredible experience (and delicious coconut ice cream). Supot's knowledge of all things Thai, from politics to food and jungle survival really made our tour fantastic. Supot's charm and enthusiasm for the area and its people facilitated some wonderful exchanges with the locals that would not otherwise have happened. " Aniesa and Eric Brassil Virginia "When we set up the itinerary we were expecting the typical sites, which we did get to see but our guide Suphote showed us SO MUCH MORE. From the markets to the boat rides (and we had several) we learned something every inch of the way. His knowledge of his country was contagious and we learned to love the people and their traditions along with the sites. Professional yet friendly, we enjoyed every minute of our time with him. His knowledge and experience brought us the trip of a lifetime" Jan & Kevin Nevielle "Phote…. Thank you so much for making everyday in Thailand an adventure! You were kind and interesting and fun and we appreciate all your hard work in giving us a Trip of a Lifetime!" Donna & Matt, "recently visited Thailand for the first time. I loved it. Thailand is a very special place, and touring it with Suppote made it even more enjoyable. He is top notch in every way. He is professional, courteous, pleasant to be around and extremely knowledgeable. He had very interesting information to share about many things. Suppote was a great company to work with. " Fran Smith Please come and get your lifetime experience. TAT Guide license 21- 0388 Guide license valid for all Thailand Tourist Guide trained from Chiangmai University Bachelor Degree in Political Science Award: Cerfied by Office of Tourism Development In Collaboration with Faculty of Education, Silpakorn University. In Accreditation of Excellent Tourist Guide Standard Under The Development Project of Tourism Business and Tourist Guide Standard 2008 Since 26 March 2009-25 March 2011 The Tourist Guide Awards by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on 27 September, 2010

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Overview of your Chiang Mai tour

This tour you will give you a memorable spiritual experiences. Food offering to monks is one good way to gain good Karma. I will teach you how to do it, how to use a special word to ask monk to stop receive the food packet. Watch hundreds of monks and novices walking down the hill to received food from local people. Stop to have picnic breakfast. Most 3-5 stars hotels that include breakfast can pack breakfast box for you. If you are adventurous, we can get local breakfast at the market or I can take you to a place where they serve breakfast. Continue driving uphill to visit What Prathat Doi Suthep, one of the most holy temples in Northern Thailand. Fascinated with the myth and legend how the temple was established. Drive down to visit the meditation forest temple, Wat Umong. Let's me show you the tunnels, once was collapsed by a bomb. The original beautiful painting inside painting inside and purpose of these unusual tunnels. Afternoon continue to visit area of Thailand's famous Handcrafts

Recent Reviews

Patricia A.United States
May 2026

We had a wonderful tour! Suphote was very accommodating to desires and our needs! He is incredibly knowledgeable and well-versed, and designed a very unique trip. He shared a lot of very important and exciting information about the region, the culture, the food, and much more. We saw and experienced everything that we had on our chiang mai bucket list with Suphote! Highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone, especially if you want to earn good karma in your lifetime !!

Debbi N.United States
February 2023

Perfect day. We began at the local market to buy food for the monks. Early start but worth it. After feeding the monks we had a special day visiting temple at top of mountain, forest temple and temples in Chiang Mai. Suphote took us to a local restaurant for a great Thai lunch. Very informative and p,easant.

Ann A.United States
January 2023

Have you ever wondered what is a monk? Who is a monk? Suphote will give you a unique glimpse into the Buddhist world of the old, the new, the sacred, the profound. At the market, select a monk's breakfast which you will offer with humility & respect as monks leave the temple, big metal bowls in hand. Receive a blessing in return with newfound appreciation of this complex, ancient religion which, thanks to Suphote's expert guidance, you now more fully understand.

Nate B.United States
November 2019

Phote was not only very kind and helpful; he also was very knowledgeable about history, religion, society and how Thailand interacts with the rest of the world. Very insightful and he also made it fun for us and the people we saw along the way. Khawp kun maek krab Suphote!! Nate and Heidi

Ashlee L.Singapore
May 2019

I am absolutely pleased that I took this tour!! Suphote is very knowledgeable about Thai history and traditions. Listening to him makes me appreciate Thai culture and religion more:) He is very friendly and engaging hence we have no lack of conversation topics despite me being alone in this tour. He is a great guide and friend! Would certain seek his service again if I am in Chiang Mai again!

Alicia S.United States
October 2017

Thailand would not have been complete without this tour. Supote is full of information and loves sharing all of it. Truly life changing and views of this wonderful countries were enlightened. I company thank Supote enough for this wonderful day!

Your Chiang Mai tour itinerary

- 6:00 am we meet in your hotel lobby, we will stop at the local market. I will inform you how to choose and prepare food packet for the monks. After that, will drive to the foothill on Suthep road, see hundreds of monks and novices walk down on the footpath with their alms bowls to receive food from people. After we have done our task, we will have breakfast at the place with a city view. - Later, we will drive up the mountain to visit one of the most important temples, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, situated at 3, 000 ft above sea level. Once you have reached the temple, you can enjoy the best views of Chiang Mai city. Learn about the history of this temple. -Then we will visit Wat Umong, forestry temple, with ancient tunnels. - After lunch, we will visit the area of Thailand's famous Handicrafts. You can discuss specific handicrafts of your interest such as silk - hand weaving, teak woodcarving, silver making, umbrella and Sa paper making etc.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Clean, comfortable air-conditioned Toyota commuter van 9 seats Or 4 wheels drive. If the hotel is outside of the city (20 - 30 minutes away), additional transportation will be added. Please, inquire me before booking for a detailed price and a customized tour.

What's included
Other: Private touring, Entrance Fees, qualified English speaking Guide and Road Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch at the local restaurant. Water, soft drink and cool towel during the tour.
Private Guide
Tickets: Temples
Private Transportation With Driver
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Breakfast; Most 4- 5 stars hotels that include breakfast can pack breakfast box for you. If you are adventurous we can get local breakfast at the market or I can take you to a place where they serve breakfast.
Meeting location

Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Off The Beaten Path
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
45448
Languages
Thai
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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