Chiang Mai was our second destination in Thailand, after Bangkok. Our guide was a bit late, but we were keen, so didnt faze us. What did though was the lack of interpretive tour guide chat. It was a private tour, but we may as well have hired the car ourself or bus. I kept asking her questions trying to let her know we are interested. She did know the answers but preferred to chat to the driver it seems. After the main tour up the hill to Doi Suthep, she asked us what we wanted to do next?????? i paid for a tour back in Aust and cant remember all that was in it, thats her job. In all it was worth seeing all the things and enjoyed ourselves, but didnt need this guide. Easily do this tour on your own as its not far up the hill and the temples are in old city.