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The ones worth your time.
The 15 chiang rai & the north tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Chiang Rai temples plus hot springs, a Karen long-neck village, and Huay Pla Kang pagoda—an 11-hour day trip with major photo stops.
“It was a great experience, everything was on time and we had enough time to explore the different temples. Ann was sweet, funny, helpful and explained a lot of interesting details.”
Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple and Temple of Light from Chiang Mai. Guided small-group A/C tour with entrance fees.
“So amazing!!! The tour guide was so sweet and informative I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!”
Full-day Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai for $39: White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, hot springs, lunch, and round-trip transport included.
“This tour was amazing! and not only the tour but Andy is one of the best tour guides you can ever find. you can see how much he likes sharing what he knows about the temples, the history and all the important things you should know. he is a truly dedicated guide! thank you again…”
A packed, small-group Chiang Rai day covering White and Blue Temples, Black House art, Long Neck Karen Village, tea, Golden Triangle, and Opium House.
“It was a combination of many varied things and each seemed more interesting than the last. The lunch Buffett was the best food I’ve had in a while. Both Mew and Mr. Black the driver were very good. Highly recommend.”
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in one long day: White Temple, Golden Triangle borders, Mekong long-tail boat, opium museum, and Thai lunch.
“LOVE this tour! We carefully chose this one for many reasons. Instead of white temple, then blue temple, etc., we appreciate that they chose to take us to see the ancient city of Chiang Saen and its temple ruins. Far more interesting. Learned a lot about the opium history and Thai history because of our…”
Small-group Chiang Rai day: White and Blue Temples, Black House Museum, Karen village, tea plantation, Golden Triangle, opium museum, lunch.
“We had just enough time at every location we visited. It was a packed day but well worth it. Our guide, Big, was very attentive and caring”
A long day from Chiang Mai to see Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Red Temples plus Long Neck Village, with lunch and a guide.
“Goi is an amazing tour guide and she made the whole experience so much better. Always smiley and funny , she responded to all our questions. My family enjoyed the day trip and the sights are spectacular.”
A long day from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: White, Black and Blue Temples, Karen village option, Golden Triangle, Mekong boat ride, and waterfall views.
“I really enjoyed all parts of the itinerary, and our guide was great. The drive there was split up really well due to stopping at various places, but then it was one LONG drive back so just be aware of that. But overall it was a great value for the money, with amazing cultural stops.”
Chiang Rai in one day: 7 major sights, all tickets, English guide, lunch buffet, tea tasting, and Golden Triangle viewpoints.
“Gap was the most amazing guide. He was full of energy throughout the whole (long) day, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic to answer any question and take our pictures with patience. I highly recommend him and the tour. Thanks a lot for this beautiful interesting amd fun day.”
Small-group Chiang Rai day tour of White, Blue and Black temples, tea plantation, Golden Triangle and hill tribes with lunch and pickup.
“Excellent and well organised full day tour. Our guide, Wat was so funny and friendly. The driver also so helpful. Highly recommended when visiting Chiang Rai.”
See Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam, a tea farm tasting, and the Golden Triangle with lunch on a small-group day tour.
“Wonderful day out. Saw so much. Sunny was a brilliant tour guide, very funny and informative. Learned a lot about Chiang Rai and the surrounding area, also learned a lot about Buddhism. Mr Boy, the driver, was great and everything ran so smoothly. 10/10 would recommend.”
Chiang Rai temples day trip from Chiang Mai: White Temple glitter, Blue Temple murals, Guan Yin views, plus hot-spring and Thai buffet.
“Perfect day trip to Chiang Rai! Transportation was comfortable for a three hour drive and the buffet lunch was delicious! However the highlight was our guide Tae! She was so sweet and took the time to explain the artwork and history in each temple. She also is an excellent photographer for your temple pictures lol.…”
A long day from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai for White, Black, and Blue temple art, Karen Long-neck culture, and Mae Kajan Hot Springs.
“It was fun and exciting. The scenery along the way is refreshing. Both the tour guides possessed mastery of informations to deliver ideas about the culture and experience.”
Full-day Chiang Rai tour with White, Blue, and Black temples, tea plantation, Golden Triangle viewpoints, lunch, and the Opium Museum.
“We had a truly enjoyable and well-organized day exploring Chiang Rai and its surroundings. The itinerary was well thought out and included Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), Baan Dam Museum (Black House), a long-neck Karen village, a tea plantation, the Golden Triangle, and the Opium Museum. Our guide, Mew,…”
One day in Chiang Rai packed with standout temples, Karen village, tea farm, and the Golden Triangle, plus Thai buffet lunch.
“There was a lot to see on this tour, with 7 stops though 11 hours is quite tiring also. It would have been great had their been a half day option, perhaps visiting just the temples & black house. Visiting the Karen hill tribe was very interesting, especially to learn about how these people came…”
