Golden Triangle Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Golden Triangle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

• Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / Pick Up Only in Chiang Rai

• Full-Day Group Tour in Chiang Rai

• Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

• Chiang Rai: Discover 7 Must-See Spots and Lunch Buffet

While it’s free to visit the Golden Triangle (where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet), there are plenty of affordable tours that make getting there and back much easier, with transportation included and guides providing commentary. Full-day shared group tours start at US$41, whereas private tours typically start at US$111.

Yes, the Golden Triangle is definitely worth visiting. It's the point where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, and it makes a great photo opportunity with alpine scenery, viewing platforms, and a giant golden Buddha statue. For a hassle-free day with round-trip transportation, consider booking a guided tour—many of which stop at multiple temples and key landmarks in Chiang Rai.

Per one customer who booked the Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle, "A really nice experience, would recommend to anyone visiting Chiang Mai. Very interesting to see the different borders. Highlight of the trip was our guide, Pae! He made it so enjoyable and was a really nice and friendly person."

How long a Golden Triangle tour takes depends on where you're departing from and if you're visiting any other attractions. From Chiang Rai, tours typically last around 8–10 hours, but from Chiang Mai, they tend to take a few hours longer to account for the journey time.

The three countries that intersect in the area known as the Golden Triangle (or Sop Ruak to locals) are Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. It forms part of the Chai Chiang Rai province and is home to Chiang Saen and Mae Sai, both sleepy market towns perched on the banks of the Mekong River.

Thailand's Golden Triangle is famous for its history—the area's poppy fields were once at the center of Asia's opium trade. It's also renowned for being where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar intersect and for its scenic position on the banks of the Mekong River.

Tours of the Golden Triangle typically depart from Chiang Mai—tours rarely combine sightseeing in Chiang Mai with the Golden Triangle due to the distance between the two. However, nearly all Golden Triangle tours include spending time in Chiang Rai, home to the famous White and Blue Temples.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Golden Triangle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Chiang Mai:

• Doi Inthanon National Park

• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

• Wat Chedi Luang

• White Temple

• Wat Phra Singh Waramahawihan

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Chiang Mai.