Day Trips from Chiang Mai to Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)

It’s not possible to see Chiang Rai’s temples as a day trip from Chiang Mai by public transportation. Make life easy on yourself on this convenient tour, direct from your hotel. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, and Wat Rong Seur Ten: Choose whether to add the Baan Dam Museum or Wat Huay Pla Kang. You can also opt to include a stop at a long-neck Karen village.

Make the most of your day with a private Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai, designed for couples, families, friends, and small groups who want a comfortable way to explore northern Thailand. Travel by private vehicle on a planned route covering Chiang Rai’s key highlights without arranging transport yourself. Visit Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, Baan Dam Museum or Black House Museum, and Rong Suea Ten Temple, the Blue Temple. Continue to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River. Travelers who want to add more to the day can choose the Mekong River boat trip and Long Neck Karen Village visit as optional experiences at an additional cost. Lunch is not included, giving you the freedom to choose a local restaurant that suits your taste.

Take a comfortable private journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai’s most stunning sights, with easy hotel pickup and a refreshing stop at Mae Kajan Hot Springs along the scenic route. Visit the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), known for its shimmering details, mirrored glass, and intricate carvings, then continue to the vivid Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) with its rich blue walls and gold motifs. Make the day your own with one custom stop: choose the mysterious Baan Dam Museum, the lush gardens and waterfalls of Lalita Café, or the Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang) with its grand red halls and towering Guan Yin statue. Travel with a private driver at your own pace, or choose the guided option with an English-speaking guide for deeper insight into Chiang Rai’s temples and culture.

With this full-day tour from Chiang Mai, you can check off Chiang Rai’s top landmarks with ease. Save hours of research time, and benefit from having a full itinerary organized for you. As you ride between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy stops at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Baan Dam Museum, the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and The Black House.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best of Chiang Mai—cover the city’s top attractions without having to worry about making your own way between each one on an activity-packed day trip from Chiang Mai. This tour is limited to only 10 people to ensure you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Cover four of Chiang Rai’s top sights without having to worry about booking each one separately on an attraction-packed day trip from Chiang Mai. You can sit back and soak up the scenery of northern Thailand as you’re transported between the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), Black House (Baan Dam Museum), the relaxing Mae Khachan Hot Spring, and the Golden Triangle—where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar intersect.

Get more out of your Thailand trip by swapping Chiang Mai for a full-day trip to Chiang Rai. Here you can see sights that are often overlooked, including a mix of temples, museums, and natural wonders. There’s no need to book any transport—everything is organized for you—and the trip showcases the White Temple, the Golden Triangle, and visits the Karen Village too.

There’s so much to see and do in Chiang Rai that it can sometimes be tricky as a visitor to make a shortlist. Save time scrolling through reviews and let someone else plan the itinerary for you with this full-day tour. Check off multiple temples—including the Red, White, and Blue Temples—enjoy an optional visit to the Long Neck Karen Village, and also have time to relax in a hot spring—a perfect blend of architecture, culture, and nature.

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See the highlights of Chiang Rai in just one day on this small-group tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the magnificent Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), explore Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), and learn about traditional and contemporary architecture at Baan Dam Museum (Black House). The tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable experience.

Combine a visit to Chiang Rai with a trip to a Karen village on this small-group tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the famous Blue Temple and White Temple, see the architecture of the Baan Dam Museum, and meet members of the Karen community, who live in a nearby village.

If you’ve explored the sights of Chiang Mai and you want to venture further afield, then this comprehensive day tour to Chiang Rai is a great pick. Round-trip door-to-door transfers are included, which saves the hassle of waiting for buses. Then, during the tour, you can see temples—such as Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)—as well as Mae Khachan Hot Springs, and the Golden Triangle.

Tick off the main sights in Chiang Rai in a day by choosing this convenient full-day tour. Starting in Chiang Mai—enjoy the perk of having hotel pickup included. Then, benefit from having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Stops include the Bann Dam (Black House) Museum, the sparkling white Rong Khun Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten (the Blue Temple), Donsao Market, and Mae Khachan hot springs.

Don’t worry if you’ve only got limited time to visit Chiang Rai; this time-saving tour from Chiang Mai helps you tick off multiple temples and local highlights in a day. Discover Rong Khun Temple (also known as the White Temple); see the Golden Triangle—where the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet; enjoy a boat trip, and visit the Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe too, with lunch included to save you the hassle of bringing food with you.

Discover the architectural wonders of Chiang Rai with a full-day tour featuring the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the majestic Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang), and the stunning Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten). You’ll also stop briefly at a natural hot spring and have the option to visit the Long Neck Karen Village, where you can learn about the traditions of this unique hilltribe — and meet other ethnic groups in the area. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide who will share stories and cultural insights at each stop. All entrance fees are included, along with lunch, bottled water, and fresh seasonal fruits. Round-trip hotel transfers are also provided, making this a convenient way to explore Chiang Rai in one day. Full-day tour to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai, approximately 12 hours Visit the famous White Temple, Red Temple, and Blue Temple Lunch included along with bottled water and fresh fruits All tickets included

Spend a day exploring Chiang Rai and its landmarks with this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Visit the city's famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the vivid Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and either the Black House or the colorful Red Temple. Upgrade to include a visit to a Long Neck Karen community.

Wat Huay Pla Kang The temple gains historical importance as the place where the Emerald Buddha was found. It is also one of the main centres of Buddhist education and the Sangha’s administration in northern Thailand. Wat Phra Kaew is famous throughout Thailand as the original home of the translucent green Buddha Wat Rong Sue Ten A local artist from Chiang Rai, decided to completely rebuild the temple and fund the project with his own money] The artist intends for the area adjacent to the temple to be a centre of learning and meditation and for people to gain benefit from the Buddhist teachings Hungry and feet tried its time to relax and grab some delicious food at Malong Der Restaurant a and perfect setting for you to experience cultural Thai cuisines Mae Fah Luang Museum and Traditional Art the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park house the region’s largest collection of art items from the Lanna culture or Tai culture.

See the best of Chiang Rai in just one day with this tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the city's famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), spend time at the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and spend time at the Baan Dam Museum, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Don’t let limited time in northern Thailand stop you seeing the best of Chiang Rai and its world-famous temples. Tick off three top attractions in just one day on a stress-free tour that saves you the hassle of public transport. You’ll travel between the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), and your choice of other temple, in cool comfort.

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Chiang Rai’s colorful temples are famous, but at around a 3.5-hour drive from Chiang Mai it’s a lengthy day trip. This small-group experience allows you more space to spread out and a more personal experience than shared tours. Visit the Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and the Baan Dam Museum with its dark art and architecture. Upgrade to visit a long-neck Karen village.

A 3.5-hour journey over winding mountain roads, Chiang Rai is not a day trip to self-drive. Experience two of its most dazzling temples—the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)—on this to-the-point tour. As well as a local restaurant lunch, plus drinking water and tropical fruit, enjoy a visit to the magical Lalitta Cafe, with its photo-perfect waterfall framed by fairy sculptures.

Explore Chiang Rai’s amazing sights with a private 12-hour tour of your own design! You can customize your itinerary according to your priorities and preferences. Choose up to four Chiang Rai City attractions to put in your itinerary. Have the option to travel alongside a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour