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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.

Embark on a unique adventure from Chiang Mai and explore Chiang Rai’s most stunning temples, including tickets and lunch. Be amazed by the architecture, culture and unforgettable landscapes of this fascinating region. White Temple (Wat Rong Khun): An artistic gem that looks like something out of a story, with its glowing white structure and crystal details. Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten): A show of vibrant colors and golden details that will leave you speechless. Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang): An imposing statue of the Goddess of Mercy offering panoramic views of the city. Enjoy a break at Lalitta Cafe, Thailand's most famous coffee shop. Surrounded by gardens and a waterfall, it is the perfect place to relax and take spectacular photos. Stroll among endless hills of deep green and capture a unique image amid the plantations.

Taste your way around Chiang Mai, on this half-day foodie tour. Whether you’re looking to start the day off right or bring your day in Chiang Mai to a close, this tour combines an authentic glimpse into local culinary culture with the chance to try delicious local specialties. From mango sticky rice to tapioca dumplings, this tour highlights a side of Thai cuisine that’s often absent from menus outside of the country.

Discover the ancient cultures and traditions of Chiang Mai on this evening tour. Meet the locals and soak up the atmosphere at a local food market, then tuck into a delicious ‘Khan Koke’ style dinner of regional cuisine. Finally, be entertained by a spectacular cultural performance, showcasing the typical dances and rituals of the Akha, Yao, Lahu, Hmong and Karen people.

Once you’ve ticked off Chiang Mai’s top sights, opt to rest your legs and sort out your souvenirs on a half-day trip to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs and a Thai handicraft market. Soak your feet in the warm, mineral-enriched waters before engaging with local artists at a market that exhibits a creative side of Thai culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

A one-day trip from Chiang Mai to famous places in Chaing Rai. Visit White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, and the Golden Triangle. Meet wonderful Karen Long Neck people. Join a boat ride along the Mekong River. Pickup and send back to hotels in and around Chiang Mai City. With an unbeatable price and the best service.

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.

Escape the heat and the daytime crowds by choosing this evening tour to the Buddhist temples of Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, saving time planning transport. Then, benefit from being able to get straight into the temples as tickets are provided. Highlights include the beautiful forest that surrounds Wat Umong and the Golden Pagoda at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Enjoy the whimsical world of Chaing Mai’s Art In Paradise 3D Art Museum and avoid the queues with this pre-booked entrance ticket. See art you can interact with throughout the gallery, with creativity spilling over the walls and floors using 3D effects and optical illusions. Fully air-conditioned, enjoy a totally different experience and get out of the heat of the day. A perfect activity for a break between busy traveling days.

See Chiang Mai by night on this private tour of the city, led by an English-speaking guide. You'll visit top attractions by tuk-tuk, including Wat Suan Dok, What Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and Tha Pae Gate, with lots of time left over to check out the foods and foods for sale at the Night Bazaar.

Join this small group tour and visit both Chiang Rai city and some of its beautiful temples in one tour. Your guide will take you through the main city streets, and to some lesser known ones, too. You’ll visit a few temples, learn about their significance and history, and have plenty of time to ask your guide questions about the culture, too.

Combine both a foodie tour and a cultural one in this guided, small-group evening tour in Chiang Rai. You’ll visit places like the Blue Temple, the Clock Tower, and Wat Huay Pla Kang (The Big Buddha) before hitting the night market. Here, your guide will show you some foods you may miss if you were on your own.

Discover a Buddhist alms ceremony and temple on a 5-hour, private trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Warorot Market. With personal assistance from a private guide, you’ll join in a Tak Bat ceremony giving food to Buddhist monks, visit a temple set high on a mountaintop, then browse the colorful stalls at a local market. This 5-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Chiang Mai, as well as entrance fees and a cable car ticket at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

See the most important temples in the temple-filled city of Chiang Mai with the benefit of a half-day small-group tour. You’ll travel through the busy streets in comfort in an air-conditioned minivan, and stop to visit standout temples including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Mai, and Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre—an ideal introduction to northern Thailand’s history and culture.

Visit Doi Suthep temple and a Hmong village on a small-group tour from Chiang Mai. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most sacred temples. Explore the 14th-century mountain temple as you hear about Buddhist beliefs, and then ride an open truck to a tribal village to learn about the Hmong peoples’ lives, traditions, and crafts. Includes tea and coffee at a panoramic viewpoint, plus central hotel pickup and drop-off.

Swap the hustle and bustle of the city for a day in nature with this tour to Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. Trek along the Kew Mae Pan Trail, which offers views out over the surrounding park, and make a stop for an included lunch at a local restaurant. You'll also visit the Two (King and Queen) Pagodas and spend time at Hmong and Karen villages along the way.

Explore Chiang Mai at night with a private local host who shares highlights and hidden gems including temples and night markets. You can personalize your itinerary according to what interests you most—whether you want to sample street food, shop for souvenirs, or admire temples when they're illumated by night. Throughout, you'll be able to connect with your local host in a way that large group tours wouldn't allow.

Don’t get disoriented by the crowds and excitement when exploring Chiang Rai at night. Instead, follow a guide around the city after dark and enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour. Ramble around some of Chiang Rai’s busy markets and try your luck at haggling for jewelry, clothes, and souvenirs at the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar. Navigate the city streets and see its sights at sunset in an iconic tuk-tuk.

Travel like the locals do on a tuk-tuk tour of Chiang Mai that provides an in-depth introduction to the Rose of the North—ideal if you’re visiting for the first time and want to cover more sights in less time. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 15 others and can choose between a morning or afternoon departure time.

Get taken to the most famous spots in Chiang Mai, like Wat Doi Suthep, and some of the lesser know ones too, on this private tour. Your guide will break down the culture of the city, while you and your group tour at your own pace. You won’t have to share this tour with a group. Let your personal guide take you from place to place.

Experience some of northern Thailand’s beloved Buddhist temples on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and hop on a cable car or climb 306 steps to reach the sacred temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy magnificent views of Chiang Mai before returning to the city for visits to Chedi Luang and Pantao temples.

See Chiang Mai through the eyes of a local on a bike tour that takes you off the beaten path. As well as visiting some famous Chiang Mai landmarks, you’ll explore the back alleys and secret streets of the Rose of the North for a more authentic glimpse into the Rose of the North.

Get out in nature on this small-group trekking tour from Chiang Mai. Head for Doi Inthanon to see the Twin Pagodas, visit Indigenous Karen and Hmong villages, dine on lunch at a local restaurant, and embark on a scenic hour-trek through jungle to the stunning Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall.

Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this tour takes you to some of the most interesting and revered in Thailand’s second largest city. Climb the staircase to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and visit Wat Chedi Luang, among others. Upgrade your tour for a private guide.