Day Trips from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Discover the best of Chiang Rai on an exciting full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Travel with a friendly, professional guide and explore top attractions including the Long Neck Tribal Village, the stunning White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, and more. Take a relaxing lunch break at a local restaurant and enjoy comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off. This 12-hour journey is a fun and convenient way to experience the highlights of northern Thailand. • Explore Chiang Rai’s most famous landmarks in one day • Meet the Long Neck hill tribe and learn about their traditions • Admire sweeping views of the Mekong River • Visit the historic Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet • Guided tour with insights, stories, and local expertise • Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle • Enjoy a tasty buffet lunch at a local restaurant

Get ready for a full-day adventure from Chiang Mai to the stunning city of Chiang Rai! With a friendly, professional guide by your side, you’ll explore top sights like the dazzling White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the legendary Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, and more. Enjoy a delicious local lunch and take in the scenic views all day long. This 12-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai, entrance fees, and lunch—making it a fun and hassle-free way to discover northern Thailand! • Discover Chiang Rai’s must-visit spots in just one day • Soak up the breathtaking views along the Mekong River • Visit the famous Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar & Laos meet • Travel with an expert guide who makes the journey fun and informative

This full-day tour offers a captivating blend of art, culture, and relaxation, showcasing the creative spirit of Chiang Rai through its most iconic landmarks. Journey into the minds of the region’s renowned artists and discover the vibrant soul of northern Thailand—all in one unforgettable experience. - Relax at Mae Kaejan Hot Spring – Enjoy a refreshing foot soak in natural, mineral-rich waters surrounded by serene landscapes. - Visit the Iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) – Admire this world-famous contemporary masterpiece, celebrated for its intricate details and symbolic design. - Explore the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) – Be impressed by its striking blue tones, golden accents, and modern artistic architecture. - Discover the Black House Museum (Baan Dam) – Explore a unique collection of thought-provoking artworks and traditional wooden structures. - Comfortable Round-Trip Transfers – Travel with ease on a smooth, hassle-free transfer to and from Chiang Mai City.

No visit to northern Thailand is complete without exploring the province of Chiang Rai, home to iconic temples and tribal villages. This tour allows you to skip the hassle of car hire by transporting you between dispersed attractions—including the must-see White Temple and a village home to the famous long-necked tribe—in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take a day trip to Chiang Rai and see the modern architectural marvel of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Explore the ancient royal city of Chiang Saen, take a long-tail boat ride on the Khong River, and explore the Golden Triangle. Your full-day itinerary includes a restaurant lunch plus round-trip hotel transport from Chiang Mai. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 18 people to ensure a fun group experience with your professional guide.

Want temples, hot springs, and fairytales all in a day? Set off on a full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with hotel pickup and drop-off plus a tasty Thai lunch included. The scenic drive itself is part of the adventure—the winding mountain roads and sharp curves make the journey as thrilling as the destinations. Along the way, pause at Mae Kajan Hot Spring to soak your feet or boil eggs in bubbling pools. Marvel at the dazzling White Temple, Chiang Rai’s most iconic masterpiece, then explore the sapphire glow of the Blue Temple. Unwind at Lalita Cafe, a fairytale garden of waterfalls and blossoms, and optionally visit the Karen Long-neck tribe to discover their unique traditions. Perfect for families, couples, groups, and solo travelers—book now and let the adventure begin!

Why choose just one highlight when you can see all three of Chiang Rai’s iconic temples in one day? This Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai day trip is designed for travelers who want to experience the famous White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House in one journey. Travel over 180 km through winding mountain roads in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, where the scenic drive feels like a small adventure of its own. Discover striking contrasts of white, blue, and black/red through masterpieces created by renowned Thai artists, each offering a different perspective on art and belief. Complete with a hot spring stop, Thai buffet lunch, and round-trip hotel transfers. Don’t leave Northern Thailand with unfinished business. Reserve your spot and see Chiang Rai’s must-sees in one seamless adventure.

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.

On this tour we take you to Chiang Rai, traveling with a small group to visit the most famous and iconic 3 temples of Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple, and Red Temple. Then discover a Karen Long Neck Village allows for a more personalized experience in the village. During the the route, stop at hot spring to relax soaking feet and boil eggs yourself for breakfast.

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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, also known as the White Temple, spend time in Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), and get the chance to learn about traditional and contemporary architecture at Baan Dam Museum, often referred to as the "Black House."

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.

This tour is very popular for the people who no have much time to visit Chiang Rai, the tour start early from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and back Chiang Mai in the same day. You will stop visit the famous Wat Rong Khun Or White temple is contemporary, unconventional Lanna Thai style temple design and rebuild by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a local artist from Chiang Rai.

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.

If you'd like to get into nature when you’re visiting Chiang Mai, then book this tour that takes you to several places in the area that you might not find on your own. You’ll visit the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, explore the life of the hill tribes in the region, and also learn how to make elephant poo into paper. This tour will leave you and your private group with loads of memories.