Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 12 to 13 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Chiang Rai is famed for its temples, including the spectacular White Temple. The city is roughly a 3.5-hour drive from Chiang Mai so a day trip by public transportation is tricky, but this bus tour makes it easy. An official guide ensures you don’t miss a single detail of the temples. Plus, enjoy a soak in some hot springs and visit a “longneck” village (entrance at your own expense).
- Capture spectacular photos of Chiang Rai's three top temples
- Go beyond the guidebook with facts and insights from your guide
- Opt to see Karen women who elongate their necks with brass rings
- Enjoy pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel (with drop-off at a central point)
What's Included
- Round trip from Chiang Mai
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Official tour guide
- White temple entrance fee
- Blue temple entrance fee
- Hauyplakang Temple entrance fee
- Mandatory insurance
- Audio guide available in multiple languages
- Lunch
- Personal expensive
- Mae Kachan Long Neck Tribe Village 300 baht entrance fee (optional)
- Earphones
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Chiang Mai
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mae Kachan Hill Tribe and Long Neck Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Mae Kachan Hill Tribe and Long Neck Village
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Wat Rong Khun
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
7
Chiang Rai Province
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Chiang Rai Province
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
11
Wat Huay Pla Kang
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Wat Huay Pla Kang
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- For Multi-language Options: ONLY English-speaking guide. Audio guides in 41 languages are available via QR code; please bring your own earphones.
- Keep in mind that there is a lot of traffic in Chiang Mai, for meeting point options leave with enough time to arrive on time for departure
- We do not recommend booking if you have a flight on the day of the tour
- Respect the local customs and dress modestly at temples
- It is very important to arrive at the meeting point at the agreed time
- To avoid inconveniencing other passengers, the tour will not wait for late arrivals and will begin with the participants who are present
- Those who miss the tour due to lateness are not entitled to a refund or rescheduled, as per the established start-time policy
- Please note that for the pick up service is only one way, picking you up from your hotel in the morning to meet the guide at the meeting point, not included the transfer service to your hotel when the tour finished.
- Passport or ID (or a clear photo) is required for tour insurance documentation
- People with mobility impairments
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 32 reviews
Claudia_N, May 2026
Dee was a wonderful guide. She taught us a lot about Thai culture and the northern region and made sure the day went smoothly. She was kind helpful and informative!
TayVon_L, Apr 2026
Great way to see multiple temples and landmarks in one trip. Chiang Rai is about 3 hours from Chiang Mai so this excursion makes it very convenient when visiting Chiang Mai. Highly recommended!
Marcia_S, Apr 2026
We had Kavee as a guide and her many years of knowledge, history and passion for all the different locations giving a brilliant inisight of the Karen culture and temples, which greatly enhanced the entire experience. Nothing was ever too much trouble and despite requiring specific deadlines to keep the trip itinerary on time, we never felt rushed (even when people arrived back at the coach a little late). Very enjoyable experience, but as per the itinery suggestions, don't book if you have an evening flight on the same day, as the time window is not cast in stone and can take up to the suggested maximum of 13.5 hours if you have a few stragglers that push the time constraints, which is outside the guide's control.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so happy that guide Kavee's passion and knowledge of the temples and Karen culture enhanced your trip. She is a pro at keeping things relaxed even when running behind schedule, ensuring a very enjoyable experience for everyone. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Eliza_M, Mar 2026
It's an amazing trip and our guide, Dee, was the best. She told us stories about Thailand, shared tips on best food.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are thrilled you had an amazing Chiang Rai trip. It is wonderful to hear that Dee was the best guide, sharing fascinating stories about Thailand and great local food tips with you. We will pass your kind words on to her. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Marcelo_S, Mar 2026
First time on a large group day trip. Dee our host was super friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Dee haves us lots of treats and informed us the best times to see the sights. The trip run smooth & on time. Highly recommend this tour with Dee. By the way Dee is a great photographer.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Marcelo, for your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely thrilled that your first large group day trip was such a success. It is fantastic to hear that Dee’s knowledge, fun personality, and photography skills made the experience so special for you. We will make sure to pass your kind words along to her. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! 📸🛕✨
Maryana_A, Mar 2026
G. Kwan was an amazing guide. She gave us a lot of information about the sites, we had a lot of time in each site, she was kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great trip to Chiang Rai. It is heartening to know that G. Kwan made such a positive impression with her knowledge and accommodating nature. We are also glad you enjoyed the pace of the tour. We will be sure to share your kind compliments with her. Hope to see you again soon!
Mary_R, Feb 2026
The tour was an amazing experience. Temples are beautiful and absolutely worth the drive. Ruby was a great guide, we learned a lot about Thailand culture and about the places we visited thanks to all the information she shared with us :)
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are overjoyed that you enjoyed the beautiful temples and learned so much about Thai culture. We will share your wonderful praise with Ruby. Thank you for joining our cultural experience! 🛕✨
Monteen_L, Dec 2025
I've done a similar tour about 14 years ago and while that experience was amazing, the temples now are so much more commercialized now. The White Temple while still gorgeous on the outside and worth the view, within and in surrounding perimeter it felt like added touches of Disneyland within which took away from the overall temple vibe that we were going for. The Blue Temple was our favorite.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Blue Temple, and we completely understand your feelings about how some sites—especially the White Temple—have changed over the years. These temples have become very popular, and the increased commercial touches can sometimes affect the atmosphere travelers are hoping for.
We appreciate you joining our tour and sharing your perspective. Your comments help us keep improving the experience for future guests.
Elise_G, Nov 2025
Great day trip to Chiang Rai! If you like temples it definitely is a day for you, temples galore! Our guide Nao was very kind and had so much information, tips and knowledge to share with us. Although it is a very long day I would very much recommend it!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Great day trip to Chiang Rai! If you like temples it definitely is a day for you, temples galore! Our guide Nao was very kind and had so much information, tips and knowledge to share with us. Although it is a very long day I would very much recommend it!
Willemina_A, Nov 2025
This was a perfect trip from Chiang Mai. It was 13 hour day but well worth it. We love the temples. They were so beautiful and the stops along the way we’re very informative. Our tour guide gave us so much information. She really knows a lot about Thailand of course because she lives here. Her English was perfect. My partner had a birthday and we mentioned it to her and she bought him a hat at the white temple, and it was signed by the designer of the hat that was such a pleasant surprise.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're really glad to hear that the long day was worth it and that you enjoyed the temples and all the stops along the way. It’s great to know that your guide made the day even more special with her knowledge and the thoughtful birthday surprise — she’ll be very happy to hear your kind words.
We appreciate you choosing to explore Chiang Rai with us and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Lauren_P, Jul 2025
Really cool seeing all the temples! I felt like there was plenty of time to explore, though if you want pictures at certain angles at the temples you might need to wait in a queue. I did this on a Sunday which was great because we got dropped off right in front of the Sunday night market after the tour ended!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so happy you enjoyed exploring the temples and had enough time to take in the sights! 🌟 It sounds like the Sunday night market was the perfect way to end the day. Thank you for sharing your experience—we hope to see you on another adventure with Monkey Travel Asia soon! 🚍✨
Jorge_M, Apr 2025
Amazing! Ruby was great and very friendly with all the group, like a mother always checking on everyone. It feels like home.
Sites are increíble and just the time needed for each one.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip and that Ruby made you feel so well cared for—just like family. It’s wonderful to know the timing and sites were just right for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another journey with us soon!
seth_p, Mar 2025
Great trip visiting all the temples. Our guide was just wonderful and provided us with so much information on the sites. Great day trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hello! Good Morning.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time on the Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip. It’s fantastic to know that our guide was able to enhance your experience with insightful information about the sites. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another journey with us soon!
Ivonne_A, Mar 2026
Excellent! Good organization, Kabi our guide informed us perfectly of everything.
Very comfortable price, 100% recommended from the best tours I have taken so far in Thailand
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Response from Host, Mar 2026
Muchísimas gracias por las 5 estrellas y por recomendarnos al 100%. Nos alegra mucho saber que tu experiencia con Kavee (Kabi) fue excelente y que la organización y el precio cumplieron tus expectativas. Es un honor para nosotros ser uno de los mejores tours que has tomado en Tailandia. ¡Esperamos volver a verte pronto!
Isabel_R, Jan 2026
The guide was excellent, sharing a lot of interesting information, not only about the temples, but also about the culture in general of the country
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Response from Host, Mar 2026
¡Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras! Nos alegra enormemente que disfrutara de la experiencia cultural y de la información compartida por nuestra guía en Chiang Rai. Transmitiremos sus elogios al equipo. ¡Esperamos verle de nuevo muy pronto en Tailandia! 🛕✨
Alessandra_R, Dec 2025
Organized well in terms of movements but I expected he the guide would also explain the various temples. We were left to our own devices
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Response from Host, Mar 2026
Grazie per il feedback, Alessandra. Ci scusiamo per la mancanza di spiegazioni ai templi; segnaleremo l'accaduto al team per migliorare la qualità informativa dei tour. Lieti che l'organizzazione dei trasporti sia stata di tuo gradimento.
Jose_R, Nov 2025
Must-see your trip in Chiang Mai, but it has become an attraction for tourists in one of the cases.
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
Gracias por compartir tu opinión. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de las visitas, incluso con el trayecto largo. Es cierto que algunos lugares se han vuelto más turísticos, pero seguimos trabajando para que la experiencia sea lo más auténtica y cómoda posible para todos nuestros viajeros.
SHIGEMI_I, Nov 2025
Write down your meeting time on a piece of paper and put it where you can see it before you get off. I think it will reduce the burden on the guide if it can be understood by people who do not understand the language.
The guide was kind to me.
I'd like you to set your lunch time apart from sightseeing.
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback and suggestions. We truly appreciate your thoughts and will take them into consideration to improve our services. We’re also glad to hear that you found our guide helpful and kind.
Friedrich_W, Jul 2025
Chiang Rai is like a fairy tale. No architect can do it. They were artists. White and blue palace are mandatory in Thailand
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Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for joining our Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip with Hot Springs!
We're so glad to hear that you found Chiang Rai magical — it truly does feel like a fairytale. The White and Blue Temples are indeed masterpieces, and we’re happy you enjoyed their artistic beauty.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
Oscar_T, Feb 2025
Excelente experiencia pero agotadora por la larga que es al comenzar en Chiang Mai. La guía muy profesional y preocupada del grupo. La visita a Tribu Karen muy interesante.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hello, good afternoon.
Thank you for your great review!
We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed with our tour！
Our guide works hard to ensure that you have the most enjoyable and memorable experience when you join our tour.
We hopefully to welcome you again in the future.
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