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Chiang Rai Discovery: Full‑Day Guided Tour & Free Lunch Buffet

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Chiang Rai, Thailand
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Chiang Rai is packed to the rafters with cultural gems, but it’s difficult to check off its showstopper temples and shrines without your own wheels. This day trip saves you the hassle of driving by taking you to seven must-see spots for a comprehensive introduction to the Northern Thai city. Highlights include the world-famous White and Blue temples, plus some handpicked hidden gems.
  • Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the scenery
  • Take more of a deep dive into Chiang Rai’s culture and heritage than you would alone
  • Let someone else take care of logistics so you can focus on the sights
  • Skip the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Travel Insurance
  • White Temple Entrance Fee 200 THB per person
  • Black House Museum Entrance Fee 80 THB per person
  • Long Neck Karen Village Entrance Fee 300THB per person
  • House Of Opium Museum Entrance Fee 50THB per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Hi dear customers, To make the most of our morning and arrive at the White Temple right when it opens at 8:00 AM, we’ll start picking up guests from 7:40 AM. We kindly invite you to be ready by 7:40 AM, so we can travel smoothly together and enjoy the temple before it gets busy ✨ If you’re staying a bit far from Chiang Rai downtown, no worries at all — you’re very welcome to meet us at our shop at 7:35 AM instead. Just give us a call, and we’ll be happy to guide you here. Our location: Phaholyothin Road, T. Wiang, A. Mueng, 57000 Chiang Rai, Thailand Thank you so much for your cooperation. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you and sharing a wonderful experience together!

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Meeting point

  • Scorpions Tours
    595, 2 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Wat Rong Khun

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Wat Rong Suea Ten

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Baan Dam Museum

35 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Longneck Karen Village

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Choui Fong Tea

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Golden Triangle

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

House of Opium

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Katarzyna_O
The tour covered all the attractions you want to see in the area. We had a nice and caring tour guide Yok. The transportation was excellent, cold water provided and good buffet. Everything was on time and well organized.

Reviews

4.9
based on 18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The tour covered all the...

Katarzyna_O, Jan 2026
The tour covered all the attractions you want to see in the area. We had a nice and caring tour guide Yok. The transportation was excellent, cold water provided and good buffet. Everything was on time and well organized.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Katarzyna Thank you so much for choosing Scorpion Tours! 🦂✨ We’re truly happy that you enjoyed all the Chiang Rai highlights. Yok, your caring tour guide, sends you a heartfelt thank you — she’s delighted that you felt looked after throughout the day. We’re glad the smooth transport, cold water, and buffet made your experience even better. Your kind words mean so much to our whole team. Thank you again for your wonderful review — welcoming guests like you is our greatest joy. ❤️🌟

Fun-Filled Day Exploring Chiang Rai

Sabrina_A, May 2025
I had a very fun day with a friendly tour guide and i highly recommended this full day tour if you're ever planning to visit Chiang Rai for a day.This is because we went to a lot of places so be sure to wear something comfortable (or nice outfits for the gram 🙂‍↕️). Overall it was a very fun experience and i also learned a lot when we visited the museums.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hey Sabrina! Thank you so much for the glowing review—and for bringing such great energy to the tour! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear you had a super fun day exploring Chiang Rai with us. From comfy shoes to Insta-ready outfits, you nailed the day like a pro! 😄📸 We’re so glad you enjoyed the variety of stops and learned a lot at the museums—who says sightseeing can’t be both fun and educational, right? Thanks a ton for the highly recommended shoutout! We’d love to have you back anytime for more adventures, laughs, and maybe even more photo ops for the ‘gram 😉 Cheers to more travel and good vibes, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai ✨

Great Location

Aditya_J, Mar 2025
We did ATV rides here for 60 mins, location was awesome and roads were super fun. Overall awesome experience

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Aditya, Thank you so much for your awesome review! 🚀 We're thrilled to hear you had a great time riding ATVs and enjoyed the beautiful location and fun roads—it’s definitely one of the most exciting parts of the Chiang Rai experience! We’re so glad you had an overall awesome time, and we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures with Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai anytime! Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai

An interesting and varied tour in Chiang Rai and surroundings

Nicola_M, Aug 2025
This tour was very rich and varied: particular and fascinating temples, interesting landscapes and places; it was more beautiful than expected. It allows you to visit in a single day places a little 'distant from each other. The value for money, in my opinion, is good. The driver drove well and the guide, Mai, was very nice, welcoming and chatty: he did not make a trivial description of the places, but added a lot of interesting information. Would definitely recommend it!
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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Cara Nicola, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that our Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Full-Day Tour exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know you enjoyed the variety of sights, the beautiful temples and landscapes, and the overall organization of the day. We’re especially happy to hear that Mai made your experience even more special with her warm personality and insightful commentary. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her and our driver. Thank you again for choosing Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai and for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure! Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai

Tour da fare!

Aurora_G, Mar 2025
Tour molto interessante e la nostra guida, John, è stata fantastica! Consiglio questo tour di una giornata alla scoperta dei punti di interesse principali di Chiang Rai

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Cara Aurora, Grazie di cuore per la tua bellissima recensione! 🌟 Siamo felicissimi che tu abbia trovato il tour interessante e che la nostra guida, John, abbia reso l’esperienza ancora più speciale con la sua simpatia e professionalità. È sempre una gioia sapere che i nostri ospiti apprezzano i luoghi meravigliosi di Chiang Rai e il nostro impegno nel rendere ogni giornata indimenticabile. Grazie per aver consigliato il nostro tour! Speriamo davvero di rivederti presto per una nuova avventura con Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai Un caro saluto, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai Dear Aurora, Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time discovering the highlights of Chiang Rai with us. It’s wonderful to know that John made your experience even more special—he’ll be thrilled to hear your lovely feedback! We’re truly grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures with Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai in the future. There’s always more to explore, and we’d love to be part of your next journey! Warmest regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai

Assolutamente da fare!

Andrea_S, Dec 2024
Attività ben organizzata e guida professionale, complimenti! In più avevo dimenticato uno shopper all'interno del van e la guida me l'ha riportata indietro fino all'hotel!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Cara Andrea, Grazie di cuore per la tua bellissima recensione! 😊 Siamo felicissimi che tu abbia trovato il tour ben organizzato e che la nostra guida sia stata professionale e disponibile. Un grande applauso anche alla nostra guida per aver recuperato e riportato il tuo shopper fino all’hotel—facciamo sempre del nostro meglio per prenderci cura dei nostri ospiti! 💛 Speriamo di rivederti presto per un’altra splendida avventura con Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai! Un caro saluto, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so happy to hear that you found the tour well-organized and our guide professional and helpful. Big kudos to our guide for returning your forgotten shopper all the way to your hotel—we always do our best to take care of our guests! 💛 We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful adventure with Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai! Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai

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