Chiang Mai temple tour with guide Jimmy: White, Blue & Big Buddha

Three temples in one morning or afternoon, no planning required

A guided drive around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai temples with professional guide Jimmy, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple and Big Buddha Temple. The tour runs 8 to 12 hours depending on which option you choose. Pickup is included, and the group stays small (2 to 5 people). Gasoline is covered. You pick one of four routes at checkout: Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Rai White Temple, Sunset Tour Doi Suthep, or Doi Suthep and Wat Palad.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai temples

• Visit White Temple
• Visit Blue Temple
• Visit Big Buddha Temple

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to whichever temples your chosen option covers. Jimmy handles the route and the timing, so you step out of the car at each stop without worrying about directions, transport between sites, or how long to spend at each one. The three main temples (White Temple, Blue Temple and Big Buddha Temple) are the core stops across most options, though the specific itinerary shifts depending on which route you book.

The tour works for groups of 2 to 5 people, which means you're not on a crowded bus. Gasoline is included in the price. If you're traveling with infants or small children, they can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, as are all the temple areas you'll visit. Jimmy speaks English and knows the region well enough to answer questions as you drive between stops.

Depending on which option you select, the day can stretch to a full 12 hours if you're doing Doi Inthanon or the Chiang Rai route, or run shorter if you're staying closer to the city with Doi Suthep. The Sunset Tour option times the drive so you're at the temple as light changes. You'll need to arrange lunch separately, and temple entry tickets are not included. You pay those at each site.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide Jimmy.
• vehicle and gasoline for the full drive.
• wheelchair-accessible transport and temple access.
• specialized infant seats if needed.

Options for this experience

4 options

Doi Inthanon National ParkGuide in English · No fixed timeThe highest mountain in Thailand, with waterfalls and trekking or hiking. Lasts 8 hours in an SUV, and pickup is included.

Doi Suthep and Wat PaladGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts 5 hours, travelled by SUV, car or van. Pickup is included.

Sunset tour of Doi SuthepGuide in English · No fixed timeSunset tour: watch the sun go down at Wat Umong and explore its underground tunnels, enjoying the cool evening breeze and the night view of Doi Suthep. Lasts 4 hours, travelled by SUV, car or van, and pickup is included.

Chiang Rai White TempleGuide in English · No fixed timeA 12-hour SUV trip to the White Temple, with pickup included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jimmy Travel 1980

Is this one for you?Book this if you're new to the area and want to see the main temples without renting a car or figuring out transport between sites: Jimmy knows the routes and the timing, so you just show up at your hotel. Choose the Chiang Rai White Temple option for a full-day immersion or Doi Suthep if you have a shorter window and want to stay closer to the city.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the four route options?

Doi Inthanon National Park takes you to Thailand's highest peak and surrounding temples; Chiang Rai White Temple is a full-day trip north to the famous white temple; Sunset Tour Doi Suthep times your visit for late afternoon light at the mountain temple; Doi Suthep and Wat Palad combines two temples closer to the city. All include the White Temple, Blue Temple and Big Buddha Temple as core stops, but the surrounding sites and total driving time vary.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at the temples you visit are wheelchair accessible as well.

Can I bring my infant or small child?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the drive.

What's included in the price?

Pickup from your hotel, the guided drive, gasoline, and Jimmy's time as your English-speaking guide are included. Temple entry tickets and lunch are not included and you pay those separately at each stop.

How many people can fit on this tour?

The tour is designed for groups of 2 to 5 people, so you're traveling in a small group rather than on a larger coach.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between 8 and 12 hours depending on which route option you choose. Doi Inthanon and the Chiang Rai White Temple routes take longer. The Doi Suthep options are shorter.