Chiang Rai temples and Long Neck Village tour from Chiang Mai

You can boil eggs in the natural hot spring and eat them for breakfast.

This 11-hour tour departs Chiang Mai Old Town and visits four temples across Chiang Rai (the White Temple with its glass-embedded plaster, the sapphire Blue Temple, the Red Temple with its towering Guan Yin statue and elevator access, and a traditional Long Neck Village) with a licensed English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a cooked breakfast at Mae Kachan Hot Spring where the water reaches 90 degrees Celsius. Entrance fees and the Long Neck Village fee are optional add-ons or separate charges. Lunch is not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mae Kachan Hot Spring4h
2. White Temple1h

Chiang Rai temples and village tour

• Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Khachan Hot Spring
• Relax and boil eggs at hot spring
• Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
• Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
• Explore Wat Huay Pla Kang temple complex
• Visit Long Neck Village and learn culture
• Travel back to Chiang Mai

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel and a drive north to Mae Kachan Hot Spring, where the mineral water sits at 90 degrees Celsius: hot enough to cook eggs in. You'll soak your feet in the natural pools and eat a small breakfast of boiled eggs dipped in sauce before the guide moves on to the temples.

The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) comes first: a striking all-white structure outside Chiang Rai town, its plaster embedded with pieces of glass that catch the sun. It's one of Thailand's most recognizable temples and draws both Thai and foreign visitors throughout the day. The Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) follows: a sapphire-colored Buddhist temple painted in eye-catching blue with gold overlays, its great hall centered on a large white Buddha statue surrounded by contemporary Buddhist art. Neither temple is crowded in the same way. The Blue Temple is no longer an active monastery, so the atmosphere differs from working temples elsewhere.

The Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang) is the visual anchor of the tour: a massive white statue of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, towers over the countryside and can be seen from miles away. You can walk the temple grounds to see the colorful Chinese-influenced architecture and intricate details, then take an elevator up inside the Guan Yin statue itself for panoramic views over Chiang Rai and the surrounding hills. The elevator fee is included. The large red-and-gold prayer hall holds statues, murals and traditional Buddhist artwork. After the temples, you visit Long Neck Village to walk through a traditional Karen community, learn about the history and cultural significance of the brass neck rings, see traditional houses and handicrafts, and interact respectfully with villagers. The entrance fee to the village (300 baht per person) is separate from the tour price. The return drive to Chiang Mai takes the afternoon.

What’s included

• The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai Old Town.
• air-conditioned transport.
• a licensed English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• boiled eggs and breakfast at Mae Kachan Hot Spring.
• and the elevator fee at the Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang). Entrance fees to the temples and the Long Neck Village entrance fee are available as add-ons depending on your chosen option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Small group, entrance fees not includedUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 07:30Includes pickup

Private, with ticket and transfersUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 07:30Private van, pickup is included

Small group, entrance fees includedUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 07:30

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WanderSiam Chiang Mai

Is this one for you?Choose the option with entrance fees included if you want to skip the separate payments at each temple and village. Choose the option without fees if you'd rather decide on the day which sites to enter, or if you're traveling on a tight budget and want to see the exteriors and grounds. The small group format keeps numbers under a full coach, while the private option gives you a dedicated vehicle and guide for your party alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the tour price and what costs extra?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai Old Town, the English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, boiled eggs at the hot spring, and the elevator fee at the Red Temple. Entrance fees to the temples (350 baht per person) and the Long Neck Village entrance (300 baht per person) are optional add-ons depending on which option you choose at checkout. Lunch is not included.

How long is the drive from Chiang Mai to the first stop?

The total tour duration is 11 hours, which includes all travel time from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and back. Mae Kachan Hot Spring is the first stop on the Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai route, so you'll spend the opening portion of the day traveling north before reaching it.

Can I go inside the Guan Yin statue at the Red Temple?

Yes, you can enter the Guan Yin statue and take an elevator up inside to view the panoramic landscape over Chiang Rai and the surrounding hills. The elevator fee is included in the tour.

What is the Long Neck Village visit like?

Long Neck Village is a traditional Karen community where you walk through the settlement, learn about the history and cultural significance of the brass neck rings worn by some women, see traditional houses and handicrafts, and have time to interact respectfully with villagers and take photos. The entrance fee (300 baht per person) is paid separately and is not part of the base tour price.