Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: Private guide, three temples

Three temples in one morning, then lunch before the drive back

A private day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with a guide who takes you to the White Temple, Blue Temple and Red Chinese Temple, plus a Burmese-style temple. The tour runs 13 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and entrance fees included. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Temple1h · entry included
2. Blue Temple1h · entry included

Visit Chiang Rai temples and surroundings

• Visit White Temple
• Visit Burmese style temple
• Visit Blue Temple
• Visit Chinese style temple with big Buddha

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel. Your private guide drives you north to Chiang Rai, where the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is the first stop: a gleaming structure that represents paradise and draws crowds year-round. From there you move to the Red Chinese Temple (Wat Hyua Pla Kang), where an elevator takes you up to see a large Buddha image. The Blue Temple (the famous one locals also call the paradise of Chiang Rai) comes next, followed by Wat SeangKaew Photiyarn, a Burmese-style temple with fewer tourists than the others.

Lunch is included partway through the day. Entrance fees for the White Temple (200 THB) and the elevator at the Red Temple (40 THB) are covered, so you move through without stopping to pay at each gate. Bottled water travels with you. The guide speaks English and stays with the group the whole time, explaining what you're standing in front of instead of leaving you to read plaques alone.

Wear comfortable walking shoes: temple grounds involve pavement and some steps. The itinerary suits all fitness levels. If you're dropping off in Chiang Rai instead of returning to Chiang Mai, luggage storage costs 400 THB extra. A minimum of two people must book together. Children travel free when accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Private guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• entrance fees for the White Temple and elevator at the Red Temple.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

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 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pagoda View Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a pair or small group and want a private guide to lead you through multiple temples in one day, with hotel pickup included and lunch provided.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is the White Temple actually like when you get there?

Wat Rong Khun is a gleaming white structure representing paradise and the top-visited temple in Chiang Rai. It draws crowds, but the guide takes you through and explains the symbolism as you walk the grounds.

How long does the whole day take from hotel to hotel?

The tour runs 13 hours total, including the drive from Chiang Mai, time at each of the four temples, lunch and the return journey to your hotel.

Do I have to pay for the temples when I arrive?

No. Entrance to the White Temple (200 THB) and the elevator at the Red Temple (40 THB) are included in the price, so you walk in without stopping to pay separately.

Can I book this if I'm traveling alone?

A minimum of two people per booking is required, so you'll need to pair with another traveler or group to reserve this private tour.

What if I want to stay in Chiang Rai after the tour instead of returning to Chiang Mai?

You can arrange a drop-off in Chiang Rai instead of returning to your hotel. Luggage storage costs 400 THB extra if you need it.