Chiang Rai Day Trip: White & Blue Temples, Golden Triangle

Four temples and a tea plantation in one day, without arranging the drive yourself

A private day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with a local English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and all entrance tickets included. The itinerary covers the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) with its white façade and glass mosaics, the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) with its sapphire interior and giant Buddha, the Choui Fong Tea Plantation where you walk terraced fields and taste fresh brews, and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River. The day runs 12 hours and includes a local lunch and a stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Temple40m · entry included
2. Blue Temple30m
3. Choui Fong Tea Plantation45m
4. Golden Triangle45m

Chiang Rai highlights and Golden Triangle

• Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
• Visit Mae Kachan Hot Spring
• Enjoy authentic local lunch
• Explore White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
• Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
• Tour Choui Fong Tea Plantation
• Discover the Golden Triangle viewpoint

The experience

Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai starts the morning, and the drive north takes you through northern Thailand's mountain landscape. A stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring lets you experience the natural mineral waters before lunch at a local restaurant. From there, the route turns toward Chiang Rai's most photographed landmark: the White Temple, or Wat Rong Khun, where the entire structure gleams white and is decorated with sparkling glass mosaics meant to symbolize purity. The contrast comes next at the Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten, where vivid sapphire covers the interior walls and a giant Buddha statue fills the space.

After the temples, you walk through the Choui Fong Tea Plantation, where rolling green hills and neatly terraced fields cover the slopes. The guide explains how tea is cultivated here, and you taste fresh brews while standing in the rows. The final stop is the Golden Triangle, the point where the Mekong River forms the border between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. You take in the sweeping views of this historic meeting place before the drive back to Chiang Mai and hotel drop-off.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai.
• professional local guide speaking English.
• entrance tickets to the White Temple, Blue Temple, Golden Triangle and Choui Fong Tea Plantation.
• authentic local lunch.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you're based in Chiang Mai and want a guide driving you between Chiang Rai's temples and the Golden Triangle in one day, rather than joining a shared group or arranging your own transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

How long does the private day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai take?

The full day trip runs 12 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including all stops, the temples, the tea plantation, lunch and travel time between sites.

What is the White Temple in Chiang Rai actually like?

The White Temple, or Wat Rong Khun, is Chiang Rai's most famous landmark, with a gleaming white façade decorated with sparkling glass mosaics that symbolize purity. The entire structure stands out against the landscape and is one of the day's main photo stops.

Does the Blue Temple have something that makes it different from other temples?

The Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten, is known for its vivid sapphire interior and intricate details, with a giant Buddha statue that dominates the space and creates a striking visual contrast to the White Temple.

What happens at the Choui Fong Tea Plantation?

At Choui Fong Tea Plantation, you walk through the terraced tea fields on rolling green hills, learn about tea cultivation from your guide, and taste fresh tea brews while standing among the rows.

What is the Golden Triangle and why is it on this tour?

The Golden Triangle is the point where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River. It is a historic border region with sweeping views, and the tour includes it as the final major stop before returning to Chiang Mai.

Does the tour include meals and drinks?

Yes, an authentic local lunch is included in the itinerary. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and you also taste fresh tea at the plantation.