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Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Red Temple from Chiang Mai★ 4.66 (718) · 12h
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Chiang Rai 7 Highlights: White & Blue Temple, Golden Triangle★ 4.92 (38) · 10h–11h
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Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip★ 4.70 (405) · 8h–12h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 33–US$ 189 (median US$ 64). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 9. With 100+ reviews: 2 of 9.
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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Day Tour: Temples & Golden TriangleA guided day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai covering the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seua Ten), Black House (Baan Dam) and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide (Mandarin available), entrance fees, Thai lunch and insurance; you travel by road and boat, starting early and returning to Chiang Mai the same day. A Karen Long Neck village visit and Mae Kachan hot spring stop are part of the route.Is it for me?This is a shared guided tour with a set itinerary and fixed schedule, so all the stops—the temples, the Black House, the hot spring, the village visit and the river—fit into one day without you arranging transport, entry fees or timing. It suits travelers with limited time in northern Thailand who want to see the major Chiang Rai temples and the Golden Triangle without managing logistics themselves.
White Temple, Black House & Blue Temple tour from Chiang MaiA guided day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Province visits the White Temple, Black House and Blue Temple with entrance fees, lunch and air-conditioned transport. The White Temple is the centerpiece—a white chapel that photographs distinctly—and the route strings all three sites together in a single outing without you arranging the stops or the timing.Is it for me?Choose the group tour if you're comfortable sharing the vehicle and the guide with other travelers and want a lower price; pick the private tour if you'd rather set the pace and have the guide's attention to yourself, which also lets you linger longer at whichever temple appeals most.
White Temple & Golden Triangle day trip from Chiang MaiA 12-hour guided day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai covers the White Temple, the Golden Triangle border region where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, the Blue Temple, and a long-tail boat ride on the Mekong River. Hotel pickup starts at 7am, lunch at a local restaurant is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or German. The tour returns by 8:30pm depending on traffic and passenger numbers.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or German, so choose the language you're most comfortable following for a full day of commentary on temples, history and the border region. The 7am start and 12-hour commitment suit travelers who want to cover multiple sites without rushing, and the boat trip and border viewpoint reward the longer day.
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai tour: Temples & Golden TriangleThis full-day tour departs Chiang Mai early and returns the same evening, visiting the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Black House museum, the Blue Temple, and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, with a boat trip on the Mekong River included. Hotel pickup and an English or Mandarin-speaking guide are part of the package; the itinerary also includes a stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring and lunch at a local Thai restaurant. A second package option adds a visit to a Karen Long Neck village.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Chiang Mai with limited time—the early departure and single-day loop covers Chiang Rai's three signature temples plus the Golden Triangle and back by evening. Choose Package B if visiting the Karen village is a priority for you.
Chiang Mai to White & Blue Temple Day Trip, Golden TriangleA 14-hour day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai covers four major sites: the White Temple with its intricate all-white carvings, the vibrant Blue Temple, the Black House museum of dark wooden structures, and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. An English-speaking guide leads the route; hotel pickup, admission to all sites, and bottled water are included. You choose at checkout whether to add a Mekong River boat trip, a visit to the Long Neck Village, or both.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Chiang Mai and want to see three major temples plus the Golden Triangle in one 14-hour day; choose a shorter half-day regional tour instead if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
Golden Triangle, White, Black, Blue Temple tour from Chiang MaiA full-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai covers five major sites: Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Baan Dam Museum, Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. Round-trip hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, lunch and water are included; the drive is long (about 13 to 14 hours total), and dress code applies at the temples. Optional activities at the Golden Triangle and Karen Long-neck Village carry separate fees.Is it for me?Choose this full-day minivan tour if you're visiting from Chiang Mai and want to see five major temples plus the Golden Triangle in one trip—the fixed itinerary and shared transport mean you'll cover all the highlights without needing your own car or guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Red Temple from Chiang Mai is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 718 reviews.
