Private Chiang Rai Temples Tour from Chiang Mai with Custom Stop

Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration11h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take a comfortable private journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai’s most stunning sights, with easy hotel pickup and a refreshing stop at Mae Kajan Hot Springs along the scenic route. Visit the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), known for its shimmering details, mirrored glass, and intricate carvings, then continue to the vivid Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) with its rich blue walls and gold motifs. Make the day your own with one custom stop: choose the mysterious Baan Dam Museum, the lush gardens and waterfalls of Lalita Café, or the Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang) with its grand red halls and towering Guan Yin statue. Travel with a private driver at your own pace, or choose the guided option with an English-speaking guide for deeper insight into Chiang Rai’s temples and culture.

Options

Private Driver: Red Temple

Travel from Chiang Mai to: Chiang Rai with a private driver and AC van, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple & Red Temple with its Guan Yin statue.
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Guided: Lalita Café

Explore Chiang Rai’s highlight: visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple and Lalita Café’s dreamy gardens & waterfalls on a private guided tour from Chiang Mai
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Private Driver: Black House

Travel from Chiang Mai to: Chiang Rai with a private driver and AC van, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple & Black House Museum at your own pace
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Guided: Red Temple

Travel with a private guide: from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple & Red Temple with its grand halls and Guan Yin statue.
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Guided: Black House

Discover Chiang Rai on a: private guided tour with the White Temple, Blue Temple & Black House Museum, where unique architecture are shown.
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Private Driver: Lalita Café

Take a private journey through: Chiang Rai’s highlights, admiring the White & Blue Temples before relaxing at the picturesque Lalita Café with private driver
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • English and Chinese speaking guide for guided options only
  • Round-trip hotel transfers in Chiang Mai Old Town and Nimman area
  • Private air-conditioned van transportation throughout the tour
  • Entrance fees: approx. 260–280 THB/person, depending on selected stop
  • Meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips

What to expect

  1. Mae Khachan Hot Spring
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Take a relaxing break at Mae Kajan Hot Springs along the scenic northern route. Walk around the calm surroundings, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy a soothing foot soak in the warm mineral pools.
  2. Wat Rong Khun
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    Be amazed by the elegant beauty of the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), where intricate, artist-designed details, mirrored glass, and symbolic motifs come together to create a truly unique and eye-catching masterpiece.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    If this option is selected, admire the Black House Museum (Baan Dam), where the works of a renowned Thai artist are displayed in a series of dark, wooden buildings, creating a bold and mysterious artistic atmosphere.
  4. Wat Huay Pla Kang
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    If this option is selected, wander around the Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang) and admire its grand red hall and the towering white Guan Yin statue rising above the landscape, creating a peaceful yet impressive setting.
  5. 40m · Admission ticket not included
    If this option is selected, enjoy the fresh air at Lalita Café, a peaceful garden retreat where you can walk through lush greenery, take photos by small waterfalls, and relax in the soft mist for a calm, dreamlike atmosphere.
  6. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
    40m
    Take in the beauty of the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), where rich blue walls are decorated with striking golden motifs, creating a bold and captivating atmosphere.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be ready at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Late arrival may shorten the time available for the tour.

End point

Please be ready at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Late arrival may shorten the time available for the tour.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available from your hotel in Chiang Mai Old Town and Nimman area between 07:00 AM and 07:30 AM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed by email after your booking is completed. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Late arrival may shorten the time available for the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children aged 3–10 years are charged the same rate as adults, while children aged 1–2 years are not recommended to join this tour due to the long travel time.
  • This is a private tour for your group only. The Private Tour Without Guide option includes a private driver and can accommodate up to 8 participants.
  • Kindly note that all options are not include the entrance fee, meals and travel insurance.
  • For all options, entrance fees vary by selected stop: Wat Rong Khun 200 THB, Baan Dam Museum 80 THB, and Lalita Café 60 THB and must be paid or arranged independently
  • Children over 120 cm in height must pay the same entrance fee as adult price.
  • Guests will visit only one selected custom stop based on the chosen package: Black House, Red Temple, or Lalita Café.
  • The tour is scheduled to return to Chiang Mai at approximately 6:30 PM. However, the actual return time may vary depending on traffic, weather conditions, lunch duration, optional stops, and the time spent at each attraction.
  • As this is a private tour, guests may adjust the time spent at each stop according to their preference, subject to the overall tour schedule.
  • This private tour follows a fixed route and schedule to ensure all main stops can be completed within the day. Additional stops or visits to locations outside the itinerary are not available.
  • Please dress respectfully for temple visits. Clothing that covers shoulders and knees is recommended.
  • In the rare event that we must cancel a tour, we will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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