Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch

Duration13h - 14h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Be captivated by the incredible sights of Chiang Rai in this day's exploration. Learn the history and top landmarks of one of Thailand's overlooked cities yet worth the extra mile. Complete with round trip transfers on your way to each destination, discover Chiang Rai Province through its rich culture kept in the White and Blue Temples (Wat Rong Khun and Wat Rong Sear Tean, respectively), its notable design a significant shift from the traditional Thai golden temples. Explore Chiang Rai’s artistic side at the Baan Dam Museum (Black House), created by Thawan Duchanee, or choose Wat Huay Pla Kang (Red Temple) with its towering Guan Yin statue and panoramic views. Ideal for culture lovers and photographers—book now and pick your favorite experience.

Options

Baan Dam White Blue (STD)

Visit Chiang Rai’s White: Temple, Blue Temple, Black House (Baan Dam Museum), and Mae Kajan Hot Springs on a day trip from Chiang Mai.
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch and round-trip transfer: are included with pick up time at 07:00am – 07:30am Admission fees are not included.
Pickup included

Baan Dam White Blue (All-in)

Make your Chiang Rai art-and-: temple journey smoother with White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Mae Kajan Hot Springs, buffet lunch, hotel transfers
Duration: 12 hours
and selected main attraction : admission fees included.
Pickup included

Red White Blue (STD)

Explore Chiang Rai’s iconic: White & Blue Temples, Mae Kajan Hot Springs, Red Temple and Lalita Café, lunch, and round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai.
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up time 07:00am – 07:30am: Admission fees are not included.
Pickup included

Red White Blue (All-in)

Enjoy a smoother Chiang Rai: temple trip with White, Blue, and Red Temples, Lalita Café, Mae Kajan Hot Springs, lunch, round-trip transfers
Duration: 12 hours
and selected attraction: admission fees included.
Pickup included

What's included

Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan from Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area
Tour guide, life Insurance
Lunch, drinking water & seasonal fruits

Karen Long-neck tribe admission fee(300 THB/PAX)
Admission fee: 280 THB/PAX for Wat Rong Khun, the Black House (Baan Dam, White Blue Temples option)
Admission fee: 340 THB/PAX for Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Lalita Cafe (Red White Blue option)

What to expect

Chiang Mai
Pass by

Picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town/Nimman area and then direct to Chiang Rai. After transportation, around 50 minutes, you will arrive at Mae Khachan Hotspring.
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
30m · Admission ticket not included

One of the few natural hot springs in northern Thailand, the Mae Kachan Hot Spring (Mae Ka Chan is so hot—reaching temperatures of 194˚F (90˚C—it can boil an egg in minutes, a feat that locals are more than happy to demonstrate. The hot springs are too hot for bathing. You can only dip your feet briefly.
Wat Rong Khun
1h · Admission ticket not included

Wat Rong Khun, perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
1h · Admission ticket not included

Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.
Baan Dam Museum
1h · Admission ticket not included

(If select) Baan Dam Museum, also known to foreigners as the Black House Museum, is a mixture of traditional northern Thai buildings with unconventional and contemporary architecture, created by Thawan Duchanee.
Wat Huay Pla Kang
1h · Admission ticket not included

(If select)Discover Wat Huay Pla Kang, home to a towering Guan Yin statue, a vivid red pagoda, and elegant temple halls. Ride the elevator inside the statue, admire intricate details, and take in panoramic views over Chiang Rai’s surrounding countryside.
Chiang Mai
Pass by

Way back to Chiang Mai. It will take around 3 hours 20:30pm-21:00pm. You will arrive in Chiang Mai, and reach your hotel safely.
Longneck Karen Village
1h · Admission ticket not included

Optional visit to the Karen Long-neck tribe(admission fee 300 THB/PAX). A tribal village whose women wear stacked brass rings on their necks & sell handmade crafts. For those who do not visit Karen Long-neck Village, the tour guide will ask you to wait for others for around 1 hour. You can spend your time at the nearby market.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area.

End point

Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area.

Pickup details

• You can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area.
• Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child ticket age between 3-6 years
For visiting the Wat Rong Khun Temple, You must honor the place by dressing in a casual dress code (or better). No flipper shoes (sneakers, sports shoes, or cut shoes are OK), No tank top (T-Shirt is OK), No short pants (long pair of jeans is OK)
You can choose to finish the program at Central Plaza at Chiang Rai to stay there, but your bag should be small
Please note that Chiang Rai is far from Chiang Mai, so this trip involves a long drive in the minivan. The trip duration can reach a maximum of 13-14 hours, depending on the traffic along the way and the road conditions.
This is a joint tour, the operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact the operator immediately
In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
For those who do not visit Karen Long-neck Village, the tour guide will ask you to wait for others around 1 hour. You can spend your time at the near by market.

Cancellation policy

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

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