Chiang Mai: White Temple & More, Karen Tribe & Lalitta Cafe

Take a break at the Blue Temple, built on a site where tigers jumped over the river

The Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten literally translates to ‘temple of the dancing tiger.

Duration12h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): Walk the mirrored bridge and explore the all-white ordination hall, one of Thailand's most photographed contemporary landmarks.
- Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): Step inside a compact, richly detailed temple built almost entirely in shades of indigo blue.
- Wat Huay Pla Kang (Red Temple): See the nine-story white Guanyin statue and explore the surrounding red-and-gold temple complex.
- Phu Fah Sai Cafe: Stop for coffee with mountain and countryside views.
- Lalitta Cafe: A second cafe break before the drive back to Chiang Mai.
- Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe Village (optional): Visit a hill tribe community known for its brass neck coils, with context provided by your guide.

Options

Small Group Tour in Spanish

Join In Spanish Guide: Select this option for a Join-in tour with an Spanish Guide. Complimentary hotel pick-up from select areas. Entrance included
Entrance Fees included
Pickup included

Private Tour in English

Entrance Fees included
Pickup included

Private Tour in French

Entrance fees included
Pickup included

Private Tour in Japanese

Private Tour in Japanese: with entrance fees and hotel pick up
Entrance fees included
Pickup included

Big Bus Meeting Point

Entrance fees excluded

Small group without Entry Fees

Meeting Point only: Meeting Point only: Pickup will be accommodated at McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City.
Entrance fees excluded.

Small group without Entry Fee

Entrance fees not included: Join In Hotel Pick-Up: Complimentary hotel pick-up from select areas only
Pickup included

Small Group Tour-Meeting Point

Meeting Point only: Pickup & Drop off will be accommodated at McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City.
Entrance fees included

Small Group Tour-Hotel Pickup

Join In Hotel Pick-Up: Select this option for a Join-in tour with an English Guide. Complimentary hotel pick-up from select areas. Entrance included
Entrance Fees included
Pickup included

Big Bus Tour with Entry Fees

Big Bus Tour with 40 pax
Meeting point: This option excludes hotel pick up and drop off.
Entrance fees included

What's included

Entrance fees: White Temple and Hidden Cave THB 200 (if option is selected)
English-speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinking water is stored in a glass bottle
Travel Insurance
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Lunch
Personal expenses

What to expect

Chiang Mai
2h

Pick-up from your hotel to the meeting point.
Scenic drive north through Chiang Mai's countryside toward Chiang Rai.
Mae Rim
30m

Phu Fahsai Cafe: A hillside cafe stop with sweeping mountain and valley views — a good spot for coffee and a breather before the temples.
Karen Long Neck Village
45m · Admission ticket not included

A visit to a Karen hill tribe community known for the traditional brass neck coils worn by some women, with your guide providing cultural context.
Wat Rong Khun
1h 15m · Admission ticket included

Thailand's famous all-white, mirror-tiled temple — walk the bridge lined with reaching hands and explore the ornate ordination hall and surrounding grounds. Wat Rong Khun entrance fees: 200 THB
Chiang Mai
30m

Meal break at a local restaurant near the temple area.
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
1h 15m

A striking indigo-and-gold temple interior built around a large white Buddha image — smaller in scale but rich in detail.
Wat Huay Pla Kang
1h 10m · Admission ticket included

Red Temple: Home to a towering nine-story white Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) statue, plus the red-and-gold temple complex at its base. Huay Pla Kang entrance fee: 20 THB
20m · Admission ticket not included

A final cafe stop to relax before the drive back to Chiang Mai.
Central Chiangmai Airport
3h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Return journey south to Chiang Mai. Drop-off point marking the end of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you outside McDonald's.

End point

Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you outside McDonald's.

End point

Pickup details

FOR SMALL GROUPS

• Enjoy free pick-up and drop-off only for small group tour customers located in the central city of Chiang Mai (within 2km radius of Tha Pae Gate) and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai Province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Kad Luang.
• The exact pickup time depends on customers’ respective locations.
• The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact pickup time. Please check your email for the update.

FOR PRIVATE TOURS

• Your accommodation in major areas of downtown Chiang Mai within a 5 km radius of the Tha Pae Gate (Chiang Mai City area), the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province, and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in the zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Warorot Market (Kad Luang). Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is approximately 172 km one-way. Kindly be prepared for a long drive (roughly 3 hours one-way).

Cancellation policy

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

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