Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai 2 Day Tour with Flights from Pattaya

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, English

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is the only way to fit both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai into two days without losing one of them to a six-hour drive. On this tour you fly between cities in about an hour each way, so every hour goes to temples and mountains, not a highway. Day one alone covers Thailand's highest point at Doi Inthanon, a royal flower garden, Siriphum Waterfall, the ancient Wat Chedi Luang, the hand-crafted Silver Temple and the sacred Doi Suthep. Day two adds Chiang Rai's three signature temples, the White, Blue and Big Buddha temple, plus a stop at natural hot springs along the way. Your tickets to every paid site are booked before you land, so you walk past the queues other travelers stand in, and your guide explains the history and symbolism behind each stop rather than leaving you to read a plaque. Built for travelers with limited vacation days who refuse to choose between the two cities, and for anyone who wants substance over a rushed highlight reel.

What's included

English speaking guide
1 night hotel accommodation (4-star) in Chiang Mai
Lunch
Dinner
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Breakfast
Air-conditioned van transport and all ground transfers
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pattaya
Round-trip domestic flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai

Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities (optional)
Elevator fee at Wat Huay Pla Kang statue (~40 THB, optional)
Single room upgrade (optional, paid separately)

What to expect

Day 1: Above the Clouds to Chiang Mai's Golden Temples

Pattaya
5h

: The day starts with an early pickup from your hotel lobby in Pattaya, followed by a transfer to Bangkok's international airport for the domestic flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival, your English or Russian speaking guide meets you and the sightseeing begins right away.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Doi Inthanon is the highest point in Thailand at 2,565 meters above sea level. On a clear morning you'll often be standing above the clouds, with sweeping views over the mountains of northern Thailand. This is one of the most photographed spots on the whole trip.
30m · Admission ticket included

A highland flower garden near Siriphum Waterfall, started in 1979 as a royal project to replace opium farming with fruit trees, ferns and seasonal flowers. Rows of blooms and cool mountain air make this a relaxed stop after the viewpoint.
30m · Admission ticket included

A tall twin waterfall close to the national park headquarters, fed by mountain streams all year round. A short walk from the parking area brings you close enough to feel the spray, a welcome break on a hot day.
45m · Admission ticket included

One of Chiang Mai's oldest and most important temples, built in the 14th century around a massive brick chedi that once held the Emerald Buddha. Part of the structure collapsed centuries ago in an earthquake, and the ruins are still impressive today.
Wat Sri Suphan
30m · Admission ticket included

Known locally as the Silver Temple, this working temple is covered inside and out with silver, aluminum and nickel panels made by craftsmen from the surrounding Wualai silversmith community. The main ordination hall is open to men only.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Chiang Mai's most sacred temple sits on Doi Suthep mountain at 1,030 meters, reached by 304 steps flanked by a naga serpent staircase, or by funicular for those who prefer not to climb. The golden chedi is said to hold a relic of the Buddha. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter.

Day 2: Chiang Rai in an Afternoon: White, Blue and the Big Buddha

Mae Khachan Hot Spring
25m · Admission ticket included

A roadside stop about halfway to Chiang Rai on Highway 118, where natural hot springs bubble up right next to the road. Local vendors sell eggs that you can boil yourself in the spring water.
Wat Rong Khun
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Chiang Rai's most famous landmark, an ongoing art project by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat that began in 1997. The white, mirrored surface represents the purity of the Buddha, with surreal details across the grounds including hands reaching up near the entrance bridge.
Wat Rong Suea Ten
35m · Admission ticket included

Known as the Blue Temple, this striking modern temple is covered in deep blue and gold, with a large white Buddha image at the center of the main hall. Built by a student of the same artist behind the White Temple.
Wat Huay Pla Kang
45m · Admission ticket included

A hilltop temple complex overlooking Chiang Rai, home to a 90-meter statue of Guan Yin, the goddess of mercy, and a nine-tiered pagoda with a Buddha image on every floor. An optional elevator inside the statue takes you up for a wide view.
30m · Admission ticket included

A small countryside cafe built around a waterfall, a forest path and a picturesque wooden bridge, a relaxed stop for coffee or a cold drink before continuing the day.
Pattaya
5h 30m

The tour ends with a transfer to Chiang Rai International Airport for the flight back to Bangkok, followed by a private transfer back to your hotel in Pattaya, bringing the two-day trip full circle.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup from your hotel lobby in Pattaya in the early morning, followed by transfer to Bangkok airport for the flight to Chiang Mai. Your guide will message you on WhatsApp or Telegram the day before to confirm the exact pickup time, since this depends on the flight schedule and your hotel's location. Please be ready in the lobby a few minutes before the confirmed time. At the end of Day 2 you'll be transferred to Chiang Rai International Airport for the return flight to Bangkok, then transferred back to your hotel in Pattaya.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.