Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai White and Blue Temples Private Day Trip

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

Ready to discover Chiang Rai in a more personal and exclusive way? This private day trip from Chiang Mai begins with seamless hotel pickup and a relaxing stop at Mae Kajan Hot Springs before continuing to the region’s most iconic landmarks. Admire the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), where mirrored glass and intricate details create a striking, dreamlike masterpiece, then visit the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), known for its vivid sapphire interiors and golden details. Add your own touch with one selected stop: Baan Dam Museum, Lalita Café’s misty waterfalls and gardens, or the Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang). Designed for families, couples, or small groups, enjoy a comfortable private journey at a pace that suits your group, with the option to add a guide for deeper insight along the way.

Options

Private Driver: Black House

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

Private Driver: Lalita Café

Travel from Chiang Mai to: Chiang Rai with a private driver and AC van, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple &Lalita Café’s gardens and waterfalls
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Private Driver: Red Temple

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

Guided: Red Temple

Visit Chiang Rai’s White: Temple, Blue Temple & Red Temple with an English or Chinese-speaking guide, and see the towering Guan Yin statue.
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Guided: Lalita Café

Journey through Chiang Rai’s: highlights on a private guided tour from Chiang Mai, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple & Lalita Café’s gardens.
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Guided: Black House

Explore Chiang Rai from Chiang: Mai with an English or Chinese-speaking guide, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple, and the art-filled Black House Museum.
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
  • Meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips

What to expect

  1. Mae Khachan Hot Spring
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Unwind at Mae Kajan Hot Springs and enjoy a relaxing break along the scenic northern route. Stroll through the peaceful surroundings, breathe in the fresh air, and dip your feet into the warm mineral pools.
  2. Wat Rong Khun
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Admire the elegant beauty of the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), where intricate details, mirrored glass, and artistic motifs come together to form a truly unique and visually striking masterpiece.
  3. Baan Dam Museum
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Discover Baan Dam Museum, a collection of dark wooden buildings by a renowned Thai artist. Explore bold, thought-provoking art and a mysterious atmosphere unique to Chiang Rai.
  4. Wat Huay Pla Kang
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the Red Temple and take in its grand red hall and towering white Guan Yin statue, rising above the landscape in a calm yet striking setting.
  5. 40m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at Lalita Café, where lush gardens, gentle waterfalls, and soft mist create a scenic spot to relax, take photos, and soak in the dreamy surroundings.
  6. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
    40m
    Discover the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), where vivid blue interiors are beautifully contrasted with intricate golden details for a striking and unforgettable 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 do not include entrance fees, meals, or 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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