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15 Chiang Mai Temple Tours Worth Booking

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Doi Suthep on its staircase, the old-city wats inside the moat, and Chiang Rai a long drive north. These 15 are compared on altitude, driving time and how much of the day is left when you come back down.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs: a gentle first stop
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide and allow a full, tiring day.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip despite it being a proper 12 hour trip. The guide, Alex was such a funny guy and he taught us some basic Thai phrases we could use. I liked listening to him share some personal stories of his and in all honesty, he seems like a wise man. All his stories had a lesson to it. It felt like he was imparting wisdom to the tourists. The highlight would be me visiting the hill tribes people to learn how they live their lives.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - The Blue Temple brings a calmer hour
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

2.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with a guide such as Avi, Banana, Atii, or Sunni. See the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light, with a coffee stop, guided visits, free time, and optional hotel pickup.

“I loved my guide, she was very sweet and kind and very knowledgeable about her stuff,,,, she also took time to engage with us not only as a tour guide but just to get to know us which was very personable!!! Today was my last day in Chiang Mai,, and she made it very memorable :)”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Mae Kachan Hot Spring: a brief warm-up stop
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

3.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang and Baan Dam Museum. Guides such as Andy, Suzy and Danai add context and humor. Lunch, water and fruit are included, while some admission fees cost extra.

“You will see a lot during the trip! Definitely worth the money coming from Chiang Mai. The Karen village was however, very sad. Please don’t take pictures of these women. The rest was nice! The driver was sometimes quite fast, so be aware that you should bring medication for nausea.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - The drive up Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

4.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend five evening hours at Wat Umong and Doi Suthep with a guide such as TomTam, Boon, or Happy. Explore forest tunnels, climb 309 steps, watch monks at the Golden Pagoda, and see Chiang Mai light up below. Hotel pickup is optional, and small groups are available.

“Leela was amazing! She explained in detail each temple and its history - she helped us with navigating the temples. Highly recommend this tour !”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and Chiang Mai’s monumental center
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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

5.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,568 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Best value

Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking guide such as Nana, TomTam, or Nuttaya, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, teak-built Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh. Expect Buddhist and Lanna history, temple etiquette, photo stops, and plenty of shoe removal for $16 plus entrance fees.

“Our guide Nuttaya was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very informative tour of 3 of Chiang Mai’s most famous temples. Highly recommend this walking tour for learning more about the history of the city and Buddhism. Kob koon kaa 🙏”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - Walking into Wat Pha Lat’s forest quiet
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

6.Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,425 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Start before dawn for Doi Suthep’s 309-step climb and sunrise views, then visit the Kruba Srivichai Monument, jungle-set Wat Pha Lat, and 700-year-old Wat Umong. English- or Spanish-speaking guides, hotel pickup, temple fees, water, and a careful air-conditioned van are included.

“Great experience and our tour guide James, having first hand experience of being a former monk, was especially informative and made the tour super interesting.”

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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

7.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144Top rated

Leave Chiang Mai at 7 a.m. for a private, full-day trip to Chiang Rai with guides such as O, Yut, Tong, and Poon. Visit the White, Blue, and Huay Pla Kang temples plus Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, with lunch, entrance fees, water, and hotel pickup included.

“Phoon our driver was great! He kept us up to date on all the history of each location and takes some amazing photos so have no fear ladies! He allowed us to move at our pace and nothing felt rushed. We actually ended the day a little early to fight traffic as the lantern festival was going on and this way he could get rest and we could have some downtime as well. We also dodged tourists so some of these sites felt private when visiting. Great experience overall and would highly recommend taking this tour!”

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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - Doi Suthep: 306 steps, a gold pagoda, and Chiang Mai below
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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

8.Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,207 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

Spend an evening with guides such as Tomtam, Ponpon, Art, or Mui at two very different mountain temples. You’ll hear Buddhist stories, see Wat Pha Lat beside jungle waterfalls, climb 306 steps at Doi Suthep, and watch Chiang Mai light up after sunset.

“had such a lovely time with PonPon. aa an ex monk he taught us a lot and helped us wuth the rituals- so had a really special time. I know if I had tried to do this alone it would not have been the same. the one temple was closed so we went to another one - this was the only dissapointment .. but the blessings I received on this tour made up for it”

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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip - The 7:00 AM start and the drive from Chiang Mai
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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

9.White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,193 reviews · 13h 30m · from $80

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a comfortable air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Paul, Bee, or Aom. Visit the White Temple, ancient Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, House of Opium, and the Mekong by longtail boat. Lunch and a coffee stop are included.

“LOVE this tour! We carefully chose this one for many reasons. Instead of white temple, then blue temple, etc., we appreciate that they chose to take us to see the ancient city of Chiang Saen and its temple ruins. Far more interesting. Learned a lot about the opium history and Thai history because of our excellent guide - M!! Lunch was one of the BEST meals we had in Thailand (though I would recommend serving it at 12 instead of 1). If you want an education with a great guide, delicious meal and comfortable van ride, look no further. They go above and beyond to help you. Any question you…”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The road from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

10.Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12 to see Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Red Temples. Guides such as Bee, Goi, Paul, and Nine explain Thai art and Buddhist customs. Expect a long road day, buffet lunch, hot spring stop, and possible extra stops.

“The trip was great. Our guide, Toy, explained everything really well and she was really funny and enjoyable. Also, the driver, Mr. T, made sure we got on time to every place. Really recommend this tour.”

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk - Wat Pha Lat, the forest temple
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

11.Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $64

Leave Chiang Mai around 5:00 am with a guide such as former monk Pon, Tom, James, or Tu, depending on availability. Watch sunrise at Doi Suthep, see monks receive alms, eat khao soi or another local breakfast, then visit Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong.

“So worth getting up early for this. Temple was quiet . Morning meditation with the monks and giving ohms was really special . Other temples were so interesting. Being with a former monk was so informative. Great experience! Don’t miss out.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - The red songthaew ride up Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

12.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Ride a traditional red songthaew from Chiang Mai to Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep. You’ll walk the Monk’s Trail, see forest statues and waterfalls, and visit the golden stupa with an English-speaking guide such as Jane, Margaret, or Saman. Sunrise departures add chanting and cool morning views.

“Both temples were incredible, and this is a great half day tour out of Chiang Mai. Our guide Jane was informative and gave us a good amount of free time at each temple to explore! Would recommend”

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4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai - The ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Pui
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4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

13.4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 696 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Chiang Mai to Doi Pui Hmong Village and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Your English-speaking guide, such as Pae, Pookie, or Tui, explains local culture and Buddhism, while the small group keeps the half-day visit personal and easy to manage.

“Our guide Kai is Knowledgeable and explained throughly the life of the monk. Our driver navigate the terrain with ease. They both very professional and friendly. I highly recommend the both of them for this tour and any tour I would like to hire them again for next time we are in Chang Mai”

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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation - Climbing 306 steps at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

14.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59

Start before dawn with an experienced ex-monk guide such as James, Non, or Tu. Visit Doi Suthep for chanting, meditation, alms giving, and sunrise, then eat a local breakfast before exploring Pha Lat and Wat Umong. Expect a small group, temple steps, and a thoughtful Buddhist focus.

“What a lovely tour! Non did a wonderful job explaining the temples and Buddhism as a whole — I understood a whole lot more about the Thai culture as a result. He took lovely photos and advised the group on unique experiences so I had the best time. His past experience as a monk was really helpful and his friendly demeanor (even with the dogs of the temples!) made for a great guide. Would recommend 100 percent!”

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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe - The early start and the three-hour road journey
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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

15.Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Spend a full day traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Puma, Aom, or Joe. See modern Buddhist art at the White and Blue Temples, add the Red Temple and Karen Village if selected, stop at Mae Khachan hot springs, and relax at Lalitta Cafe.

“PUMA was an excellent guide! The temples are modern. The white one is the most impressive. I have mixed feelings about the Longneck village. Lalitta Café did not dissapoint. Take into account Chiang Rai is 3 hrs away from Chiang Mai.”

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