Where to Go: the 4 Best Temple Tours in Chiang Rai

1.Chiang Rai Temples and Golden Triangle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,770 reviews · 1 day · from $76Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, stopping at Mae Khachan hot spring, the White and Blue Temples, Baan Dam, a Long Neck Karen village, and the Golden Triangle. Guides such as Bee, Anna, Nine, and MM add local context during this long but well-filled day.

“The tour is very complete and also a little bit tired. About 14 hours round trip, it’s important to consider. On the other hand you get to know a lot. Temples are fantastic Good guide, she gives you all the information before arriving and then you get to explore the temples by your own. Also we had a good driver”

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2.Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 692 reviews · 10 hours · from $37Best value

This 10-hour small-group tour visits seven Chiang Rai highlights in an air-conditioned van for up to nine people. English-speaking guides such as Mai, Big, Gap, and Poppy explain the temples, local culture, tea farming, and opium trade. Lunch, water, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, while four admission fees are extra.

“Thank you Mr. Big for an awesome tour around Chiang Rai and for all of the information! Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · from $57

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small, air-conditioned van, stopping at Mae Khachan Hot Springs, Long Neck Village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Guides such as Goi, Bee, and Paul add temple stories, practical help, and plenty of humor.

“Goi was absolutely amazing. She gave lots of fun facts and information on the history and meaning behind the temples. The tour was well planned with lots of breaks on the drive there and back. It’s a long day, but transport was comfortable and definitely worth the trip if you’re visiting Chiang Mai.”

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4.Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Travel from your Chiang Rai hotel with an English-speaking guide to the White Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Black House, Blue Temple, Golden Triangle, and Hall of Opium. Expect a long, well-filled day, local lunch, scenic stops, and either a private or small-group vehicle.

“I booked the private tour @2pax on 19/11. The iternary - White temple - Wat Huay Pla Kang (Big Lady Goddess) - Black House - Mae Sai Boarder Thailand and Myanmar - Tea plantation - Blue Temple - Golden Triangle - Chiang Saen Old city -Karen village( Long Neck village)+300thb each The tour guide is Mos Wat from One Asia . Excellent services Professional knowledge He is a driver and tour guide( one man bank) services. Really enjoy and happy for this trip. It is really worth to visit Chiang Rai with these tours in one day. Thank you again to Mos”

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