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The 15 Best Chiang Rai Day Trips from Chiang Mai

79 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $24

Three hours each way, so this is a whole day and the itinerary matters. The 15 below are compared on how many of the White, Blue and Black houses they reach, whether the Golden Triangle is included, lunch, and how long you actually stand still at each stop.

Chiang Rai Day Tours

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Karen long-neck Mae Kachan village: cultural learning with a careful mindset
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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

Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai: Mae Kachan hot springs, long-neck village, White and Blue Temples, Huay Pla Kang pagoda.

“Its a long and exhausting journey, but totally worth it! All the places we went are amazing! Our guide Mon was wonderful, took great care of the group, gave us a lot of information about the temples and Thailand, and is the kindest ever!!!”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Pickup rules, small-group comfort, and how to not miss the van
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan: where beauty is the point, and the guide fills in the why
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

3.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

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

Private Chiang Rai temple day from Chiang Mai. See Wat Rong Khun, Blue Temple, and more with pickup, lunch, and entrance fees included.

“What an amazing day! Our guide, O, was wonderful. We loved seeing four different temples and seeing the various styles and stories that accompanied each temple. His English was easy to understand and he told stories with humor anRead more”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - Thaweesin hot spring pause, a calm stop before the colors
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

4.Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

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

Chiang Rai temples day trip from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Red Temples, natural hot spring break, small group, English guide, lunch.

“Our guide, Tee, was great! Enjoyed the whole day. The lunch buffet was good and the temples were amazing. We even got to see the Long Neck village which was a bonus and still made it back to the hotels before 730. Would do this trip again!”

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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe - Picking the right option: 2 temples vs 3 temples and cafe time
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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai - Hotel pickup and guide support that makes temples easier
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Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai

6.Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · from $39

Day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Red temples, with pickup, English guide, and entry fees. Small group.

“The temples are absolutely stunning even though they’re relatively new and can feel a bit touristy & more for curated photo-ops than cultural/historical immersion. That said, they’re impressive and worth seeing at least once if you’re down Read more”

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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle - Mae Khachan Hot Spring: a quick reset, not a spa day
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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

7.Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 531 reviews · from $81.53

Full-day Chiang Rai trip from Chiang Mai: White Temple, Chiang Saen ruins, Golden Triangle boat ride, Opium House, lunch, pickup.

“I can’t say enough about this amazing tour!! We loved every aspect of it & the lunch provided at a local restaurant was NEXT LEVEL! Our guide was Tui & he spoke great English. He was extremely knowledgeable & we loved him. Highly recommend booking this tour!!”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour - White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Black House (Baan Dam Museum): art you notice up close
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour

8.Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 15 hours · from $70

A full day from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, mixing White and Blue Temples, Black House, Golden Triangle viewpoints, Mekong boat time, and culture.

“It was a wonderful and very eventful day! It's been a long road, but it's definitely worth it! I would love to visit these places again. thank you very much!”

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Chiang Mai: White, Blue & Big Buddha Temples in Chiang Rai - Pickup, Van Time, and What to Pack for 12 Hours
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Chiang Mai: White, Blue & Big Buddha Temples in Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai: Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai’s Iconic Temples - Mae Kajan Hot Springs: a warm break with practical limits
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Chiang Mai: Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai’s Iconic Temples

Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red 3 Temples Tour - Pickup timing, van comfort, and the “small group” reality
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Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red 3 Temples Tour

11.Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red 3 Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 237 reviews · from $46

Small-group Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red temples tour from Chiang Mai with guide, lunch, entry fees, and a Mae Khachan break.

“My tour guide Goi, was the most amazing person ever! I was suppose to upload this review ages ago. She takes the time to remember everyone's name and she allowed us to ask any questions we have or she tells us the information as we are walking around. She created an amazing, fun atmosphere. That was chilled and highly informative. Goi explained to me what it's like in the area of Chiang Rai and really went into depth with the History. The temples are so beautiful and she explains each temple in a lot of detail and precisely so you're able to fully immerse yourself in the experience! If I…”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip - Van, Timing, and Group Size: The Logistics That Really Matter
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

12.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24Best value

Small-group Chiang Rai temples and hot springs day trip from Chiang Mai, with White Temple, Blue Temple, and lunch options for $24.

“From the outset, the transport was completely unsuitable. The bus was extremely cramped, with no air conditioning. My partner is currently recovering from a broken leg and had absolutely no space or support during the journey. The entire trip was uncomfortably hot, overcrowded, and caused significant discomfort. The buffet lunch was equally unacceptable. The venue was overcrowded, food was either stone cold, not heated properly, or had completely run out. As a result, I was unable to eat anything at all. When raising this with the tour guide, they were unhelpful and showed little concern. We were also disappointed with what was described as a “snack,” which consisted only of…”

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Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village - Stop by stop: Mae Khachan to Wat Rong Khun, Black House, Blue Temple
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Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village

Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip - Baan Dam Black House, and why Thawan Duchanee’s art is worth the stop
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Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip

14.Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $79.84

Full day Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Black temples, Karen Long Neck village, Golden Triangle boat ride, lunch included.

“I would avoid this tour unless you want to spend 14 hours in a minibus, driving to see a few temples, though the White Temple was very cool, have family style lunch drive 1.5 hours to see Mekong River, take rickety boat ride for 30 minutes, dRead more”

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Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai - Mae Khachan hot springs: what soaking usually means here
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Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai

15.Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · from $122.65

Full-day Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle tour from Chiang Mai, with White Temple, Mae Khachan hot springs, hill tribes, lunch, and border views.

“The trip was long, but understandably so. I thought going the distance to see the Golden Triangle and northern Thailand was worthwhile. The drive through the farmland and rice paddies was truly beautiful, but I love seeing how people live anRead more”

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