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15 Temple Tours in Chiang Rai And What Each One Really Costs

31 tours  ·  from $24

Pick one of these 15 temple tours in Chiang Rai and the rest of the week arranges itself. Prices, timings and the one thing to know before you commit are on every entry.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs gives you an easy start
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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. It is a full day on the road, with temple fees, transport, and insurance included. Bring lunch money and earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“Our day trip with the blue monkey group was amazing, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and just lovely. Really enjoyed the whole day, was a lot to see and do, and highly recommended.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Breaking up the ride at DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai
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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

Ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van, stopping at a coffee shop, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light. A guide such as Avi, Banana, Wasta, or Atii may explain Buddhist customs and local culture. Expect a long day, good photo stops, and lunch at your own cost.

“Everything was great and the tour guide was very nice and funny!”

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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - The early start and the three-hour ride
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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

Travel from Chiang Mai to four distinctive Chiang Rai temples with a private guide and driver. See Wat Rong Khun, Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and Wat Huay Pla Kang. Pickup, drop-off, lunch, entrance fees, water, and flexible stops are included. Guides such as Tong, Yut, O, and Poon are praised for clear explanations and help with photos.

“M my tour guide was fantastic, he was very professional and knowledgeable. He was able to educate me on the four temples and surrounding areas. He also took great pictures. I suggest going on a private tour as you can move at your own pace and focus on the things you want.”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The hot spring stop near Chiang Rai
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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

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai for the White, Blue, and Red Temples. English and Thai-speaking guides such as Bee, Goi, Phone, and Paul explain the art and Buddhist customs. Expect a long day, comfortable transport, lunch, and a short hot spring stop.

“Lovely guide. Very information and polite. Would recommend this trip”

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Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet - The Blue Temple and its rich color
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Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

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

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

Spend 10 hours touring Chiang Rai’s major sights in a van limited to nine people. Your English-speaking guide, such as Mai, Big, or Gap, leads you through the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Karen village, Choui Fong Tea Plantation, Golden Triangle, and Opium Museum. Lunch, water, transport, and insurance are included, while four entrance fees are extra.

“A knowledgeable guide and a wonderful driver. They only give the best.”

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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe - The long ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the White and Blue Temples, Mae Khachan hot springs and Lalitta Cafe. Choose the longer three-temple option for Wat Huay Pla Kang, or add the Longneck Karen Village. It is a very full day, with return to Chiang Mai around 8 to 9 pm.

“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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Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour - The early start and the long ride from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour

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

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

Spend a full day traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English or Thai-speaking guide. See Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Long Neck Village, and Mae Khachan Hot Springs. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, entry fees, and hotel pickup options are included.

“Very enjoyable and the tour guide ‘Little B’ was very informative throughout the experience.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai - DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai: a useful first pause
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Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai

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

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

Spend a full day visiting Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and Wat Huay Pla Kang from Chiang Mai. A guide such as Jackie, Popcorn, or Atikama leads the small group, with hotel pickup, transport, water, and White Temple admission included. Expect about three hours each way, a coffee stop, and lunch at your own cost.

“We went to all temples with plenty of time. Blue temple was gorgeous, white temple is very Disneyland, I did not quite enjoy it, but it's beautiful for the photos. Drive is long and windy so prepare if you get carsick.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour - The Karen village visit and an important choice
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour

9.Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour

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

Leave Chiang Mai at 7 a.m. for Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, Golden Triangle, and a Mekong long-tail boat ride. A guide such as Anna, Bee, MM, or Wanida leads the small group, with lunch, transport, and entrance fees included. Choose carefully between the Long Neck Karen option and the lower-cost alternative.

“We had a great trip! Anna was a very good tour guide, very well organized and gave lots of interesting information along the way”

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Chiang Mai: White, Blue & Big Buddha Temples in Chiang Rai - The road from Chiang Mai begins early
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Chiang Mai: White, Blue & Big Buddha Temples in Chiang Rai

10.White, Blue & Big Buddha Temples in Chiang Rai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 364 reviews · 12 hours · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, stopping at a hot spring, optional Long Neck Karen Village, White Temple, Blue Temple, and Huay Pla Kang’s giant Guanyin statue. Guides such as Goi, Bee, MM, and Paul are known for clear temple explanations, friendly care, and help with photos.

“Great trips seeing all the temples. They were beautiful and we had plenty of time to explore all of them. Goi was our guide and she was very friendly and knowledgeable, she spent loads of time with us explaining the temples and paintings. The lunch was nice, driver was driving a little too fast.”

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Chiang Mai: Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai’s Iconic Temples - Mae Kajan Hot Springs: a short first stop
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Chiang Mai: Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai’s Iconic Temples

11.Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai’s Iconic Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 338 reviews · from $55

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai for a full day of striking art and culture. Visit the White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, Mae Kajan Hot Springs, and Karen Long Neck Village with a Thai or English-speaking guide. Expect about 12 hours, several hours on the road, a Thai buffet lunch, and hotel pickup in the Old Town or Nimman area.

“The visits to the temple are short. In 30 minutes you can only take a few pictures. Not good. The guide doesn’t speaks English. He don’t can explain nothing.”

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Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red 3 Temples Tour - Mae Khachan Hot Springs: a brief reset
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Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red 3 Temples Tour

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

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12 people, stopping at Mae Khachan Hot Springs and three striking temples: Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang. English and Thai-speaking guides such as MM, Bee, Koi, and Goi lead the visits, with lunch, entry fees, water, and return transport included.

“Koi was super today! She took the time to explain things, and is very energetic and enthusiastic. She knows a lot about the temples & the culture. 100% recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip - Mae Kachan Hot Spring and the first break
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

13.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a shared van limited to 12 people. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, hot springs and other northern Thai sights, with hotel pickup, guide, water and insurance. Choose a package with lunch, temple tickets, Lalitta Café or the Long Neck Karen Village.

“les temples valaient le coup de être vu . mais le transport est long et le bus etait tres vieux et dégradé et le chauffeur conduisait vite , il faudrait prevoir un bus plus récent et confortable. pour les visites guidées le guide nous fait un speech de 10mn et apres nous dit l heure ou on se retrouve”

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Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall - Dantewada Angel Land: a photo stop with a playful side
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Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

14.Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Dantewada Angel Land, Wat Ban Den, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall from Chiang Mai. A guide such as Mongkol or Maddy handles transport, temple explanations, waterfall safety, and photos. The day mixes gardens, Buddhist art, and hands-on waterfall climbing for up to nine people.

“It was so much fun even traveling by myself. Maddy really helped out with selfies. She always made sure that I wasn’t left out when it came to them. She provided lots of information about the temple and even the sticky waterfall. She was so sweet. Highly recommend her for your guide!”

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From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour - Wat Huay Pla Kang and the Goddess of Mercy
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From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

15.Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

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

Travel from your Chiang Rai hotel to the White Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Black House, Blue Temple, and Golden Triangle. English-speaking guides such as Bank, Mew, and Mos combine temple context with free time to explore. Lunch, hotel transfers, water, and selected entrance fees are included, though the day can run until around 7pm.

“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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