Chiang Mai Temples Full-Day Tour
FromTHB 1,020
8 hours
Chiang Mai, Thailand
About this activity
Embark on a full-day adventure from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, visiting the White Temple, Black House, and Blue Temple, with a delightful Thai lunch included.
Highlights
- Explore the stunning White Temple's intricate art
- Discover the unique Black House's eclectic architecture
- Marvel at the serene Blue Temple's vibrant colors
- Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a local eatery
- Experience the rich cultural heritage of Chiang Rai
Full description
Join this exciting full-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, where you'll explore the architectural wonders of the White Temple, Black House, and Blue Temple. Each site offers a unique glimpse into Thailand's rich cultural and artistic heritage. Along the way, enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant, providing a perfect blend of sightseeing and culinary delight. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the artistic and cultural treasures of Northern Thailand.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai
- Guided tours of White Temple, Black House, and Blue Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
1
Pass by: Picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town/Nimman area and then direct to Chiang Rai. After transportation, around 50 minutes, you will arrive at Mae Khachan Hotspring.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
One of the few natural hot springs in northern Thailand, the Mae Kachan Hot Spring (Mae Ka Chan is so hot—reaching temperatures of 194˚F (90˚C—it can boil an egg in minutes, a feat that locals are more than happy to demonstrate. The hot springs are too hot for bathing. You can only dip your feet briefly.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
3
Wat Rong Khun, perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
4
Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
5
(If select) Baan Dam Museum, also known to foreigners as the Black House Museum, is a mixture of traditional northern Thai buildings with unconventional and contemporary architecture, created by Thawan Duchanee.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
6
(If select)Discover Wat Huay Pla Kang, home to a towering Guan Yin statue, a vivid red pagoda, and elegant temple halls. Ride the elevator inside the statue, admire intricate details, and take in panoramic views over Chiang Rai’s surrounding countryside.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
7
Pass by: Way back to Chiang Mai. It will take around 3 hours 20:30pm-21:00pm. You will arrive in Chiang Mai, and reach your hotel safely.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8
Optional visit to the Karen Long-neck tribe(admission fee 300 THB/PAX). A tribal village whose women wear stacked brass rings on their necks & sell handmade crafts. For those who do not visit Karen Long-neck Village, the tour guide will ask you to wait for others for around 1 hour. You can spend your time at the nearby market.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- The tour involves moderate walking; consider your physical condition before booking.
- Confirm the availability of the tour on your preferred date before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and temple visits.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the stunning temples.
- Ensure you have sufficient cash for personal expenses and gratuities.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Child ticket age between 3-6 years
- For visiting the Wat Rong Khun Temple, You must honor the place by dressing in a casual dress code (or better). No flipper shoes (sneakers, sports shoes, or cut shoes are OK), No tank top (T-Shirt is OK), No short pants (long pair of jeans is OK)
- You can choose to finish the program at Central Plaza at Chiang Rai to stay there, but your bag should be small
- Please note that Chiang Rai is far from Chiang Mai, so this trip involves a long drive in the minivan. The trip duration can reach a maximum of 13-14 hours, depending on the traffic along the way and the road conditions.
- This is a joint tour, the operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact the operator immediately
- In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
- For those who do not visit Karen Long-neck Village, the tour guide will ask you to wait for others around 1 hour. You can spend your time at the near by market.
Traveler reviews
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formidable
Simply perfect. The guide is a super friendly dedicated and very loving gentleman. I recommend to all Brazilians including
Ana_EMay 16, 2026VIATOR
Great experience
Our tour guide was the BEST! We loved the tour. One thing though — we would have loved more time at the White Temple because it is pretty big, and 45 minutes wasn’t quite enough time to explore everything. Other than that, we absolutely loved the full-day trip. This is a MUST-do!
238sheylarMay 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great experience...
Great experience overall--- I hope future groups get more explanation of history and/or interesting facts about what we are seeing. The views were beautiful and the transportation was comfortable.
MirandaRae_WFeb 21, 2026VIATOR
I recommend this excursion
A very beautiful discovery, our guide Matteo commented very well on the visit, a beautiful day with beautiful discoveries and memories.
Toni_BFeb 16, 2026VIATOR
Wonderful experience
We took this trip for one day from Chiang Mai to visit the temples from Chiang Rai. The temples are very beautiful and the guide's english was very good. I truly recommend the tour.
berceanm2022Jan 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Child ticket age between 3-6 years
For visiting the Wat Rong Khun Temple, You must honor the place by dressing in a casual dress code (or better). No flipper shoes (sneakers, sports shoes, or cut shoes are OK), No tank top (T-Shirt is OK), No short pants (long pair of jeans is OK)
You can choose to finish the program at Central Plaza at Chiang Rai to stay there, but your bag should be small
Please note that Chiang Rai is far from Chiang Mai, so this trip involves a long drive in the minivan. The trip duration can reach a maximum of 13-14 hours, depending on the traffic along the way and the road conditions.
This is a joint tour, the operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact the operator immediately
In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
For those who do not visit Karen Long-neck Village, the tour guide will ask you to wait for others around 1 hour. You can spend your time at the near by market.