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

Chiang Mai, Thailandby TripGuru Thailand

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 9 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish

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Overview

- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): Walk the mirrored bridge and explore the all-white ordination hall, one of Thailand's most photographed contemporary landmarks. - Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): Step inside a compact, richly detailed temple built almost entirely in shades of indigo blue. - Wat Huay Pla Kang (Red Temple): See the nine-story white Guanyin statue and explore the surrounding red-and-gold temple complex. - Phu Fah Sai Cafe: Stop for coffee with mountain and countryside views. - Lalitta Cafe: A second cafe break before the drive back to Chiang Mai. - Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe Village (optional): Visit a hill tribe community known for its brass neck coils, with context provided by your guide.

What's included

  • Entrance fees: White Temple THB 200 (if option is selected)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinking water is stored in a glass bottle
  • Travel Insurance
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Chiang Mai

    2 hours

    Pick-up from your hotel to the meeting point. Scenic drive north through Chiang Mai's countryside toward Chiang Rai.

  2. 2

    Mae Rim

    30 min

    Phu Fahsai Cafe: A hillside cafe stop with sweeping mountain and valley views — a good spot for coffee and a breather before the temples.

  3. 3

    Karen Long Neck Village

    45 min

    A visit to a Karen hill tribe community known for the traditional brass neck coils worn by some women, with your guide providing cultural context.

  4. 4

    Wat Rong Khun

    1.3 hours

    Thailand's famous all-white, mirror-tiled temple — walk the bridge lined with reaching hands and explore the ornate ordination hall and surrounding grounds. Wat Rong Khun entrance fees: 200 THB

  5. 5

    Chiang Mai

    30 min

    Meal break at a local restaurant near the temple area.

  6. 6

    Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)

    1.3 hours

    A striking indigo-and-gold temple interior built around a large white Buddha image — smaller in scale but rich in detail.

  7. 7

    Wat Huay Pla Kang

    1.2 hours

    Home to a towering nine-story white Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) statue, plus the red-and-gold temple complex at its base. Huay Pla Kang entrance fee: 20 THB

  8. 8

    Stop 8

    20 min

    A final cafe stop to relax before the drive back to Chiang Mai.

  9. 9

    Central Chiangmai Airport

    3.5 hours

    Return journey south to Chiang Mai. Drop-off point marking the end of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

For Big Bus Meeting Point Package, meeting point is at Three Kings Monument. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign.

Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you outside McDonald's.

FOR SMALL GROUPS • Enjoy free pick-up and drop-off only for small group tour customers located in the central city of Chiang Mai (within 2km radius of Tha Pae Gate) and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai Province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Kad Luang. • The exact pickup time depends on customers’ respective locations. • The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact pickup time. Please check your email for the update. FOR PRIVATE TOURS • Your accommodation in major areas of downtown Chiang Mai within a 5 km radius of the Tha Pae Gate (Chiang Mai City area), the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province, and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in the zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Warorot Market (Kad Luang). Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.

End point

For Big Bus Meeting Point Package, meeting point is at Three Kings Monument. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign.

Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you outside McDonald's.

For bookings made after July 23: Starting August 1, the drop-off location will be Central Chiang Mai Airport. For bookings made before July 23: Customers can still choose between a hotel drop-off or Central Chiang Mai Airport. Starting August 16: All drop-offs will be at Central Chiang Mai Airport.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • The distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is approximately 172 km one-way. Kindly be prepared for a long drive (roughly 3 hours one-way).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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