Chiang Rai Temples: Private Day Trip from Chiang Mai

Embark on a private tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and uncover extraordinary temples, including the iconic White Temple. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding area and enjoy a delicious lunch. Book now!

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wat Rong Khun - The temple represents the paradise
  • Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan - Beautiful temple
  • Pagoda View Tours Thailand - Day Tours - Private tour company
  • Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - The one famous temple in Chiang Rai
  • Wat Huay Pla Kang - Chiness temple style in ChinagRai
What's Included
  • Private tour with personal driver/guide
  • Lunch and bottled water included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai
  • Entrance fee to the mesmerizing White Temple covered
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal expenses
  • Tickets for the sky walking at Sangkeaw Photiyarn temple 40 THB /person
  • Tickets for the lift at Guanyin Buddha Image at Hauy Pla Kung temple:40THB/Person
  • Tickets for the cave’s art at White temple :50 THB/Person
Additional Information

Experience the awe-inspiring temples and the striking scenery around Chiang Rai on this privately guided day excursion from Chiang Mai. Our personal guide will accompany you to several remarkable temples including Wat Rong Khun – The White Temple, Wat Hyua Pla Kang – Red Chinese Temple, and Wat SeangKaew Photiyarn, home to the largest monk’s monument….

Location
Chiang Mai
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rodrigo
Jul 22, 2025
Great Experience - Great experience, a lot to learn about the culture, Yut (our guide) was very helpful and acknowledged, very recommended.
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Sondra_a
Jul 15, 2025
Wonderful experience in Chiang Rai! - We had a fantastic time exploring some of what Chiang Rai has to offer, and our guide Yut is what made it so great. He and Eddie, our driver, were prompt picking us up at our hotel and even had snacks and a cooler of cold water and cooling towels in the back. During the ride, Yut regaled us with the basic history of how Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai came to be, as well as information about modern Thai history and agriculture. (Ask him about his coffee plants!) He was so knowledgeable about Thailand in general, the temples, and Buddhism. I learned a lot. He kept us ahead of the crowds at every temple (and these are major tourist spots), knew the perfect place to stop for lunch to try khao soi, and even gave us the seemingly-obvious but definitely not obvious tip to keep our shoes under the awning at temples, in case it started to rain. He was also happy to answer my 500 questions and even sent me resources for further learning when I said I wanted to learn more about Buddhism. If you just want to go to a temple, you can go to a temple. But you hire a tour guide for the experience, and our experience with Yut as our guide was top notch! And big big shout out to Eddie, who is a very safe but still very fast driver! His SUV is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We got caught in a huge storm up in the mountains but he handled it expertly. He also stopped me from face planting when I missed the runnerboard getting out.
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Shelisa
Jul 15, 2025
Chiang Rai Temple tour - Here is your review draft for the tour guide in Chiang Rai: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing experience with our tour guide M in Chiang Rai! From the moment we were picked up, M was warm, knowledgeable, and so accommodating. He took us to all the must-see temples, White Temple, Blue Temple, Red Temple and finally Rainbow Temple, and explained the history and cultural significance in a way that was easy to understand and truly engaging. M also helped us take LOTS of beautiful photos and gave us tips on the best spots and angles. We never felt rushed and appreciated how he adjusted the pace to suit our group. M even introduced us to delicious local food along the way and shared stories about life in northern Thailand. If you want a meaningful and smooth experience exploring Chiang Rai, I highly recommend booking with this tour guide. Their passion and care made our day unforgettable.
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Magnoliaa379
Jul 15, 2025
Great time in Chiang Rai - Just got back from an awesome trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. If you can request a guide, definitely ask for Yut! He's so knowledgeable and personable you won't even notice the time flying. Whether explaining the (big picture) differences in the schools of Buddhism, going into detail about the origins and design of the temples, or just chatting about Thailand's agriculture, he has a wealth of knowledge. I learned so much. Ask him about his coffee plants! Yut was always checking in with us to make sure we were comfortable and he kept us ahead of the crowds at every stop. Plus he takes GREAT photos! He knew the perfect stop for lunch so we could try the local specialty, khao soi. 10/10 I wish Yut could be our guide on every trip. And huge shout out to Eddie, our driver! We got caught in a huge storm on the way back but he drove super safely the whole time. His car is really nice, clean, and comfortable, too.
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Trail643939
Jul 13, 2025
Great tour - This was a great trip my guide Yut was amazing, he was very knowledgeable and shared important information about the temples and Thailand. He was very pleasant and fun to spend the day with
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Kristin_m
Jul 13, 2025
Great temple excursion! - Great excursion to Chang Rai to see 4 unique temples. Yut made the day so easy for us and thought of everything, bringing cold waters, snacks and umbrellas for us. It was a long ride but he made plenty of stops for bathrooms and to sample fresh fruits from a stand. It rained part of the day but it didn’t interfere in our enjoying the day. I would recommend taking this tour with Yut!
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N4923yfellam
Jul 12, 2025
A must do! - Really enjoyed this tour of Chiang Rai with Yut! He shared so much Thai history on our drives and had cold waters and snacks prepared. We stopped for bathroom breaks and even stopped at a fruit station on the way home to try fresh pineapple that was so delicious. I highly recommend this tour!
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Kristin
Jul 12, 2025
Great day in Chang Rai! - What a great tour! Yut was so informative and did a great job of navigating us through 4 temples with a stop for lunch.He thought of everything and had cold waters and snacks waiting for us, he took photos of us at each site, and had umbrellas ready when it started to rain.It is a long day but so worth it. If you book you should try to get Yut!
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M7151vcren_d
Jul 4, 2025
Red, white & blue colored Temples - "Our recent trip to https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g293917-d11764596-Chiang_Rai_Temples_Private_Tour_from_Chiang_Mai-Chiang_Mai.html with Tripadvisor was fantastic. We loved the temples and the story behind it. The way to get there with the car was excellent, and the guide ( Mr. M ) was always available to answer questions and help with logistics. Looking for more trips with this guide who is good hearted and an experienced guide. The trip was seamless and unforgettable. We highly recommend Tripadvisor for anyone looking for a well-planned and enjoyable Thai experience."
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Lauren
Jul 2, 2025
Beautiful Temples with an Amazing Tour Guide! - We had an amazing time doing the tour of four temples in Chiang Rai with our wonderful tour guide and driver, Tong. The temples were all so beautiful, and we loved learning about them from Tong. Tong made the day trip a very fun experience, sharing great information, giving us an incredible authentic Thai dining experience, and even letting us listen to Thai music during the drive to add to our cultural experience. He was very funny and kind, and he filled our day with joy, laughter, and many beautiful pictures and great videos to allow us to really capture the special moments and memories and the beauty of the temples. Tong went out of his way to make the trip special - he even surprised us with different Thai treats to try and beautiful souvenir elephant keychains hand-crafted by his family. Even though the tour involved a lot of driving, Tong made the drive pass by quickly, as he was easy to chat with, and he shared information with us about the land and sights. We loved this tour and are very thankful for the memories we made. We would highly recommend this tour and would highly recommend Tong as an excellent tour guide to make your time at the temples the absolute best!
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).