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Chiang Rai Temples: White, Blue & Red Wonders
4.6
30 Ratings
Wiang Pa Pao
Explore Chiang Rai’s stunning temples and relax at Lalitta Cafe. Discover breathtaking architecture, vibrant culture, and lush landscapes on this unforgettable journey.
Explore Chiang Rai’s stunning temples and relax at Lalitta Cafe. Discover breathtaking architecture, vibrant culture, and lush landscapes on this unforgettable journey.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mae Khachan Hot Spring - The journey begins at the soothing hot springs, where visitors can indulge in a foot bath to unwind after traveling from Chiang Mai. It’s an ideal moment to rejuvenate before exploring further.
- Wat Rong Khun - Known as the White Temple, this is one of Thailand’s most iconic and photographed temples. Created by artist…
- Mae Khachan Hot Spring - The journey begins at the soothing hot springs, where visitors can indulge in a foot bath to unwind after traveling from Chiang Mai. It’s an ideal moment to rejuvenate before exploring further.
- Wat Rong Khun - Known as the White Temple, this is one of Thailand’s most iconic and photographed temples. Created by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, it is a contemporary art masterpiece. The temple’s brilliant white color represents the Buddha’s purity, while the small inlaid mirrors symbolize enlightenment.
- Wat Huay Pla Kang - Famous for its enormous statue of the Goddess of Mercy (not to be confused with a giant Buddha!), this temple blends Thai and Chinese architectural styles. Visitors can take an elevator to the statue’s head, which serves as a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the area. This temple is a haven of peace, spirituality, and stunning vistas.
- Lalitta Café - The garden at Lalitta Café is a tranquil oasis, thoughtfully landscaped with a variety of vibrant plants and flowers. A waterfall adds a refreshing and calming touch to the ambiance. Lalitta Café is not only a perfect spot to relax but also one of the most renowned coffee shops in the region.
- Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - This temple captivates with its striking blue color, accented by golden details that shimmer in the sunlight. Designed by a student of the White Temple’s creator, Wat Rong Suea Ten is an artistic marvel that inspires tranquility. The all-white inner Buddha statue provides a stunning contrast that mesmerizes visitors.
- Longneck Karen Village - Optionally, visitors can explore the Karen village of the giraffe women to learn about their culture and traditions, view their crafts, and observe the distinctive brass rings worn on their necks as a cultural emblem.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to the temples
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees to the temples
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Admission to Lalitta Cafe (60 bahts)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Entrance to the village of the Karen tribe of giraffe women
- Admission to Lalitta Cafe (60 bahts)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Entrance to the village of the Karen tribe of giraffe women
Additional Information
Set off on an extraordinary journey from Chiang Mai to discover the breathtaking temples of Chiang Rai, complete with tickets and lunch. Marvel at the architecture, culture, and unforgettable scenery of this captivating region.
White Temple (Wat Rong Khun): A masterpiece that resembles a fairytale, featuring a radiant white structure adorned with…
Set off on an extraordinary journey from Chiang Mai to discover the breathtaking temples of Chiang Rai, complete with tickets and lunch. Marvel at the architecture, culture, and unforgettable scenery of this captivating region.
White Temple (Wat Rong Khun): A masterpiece that resembles a fairytale, featuring a radiant white structure adorned with crystal details.
Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten): A dazzling display of vibrant colors and golden accents that will leave you in awe.
Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang): Home to a majestic statue of the Goddess of Mercy, offering sweeping views of the city.
Take a break at Lalitta Cafe, Thailand’s renowned coffee shop. Nestled among gardens and a waterfall, it is the ideal spot to unwind and capture stunning photographs.
Wander through endless hills of lush greenery and seize the opportunity to capture a unique image amidst the plantations.
- Admission to Lalitta Café is required in cash. Admission costs 60 bahts which are then discounted from consumption.
Location
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
Mae Chedi Mai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(30 Ratings)
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Timothy
Jan 22, 2026
Stunning sight. - We were picked up right on time by Sirin and our driver Mr. Bell and from that time forward it was a very busy but lovely day. It is a long tour but these places have to truly be seen to be believed. We were blown away by the spectacular size and sight of these magnificent temples. Sirin has done her homework and can provide you with a wealth of information about the temples and answer any questions we had.
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Curious137632
Jan 19, 2026
Great!! - Bam was the best guide, complied in everything We were picked up punctually by the hotel and was all 100% as contracted Super recommend
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Vivibitu
Jan 18, 2026
Excellent proposal. - The tour is beautiful. In Spanish and very professional. Very safe, fun. Recommended to the community! Don't miss it!
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Keeleykemp
Jan 11, 2026
Great day! - Such a good day! LONG and busy and lots of time on the bus but it was comfortable. Eve was amazing too- we loved her!
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F2972lynadiaa
Jan 5, 2026
book this asap - Insanely beautiful temples. nothing like i have ever seen before. if you are the type to get motion sickness, id suggest bringing reinforcements with you as it was a bumpy drive but well worth it. our guide, Ak, was very personable and informative. he had great energy and made the already great tour, better.
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Tourist50658249383
Dec 27, 2025
Incredible Tour, Knowledgeable & Kind Guide - Eve, our tour guide was absolutely fantastic, we highly recommend her. The tour was very well organised and her knowledge on the culture and the history of the beautiful places we visited was incredible. Her patience and kindness were an extra plus 😊
Our tour was on December 25th - truly the best Christmas gift ever 🎄✨
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Mark_n
Dec 26, 2025
A lovely day. - I always rate based on what was promised and the tour delivered what was promised. Great guide. I love the idea of the Long Neck village but would like to know the people more than just the shopping. It had great potential there. The felons were quite crowded. Honestly I wish that we left two hours earlier to get there with less crowds. Regardless we are very glad we did this.
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Petramk2023
Feb 21, 2026
Needed better background info during the trip - The grip itself was great and well organized, lots to see and do! Unfortunately we were really not happy with the tour guide, she didn’t explain anything and was just more a silent passenger in the bus the entire day, not one temple or historic place were we got any information on what we see and some background info. The only thing she communicated was how long we have time to walk around and when we had to be back at the bus…..🥺!!!! On the other hand we want to point out our excellent driver who drove very safely and showed a lot of local knowledge when it came to short cuts at construction jams on the road, great driving skills 👍
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Karen_t
Jan 5, 2026
Find another way to view the temples in Chiang Rai - this tour was painful - Beware: this tour takes 4hrs driving to get there and 4hrs back, leaving extremely little time to see the temples!!
I do not recommend this tour, it was disorganized from the get-go and took over one hour to pick up everyone from around the old town in Chiang Mai. Poor communication by guide, I was standing outside for 5mins and trying to text to ask which van while he was inside the lobby on his phone and didn’t look up nor call my name. I tracked the van on Google Maps going around twice in a circle because they missed picking up somebody who was already at a hotel that he picked up other people at and had to go back to get them. Couldn’t keep everyone straight, kept calling me by my hotel name. The guide Danny spoke barely passable English and I think this was partly the problem with the communication (plus being disorganized).
This company would do better to organize a single meeting point and have all the passengers meet at that point because the pick up is a huge waste of time.
We also had three stops on the way to the White temple, which wasted time, resulting in giving us only 35 minutes to explore the temple, which was very frustrating because we paid for the ticket and didn’t even have time to explore the other buildings (e.g. there’s a gold temple next to it).
Only got 20mins at Lalitta cafe and the lineup to get to the popular photo area in the cafe was over 20mins.
Also only had 20 mins at blue temple which
meant we I was literally racing around the temple to get all the good angles for photos.
A top of all of that the van isn’t in the best condition and the seats are not the most comfortable to be sitting for 8 hours round-trip. The guide also blasted music at full volume during half the ride there which was too much given I had a headache. I wouldn’t do this again, next time I would stay in Chiang Rai or charter a private vehicle!
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Jay_p
Jan 28, 2026
Temples were great, tour itself not - This was a tough review to write. Some of the stops Lalitta Cafe and the temples were incredible. Many of the stops to the stores and hot springs were not great. This review will focus only on the guide service.
Our driver drove insanely fast. Most of the time I was fighting to hold myself in my seat and to choke back the car sickness welling up from my gut. It reverberated from pure sickness to terrifying and back again. Several in the vehicle were actually saying prayers. To top it off the air conditioner was never enough to keep us from sweating the entire 12-13 hour tour.
Our tour guide also did very little guiding. It was very depressing to see other guides walking with their guests explaining things while ours remained with the vehicle.
I’m very happy I saw the temples and especially the cafe , deeply regretting booking this tour.
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