Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch

Be captivated by the incredible sights of Chiang Rai in this day's exploration. Learn the history and top landmarks of one of Thailand's overlooked cities yet worth the extra mile. Complete with round trip transfers on your way to each destination, discover Chiang Rai Province through its rich culture kept in the White and Blue Temples (Wat Rong Khun and Wat Rong Sear Tean, respectively), its notable design a significant shift from the traditional Thai golden temples. Explore Chiang Rai’s artistic side at the Baan Dam Museum (Black House), created by Thawan Duchanee, or choose Wat Huay Pla Kang (Red Temple) with its towering Guan Yin statue and panoramic views. Ideal for culture lovers and photographers—book now and pick your favorite experience.

1. 1

   Chiang Mai

   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.

2. 2

   Mae Khachan Hot Spring

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   Wat Rong Khun

   1 hour

   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.

4. 4

   Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)

   1 hour

   Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.

5. 5

   Baan Dam Museum

   1 hour

   (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.

6. 6

   Wat Huay Pla Kang

   1 hour

   (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.

7. 7

   Chiang Mai

   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.

8. 8

   Longneck Karen Village

   1 hour

   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.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child ticket age between 3-6 years

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