Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch

3.9(212)14 hFree cancellationBy Oh-Hoo

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan from Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area
✓Tour guide, life Insurance
✓Lunch, drinking water & seasonal fruits

Not included

✕Karen Long-neck tribe admission fee(300 THB/PAX)
✕Admission fee: 280 THB/PAX for Wat Rong Khun, the Black House (Baan Dam, White Blue Temples option)
✕Admission fee: 340 THB/PAX for Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Lalita Cafe (Red White Blue option)

Meeting and pickup

Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area.

Good to know

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 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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