Chiang Rai One Day Tour
Chiang Rai One Day Tour – White Temple & Golden Triangle
Discover the best of Chiang Rai in a single, action-packed day on this private tour with your own car and English-speaking guide. Marvel at the dazzling white architecture of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), explore the striking Blue Temple, and step into the surreal Black House Museum. In the afternoon, taste fresh Oolong tea at a hillside tea plantation before heading north to the Mae Sai border and the legendary Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet along the Mekong and Ruak Rivers.
This tour is fully private – your vehicle and guide are exclusive to your group, so pick-up times and pacing are flexible. A Thai set lunch is included, along with a visit to the Long Neck Karen's Village and every entrance ticket on the itinerary – there is nothing extra to pay on site.
Tour Pricing
( Rate Per Person ) | Minimum 2 Persons for Booking | All Entrance Tickets Included
* Excludes holiday season rates. All rates are in Thai Baht (THB).
Tour Highlights
- – White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) – one of the most beautiful temples in the world, designed entirely by a National Artist.
- – Blue Temple – one of the most spectacular new local temples in Chiang Rai.
- – Black House Museum – a museum of art housed in buildings originally designed by a master artist.
- – Long Neck Karen's Village – visit a community who migrated from Myanmar and see their traditional way of life.
- – Tea Plantation – biggest, most beautiful tea plantation views, with a Chinese Oolong tea tasting.
- – Mae Sai Border – Thailand's northernmost city, bordering Myanmar.
- – The Golden Triangle – where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, divided by the Mekong and Ruak Rivers.
- – House of Opium – historical exhibits on opium and the background of the Golden Triangle.
Detailed Itinerary
- – 08:00 AM – Pick-up from your Chiang Rai Hotel or Chiang Rai Bus Station (this trip starts from Chiang Rai City). Explore the most famous places in Chiang Rai with your private car and guide.
- • • White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) – one of the most beautiful temples in the world, designed entirely by a National Artist.
- • • Blue Temple – a spectacular new local temple in Chiang Rai.
- • • Black House Museum – a museum of art in buildings originally designed by a master artist.
- • • Long Neck Karen's Village – visit a community who migrated from Myanmar and see their traditional way of life.
- • • Tea Plantation – take in beautiful plantation views and taste Chinese Oolong tea.
- • • Mae Sai Border – Thailand's northernmost city, bordering Myanmar.
- • The Golden Triangle – view the scenery of three countries (Thailand – Laos – Myanmar), divided by the Mekong & Ruak Rivers.
- • • House of Opium – historical information on opium and the background of the Golden Triangle.
- – 12:00 – 12:30 PM – • Lunch at a local restaurant (Thai set menu, included).
- – 05:00 – 06:00 PM – Return transfer back to your hotel. Tour ends.
What's Included & Excluded
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a private or shared (SIC) tour?
This is a fully private tour – your car and English-speaking tour guide are exclusive to your group and not shared with other travellers.
Which entry fees are included?
All entrance tickets are included in your tour price: White Temple (100 THB), Black House Museum (80 THB), Long Neck Karen's Village (300 THB), and House of Opium (50 THB). There are no extra ticket fees to pay on site.
How does the private group pricing work?
This is a private tour priced per person by group size: 3,000 THB per person for a group of 2–4 people, or 2,500 THB per person for a larger group of 4–8 people. Minimum 2 persons per booking.
Where does the tour start and finish?
This trip starts and ends in Chiang Rai City – pick-up and drop-off are at your Chiang Rai hotel or the Chiang Rai bus station, from around 8:00 AM to 5:00–6:00 PM.
ℹ️ Important Information
Child Policy
- • Under 2 years (0–90 cm): FREE – no seat provided
- • Age 2 and above: charged the same per-person group rate as adults
What to Bring
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sneaker shoes
- Cash for personal expenses
⚠️ Booking & Cancellation Policy
- Minimum 2 persons required for booking
- Bookings must be made at least 1 day before the tour date, by 8:30 PM (office hours)
- Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before start time
- No refund if cancelled less than 24 hours before start time
- Confirmation voucher sent only upon full payment received
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