Chiang Rai White Blue and Red Temples Day Trip Chiang Mai

Overview

This shared day trip takes you from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in the far north of Thailand to see three of its most striking temples: the White Temple, the Blue Temple and the Red Temple. In our default option you meet the group in the Thapae area of Chiang Mai, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking official guide, and the temple entrance fees are included. An audio guide is available through a QR code, and it suits temple lovers, photographers and first-time visitors to northern Thailand.

Highlights

• See the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling white and mirrored temple
• Visit the Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten, with its deep blue interior
• Explore the Red Temple, Huay Pla Kang, with its Chinese-style pagoda and large statue
• Entrance fees to all three temples included in the default option
• English-speaking official guide and an audio guide by QR code
• Round trip from Chiang Mai by air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

1. Meet at Thapae, Chiang MaiMeet the group and the guide at the Thapae area meeting point sent with your confirmation; the tour starts early, around 7:00 a.m.
2. Drive to Chiang RaiAbout three hours by air-conditioned vehicle, with a comfort stop on the way.
3. White TempleAbout one hour at Wat Rong Khun with the guide and free time for photos.
4. LunchA stop for lunch at a local restaurant; lunch is not included.
5. Blue TempleA visit to Wat Rong Suea Ten of about forty-five minutes.
6. Red TempleA visit to Huay Pla Kang, its pagoda and the hilltop views.
7. Return to Chiang MaiDrive back to the Thapae area, arriving in the evening.

What's included

• English-speaking official guide
• Round trip from Chiang Mai in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Mandatory insurance
• Audio guide via QR code (bring your own earphones)

Not suitable for

• Guests who cannot sit in a vehicle for long journeys
• Guests who cannot walk on stairs and uneven paths at the temples

Meeting point

In the default option you meet the group at the Thapae area of Chiang Mai. The exact meeting point and time are sent with your booking confirmation, and the tour starts early in the morning. If you choose the hotel pickup option, the pickup is one way in central Chiang Mai and the return transfer to your hotel is not included, so read the option description carefully.

Important information

• Cover your shoulders and knees at the temples; the White Temple is strict about dress.
• Photos are not allowed inside the White Temple's main hall.
• Lunch, earphones for the audio guide and any village entrance fee are not included.
• Bring cash, a hat, sunscreen, water and comfortable shoes.
• The tour is long, around twelve and a half hours in total, and the road can be winding in places.
• The hotel pickup option is one way and does not include a return transfer.