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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House and Hot Springs

Chiang Mai, ThailandAbout 12 hoursGuided in English

See Chiang Rai's three most striking modern landmarks in one day from Chiang Mai, with a hot-spring stop on the way and lunch included.

About 12 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group (size confirmed in your quote)Keeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple
  • Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple
  • Baan Dam, the Black House
  • A stop at the roadside hot springs
  • Lunch in Chiang Rai

Full description

Chiang Rai lies about three hours north of Chiang Mai, and this long day packs in its three great sights. The White Temple is a shimmering fantasy of white plaster and mirrored glass, the Blue Temple glows sapphire and gold inside, and the Black House, the late artist Thawan Duchanee’s home and studio, is a dark and fascinating contrast.

On the drive north you stop at the roadside hot springs, where steaming water bubbles up beside the road and you can soak your feet. Lunch is served in Chiang Rai, and your guide explains the art and beliefs behind each place as you go.

Itinerary

  1. Early pickup

    Leave Chiang Mai in the morning and head north on the mountain road.

  2. Hot springs

    A break at the hot springs, with time to soak your feet.

  3. White Temple

    Walk across the bridge into Wat Rong Khun and see the murals inside.

  4. Lunch and the Blue Temple

    Lunch in Chiang Rai, then the blue-and-gold Wat Rong Suea Ten.

  5. Black House

    Explore the dark timber halls of Baan Dam, then drive back to Chiang Mai in the evening.

Included

  • Pickup from central hotels (the exact area and time are confirmed in your quote)
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to the temples and the Black House
  • Bottled drinking water

Not included

  • Drinks with lunch
  • Tips for your guide and driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point

Pickup from central hotels (the exact area and time are confirmed in your quote)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Shoulders and knees must be covered at the temples
  • The drive is around three hours each way on winding roads
  • The order of stops may change on the day
  • Entrance fees can change; we confirm them with your quote

Frequently asked questions

Is it a long day?

Yes, about twelve hours door to door, much of it in the vehicle, so bring snacks and anything you need for the road.

Can I visit the Golden Triangle too?

Some days a longer version adds it; ask us and we will tell you what is possible for your date.

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