The 15 Best Chiang Rai Tours & Day Trips

Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Guided Tour with Buffet Lunch - Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, for one unforgettable hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,532 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

See Chiang Rai’s White and Blue Temples, Black House, Karen village, tea farm, Golden Triangle, and Opium House in one small-group day.

“It's a long day, but well worth it as it's very tough to do all the sights on your own. The van was in very good condition and enough space for long legs. Driver was excellent. Our guide, Yok, was attentive, informative and very friendly. Even if you are not a fan of group tours, I recommend this tour from Chiang Rai.”

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Buffet Experiences, Chiang Rai Tours, Tour Reviews

Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

2.Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 692 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

See Chiang Rai’s White and Blue Temples, Black House, Karen village, tea farm, Golden Triangle, and Opium Museum in one guided day.

“A knowledgeable guide and a wonderful driver. They only give the best.”

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Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour

3.White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · from $57

See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Red Temples, Long Neck Village, and Mae Kachan Hot Springs on a full-day trip from Chiang Mai.

“Hi, Our trip was wonderful! Goi was very attentive, willingly answering all our questions. She was always with us trying to help in any way. She offered to take pictures of us in front of the temples. She walked with us and provided us with interesting information. The food was delicious. We both really enjoyed this tour!”

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Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI

4.Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 398 reviews · from $37

See Chiang Rai’s White and Blue Temples, Black House, tea fields, hill villages, and Golden Triangle on a value-packed full-day tour.

“Excellent travel guide. Best I've had so far. Very good English & very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour destinations. A very kind soul who made the tour my favourite so far. Additionally, the tour destinations are actually very nice. These temples have intricate architecture and design. The golden triangle is fascinating, especially when accompanied by the tour guide's explanation of its historical significance with trade between the countries. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Chiang Rai Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chiang Rai Must-See Tour – 7 Icons, Lunch & Small Group(9pp)

5.Chiang Rai Must-See Tour – 7 Icons, Lunch & Small Group(9pp)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 395 reviews · from $42

See Chiang Rai’s White and Blue Temples, Black House, tea fields, hill tribes, and Golden Triangle on a flexible small-group day tour.

“Excellent and well organised full day tour. Our guide, Wat was so funny and friendly. The driver also so helpful. Highly recommended when visiting Chiang Rai.”

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Chiang Rai Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews

Chiang Rai Guide: Popular 7places 3Colors ,Golden Triangle

6.Chiang Rai Guide: Popular 7places 3Colors ,Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 285 reviews · from $43

See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, tea fields, hill-tribe village, Golden Triangle, and Opium Museum in one full day.

“I highly recommend this tour for those who want to see the main attractions in Chiang Rai in a day. While the itinerary includes many attractions, we had enough time at each place to see everything. Our guide, M, was excellent, attentive and I learnt so much from him.”

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Chiang Rai Tours, Private, Private Car with Driver, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chiang Rai: Private Tour with Driver and Custom Itinerary

7.Private Tour with Driver and Custom Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 10 hours

A flexible 10-hour private Chiang Rai tour covering famous temples, the Golden Triangle, Karen village, and local stops by air-conditioned car.

“Ideal service if you want more of a customized tour around chiang Rai area like ourselves who wanted to go off the beaten track. We requested to go to the mountains and they were able to accommodate us for an extra fee. Our driver Mr Big took us around and had some insights to share about what we were seeing as well. He drove carefully as well and we always felt safe.”

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Chiang Rai: 7 Major Sites, Golden Triangle & Tea Plantation

8.7 Major Sites, Golden Triangle & Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 1 day

Explore Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, the Golden Triangle, tea fields, Karen village, and Opium Museum in one day.

“Muew (unsure of spelling) and the driver Gui were both exceptional from start to finish. Highly recommended! They thought of everything and made the tour fun, informative and v comfortable. Thanks to both!!”

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From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

9.Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 1 day · from $57

See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, the Golden Triangle, and Hall of Opium on a full-day tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“Ra was an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable about each place we visited and was engaging the entire time. Also stopped at a couple other places not mentioned in the description. Highly recommend this tour and was well worth the price!!!”

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1-Day Tours, Chiang Rai Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

10.1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Trek through Chiang Rai bamboo forest, hill-tribe villages, waterfalls, tea fields, and cook lunch in bamboo with local guides.

“Addy was a great guide. He's highly skilled and very informative. Very fun”

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Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

11.Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 9 hours · from $57Top rated

Review of Chiang Rai’s 9-hour jungle trek with bamboo cooking, hill-tribe villages, tea plantations, waterfall swimming, and expert guides.

“We had an amazing trip! It was hard but worth every sweat. Good food, funny guide, good transportation, amazing views and a good planed route. A wonderful way to explore Thailand.”

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Chiang Rai: Half Day Tour – 3 Famous Temples & Lalita Cafe’

12.Half Day Tour – 3 Famous Temples & Lalita Cafe’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $57

Explore Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Big Buddha temples with an English-speaking guide, then relax at storybook Lalita Café.

“Awesome! Best your in Thailand we have had. Poppy was the best! Very knowledgeable, courteous, and informative!”

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Chiang Rai: Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle

13.Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 1 day · from $79

Explore Chiang Rai’s tea hills, hill villages, Mae Sai skywalk, and Golden Triangle on a small-group day tour with local guides.

“The tour had a great mix of interesting information & fun stops. We also had great food and enjoyed amazing views! Thank you to Yok and Black!”

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Chiang Rai: 3 Temples, Long Neck Village & Lalitta Café

14.3 Temples, Long Neck Village & Lalitta Café

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 12 hours · from $69

Review of Chiang Rai’s White, Blue and Big Buddha temples, Long Neck Village and Lalitta Café on a 12-hour trip from Chiang Mai.

“Paul was absolutely brilliant (I still hear ok ok ringing in my head) such a brilliant guide with his funny jokes. We had a great day exploring all temples and the cafe was beautiful. I would recommend 10/10”

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Chiang Rai Tours, Cooking Classes, Farms, Thai Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Chiang Rai:Lanna Home Cooking Class at Give Green Farm House

15.Lanna Home Cooking Class at Give Green Farm House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Cook Northern Thai dishes at Give Green Farm House, visit a local market, and learn from Lanna in a friendly four-hour Chiang Rai class.

“Really good time spent with Lanaa! We have enjoy the talk, walkthrough the local market where we could try local things. The cooking experience was excellent as we have had the option to chose the courses we want to learn and how it supposed to taste. Highly recommended! Kha Phun Kaa Lanaa”

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