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Home/Destinations/Chiang Rai/Mekong & Day Trips

Mekong & Day Trips from Chiang Rai

Journey beyond the city: Chiang Rai is the gateway to the famous two-day slow boat down the Mekong to Luang Prabang in Laos, as well as border crossings at Mae Sai and onward adventures. Scenic river and cross-border trips reveal the wider region from your Chiang Rai base.

65 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle
4.6(536)·13–14 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI
Chiang Rai
Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI
4.7(406)·8–12 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch
3.9(211)·13–14 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Full Day Group Tour in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai
Full Day Group Tour in Chiang Rai
5.0(149)·9–10 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village
−9%
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village
4.1(116)·13–14 hours
from$48$54/ person
via Viator
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip
−9%
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip
4.0(97)·13 hours
from$64$71/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai: Discover 7 Must-See Spots & Lunch Buffet
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai: Discover 7 Must-See Spots & Lunch Buffet
4.9(68)·9–10 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White+Black+Blue Temple+Golden Triangle+Boat Trip
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White+Black+Blue Temple+Golden Triangle+Boat Trip
4.0(67)·13 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip from Chiang Mai
4.7(48)·12–13 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Trip with Lunch
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Trip with Lunch
4.0(42)·14–15 hours
from$61/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Famed Temples and Golden Triangle Tour from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Famed Temples and Golden Triangle Tour from Chiang Mai
4.5(42)·15 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Golden Triangle Thai Myanmar Laos border Khong River Old City
Chiang Rai
Golden Triangle Thai Myanmar Laos border Khong River Old City
4.9(36)·10–11 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai One Day: Golden Triangle, Laos Border, Long Neck Tribe
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai One Day: Golden Triangle, Laos Border, Long Neck Tribe
3.3(21)·12 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Private Chiang Rai Day Trip with Golden Triangle from Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai
Private Chiang Rai Day Trip with Golden Triangle from Chiang Mai
5.0(13)·12 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Private Bespoke Sightseeing Tour
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Private Bespoke Sightseeing Tour
5.0(12)·10h 30min
from$76/ person
via Viator
Best 2-Day: Explore Chiang Rai Landmarks from Chiang Mai, Private Trip
Chiang Mai
Best 2-Day: Explore Chiang Rai Landmarks from Chiang Mai, Private Trip
5.0(9)·2 days
from$272/ person
via Viator
Customized Full Day Tour to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Customized Full Day Tour to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai
4.8(8)·12 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai One Day: Golden Triangle, Laos Border, Long Neck Tribe
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai One Day: Golden Triangle, Laos Border, Long Neck Tribe
3.9(7)·12 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle
5.0(7)·9 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Temples Tour & Golden Triangle Including Boat to Laos
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Temples Tour & Golden Triangle Including Boat to Laos
5.0(6)·11 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai: 2 Days 1 Night Slow Boat Transfer to Luang Prabang
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai: 2 Days 1 Night Slow Boat Transfer to Luang Prabang
4.2(5)·2 days
from$81/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Chiang Rai Golden Triangle Day Trip from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Private Tour: Chiang Rai Golden Triangle Day Trip from Chiang Mai
3.8(5)·13 hours
from$208/ person
via Viator
Akha Hill Tribes, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai & Golden Triangle Day Tour
Chiang Rai
Akha Hill Tribes, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai & Golden Triangle Day Tour
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Private Scenic Transfer Tour
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Private Scenic Transfer Tour
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Full Day Trip Around Chiang Rai Highlights with Pick up
Chiang Rai
Full Day Trip Around Chiang Rai Highlights with Pick up
5.0(2)·10–11 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Tour White Temple Golden Triangle Boat Ride to Laos
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Tour White Temple Golden Triangle Boat Ride to Laos
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
From Chiang Rai 3 Days 2 Nights Slow Boat to Luang Prabang,Lao
Chiang Rai
From Chiang Rai 3 Days 2 Nights Slow Boat to Luang Prabang,Lao
4.0(1)·3 days
from$118/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai Golden Triangle & Long Neck Tribe with Boat
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai Golden Triangle & Long Neck Tribe with Boat
3.0(1)·12h 30min
from$93/ person
via Viator
Luxury fun trip to Golden Triangle take boat and entrance to Laos
Chiang Rai
Luxury fun trip to Golden Triangle take boat and entrance to Laos
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle & Mae Khong River Adventure
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle & Mae Khong River Adventure
5.0(1)·3h 30min
from$149/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai Nature Escape Mae Kok River Trip and Hot Springs
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Nature Escape Mae Kok River Trip and Hot Springs
4.0(1)·6 hours
from$153/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang: Full-Day Express Train Journey
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang: Full-Day Express Train Journey
14–15 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Chiang Rai The Golden Triangle & Mekhong Boat Trip
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai The Golden Triangle & Mekhong Boat Trip
8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator

Mekong & Day Trips in Chiang Rai — FAQ

Can you take the slow boat to Luang Prabang from Chiang Rai?
Yes — Chiang Rai is a popular starting point for the scenic two-day Mekong slow boat to Luang Prabang in Laos, crossing the border at Chiang Khong/Huay Xai.
What are the best day trips from Chiang Rai?
Top trips are the Golden Triangle, the Mae Sai border, the tea and coffee highlands of Doi Mae Salong, and the start of the Mekong slow boat to Laos.
How do you get to Laos from Chiang Rai?
You cross at Chiang Khong to Huay Xai in Laos, where the two-day slow boat to Luang Prabang departs; tours and transfers handle the logistics.

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