Chiang Rai Discovery: Full‑Day Guided Tour & Free Lunch Buffet
Description
Experience the ultimate Chiang Rai escape. This curated tour offers exclusive access to breathtaking temples, private encounters with local artisans, and luxurious accommodations. Indulge in exquisite teas, explore hidden gems, and create unforgettable memories amidst the stunning landscapes of Northern Thailand. Book your bespoke journey today.
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Itinerary
Wat Rong Khun (The White Temple): A Masterpiece of Modern Art (45 minutes) Witness the breathtaking beauty of Wat Rong Khun, a stunning white temple unlike any other. Created by the visionary artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, this architectural marvel is a testament to his artistic genius and a gift to his hometown. Explore the intricate details and symbolism of the Ubosot, the temple's absolute highlight, and be captivated by its unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
Wat Rong Suea Ten (The Blue Temple): A Recently Discovered Gem (30 minutes) Discover the serene beauty of Wat Rong Suea Ten, also known as the Blue Temple. Completed in 2016, this relatively unknown gem boasts stunning artistry and vibrant blue hues. Learn about its fascinating history and the connection to the creators of the White Temple, and marvel at the intricate details and symbolic representations.
Baan Dam Museum (The Black House): An Eclectic Fusion of Art and Culture (35 minutes) Step into the intriguing world of Baan Dam, the Black House, a unique creation of national artist Thawan Duchanee. Explore this eclectic mix of traditional Northern Thai architecture and contemporary art, encompassing around 40 buildings scattered throughout a peaceful garden. Discover the artist's vision and the stories behind this captivating collection.
Union Hilltribe Villages: Encountering the Longneck Karen (40 minutes) Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Longneck Karen (Padaung) people. Learn about their fascinating history, their traditional way of life, and the challenges they have faced. This encounter offers a unique opportunity to appreciate their resilience and cultural heritage. (Please note: Respectful observation is paramount during this visit. Direct interaction may be limited depending on the community's preferences.)
Choui Fong Tea Plantation: A Taste of High-Altitude Excellence (30 minutes) Indulge your senses at the Choui Fong Tea Plantation, a renowned producer of high-quality tea for over half a century. Explore the vast tea plantations nestled in the high mountains, learn about the meticulous process of tea cultivation, and savor the exquisite flavors of freshly brewed tea.
Golden Triangle: A Historical Crossroads (40 minutes) Stand at the confluence of three countries – Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar – at the iconic Golden Triangle. Learn about its historical significance as a major opium-producing region and its transformation in recent decades. Gain insights into the complex history and geopolitical dynamics of this fascinating area.
House of Opium Museum: A Glimpse into the Past (30 minutes) Explore the fascinating House of Opium Museum, a unique collection of opium paraphernalia and memorabilia. Discover the tools and objects used in the cultivation, processing, and trade of opium, and gain a deeper understanding of this controversial aspect of the region's history.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hi dear customers, To make the most of our morning and arrive at the White Temple right when it opens at 8:00 AM, we’ll start picking up guests from 7:40 AM. We kindly invite you to be ready by 7:40 AM, so we can travel smoothly together and enjoy the temple before it gets busy ✨ If you’re staying a bit far from Chiang Rai downtown, no worries at all — you’re very welcome to meet us at our shop at 7:35 AM instead. Just give us a call, and we’ll be happy to guide you here. Our location: Phaholyothin Road, T. Wiang, A. Mueng, 57000 Chiang Rai, Thailand Thank you so much for your cooperation. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you and sharing a wonderful experience together!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
Reviews(18)
The trip is vary well planned. At each site we have just about enough time for photos and museums. Sunny, our guide is really good at making some small stuff like small instruments such as leave whistler and toys and really gave us a lot joy during the trip. He’s really energetic and knowledgeable in all the history and stories behind the sites. Me and my wife really enjoyed this trip.
Ms. Yok and Mr. Black were fantastic! Ms. Yok was so impressive with connecting with every customer. She was kind, knowledge, and just fun to be with. We saw so many wonderful things and sites!! The length of time at each place was perfect. What a great value for our time in Chiang Rai! You totally should go with this company!
Thank you so much, Angela, for your kind and thoughtful review! 🙏 We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Yok and Mr. Black will be so happy to hear your lovely words—they truly mean a lot to our whole team. We’re glad you enjoyed the pace, the sights and felt it was great value. Thank you for choosing us and thank you as well for visiting our hometown of Chiang Rai. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
The tour covered all the attractions you want to see in the area. We had a nice and caring tour guide Yok. The transportation was excellent, cold water provided and good buffet. Everything was on time and well organized.
Dear Katarzyna Thank you so much for choosing Scorpion Tours! 🦂✨ We’re truly happy that you enjoyed all the Chiang Rai highlights. Yok, your caring tour guide, sends you a heartfelt thank you — she’s delighted that you felt looked after throughout the day. We’re glad the smooth transport, cold water, and buffet made your experience even better. Your kind words mean so much to our whole team. Thank you again for your wonderful review — welcoming guests like you is our greatest joy. ❤️🌟
Mew was a very friendly tour guide and spoke English well. On this tour her and Tom Cruise (the driver) took us to some of the best sites in Chiang Rai. It really gives you the perfect slice of what Chiang Rai is. The trip would be slightly better if there was more info at each stop as it is mostly quick intro on the bus and then drop you off (kind of DIY) but it’s good for those who prefer a little bit of direction and then going to do their own thing.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring Chiang Rai with Mew as your guide — she always brings warmth and friendliness to every tour. And yes, having “Tom Cruise” behind the wheel definitely adds a Hollywood twist to the journey 🚐🎬. Our goal is to give guests a true taste of Chiang Rai’s highlights, and we’re glad you felt that. We also appreciate your feedback about wanting more information at each stop — we’ll work on adding extra details so future tours are even more enriching, while still keeping the flexibility for those who love to explore on their own. So, if anyone out there wants Tom Cruise to be their driver… you know where to find him: Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai! ✨
We did the full-day small-group tour in August and had a fantastic experience. Hotel pick-up was punctual, the van was comfortable and air-conditioned, and our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English. A few attractions required extra payments, but this was clearly explained from the start - just remember to bring extra cash. Highlights: - Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) : The exterior is absolutely breathtaking. We didn’t enjoy the interior as much because of the modern pop-culture murals, which felt a bit “trash culture.” It’s not a traditional temple but a contemporary art installation. Still worth it for the outside alone. - Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) : Beautiful, vibrant, and unique. Don’t miss the butterfly-pea “blue” coconut ice cream from the stall outside! - Baan Dam Museum (Black House): We opted out of this stop due to its dark/macabre theme (not our style) and instead enjoyed a peaceful countryside walk and browsed a lovely local shop while the rest of the group visited. - Long Neck Tribe Village: Interesting cultural stop (a bit touristy). - Choui Fong Tea Plantation: Stunning lush green hills, relaxing vibes, tea tasting, and tea-based desserts - Golden Triangle: An iconic region with panoramic views of the Mekong River and rich history. You can see where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at this famous point. We also visited the large golden Buddha. The whole area has a quiet, charming village vibe. It may be underrated, but we thought it was absolutely superb! - Opium Museum: Very informative and engaging. A must-see if you enjoy history. Overall: A well-organised tour with clear communication and the flexibility to skip stops you’re not interested in. You see so many highlights in one day without feeling rushed!
Dear Babsbab, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your Full-Day Chiang Rai Tour with Scorpions Tours. 🌿 We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us in August and that the hotel pick-up, comfortable van, and our friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking guide all contributed to a smooth and enjoyable day. We truly appreciate your clear feedback about the extra payments at certain attractions — it’s great to know that our communication helped set expectations from the start. Your highlights list is wonderful to read: - Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): We’re glad the breathtaking exterior impressed you, even if the interior’s modern murals weren’t your style. - Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): Thank you for mentioning the butterfly-pea coconut ice cream — a sweet tip for future guests! - Baan Dam Museum (Black House): We respect your choice to skip this stop and are happy you enjoyed a peaceful countryside walk and local shop instead. - Long Neck Tribe Village: We appreciate your honest perspective on this cultural stop. -Choui Fong Tea Plantation: We’re thrilled you loved the lush scenery, tea tasting, and desserts. - Golden Triangle: Your description of the panoramic views, golden Buddha, and charming village vibe captures the magic of this iconic region perfectly. - Opium Museum: We’re glad you found it informative and engaging — it’s indeed a must-see for history lovers. We’re so pleased that you found the tour well-organised, flexible, and full of highlights without feeling rushed. That balance is exactly what we aim to provide. Thank you again for recommending us and for painting such a vivid picture of your day. We hope to welcome you back to Chiang Rai for another adventure with Scorpions Tours soon! ✨ Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai
Our guide Gitah was just incredible, not just the trip was amazing but he animed it perfectly, very professional.recomend it to anyone. Only negative thing is the Karen village very, very expensive and not really sure if the money really goes to them, and no ceremony no real immersion in their culture, you just look at them you can take foto of them and their whole village is a market. Don t recomend the village very bizarre experience, but other than that, everything was perfect and really good guide and driver🙏
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of our Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Full-Day Tour. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that Gitah made the day extra special with her professionalism and energy. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both Gitah and our driver—they’ll truly appreciate it! We also value your honest feedback regarding the Karen village visit. We understand your concerns and will take them into account as we continuously review our itineraries to ensure they are respectful, culturally enriching, and transparent in their purpose. Your input helps us improve and provide more meaningful experiences for all our guests. Thank you again for choosing Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Gift Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai
This tour was very rich and varied: particular and fascinating temples, interesting landscapes and places; it was more beautiful than expected. It allows you to visit in a single day places a little 'distant from each other. The value for money, in my opinion, is good. The driver drove well and the guide, Mai, was very nice, welcoming and chatty: he did not make a trivial description of the places, but added a lot of interesting information. Would definitely recommend it!
Cara Nicola, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that our Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Full-Day Tour exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know you enjoyed the variety of sights, the beautiful temples and landscapes, and the overall organization of the day. We’re especially happy to hear that Mai made your experience even more special with her warm personality and insightful commentary. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her and our driver. Thank you again for choosing Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai and for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure! Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai
We did the Chiang Rai tour with Poopy. It was a marvelous experience. The drive was smooth from the hotel with a nice van. Guide has good english talking skills which is not always the case around here. He's also quite funny. He's always available to answer questions or open for tour modifications. Our group wasn't interested in the Karen village as we all at least once, so Poopy modified the day according to our needs and we could enjoy the other places a little more.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a marvelous experience on our Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Full-Day Tour with Poopy. It’s wonderful to know that the smooth ride, comfortable van, and Poopy’s excellent English and sense of humor made your day even more enjoyable. We’re especially glad he could tailor the tour to your group’s preferences—our goal is always to provide a flexible and personalized experience for every guest. Thank you again for choosing Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai
Had a great time, tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. Attractions were great, plenty of time at each. Appreciated that the guide asked if we had any questions before we took off to explore each place.
Dear Adam, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and for the 100% recommendation—we truly appreciate it! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time on our Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Full-Day Tour. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the attractions, had plenty of time to explore, and felt well taken care of by our knowledgeable and friendly guide. We always aim to create a relaxed and informative experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. Thanks again for choosing Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Warm regards, Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai
Coming from Hong Kong, I was looking for a well-organized, stress-free way to explore Chiang Rai, and Scorpions Tours delivered beyond expectations! The tour guide and driver were incredibly friendly and polite, making the trip comfortable and enjoyable. The sights were absolutely worth visiting, each offering a unique charm that sets Chiang Rai apart from Chiang Mai. The free lunch buffet was a great touch, and every stop was thoughtfully planned. I loved this experience so much that I’m already considering booking a private tour to explore the remaining gems of Chiang Rai! If you're looking for a memorable, hassle-free adventure, this is the perfect tour! Highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for your glowing review, ChengC274! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that your Chiang Rai adventure with Scorpions Tours was everything you hoped for—and more! It's wonderful to know our guide and driver made you feel welcome and that each stop left a memorable impression. 😊 We're especially glad the lunch buffet and thoughtful itinerary added to your experience. If you do decide to book a private tour, we’d be honored to help you uncover even more of Chiang Rai’s hidden gems! Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead, and thank you again for recommending us! 🙏✨
