Chiang Rai Temples Tour & Golden Triangle Including Boat to Laos
Description
This memorable private day tour will take you to explore Chiang Rai and visit all magnificent places packed with the Northern-Thai modern architectural marvel of White Temple , Golden Triangle where the border of 3 countries meet ( Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos ) and enjoy cruising a boat along the Mae Khong River, moreover cross to Laos border, continues to the characterized charming Blue temple and the 76 mitered Giant Buddha of Wat Huay Pla Kang which is the new landmark of Chiang Rai. You will enjoy a car journey from Chiang Mai and see the lovely countryside of northern Thailand with roadside local communities, paddy fields, farm lands, mountains, a hot spring with coffee break and so on. The tour provides hotel pickup - drop off, an experienced private English or Mandarin speaking guide with an AC vehicle that is flexible for your time( not to join with others ), a wonderful lunch with local Thai food and all entry tickets.
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Itinerary
The Wat Rong Khun is the best highlight in Chiangrai, founded in 1997 by the most famous artist of Thailand called Chalermchai Kositpipat. This is a unique temple that stands out through the white color and the use of pieces of glass in the plaster, sparkling in the sun. The white color signifies the purity of the Buddha and architecture of the temple combines the modern Thai and Lanna Thai design which symbolizes Buddhist heaven.
The Golden Triangle is the border of 3 countries join ; Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, in one place. It is 9 kilometres north of Chiang Saen along the Mekong riverside road. Sop Ruak is the place where Mekong River, the border between Thailand and Laos, meets Ruak River, the border between Thailand and Myanmar. In the past, Golden Triangle was the world's large source of drug trafficking owing to its privileged location attached to many countries. However, it is currently taken good care of and becomes a popular tourist attraction. From the viewpoint, the tourists will find the land that connects the three countries, surrounded by long and calm Mae Kong river.
The temple's construction was initiated by the local community in 1996 to replace an old abandoned temple which previously stood on the site, though construction did not start until 2005. Its final design was realized by local artist called Sala Nok. Wat Rong Suea Ten translates to “House of the dancing tiger”. The temple was named after the tigers that once roamed the area. The Buddha image in the chapelis more than six meters tall and dates back to 2008. It’s called Buddha Rajamongkol Bodhi Trilokanat.
Wat Huay Pla Kang was founded in 2005, designed by a true visionary, which explains its unusual style which is known for its unique architecture, built with Chinese-Lanna style. The temple has three principal places to experience such as ; - Guanyin statue is one of the main attractions, mistakenly called the Big Lady Buddha, Guan Yin was the legend of Buddhist ‘Goddess of which is an important deity in the Mahayana Buddhist school. In this part, we can take elevator to the top of statue at 25-26 floor, and see the view of Chiang Rai from the head of Guanyin statue.
Mae Khachan Hot Spring is at the half way from Chiangmai to Chiangrai which is mountain surrounded, is ranked as one of the best hot springs in the north which has not only a wonderfully natural sight of the north but also, a lot of interesting inside which attract both Thai and foreigner visitors. There is nice mineral water for feet to soak in its garden for relaxing , and traveler also can buy chicken eggs to boil in the natural hot water , and have a nice coffee from high land in Chiangrai.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please let us know your hotel address, we are going to be ready at your hotel before starting time. no worry please .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will take you to drive 3 hours to Chiang Rai
- And 3 hours from Chiang Rai to return to Chiang Mai and drop you at hotel
Reviews(6)
Wonderful tour saw many sights and enjoyed our guides knowledge and professional conduct, highly recommend it was a great day
Dear, Clients Best of luck to you and thanks so much for being awesome. We really appreciate your excellent review and sharing your great experience with us. We're very happy to hear that you had a great time and that during our tour, we promise to do our best for our clients. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future and so much enjoy my hometown, Chiang Mai , Thailand Many thanks , Have a nice day. Best Regards, Wipop
“M” Great Photographer Beautiful intense experience, departure at 7 am with the guide “M”, nice guy who accompanied us throughout the day through the beauty of Chiang-Rai temples to a boat ride on the banks of the Mekong River on the border with Laos. The tour includes everything from cold drinks to local cuisine meals under the advice of “M”. Bravo
Dear, Clients Best of luck to you and thanks so much for being awesome. We really appreciate your excellent review and sharing your great experience with us. We're very happy to hear that you had a great time and that during our tour, we promise to do our best for our clients. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future and so much enjoy my hometown, Chiang Mai , Thailand Many thanks , Have a nice day. Best Regards, Wipop
It was a long 13-hour day, but a truly memorable experience! Our guide, M, was excellent. He drove safely, kept the car spotless and well air-conditioned, and provided us with cold water and tasty local snacks throughout our journey. He also regularly checked in to see if we needed bathroom or stretch breaks, which made the long drives much more manageable. Our first stop was the Thaweesin Chiang Rai Hot Springs. We got the opportunity to soak our feet in the warm thermal water which was very relaxing. Every now and then a straight stream of water would shoot up in the air by the entrance to this place, a chance to take an awesome photo! Be sure to visit the roti food stand where the owner will make fresh roti with all sorts of fillings. We shared the banana roti which tasted amazing! The temples were stunning, especially the Blue Temple, which was our favorite of the day. The boat ride on the Mekong River was a fun and unique experience. Although the Laos border was closed that day and we couldn’t cross over, we still really enjoyed learning about the Golden Triangle’s history and seeing the point where three countries meet. M our tour guide took lots of fantastic photos of us, a perk of choosing a private guide over a public one. You can ask as many questions as you want and the pace is yours only. Overall, we’re glad we did the tour, but it’s definitely a long haul. If you have the time, we’d recommend spreading it out over two days for a more relaxed pace. Still, it was a fantastic way to see some of Northern Thailand’s most iconic landmarks in a single trip.
Dear, Clients Best of luck to you and thanks so much for being awesome, we really appreciate your excellent review and sharing your great experience with us.We're very happy to hear that you had a great time and that during our tour, we promise to do our best for our clients. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future and so much enjoy my hometown, Chiang Mai , Thailand Many thanks , Have a nice day. Best Regards, Wipop
This full-day tour was great start to finish! Our tour guide Pop was friendly & very knowledgeable. Each temple was unique. So glad we did this memorable tour!
Dear, Clients Best of luck to you and thanks so much for being awesome, we really appreciate your excellent review and sharing your great experience with us.We're very happy to hear that you had a great time and that during our tour, we promise to do our best for our clients. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future and so much enjoy my hometown, Chiang Mai , Thailand Many thanks , Have a nice day. Best Regards, Wipop
Had an absolutely wonderful experience with Mr. Big on 2/7/25. Picked us up at hotel, drove to all destinations while chatting with us in learning more about Thailand. He took us around the popular temples in bypassing the tour bus crowds while taking our pictures which looked professional. The boat ride to Golden Triangle and Laos was exceptional, having beer and exploring the market with its different knockoff items. Was a very long day that ended 13 hours after it started. I highly recommend Mr. Big for your tour guide to ask for. A good guide!!
Dear , MR.Norman Freitas Thanks so much for being awesome and sharing your great experience with us.We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and gave us a 5-star review and choosing us as your tour operator and for entrusting us with your travel plans.We're very happy to hear that you had a great time and that our tour guides had a positive impact on your trip, we look forward to seeing you on another adventure with us soon! Thank you for your support! Have a nice day. Best Regards, Wipop
John was my fabulous guide. He was like a walking encyclopedia with lots of information. He was patient, a great photographer, cab driver, and humorous. The tour is one of the highlights of my trip . The WHITE temple was gorgeous! Ask for John if possible.
Dear MR. Mark Barton Best of luck to you and thanks so much for being awesome , we really appreciate your excellent review and sharing your great experience with us. It is our pleasure to create a memorable journey for our clients. Thank you for choosing us as your tour operator and for entrusting us with your travel plans. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future and so much enjoy my hometown, Chiang Mai , Thailand Many thanks , Have a nice day. Best Regards, Wipop
