Chiang Rai Tour: Hot Spring, Temples, Golden Triangle & Hilltribe
Description
Get ready for a full-day adventure from Chiang Mai to the stunning city of Chiang Rai! With a friendly, professional guide by your side, you’ll explore top sights like the dazzling White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the legendary Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, and more. Enjoy a delicious local lunch and take in the scenic views all day long. This 12-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai, entrance fees, and lunch—making it a fun and hassle-free way to discover northern Thailand! • Discover Chiang Rai’s must-visit spots in just one day • Soak up the breathtaking views along the Mekong River • Visit the famous Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar & Laos meet • Travel with an expert guide who makes the journey fun and informative
Tour Options
Itinerary
7 AM - Transport will collect you either from your hotel or designated pick-up point and proceed directly to Chiang Rai. Following approximately an hour of travel, you'll reach Mae Khachan Hotspring.
Mae Khachan Hotspring serves as a convenient stopover point, offering restroom facilities and dining options. Here, you can also witness Thailand's tallest geyser.
We will proceed to the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), where you can marvel at its distinctive ornamentation crafted from glass, sculptures, and murals, all meticulously designed by a renowned Thai artist. Delve into the mesmerizing architecture of the white structure embellished with glass elements.
We will then depart for the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen, located in Chiang Rai Province. Here, we will pause for a lunch break. This area marks the frontier between Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, separated by the Mekong River.
We will be visiting the Golden Triangle, which is renowned as the northernmost region of Thailand.
You'll be treated to magnificent views overlooking the Mae Khong River, where you can witness the physical triangle formed by Burma, Laos, and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong Rivers. For an additional fee of 300 THB, you can opt for a boat ride to experience the grandeur of the mighty Mae Khong River. Additionally, we'll have the opportunity to explore Wat Prathat Phu Khao for sightseeing before departing for the hill tribe village.
Explore the Laos border, which is approximately a 35-40 minute journey from our location. This excursion is optional and requires an additional payment of 300 THB.
We'll begin our return journey to Chiang Mai, which is expected to take approximately 3 hours. You are anticipated to arrive in Chiang Mai between 20:00 and 21:00, ensuring a safe return to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
7 AM - Free Door-To-Door Pick-Up for our tours is available at the following locations with NO CHARGE: City Center Chiang Mai District area (3 KM radius), namely Night Bazaar, Tapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Suan Dok Gate, Old City, Huay Kaew Road to Ibis Hotel, Nimmana Haeminda Road, and Santitham Area. You can also join our tours at CHIANG MAI MEETING POINTS - McDonald's at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. An additional surcharge for hotel pick-up outside a 3-mile (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chaingmai District area (3 KM radius) with namely Night Bazaar, Tapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Suan Dok gate, old city , Huay Kaew Road to Ibis Hotel, Nimmana Haeminda Road & Santitham Area
- An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
