Tours/Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples and Long Neck Village Tour
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Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples and Long Neck Village Tour

5.0(50)Chiang Mai1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(50)

Description

Explore the stunning Chiang Rai region on this comprehensive 11-hour tour featuring the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the vibrant Blue Temple. Enjoy a guided visit to a traditional hill tribe village and savor delicious boiled eggs at a hot spring. This tour includes comfortable transport from Chiang Mai Old Town, with pick-up and drop-off services available. Gain insight from a licensed English-speaking guide while immersing yourself in the local culture and breathtaking architecture. Ideal for travelers looking for an enriching cultural experience.

Tour Options

Small Group Without Entry Fees
  • Pickup included
Small Group With Entrance Fees

Itinerary

240 min

Mae Khachan Hot Spring is the most well-known natural hot spring for travelers who traveling on the Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai route, where you can do a foot soak in mineral water and relax. The hot springs there are totally from nature, of course. They are about 90 degrees Celsius, hot enough for you to boil eggs in the water. Yes, you will have a small breakfast here, delicious, creamy boiled eggs dipped into sauce. The total duration includes traveling time from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.

Admission not included60 min

Wat Rong Khun “The White Temple” of Chiang Rai. Wat Rong Khun, better known as “the White Temple” is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. The temple outside the town of Chiang Rai attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai’s most visited attractions. Wat Rong Khun 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.

60 min

Wat Rong Suea Ten “The Blue Temple” of Chiang Rai. Wat Rong Suea Ten, better known as the Blue Temple, is a Buddhist temple that stands out from the others because of its sapphire blue color. It is not an active temple, no monks live here. It’s striking, painted in an eye-catching blue with overlays of gold embellishments. The centerpiece inside the great hall is a huge statue of a White Buddha in a sitting position surrounded by contemporary Buddhist art in a modern style.

60 min

At Wat Huay Pla Kang, travelers will visit one of Chiang Rai’s most impressive and visually striking temple complexes. The highlight is the giant white statue of Guan Yin (the Goddess of Mercy), which towers over the surrounding countryside and can be seen from afar. Visitors can: • Walk around the temple grounds, admiring the colorful Chinese-influenced architecture and intricate details • Enter the Guan Yin statue and take an elevator up inside (optional) to enjoy panoramic views over Chiang Rai and the surrounding hills • Visit the large red-and-gold prayer hall, beautifully decorated with statues, murals, and traditional Buddhist artwork This stop offers a mix of spiritual atmosphere, cultural insight, and scenic viewpoints, making it a memorable highlight of the Chiang Rai journey. Elevator Fee is included

300 min

Visit Long Neck Village, travelers will have the opportunity to visit and walk through a traditional Karen (Long Neck) community and learn about their unique culture and way of life. During the visit, travelers will: • Walk around the village and observe daily life in the community • Learn about the history and traditions of the Karen Long Neck people, including the cultural significance of the brass neck rings worn by some women • See traditional houses, handicrafts, and clothing, and gain insight into how the community preserves its customs • Have time to interact respectfully with villagers, take photos (where appropriate), and support the community by viewing or purchasing local handicrafts Entrance fee THB 300 per person is not included. The duration included traveling time from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Highlights

Elevator fee at Wat Huay Pla Kang (Red Temple)
Pick up and drop off from hotel (China Mai Old Town Area)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
Boiled Eggs at hot spring

What's included

Included
Elevator fee at Wat Huay Pla Kang (Red Temple)
Pick up and drop off from hotel (China Mai Old Town Area)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
Boiled Eggs at hot spring
Not included
Lunch
All Entrance Fees

Pickup Locations & Times

We only pick up from hotels/accommodations in the old city of Chiang Mai or just outside the city center. If your hotel/accommodation is outside our pick up area, the meeting point is in front of the Burger King at the Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai (https://goo.gl/maps/DDmdjcwPCpSLbPEt9).

Traveller Ratings

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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

Reviews(50)

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F4091GSmarinaf
May 7, 2026
Great tour with Amy!

Very nice and complete tour with the guide Ammy! We love it! We tasted different foods at lunch and a delicious coconut ice cream at the blue temple!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the company of our guide. Your kind words will certainly be shared with our team.

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Sightsee07370530929
May 7, 2026
Dont miss it!

Very beautiful temples. We also had some Thai experiences like durian ice cream, Khao Soi, coconut ble ice cream and original red bull, thanks to our great tour guide Ammy. Long neck village was also amazing!

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely comments. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the places we visited. We hope you had an amazing time discovering Thailand.

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G6705YTbeatrizl
May 5, 2026
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It was all perfect, perfect explanation, very charismatic! Nanci and A were great

Operator response

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We appreciate your kind words and are so glad that you had a great experience with us.

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ranathan
May 4, 2026
Tour to the White and Blue Temple

The tour was very informative and dynamic. The guide is called Emmy and is very kind and lively!

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. Glad to hear you had an enjoyable experience with us!

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X5457QFjorgel
April 20, 2026
A wonderful day trip to Chiang Rai

The trip was amazing, Ammy is a very friendly guide. She speaks English very well and has many stories to tell about the temples and Thai culture in general. The price already included all fees (except lunch), so we didn't have to waste time queueing for tickets. We were lucky to be the only ones, so it became a VIP tour, only me and my girl on the van. That way, the guide was able to give us a better experience. At the temples, it wasn't crowded, there was plenty of time to contemplate and take pictures. Ammy also became an excellent photographer! The mood there was amazing, the visitors in general were respectful and kind. Definitely it wasn't that "mass tourism trap". This trip is perfect for couples and for groups interested in Thai culture, architecture and/or Buddhism, as there will be a lot of beautiful structures to see and many Buddhist details. Our trip was booked through another company, Phi Phi Brazuca (a Brazilian-focused company) which sells this tour with Portuguese and English-speaking guides. As the Portuguese speaking guide was more expensive, I bought the English speaking one, so the company outsourced it to a local company, which for me was the best choice because as a Brazilian I wish to have contact with local people when traveling abroad and not so much with fellow Brazilians.

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this amazing 5-star review with our team! We love hearing how much you enjoyed the Chiang Rai day tour! We know you have choices when it comes to your travel adventures, and it means the world to us that you’ve chosen to book an experience with our team. Thank you again for supporting our local business and we hope to see you again in the future!

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489ingrydb
April 20, 2026
Amy and Phi Phi Brazuka

Amy is amazing, an excellent guide. Helpful, attentive and intelligent. He helped us take several photos and removed several questions about the place and the temples Thank you for your love ❤️

Operator response

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and for awarding us a 5-star rating! We’re thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience with us. Your glowing feedback truly brightens our day!

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alinems89
April 19, 2026
Great experience

I have a great experience with Nancy as a guide. She was patient and respond to my questions. I recomend a lot

Operator response

Thank you for the lovely review. We are pleased to hear guide Nancy made your experience enjoyable and we will be sure to pass on your compliments.

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187ademirj
April 18, 2026
Perfect

It was great, experience note 10.

Operator response

We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community and hope to see you again!

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291jhonatanw
April 18, 2026
Perfect

It was great tour with a tour guide. Mr. Saman Duangkham was very attentive and helpful.

Operator response

Thank you for choosing our tour and leaving such a wonderful review. We’re glad to hear that you were satisfied and we look forward to welcoming you back!

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gabrielcP7592YN
April 15, 2026
Temple visit to Chiang Rai

Awesome trip to Chiang Rai led by Nancy. Amazing experience, she is very careful and attached to details.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team!

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