Chiang Mai to White & Blue Temple, Black Museum & Golden Triangle

Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

14 hours

Mobile ticket

Escape the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai and embark on a captivating day trip to Chiang Rai! Explore the province’s iconic landmarks, including the stunning White Temple with its intricate architecture, the mesmerizing Blue Temple with its vibrant hues, and the historic Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge. Witness the beauty of these cultural gems and immerse yourself in the rich history of Northern Thailand.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, so please be prepared for a long journey.

Visitors are requested to be dressed appropriately upon entering the temples; the dress code is casual, but shoulders and knees must be covered to visit sacred sites, temples, and pagodas.

The visit to the Long Neck Village and Boat trip is available exclusively for guests who have booked this option. For those who have not, you’re welcome to relax in the van during this time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English guide on tour

Bottled water

Round trip transfer from Chiang Mai Town

Accident Insurance

All Admission fees along the trip

Vegetarian / Gluten-Free and Halal food available

Any Private Expenses

Boat trip at Mekong Rivers (Optional tour)

Longneck (Optional tour)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

07:00-07:30 am. Get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai Town and head towards the famous Mae Kajan Hot Spring, a perfect first stop to relax and refresh.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mae Khachan Hot Spring

Break up the drive at the soothing Mae Kajan (Mae Kachan) Hot Spring. Relax, grabbing a quick snack, or strolling through the beautiful gardens before your tour begins.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Longneck Village ( No boat )

1 Day Chiang Rai + Longneck: White & Blue Temple + Black Museum + Golden Triangle + Longneck Village ( without boat trip )
Pickup included

With Boat + Longneck Village

Full package: One Day Trip to Chiang Rai + Golden Triangle + Boat Trip + Longneck Village
Pickup included

Without Boat & Karen Village

1 Day Tour Chiang Rai : White & Blue Temple + Black Museum + Golden Triangle ( Without boat trip & karen )
Pickup included

Boat trip ( No Karen Village )

1 Day Tour Chiang Rai + Boat: White & Blue Temple + Black Museum + Golden Triangle + Boat Trip ( No Karen Village )
Pickup included

Reviews

3.92

51 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing most do tour.
MariaM T,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One word to describe this tour is amazing! I love every bit of it even it was long but worth it. Our tour guide Susy did an amazing job and the driver as well.
Too Long for Just One Day
Y8915EDshelleyf,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
This was a LONG day! We knew it was going to be a full day but we left the hotel at 7 am and got back at 10 pm and no opportunity to eat dinner. The portion to the Golden Triangle was the issue - 4 hour drive back with a stop at 7/11 for chips etc at the halfway point. Lunch was at 1 so this was ridiculous - everyone was starving by 8 when we got to the 7/11. And the extra trip wasn’t worth the time for the boat ride on the river - nothing to see. Also, that portion and the Long Neck tribe were optional but if you didn’t take them you waited in the van. They should be 2 separate tours - with and without.
Visit to White Temple at Chiang Rai
siberianibex,
Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the marvelous monuments in chiang Rai. We were a group of four friends and we took a minibus early morning from Chiang Mai. The roads from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai are good and white temple is a must visit place
Long but enjoyable day.
AlfredoAMS,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It is a long day but you'll get too see the highlights of Chiang Rai and for that it is worth it. White and Blue temples are truly marvelous. The black house was probably the least interesting attraction. I would remove this if that would allow for more time at the white temple to take more photos. The long neck village experience is so-so. You'll get to see people from different tribes that are refugees in Thailand. The golden triangle was fun for us. Just for the sake of being in between 3 countries and getting to enjoy a beer a the end of a long day.
Chiang Rai
JCamiloQuinteroH,
Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The places to visit are amazing and the guide was auper helpful and with a lot of info to share with us. Something important is that they need to include some warning that unless you are in Chiang Mai you wont be able to select the extra things. I pay for the visit to the Village and I couldn't do it because they did it before pick me up in Chiang Rai so I pay for something that I could visit.
Very beautiful! Love the...
Camille A,
Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very beautiful! Love the blue and white temple. Just a warning, it’s a long trip and the driver drives fast and aggressively.
Recommended!!!
Andrea N,
Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kathy, the guide, showed us very interesting things and always had good energy. The only thing we would change is that they put us together with a couple that had scheduled extra activities and we (8 people) had to decide at the last minute if we would pay for the activities (the boat is not worth it, it is see the same thing from land as from the boat) or wait, in the end the activity of fewer hours that we chose due to time ended up being just as long and we spent more, we arrived at Chiang Mai around 10 at night.
Beautiful experience with a wild ride
SergioAntonio F,
Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
Visiting the white temple is a most while you’re in Thailand. It’s an astonishing piece of art. But the best part is the golden triangle with all of the culture and geographical meaning there. I really enjoyed it, but since you have to do quite a lot in a short window of time, the drive back to Chiang mai is really heavy and driving is quite fast and could feel a bit unsafe. But overall I recommend it
Architecture gems
PUJAS392,
Jan 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide was amazing. The architecture of each place is unique and breathtaking. My favourite was the white temple or the heaven and hell temple. It was pristine. The golden triangle was a unique experience too. Thanks a lot for making my trip memorable.
A Long Day, But Crammed With Goodness
Deb,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Be prepared for a very long day, but you really do see quite a bit. The White temple is stunning and definitely the highlight. There were crowds but not as many as in other sights. Our guide was so professional, funny and helpful throughout the day, even keeping us on track when two other guests were super late to pick-up, hadn't paid in advance and needed to stop at a bank, and were late returning to every excursion. My patience would've been exhausted, but our guide, (Hori?), was so sweet and did her best to keep us on track. My only recommendation would be for the tour company to set expectations with their guests. The two guests were super inconsiderate and would've been better suited with a private guide. Kudos to Hori for maintaining her professionalism and ensuring we all had a great day.