White Temple & Blue Temple: The 15 Best Tours from Chiang Mai

1.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with a guide such as Avi, Banana, or Sunni. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light, with a coffee break and lunch stop. Expect a long but well-organized day, plus time to explore each temple independently.

“Our guide Wasta was an amazing guide. He had a lot of knowledge about the temples and even though the trip was long he made very smooth and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour was full of culture and the food at the buffet was delicious. We love Thailand and its people they are very warm and welcoming. Thank you!”

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2.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van for Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang Temple, and Baan Dam Museum, with lunch and a guide. Expect a 12-hour day, about six hours on the road, and an optional Karen village visit.

“Our trip was amazing, guide was super nice and she told us everything in detail. The places we visited are magical and a must have. Also the food provided was sooooo good, we didn't know what to start with first. Overall fantastic trip.”

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3.Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · from $39

Spend about 12 hours visiting Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, and Wat Huay Pla Kang with an English-speaking guide such as Jackie, Popcorn, or Atikama. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and White Temple admission are included. Expect a beautiful but demanding six-hour round trip.

“Excellent day with a fantastic tour guide Peter. The temples are all breathtaking. Very knowledgeable guide”

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4.Lalita Cafe & White, Blue, Big Buddha Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 13 hours · from $54

Spend 13 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Toy, Goi, Paul, or Bee. Visit three remarkable temples, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, an optional Long Neck Karen village, a Thai buffet, and Lalita Cafe with its flower garden and waterfall.

“It is a long day and everything is quick. The reason I gave the transportation through stars is because I was the last one to get picked up from my hotel and I got the very last row. And the last row are very small seats. I’m not that tall. Only 170cm and my knees barely fit, also it wouldn’t be a big deal but the drive back is almost 4 hours straight. Wasn’t uncomfortable for others, just be careful not to get the last row.”

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5.White, Blue & Big Buddha Temples in Chiang Rai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 364 reviews · 12 hours · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, stopping at a hot spring, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Big Buddha Temple. Guides such as Goi, Bee, MM, and Paul are praised for clear explanations, humor, and helpful photo tips. Choose to include or skip Long Neck Village.

“We had the best time!! We loved our guide, she was awesome! The day was planned out perfectly. Thank you!!!”

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6.Chiang Rai White, Blue, Red 3 Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 237 reviews · from $46

Spend a full day traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English or Thai-speaking guide. See Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple, with guides such as Koi, Goi, Bee, MM, and Anna adding history, photos, and local insight.

“Great trip. Great guide. Great driver. Great lunch. Great everything. Highly recommended.”

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7.White, Red/Black and Blue Temples Full Day Trip From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 201 reviews · from $32

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned minivan for the White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum, hot spring, and optional Karen village. Lunch, water, fruit, guide, insurance, and hotel-area pickup are included. Expect a 13 to 14-hour day with plenty of road time.

“The guide was very kind and the whole trip was very well organised. We loved the white temple, very impressive!”

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8.Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and round-trip van transport. See the mirror-covered White Temple, blue-and-gold Blue Temple, and Guan Yin statue at Red Temple. A Long Neck Village visit is optional and costs extra.

“I templi di Chiang Rai da vedere, sosta al café Lalitta inaspettata perché non era menzionata nel programma però gradita.”

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9.Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Dantewada Angel Land’s flower park, Wat Ban Den’s striking blue temple, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. A guide such as Mongkol or Maddy handles transport, temple context, photos, and waterfall safety in a group of no more than nine.

“This experience was very relaxing at Angle Land and BlueTemple and fun adventure at the Sticky water. Our tour guide, Mongkol was very kind and helpful. We had a great time!”

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10.Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $79

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide, visiting the White, Blue, and Black temples, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, a Karen Long Neck village, and the Golden Triangle. Lunch, entrance fees, and a Mekong boat trip are included, but expect a very long day.

“Well organized and lots of information. Khun Oy was very knowledgeable and was able to provide us with a lot of information throughout the trip. It was a long day. 13 hours however we did so much and the time past by quickly.”

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11.Chiang Rai Day Tour from Chiang Mai: White Temple & More w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $42

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum, and Wat Huay Pla Kang, with an optional Longneck Karen Village stop. Lunch, water, admission fees, insurance, and downtown hotel transfers are included.

“Great trip but horribly uncomfortable in the van I scooted over so 2 others. Old sit in front and lost all legroom. 3 Paris old ladies talked loudly the entire 12.5 hour day. They spoke over the guide and left trash everywhere. The activities were great but no explanation or history given. We just get out and time given to be back for pick up. We saw the same people at every stop as I believe most tours take the same route! Lastly, during hot part of day, air in car sucked. We all were sweating bad. Also, sun beating on me on right side on the way back. Could…”

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12.White and Blue Temples and Lalita Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 71 reviews · 12 hours · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White and Blue Temples, Lalita Cafe, and optionally the Long Neck Karen village. Expect a 12-hour day, a Thai buffet lunch, English guidance, and about six hours on the road.

“La guía , el conductor … todo de 10 , nos ha explicado todo con lujo de detalles , muy amable y velando siempre por nosotros , incluso consejos para otras actividades!! Gracias por la experiencia ❤️”

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13.Best Places in Chiang Rai White, Blue, Big Buddha, Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews

Leave Chiang Mai around 7:15 a.m. for a small-group trip to Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang, and Singha Park. An English-speaking guide, lunch, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and temple admissions are included, but expect a very long day on the road.

“The customer service and the driver were so helpful all the trip.grear service ,attention for us to always be hydrated and enjoying our trip by giving us facts about the temples and curiosities.High recommended if you want to experience something that will blow your mind in the small town of Chiang Rai .”

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14.Chiang Rai:White+Black+Blue Temple+Golden Triangle+Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 63 reviews · from $74

Travel by small minibus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with hotel pickup, a Thai lunch, temple admissions, and a Mekong boat ride. You’ll visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Golden Triangle, Mae Khachan Hot Springs, and possibly a Longneck Karen village. Guides may include Apple, Smile, Fern, or Surina.

“Great trip! It was a full day of visiting places and sightseeing. We had a fun and well knowledged guide 😁 For me it was a well spend day 👍”

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15.One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $156

Spend 10 to 11 hours traveling by private air-conditioned car or minivan from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. With an English-speaking guide, you visit Mae Khachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House, with lunch, water, and city hotel transfers included.

“Fabulous...our guide was amazing. He was so informative. The 4 of us loved the entire day. We stopped for the most amazing coffee and lunch was delicious. We would all highly recommend this tour...”

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