The Golden Triangle from Chiang Mai: 11 Trips North

1.Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 531 reviews · from $81Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 18 people. See Wat Rong Khun, ancient Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, and the House of Opium, with a Mekong long-tail boat ride, Thai lunch, bottled water, and hotel transport included.

“It’s a long day but certainly worth it. The White Temple was truly amazing. Visiting the Golden triangle very interesting being able to see all 3 countries at the same time. Our guide Ekky & driver Tai were very good. Lunch was beautifully cooked vegetarian food.”

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2.Chiang Rai Temples, Golden Triangle & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 15 hours · from $70

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12 to visit Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Baan Dam Museum and the Golden Triangle. Guides such as Anna, Bee and MM explain the sights in clear English. Choose Long Neck Karen admission or wait outside while the group visits.

“Really appreciated how much we got to see in one day, hitting all the highlights of the region. It never felt rushed though; I felt we had more than enough time at all sites, both the temples and Golden triangle. The guide was friendly, informative, and enthusiastic. Really appreciated her offering (without me asking!) help with photos as a solo traveler. The driver was both efficient and safe. Would recommend.”

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3.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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4.Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · from $122

Set out from Chiang Mai at 7:00 am for a long northern Thailand day. Visit the White Temple, Mae Khachan hot springs, Baan Dam Museum, Mae Sai, and the Golden Triangle. A guide, lunch, and hotel transport are included. An optional Mekong boat trip to Laos costs extra and requires your passport.

“Chiang Rai was definitely worth seeing. However, the golden triangle part was ok, but not worth the extra drive.”

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5.Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $139Top rated

Choose five or six stops on a private 12 to 13-hour trip from Chiang Mai. Guide Nop, Chris, Tono, or another TAT-certified guide can shape the day around the White Temple, Blue Temple, tea plantation, Golden Triangle, and more. Travel by comfortable SUV or seven-seater.

“Top notch service from beginning to end. Communication was prompt and easy to understand. Our guide, Leelee, along with our driver were fantastic. Leelee was super friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the tour. She really made our experience fun and memorable. I highly recommend her and the customizable tour!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $69

You’ll leave Chiang Mai early for Mae Khachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum, a Kayan village, and the Golden Triangle. An English-speaking guide such as Susy, Kathy, Hori, or Smile may lead the group. Optional village and Mekong boat visits cost extra.

“Joli tour et une excellente expérience. Notre guide qui s'appelle "smile" est très gentille. Il y a un seul problème que le programme que j'ai réservé était différent du tour (l'ajout de la visite de la village long neck donc des frais supplémentaires) mais la guide ne m'a pas forcé de l'acheter.”

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8.Golden Triangle, White, Black, Blue Temple Full Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $45Best value

Spend 13 to 14 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with guide, lunch, and transport included. See the White, Blue, and Black Temples, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, and the Golden Triangle. Optional Longneck Karen and boat visits cost extra, and the long minivan ride requires patience.

“The ideal is clothes the combination the colours the Temple … are photos for Instagram … beautiful. Let’s go with breakfast … 😉”

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9.Chiang Rai Temples, Long Neck Karen, Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $64

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 13, stopping at the White, Blue, and Black House temples, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, a Long Neck Karen village, and the Golden Triangle. Guides may include Paula, MM, Andy, Apple, Peter, or Smile. Expect a long, full day.

“Of the excursions between Chiang Mai and Bangkok this was the best of them...A day full of admiring wonderful places! Note 10 to the White Temple and the Golden Triangle...if you like crochet this is the best place to buy the bags and hats...lindos!!! Our APPLE guide is adorable...her kindness, her explanations...she was 10! I just found the lunch bad...note zero! Very bad...Better leave it free or get a better place!Auto-translated”

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10.Chiang Rai Famed Temples and Golden Triangle Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $77

Leave Chiang Mai at 7:00 am for a small-group trip of up to 12 people. You’ll see Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House, visit a Karen Long Neck village, and cruise at the Golden Triangle. Guide Fon has earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“Wonderful tour to visit the white temple, blue temple, black house and golden triangle. When I saw 15 hours, I thought maybe that wasn’t the case but it was! However the longest drive of the day was the 4 hours at the end from Golden TriRead more”

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11.Chiang Rai One Day: White Temple, Golden Triangle, Akha Hilltribe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $122

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 10, with hotel pickup, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. See Wat Rong Khun, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, the Golden Triangle, and an Akha village. A Laos boat trip is optional for THB300.

“Even though it was a long day with alot of driving it was really a great tour. Saw heaps of things and our tour quide Mr Mu was fantastic, he explained things clearly and was constantly keeping us up to date on what we were doing etc. He was very helpful and knowledgeable”

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