The 6 Best Spa & Hot Spring Days in Chiang Mai

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, or Kwan. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, the White and Blue Temples, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring lunch money, modest clothing, and your own earphones for the 41-language audio guide.

“Having Benz as a guide was a pleasure, he’s really friendly and truly passionate about what he does, he’s constantly making sure everyone is enjoying the tour and giving great tips for pictures, the information he brings is clear and easy to understand. 10/10 highly recommend guide Benz!”

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2.Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the White and Blue Temples, Mae Khachan hot springs, and Lalitta Cafe. Depending on your booking, add the Red Temple and Longneck Karen Village. Expect an early start, a long drive, lunch, and a return around 8 to 9 p.m.

“We started at the longneck village which was kind of just looking around a market. The people there were very happy to have pictures taken with them though. The hot springs was next which were pretty cool, like Wells that exploded with hot water every couple of seconds. The white temple was stunning and had plenty of information around to explain pieces aswell as two art galleries. The inside of the white temple was very surprising but spectacular. The blue temple was smaller in comparison but still very detailed and cool. The red temple we got a lift up to the Buddha then hopped into the lift to get all…”

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3.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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4.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24Best value

You’ll leave Chiang Mai early for a full day in Chiang Rai, with hotel pickup, a shared van for up to 12 people, and stops at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Baan Dam Museum, Lalitta Café, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Package choices change the included tickets, lunch, café visit, and Karen village stop.

“From the outset, the transport was completely unsuitable. The bus was extremely cramped, with no air conditioning. My partner is currently recovering from a broken leg and had absolutely no space or support during the journey. The entire trip was uncomfortably hot, overcrowded, and caused significant discomfort. The buffet lunch was equally unacceptable. The venue was overcrowded, food was either stone cold, not heated properly, or had completely run out. As a result, I was unable to eat anything at all. When raising this with the tour guide, they were unhelpful and showed little concern. We were also disappointed with what was described as a “snack,” which consisted only of…”

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5.Full-Day Chiang Rai Temples Tour from Chiang Mai with Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $52

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai for the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Wat Huai Pla Kang, with a short hot spring stop. An experienced guide, hotel pickup, included temple admission, and a maximum group of 12 make this a practical, full-day introduction.

“Excellent , the trip was well organized, the guide was very kind and knowledgeable , the van was comfortable.”

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6.Traditional Thai Massage at award winning Fah Lanna Spa – Old City branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $26

At Fah Lanna Spa’s Old City branch, you’ll enjoy a two-hour traditional Thai massage in a Northern Thai setting. Arrive 15 minutes early for herbal tea and a consultation, then change into loose traditional clothing. Finish with ginger tea, a light snack, and time to browse local crafts.

“Quick booking and responses via viator were greatly appreciated. This spa was beautiful and very clean. Apple was great! My husband and I were able to get our massage in the same treatment room which was greatly appreciated. Make sure you arrive early to enjoy the welcome tea.”

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