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The 15 Temple Tours in Chiang Mai That Earn Their Price

27 tours  ·  from $13 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple tours in Chiang Mai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs starts the day gently
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

1.Chiang Mai: 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, Kwan, or Ann. See the White, Blue, and Huay Pla Kang Temples, stop at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, and visit a Karen long-neck village. The $35 price includes transport and temple fees, but not lunch or the 300 THB village fee. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“We had an amazing day in Chiang Rai visiting the temples. Ann was a fantastic guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and very engaging. She explained everything with passion and made the whole experience interesting and fun from start to finish. We learned so much about the history and culture, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - The drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

2.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, stopping at DOI CHAANG Caffè, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan. English, French, Spanish, and Chinese guides are available. Expect a long but well-paced day with temple talks, free time, lunch at your own cost, and hotel pickup on selected options.

“my tour guide Atii is a good tour guide. She gave a good summary of each of the locations we were going to visit along with an eta. She also threw in some Thai lessons haha. The driver was also great, smooth ride and prompt. I liked that I was able to walk around on my own and just meet at the rendezvous point at the agreed upon time.”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Lunch beside the White Temple
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

3.Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

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

Spend 12 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with guides such as Danai, Andy, Suzy, or Pom. Visit the dazzling White Temple, jewel-toned Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang, and Baan Dam Museum, with lunch, fruit, water, and hotel pickup included. Add the Karen village for 300 THB, but expect a long van ride.

“The temples were so beautiful and the trip was so worth it. The lunch was buffet style and really delicious.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - Wat Umong gives the tour a quieter beginning
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

4.Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend an evening with a local guide at quiet Wat Umong and hilltop Doi Suthep. You’ll explore forest tunnels, climb 309 steps, watch the city light up, and may join a traditional monk ceremony. Guides such as TomTam, Boon, James, and Happy are praised for clear stories and warm care. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Sam was a great guide and show us all the main spots and explain everything on each of of the temples or places we visited .”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chedi Luang
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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

5.Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,568 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Spend three hours on foot with an English-speaking TripGuru guide through Chiang Mai’s Old City. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, teak-built Wat Phan Tao, and lavish Wat Phra Singh while learning about Lanna culture, Buddhism, and local beliefs. Guides such as Nana, TomTam, Sunny, and Popcorn have been praised for clear explanations, humor, and helpful advice.

“The tour was fine - informative and demonstrating just how fascintibg Thsi history and Buddhism are. quite majestic temples - enjoyed the spartan one most!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - The Kruba Srivichai Monument and the story behind the road
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

6.Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,425 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Start before dawn for the 309-step climb to Doi Suthep, then visit the Kruba Srivichai Monument, forest-set Wat Pha Lat, and 700-year-old Wat Umong. Guides such as James, a former monk, add useful insight into Buddhism and temple customs. Expect an early morning, cool air, comfortable transport, and roughly five hours door to door.

“James was a great tour gide. We enjoyed alot and also learned alot.”

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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn and its quieter feel
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

7.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144Top rated

Leave Chiang Mai at 7:00 am for a private, 13-hour temple tour to Chiang Rai. Visit the White Temple, Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, Blue Temple, and Wat Huay Pla Kang. Your guide, who may be O, Yut, Tong, Poon, M, or another team member, handles the driving, temple context, photos, breaks, lunch, and return to your hotel.

“Phoon our driver was great! He kept us up to date on all the history of each location and takes some amazing photos so have no fear ladies! He allowed us to move at our pace and nothing felt rushed. We actually ended the day a little early to fight traffic as the lantern festival was going on and this way he could get rest and we could have some downtime as well. We also dodged tourists so some of these sites felt private when visiting. Great experience overall and would highly recommend taking this tour!”

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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - Wat Pha Lat: Chiang Mai’s quiet mountain stop
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Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

8.Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,207 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

Spend an evening with guides such as Tomtam, Mui, Art, or Ponpon visiting Wat Pha Lat and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You’ll hear about Buddhist customs, walk through a quiet forest temple, climb 306 steps to a gold pagoda, and watch Chiang Mai light up after sunset. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We had an amazing trip with Ponpon as our guide. We were picked up on time in a comfortable vehicle and driven to the first temple. Ponpon provided information and entertainment along the way. He showed us around the temple and then allowed us to explore. We then visited a view point and onto the main temple. He made sure we were there on time to watch the Monks ceremony. He once again showed us around and then left us to explore. Ponpon made sure to get photos for everyone and point out the best places. He even purchased food for us to try and flowers in the temple for…”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The hot spring makes a gentle first stop
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

9.From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, stopping at a hot spring and three striking temples: Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and the Red Temple. Guides such as Bee, Goi, Phone, and Paul explain Thai culture, handle temple logistics, and often help with photos. Expect a long but well-supported day.

“Perfect tour !! Amazing temples , and the best tour guide , M&M like the chocolates . Tkanks 🙏”

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk - The alms ceremony and morning meditation
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

10.Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $64

Start before dawn with pickup in Chiang Mai and visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep as the city wakes. An ex-monk guide such as Pon, Tu, Tom, or James may explain Buddhist customs, followed by an alms ceremony, Thai breakfast, Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Umong. Expect a small group, temple stairs, and a five-hour morning.

“Very special experience! Incredible sunrise views, unique temples, great service and yummy thai breakfast!”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Choosing between sunrise, afternoon, and evening
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

11.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jane, Margaret, Saman, or Nancy for a four-hour trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep. Ride a traditional red songthaew, walk the forest Monk’s Trail, see Buddhist rituals, and enjoy sunrise or sunset views. The $25 price includes transport, water, guide, and selected hotel pickup, but temple fees are extra.

“Fantastic the sunrise was amazing Nancy is a fantastic guide”

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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation - The 5:00 am pickup and ride up the mountain
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Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

12.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59

Start before dawn with an English-speaking ex-monk guide such as James, Non, Tu, or Blue. Visit Doi Suthep for chanting, meditation, sunrise, and alms giving, then eat a local breakfast before exploring Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong. This small-group tour runs about five and a half hours and includes transport, temple fees, food, and water.

“Very enjoyable trip with a great guide. Beautiful setting, good food and great learning.”

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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe - The Longneck Karen Village, culture and a difficult question
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Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Mae Khachan hot springs, the White and Blue Temples, Lalitta Cafe and, on the three-temple option, the Red Temple. You can also add the Longneck Karen Village. Expect an early start, a long return drive and a full day of striking modern Buddhist art.

“PUMA was an excellent guide! The temples are modern. The white one is the most impressive. I have mixed feelings about the Longneck village. Lalitta Café did not dissapoint. Take into account Chiang Rai is 3 hrs away from Chiang Mai.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Choosing between sunrise, afternoon, and evening
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

14.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $26

Spend about four hours combining a 30 to 40-minute forest hike to Wat Pha Lat with a visit to golden Doi Suthep. English-speaking guides such as Saman, Jane, Amy, and Pia explain Buddhist customs, temple art, and monk life. Expect an open-air songthaew, 300-plus steps, and extra temple fees.

“Khun Saman who led our small group did an excellent job explaining things related to the temple, different Buddhas displayed. He also has a wealth of knowledge about the forest as we were hiking our way down. He is thorough, devoted, responsible. The walking stick he passed to us to use was incredibly useful. Very thoughtful of him.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - The Three Kings Monument and Chiang Mai’s civic heart
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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

15.Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Join a small English-language group of up to 10 for a three-hour walk through Chiang Mai’s old city. Guides such as Jen, Pun, Danny, and John explain Lanna history, Buddhism, temple art, and local customs as you visit Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Water is included, while two temple entry fees are extra.

“John was amazing! We had a really small group of 4 but he was still presenting passion and involvement to the tour. Told us about culture, history and many local facts. I recommend this tour!”

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