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15 Tours in Chiang Rai Worth Booking

28 tours  ·  from $36 a head

The 15 best tours in Chiang Rai you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Guided Tour with Buffet Lunch - White Temple: Chiang Rai’s dazzling opening act
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Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Guided Tour with Buffet Lunch

1.Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Guided Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,532 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Mew or Yok and a careful driver in a small group of up to nine. Visit Chiang Rai’s famous temples, Black House, Long Neck Karen Village, Choui Fong Tea Farm, the Golden Triangle, and House of Opium. Thai buffet lunch, water, transport, and insurance are included.

“The tour guide Mew was lovely. Very helpful and very knowledgeable. The tour went like clockwork and safely, due to good driving by Tom Cruise. A great day out.”

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Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet - Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple
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Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

2.Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 692 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Join a small group of up to nine people for a 10-hour Chiang Rai tour with an English-speaking guide such as Mai, Big, or Gap. You’ll visit seven major sights, eat a Thai buffet, taste Oolong tea, and finish at your hotel or the Night Market. Expect a busy but well-paced day in a comfortable air-conditioned van.

“This experience was incredible! It’s a great value for the money. Our guide, Big, was so much fun and funny, his enthusiasm and joyful personality made the trip extra amazing!!”

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Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour - Mae Khachan Hot Springs: a brief leg stretch
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Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour

3.Chiang Rai: White, Blue, Red Temples, Long Neck Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · from $57

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12 people, stopping at Mae Khachan Hot Springs, Long Neck Village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Guides such as Bee, Goi, Paul, and Toy explain the sights, with lunch, entry fees, water, and air-conditioned transport included.

“Really good day out to see all the temple’s , really lovely guide Paul he was amazing , really long travel times as said in the description. But completely worth it.”

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Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI - The White Temple sets the tone
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Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI

4.Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 398 reviews · from $37

Start in Chiang Rai at 8am for a full-day loop through the region’s signature sights. An English-speaking guide such as Sky, John, Mai, or Benja leads the way, with Thai lunch and air-conditioned transport included. Expect seven stops, long drives, extra entrance fees, and a return around 6pm.

“We saw every major landmark in Chiang Rai. Guide Benja went above and beyond. We had a great day, thank you!”

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Chiang Rai Must-See Tour – 7 Icons, Lunch & Small Group(9pp) - White Temple: Chiang Rai’s bold opening act
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Chiang Rai Must-See Tour – 7 Icons, Lunch & Small Group(9pp)

5.Chiang Rai Must-See Tour – 7 Icons, Lunch & Small Group(9pp)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 395 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day exploring Chiang Rai with up to nine people, an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, Thai lunch, cold towels, and an air-conditioned van. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Choui Fong Tea Plantation, Golden Triangle, Opium House, and hill-tribe communities. Guides such as Sunny, John, Wat, and Doan are praised for humor and care, though names vary.

“Our guide Shia (Neil the tour guide!) was absolutely incredible. He said it was his first week and it didn’t show at all, he provided historical insights and made lots of very funny jokes, whilst also giving us time by ourselves to explore alone. I had a wonderful day due to him. Even as a solo traveler I didn’t feel alone as he made sure I could get photos taken and knew all the facts. Thank you Shia! -Ellie”

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Chiang Rai Guide: Popular 7places 3Colors ,Golden Triangle - White Temple: one hour with Chiang Rai’s famous modern art
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Chiang Rai Guide: Popular 7places 3Colors ,Golden Triangle

6.Chiang Rai Guide: Popular 7places 3Colors ,Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 285 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day with a local English-speaking guide such as Mew, M, Fido, or Gab, visiting seven major Chiang Rai sights. You’ll see three remarkable art sites, meet the Long Neck Karen community, taste northern Thai tea, and reach the Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar border. Hotel pickup, transport, lunch, water, and insurance are included, but several entry tickets cost extra.

“I highly recommend this tour for those who want to see the main attractions in Chiang Rai in a day. While the itinerary includes many attractions, we had enough time at each place to see everything. Our guide, M, was excellent, attentive and I learnt so much from him.”

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Chiang Rai: Private Tour with Driver and Custom Itinerary - Sapphire walls at the Blue Temple
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Chiang Rai: Private Tour with Driver and Custom Itinerary

7.Chiang Rai: Private Tour with Driver and Custom Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours exploring Chiang Rai with a private driver, air-conditioned car, and itinerary shaped around your interests. Visit the White and Blue Temples, Black House, Guan Yin statue, Golden Triangle, and Karen village, or swap in mountain sites for an extra fee. Drivers such as Mr Chai, Mr Sunny, and Mr Kao are often praised for safe driving and helpful local tips.

“We were able to see essentially everything on the list. Our driver did a good job of efficiently and coordinating the order of events. He suggested a couple items we had forgotten to include. The Golden Triangle was very interesting and our driver suggested a short river boat ride as well as opium museum. A great trip!”

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Chiang Rai: 7 Major Sites, Golden Triangle & Tea Plantation - The White Temple, Chiang Rai’s bold opening statement
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Chiang Rai: 7 Major Sites, Golden Triangle & Tea Plantation

8.Chiang Rai: 7 Major Sites, Golden Triangle & Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day exploring Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Guitar or Ping. Visit the White, Blue, and Black temples, the Golden Triangle, Chui Fong Tea Plantation, and the Opium Museum, with an optional Karen village stop. Pickup runs from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., and the tour returns to Chiang Rai in the evening.

“Amazing guide called Guitar. very enjoyable trip with plenty of time at each venue. We paid ahead all entry fees. our gife was ery e knowldgable. Amazing”

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From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour - The White Temple starts the day with a jolt
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From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

9.From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 1 day · from $57

This full-day Chiang Rai tour links the White Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Black House, Blue Temple, Golden Triangle, and Hall of Opium. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, an English-speaking guide, and insurance are included. Private and small-group options are available, with guides such as Bank, Mew, and Day praised for friendly, flexible service.

“The guide was perfect and the spots were worth it. Such an Amazing day !”

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1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only) - The 40-minute drive from Chiang Rai
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1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

10.1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Spend a full day walking through bamboo forest, farmland, hill-tribe villages, and tea country near Chiang Rai. Guides such as Addy, Thor, June, and Chai lead the route, explain local plants, make bamboo crafts, and help you cook lunch in the forest. Expect about five hours of walking, steep and slippery sections, a waterfall stop, and hotel pickup within Chiang Rai city.

“everything was just so god. our guide Thor really enjoys every part of his work and this is also what you feel. the nature is incredible, bamboo cooking is so interesting and tasty, waterfalls amazing. I really have not a single thing to complain about, thank you it was really a cool experience”

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Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle - Tea Plantations and Open Views
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Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

11.Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 9 hours · from $57Top rated

Join guides James, Wat, or Tee for a nine-hour Chiang Rai trek through Lisu, Chinese, Akkha, and Lahu communities. Walk steep jungle trails, visit tea plantations and a waterfall, then cook Thai food in bamboo. Hotel pickup, lunch, and an English or Thai speaking guide are included. Good fitness and grippy hiking shoes are essential.

“We had an amazing trip! It was hard but worth every sweat. Good food, funny guide, good transportation, amazing views and a good planed route. A wonderful way to explore Thailand.”

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Chiang Rai: Half Day Tour – 3 Famous Temples & Lalita Cafe’ - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple
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Chiang Rai: Half Day Tour – 3 Famous Temples & Lalita Cafe’

12.Chiang Rai: Half Day Tour – 3 Famous Temples & Lalita Cafe’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $57

Spend five hours visiting Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, and Huay Pla Kang Temple, then cool off at fairytale-like Lalita Cafe. Pickup covers hotels and selected locations within 3 to 4 kilometers of downtown. English-speaking guides such as Bank and Poppy add temple context, local insight, and helpful photos. Choose tour-only or ticket-inclusive pricing.

“Poppy was knowledgeable, kind, and accomodating. I can't think of anything to improve. We came away from the tour with a better understanding and appreciation of the culture, the temples, and history. Overall it was wonderful.”

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Chiang Rai: Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle - The Golden Triangle and the House of Opium
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Chiang Rai: Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle

13.Chiang Rai: Northern Thailand Tour with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 1 day · from $79

Spend a full day with a local English-speaking guide and up to eight others, visiting Choui Fong Tea Farm, mountain villages, Mae Sai, and the Golden Triangle. Guides such as Ping, Yok, and Lotte are praised for clear explanations and friendly help. Expect mountain roads, photo stops, optional 50 THB entries, and a comfortable ride.

“We had a wonderful day with our gide ping ping and the driver Lotte. Beautiful sight. The gide was very informative . A good and balanced mix of attraction.”

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Chiang Rai: 3 Temples, Long Neck Village & Lalitta Café - Blue Temple brings a different mood
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Chiang Rai: 3 Temples, Long Neck Village & Lalitta Café

14.Chiang Rai: 3 Temples, Long Neck Village & Lalitta Café

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 12 hours · from $69

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Goi, Bee, or Paul. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Big Buddha, Long Neck Village, Mae Kachan Hot Spring, and Lalitta Café. The $69 price includes transport, temple admissions, insurance, and a Thai buffet lunch, but expect about six hours on the road.

“Goi was fantastic, she did a great job explaining everything. The temples were amazing, loved them! The driving was a little bit scary and it is a long way to Chiang Rai, but Dang got us there and back. We enjoyed it! Highly recommended.”

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Chiang Rai:Lanna Home Cooking Class at Give Green Farm House - From Chiang Rai market to Give Green Farm House
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Chiang Rai:Lanna Home Cooking Class at Give Green Farm House

15.Chiang Rai:Lanna Home Cooking Class at Give Green Farm House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Lanna leads a four-hour Thai cooking class from Chiang Rai, beginning with a local market visit and continuing at her family-run farm restaurant. Choose a cooking theme, prepare several dishes with organic ingredients, and eat what you make. English instruction, hotel pickup, market tastings, and vegetarian adjustments are included.

“My wife and I took a northern Thai cooking class at Lana Home Cooking Class in Chiang Rai, and it was truly a highlight of our trip. Lana made the entire experience so fun, welcoming, and memorable from start to finish. We learned so much about northern Thai cuisine, ingredients, and techniques, all in a relaxed and engaging setting. Lana is an incredible teacher—knowledgeable, patient, and full of joy—and she made everyone feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious, and we loved being able to cook (and enjoy!) everything ourselves. If you’re visiting Chiang Rai, this class is a must-do. It’s more than just a cooking class—it’s a…”

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