Chiang Rai Exploration: Visit White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House from Chiang Mai
4.4
190 Ratings
Tambon Chang Khlan
Embark on an unforgettable exploration of Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai. Discover the mesmerizing White Temple, the serene Blue Temple, and the enigmatic Black House. Upgrade your transportation and delve into the fascinating history of the Golden Triangle.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mae Khachan Hot Spring - Before we begin temple sightseeing, we’ll break up the long three-hour drive at the Mae Khachan Hot Spring to relax, dip our feet in the steaming mineral water, maybe eat a snack, or walk around the surrounding gardens.
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Stay hydrated with bottled water provided
  • All entrance fees covered, including the White Temple (THB 100) and Black House (THB 80)
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Blue Temple (Not included if Golden Triangle option is selected)
Additional Information

Explore the White Temple or Wat Rong Khun, a stunning contemporary architecture crafted by a local artist for the pursuit of everlasting life
Relax at the Blue Temple, constructed on a spot where tigers used to leap across the river
Experience the eeriness of the Black House, known as a ‘gloomy, enigmatic, and almost barbaric’ embodiment of hell
A signature experience by TripGuru: personalized, suitable for individual travelers, small group (up to 8)
Options available to enhance your transport features
Optional visit to the White Temple and the renowned Golden Triangle with an insight into its thrilling history

  • The distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is approximately 172 km one-way. Kindly be prepared for a long drive (roughly 3 hours one-way).
Location
McDonald's Im Thapae
Kotchasarn Road
Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Spot your tour guide wearing a green shirt and holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you outside McDonald's.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(190 Ratings)
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Trip34639139820
May 21, 2024
Good tour - Great guide! But White Temple was a bit underwhelming. Guide took great pictures of us and there was enough time for each temple.
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Resort680666
May 21, 2024
Knowledge and guidance - Boon was a wonderful kind hearted guide. I've recently loss my husband and this tour was supposed to help give me perspective , reflection and knowledge. Boon shared history, jokes and helped everyone feel like a family instead of strangers. He has also mastered taking great photos. The driver was great too! He navigated a storm bringing us back home with such precision and grace. Shekora & Carol
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Companion39845630982
May 19, 2024
Amazing temples - Amazing temple from an amazing artist. It was fascinating to go and see it. I recommended for the whole family great to guide very knowledgeable.
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Esteban
May 18, 2024
Wonderful visit - Very good tour. The black museum surprised you a lot, it is very interesting. The blue and white temple are wonderful. The guide could be a little more patient when waiting for people, but it was not serious
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Shelleyrb9993hl
May 15, 2024
Beautiful Trip - We really enjoyed our trip to the temples and black house! Our host Peter really made the trip, he was very informative, friendly and attentive, He kept everybody on the trip engaged and obviously cared about the history of the temples/house which was nice to see. The temples were beautiful and the black house, you have plenty of time at both spots. The food was cheap and fine near the white temple!
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Gyngearc
May 15, 2024
Temples with Popcorn - Had an amazing trip with Popcorn! He was awesome!! He took his job serious and was so proud to talk about his country. Everything was great.
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Veronica_w
May 15, 2024
Temple hopping - This was a fun day trip that lasted approx 11 hours. Tour provided pick up, drop off, and some water. You get to see 3 beautiful temples and a hot spring- which could’ve been avoided in my opinion. We had Peter as our tour guide who was helpful, enthusiastic, and friendly. He described the temples to us and how they came to be. He was willing to answer any questions and would take photos if you wished. I would do the tour again, however, keep in mind that it is hot!
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Danica_d
May 14, 2024
Highly recommend - This tour is great! Before making our way to the temples, we made a pit stop at the hot springs to stretch our legs, go to the bathroom and buy any clothes or snacks for the long ride. The white temple was beautiful and had intricate details. The security is very strict here so make sure to follow the rules. The lunch buffet had an array of food to eat, the khao soi was delicious! The blue temple was next, if you are going on a scorching hot day maybe wear socks because removing your shoes and walking on the tile towards the entrance of the temple burned my feet. The fruit and ice cream selection here was also delicious. The black museum was interesting, would definitely spend time here to look around. On our way back, we made a bathroom break and then to a dried fruit and cashew store. We were able to buy our souvenirs for our friends and family back at home. Overall a great day and we liked the intimate small group so it wasn’t over whemling.
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Paul_t
May 11, 2024
Long Day But Worth It - Blue Temple was quite memorable. Black House was best to me as like lots of flora/fauna. Fantastic furniture in main house. White Temple proved to be a bit of a disappointment as from photos in ads, thought would be in isolated area. Still impressive. Ate at restaurant across from temple. Khao Soi Fried Pork outstanding. Would have been perfect if temperatures in afternoon very hot. Not Viator's or Trip Guru's fault. Thank God for air con in van. "James" our guide very knowledgeable about Buddhism as he was a former monk.
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Ashley_b
May 10, 2024
A great day out - We did reverse order with Blue temple first which I think was more beneficial as you finish with the white temple which is magnificent. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Learning about Buddhism was interesting. Very hot so pack water and a hat.
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