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Chiang Rai Private Tour: Exploring the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House
4.9
65 Ratings
Wiang Pa Pao
Embark on a private tour of Chiang Rai and discover the captivating White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House. Immerse yourself in the unique art and architecture of these iconic landmarks.
Embark on a private tour of Chiang Rai and discover the captivating White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House. Immerse yourself in the unique art and architecture of these iconic landmarks.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mae Khachan Hot Spring - Mae Khachan Hot Spring
- Wat Rong Khun - Known internationally as the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun is a modern, unique Buddhist temple located in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It was crafted by Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997.
- Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - This is a newly established temple, still undergoing…
- Mae Khachan Hot Spring - Mae Khachan Hot Spring
- Wat Rong Khun - Known internationally as the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun is a modern, unique Buddhist temple located in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It was crafted by Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997.
- Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - This is a newly established temple, still undergoing construction, although its main hall is now finished. Its stunning blue interior, featuring a large white Buddha, leaves a lasting impression.
- Baan Dam Museum - The Baan Dam Museum, also known as the Black House, showcases the impressive work of Thawan Duchanee, a Thai artist from Chiang Rai. His art explores the darker aspects of humanity, using red and black tones, along with skins, skulls, and various animal parts to create haunting pieces.
What's Included
- Drinking water
- All activities as mentioned in the program
- Lunch
- English speaking tour guide with TAT license
- Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Travel accident insurance
- Private transportation by air conditioned car/minivan with licensed Driver
- Drinking water
- All activities as mentioned in the program
- Lunch
- English speaking tour guide with TAT license
- Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Travel accident insurance
- Private transportation by air conditioned car/minivan with licensed Driver
What's Not Included
- Your personal expenses
- All kind of alcohols & soft drinks
- Other optional tours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside city area
- Your personal expenses
- All kind of alcohols & soft drinks
- Other optional tours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside city area
Additional Information
We depart from your hotel at 08:00 a.m. to Chiang Rai Province which takes about a 3-hour drive. Firstly, we have a short break at Mae Khachan Hot Spring, surrounded by spectacular hills and, it is the shelter of the large and shady tree. Then, we continue to visit Rong Khun Temple, more well-known among foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary…
We depart from your hotel at 08:00 a.m. to Chiang Rai Province which takes about a 3-hour drive. Firstly, we have a short break at Mae Khachan Hot Spring, surrounded by spectacular hills and, it is the shelter of the large and shady tree. Then, we continue to visit Rong Khun Temple, more well-known among foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. After that, continue to Blue Temple and Black House where is the proud work of Thawan Duchanee, a Chiang Rai born Thai artist who has developed a style of work representing the darkness in humanity. With lots of red and black hues, skins, skulls and various other animal parts made into eerie artwork.
- You should dress appropriately, T - shirt with short sleeves and long trousers is perfect for Temple tour.
Location
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
Mae Chedi Mai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(65 Ratings)
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Mark
Feb 12, 2026
The best way to see Chiang Mai - Did two private tours with AP Good which were executed flawlessly. Pickup from hotel in pumped out people carriers for just the two of us. The best way to see Chiang Mai with personal and private tour guide. Noom shared his experience and knowledge of the city and the region as well as brining us to great places to eat during the tour. Highly recommended!
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Wanderer725386
Jan 19, 2026
Visit Chiang Mai with Cobi the GOAT - Great experience, the guide being funny and told us many stories about the city, about the different places we visited. A super interesting meeting and a lot of exchanges with Cobi and our driver Naan (sorry if it's badly written:) ) Everything being millimetered so that we don't have to wait, that the trip goes best for us. We really recommend you to visit with this team!
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Christy
Jan 18, 2026
Private tour to Chiang Rai with Nui was enjoyable and recommended especially if you have him as your guide. - My husband was unable to join me on the tour to Chiang Rai so I was somewhat concerned with how the day would go. But with Nui as the guide, everything went great. He was kind, funny, knowledgeable and very easy to understand. Thank you Nui for making a long day the best for me!!
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M1520jbbeatricer
Nov 8, 2025
Best bisit to Hell! - Leave as early as you can. We visited after the Lartern Festival in Chiang Mai on November 7. It was packed but well worth the experience! The white temple is like nothing we have ever seen. The depiction of hell reminded us of a great Halloween venue! Our guide Noom was excellent. His English was perfect. He likes to talk about his country so peppers him with questions. The blue temple and the black house were very cool as well! The pre-selected place for lunch was booked so Noom took us to a local place that was awesome! Don't get me wrong this is a long tour 14 hours but we'll worth the visit!!
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Mar_ajos_z922
Nov 7, 2025
Great experience in Chiang Rai - Service was very professional. Gobi and Ya were very friendly and made our tour very fun. They answered all our doubts always with a smile.
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Mohan
Oct 21, 2025
Excellent tour and experience of sights around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. - We had an amazing experience with Noom as our guide. He was with us for 4 days as our private guide. He was very courteous, professional, affable and knowledgeable - a great combination for a tour guide. He brought the right amount of depth for us - enough knowledge to keep us engaged and provide details about the architecture and culture of all the places we visited. He went beyond the call of duty to make sure we were engaged and comfortable, and took some detours to show us a few places off the beaten path. All is all an excellent experience. Would definitely request NooM on our next trip.
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Christinew012
Oct 13, 2025
Great private tour company for families with young kids. 5 stars for our guide and 5-point harness child car seats. - We had a wonderful time with AP - from the start they made accommodation for our two young children, providing age appropriate car seats for them and I can’t stress how difficult it was to find tours with 5-point harness car seats in Chiang Mai especially for kids older than 4! Our custom designed van itself was very comfortable and spacious.
We did two half day tours and two full day tours. Our guide Mr Noom made the experience truly special. He was warm, engaging and knowledgeable. Our kids loved interacting with him. We learned a lot about our tourism objects and additionally insights into Thai life. We never felt rushed and we got to spend as much/little time wherever we were, tailoring the day for the unexpected things that come with travelling with toddlers. He gave us excellent food and restaurant recommendations and even arranged laundry pickup/delivery for us.
Our driver Mr John was friendly, smiley and drives in a manner that keeps us comfortable.
We would definitely use AP again if we go back to Chiang Mai in the future.
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867binitap
Oct 3, 2025
Best Time w/Gobi & Mr. Booki! - We ended up booking a 3 day tour with AP Tours and had Gobi as our guide and Mr.Booki as our driver the entire time. THEY BOTH WERE AMAZING AND WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND! Gobi was fun, funny, knowledgable, always kept us entertained and we had great conversations thru-out the 3 days. Mr.Booki was so professional, punctual, and a safe driver for the long distances we traveled. The van provided was clean, spacious, and always stocked with cold water which was much appreciated. We loved our time with both and truly appreciate the insights into Chiang Mai they gave us. Gobi and Mr.Booki are truly the best! We could have not asked for a better Chiang Mai experience without them.
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J4037jasarahm
Aug 13, 2025
🌟 Unforgettable Tour Experience of temples in Chiang Rai! 🌟 - 🌟 Unforgettable Tour Experience in Chiang Rai! 🌟
I cannot recommend this tour company enough! Despite booking at the last minute, they were unbelievably prompt and professional. Our English-speaking guide was exceptional, sharing insightful stories about every site we visited.
🚐 The comfort of the top-notch van was a huge plus, and payment was a breeze with card options available.
First stop: the White Temple! 😍 The artistry and beauty left us in awe, especially with our guide explaining the intricate details and ongoing projects. We never felt rushed, and the delicious local food was a treat!
Then we visited the Black House, an impressive contrast to the White Temple, followed by the Blue Temple, which truly blew our minds! 💙
The entire day was filled with fantastic activities, ample breaks, and refreshments. As a family of 4 traveling together (myself,my two teenage daughters and my 12year old), we all loved every moment of this tour!
This company surpassed all our previous experiences in Thailand. We’re already excited to book again in the future! 🎉
If you want an amazing adventure filled with culture and beauty, this is the tour for you!
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Sofiabz6823ll
Jan 9, 2026
excellent - recommend this experience, very cultural and interesting. temples decorated and structured well. recommend this holiday to extended families and even small, great experience
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