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A monk seated in a cave with stalactites and a Buddha statue. 2
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A multi-level shopping mall with large golden Buddha statues, chandeliers, and floral decorations. 5

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Kayan & Café Tour

By Chiangmai Smiley Tour Official
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$93 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover Chiang Rai's iconic temples and contemporary art
  • Visit the White Temple and explore the Cave of Art
  • See the giant Guan Yin statue at Wat Huay Pla Kang
  • Learn about local culture at a Kayan community
  • Relax at Lalitta Café and its scenic garden surroundings

Activity location

    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 Samlarn Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    • Tambon Si Phum, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off (Within Pickup Area)

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Choose this option if your hotel is located within our pickup area. After booking, please send us your hotel name and WhatsApp number so we can confirm your pickup details.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$93.44 x 1 AdultAU$93.44
Total
Price is AU$93.44

MAYA Shopping Mall (Starbucks)

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Meet us outside Starbucks Coffee at MAYA Shopping Mall. Please arrive by 7:20 AM and wait for your guide. Pickup is between 7:30–8:00 AM. After booking, send your WhatsApp number via GetYourGuide for tour updates if needed.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$93.44 x 1 AdultAU$93.44
Total
Price is AU$93.44

Meeting Point: Wat Phra Singh (Hotels Outside Pickup Area)

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Meet us at Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan (Old City), in front of the temple sign. Please arrive by 6:50 AM and wait for your guide. After booking, provide your WhatsApp number via GetYourGuide so we can contact you if needed.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$93.44 x 1 AdultAU$93.44
Total
Price is AU$93.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Chiang Mai Old City
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Buffet lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Discover some of Chiang Rai's most famous cultural landmarks on a full-day journey from Chiang Mai. Visit remarkable temples, learn about local traditions, enjoy a buffet lunch, and relax at one of the region's most scenic cafés.

07:00 – 07:30 AM | Hotel Pick-up in Chiang Mai

Begin your day with pick-up from your accommodation within Chiang Mai Old City before travelling north towards Chiang Rai.

Your first stop is a local Kayan community in Doi Saket, home to the well-known Long Neck Karen culture. Learn about traditional handicrafts, cultural traditions, and daily life while supporting a local community-based tourism initiative.

Continue to Mae Kachan Hot Spring for a short break before reaching Chiang Rai.

Visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), a remarkable blend of Buddhist symbolism and contemporary art. In addition to the temple complex, visitors can explore the Cave of Art, featuring unique artistic displays inspired by the vision of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.

Enjoy a buffet lunch with a variety of Thai dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options.

After lunch, visit the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), famous for its vibrant colours and detailed artwork.

Continue to Wat Huay Pla Kang, home to one of Chiang Rai's most impressive Guan Yin statues. The temple complex features detailed teak wood carvings, elegant architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Before returning to Chiang Mai, stop at Lalitta Café, a scenic garden café surrounded by landscaped waterfalls and natural-inspired surroundings, offering time to relax and take photos.

After the tour, travel back to Chiang Mai.

07:40 – 08:00 PM | Estimated Drop-off at Your Accommodation

Location

Activity location

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    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2 Samlarn Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    • Tambon Si Phum, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand
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    • Maya Shopping Mall, 55, Moo 5, Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phuak,, ตำบลช้างเผือก อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50300, Thailand
    • ตำบลช้างเผือก, เชียงใหม่, Thailand