Chiang Mai · GOLDEN TRIANGLE & MEKONG TRIPS
Where the Mekong divides Thailand, Laos and Myanmar is a long way from Chiang Mai, and most trips fold it into a Chiang Rai day. The 15 below are compared on drive time, whether a longtail boat is included and how much of the day is spent in a minibus.
See Chiang Rai’s White Temple, ancient Chiang Saen, the Mekong and Golden Triangle on a full-day trip from Chiang Mai.
“We had a great experience. Our tour guide was awesome and very friendly, was supposed to be a small tour but we ended up on it alone. The van was very comfy.”
See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black art sites, visit the Golden Triangle, and cruise the Mekong on a very full day from Chiang Mai.
“Very nice trip. Everything was well organised. unfortunarely the weather was bad. But the places were beautiful and the entire tour was well organised. Thanks to the guide Anna who also was very informative about all the places.”
Review of Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai day trip covering the White, Blue, and Black temples, Karen village, Golden Triangle, lunch, and boat ride.
“Little far from Chiang Mai but the experience worth it. Great customer service, enough time to enjoy the attractions”
Review of Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle day tour from Chiang Mai, with the White Temple, hill villages, hot springs, lunch, and border views.
“Chiang Rai was definitely worth seeing. However, the golden triangle part was ok, but not worth the extra drive.”
Review of a flexible private Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai, with temples, tea hills, the Golden Triangle, and an optional Mekong boat ride.
“A brilliant day with Nop. We visited the white and blue temple, the big Buddha, the waterfall cafe and hotspots and Singha park - all in one day! Nop was knowledgable, friendly and great fun. Would recommend as a great immersion into Chiang Mai!”
See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, then cruise the Mekong at the Golden Triangle on a long but value-packed day tour.
“15 hour trip, the blue temple makes it worth it! I ended up in a mixed Chinese group, we were only three non-chinese and unfortunately we could not understand the guide's English. I don't know how to (or if possible) avoid getting in a Chinese Read more”
Review of a 14-hour Chiang Mai tour to Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, plus the Golden Triangle, with hotel pickup and lunch.
“I’m really upset and angry because this tour has been long, boring and tiring. First of all the van was not comfortable and old , the tour guide terrible and the lunch cheap. We visited many things, but we spend more time in the parking area waiRead more”
See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, and the Golden Triangle on a long but value-packed day from Chiang Mai.
“It was very a good Day. White temple is wahou ! Such a beautiful place... The trip is well timed, the guide very nice et very good driver. Confort in the van...All perfect, except...the meal : awfull place, crowded, noisy, not bad but not good food, ...you really need to change that because all the rest was so great !”
See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, meet Long Neck Karen families, and cruise the Mekong on a very full day from Chiang Mai.
“Firstly - the tour is absolutely jam packed with things to do - Paula our guide took us to so many places to get everything in - so don't be disappointed if the stops can seem rushed - but from Chaing Mai it's a 4 hour journey there and 4 hours Read more”
Review of Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Long Neck Village, and Golden Triangle boat trip from Chiang Mai.
“Wonderful tour to visit the white temple, blue temple, black house and golden triangle. When I saw 15 hours, I thought maybe that wasn’t the case but it was! However the longest drive of the day was the 4 hours at the end from Golden TriRead more”
Review of Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Golden Triangle, hot springs, and Akha village on a long guided day trip from Chiang Mai.
“My girlfriend and I enjoyed touring the White Temple of Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle. The White Temple is very beautiful and memorable. The short boat ride across the Mekong River to Laos is something I'll never forget. Our tour guide Sunny was great...she was very helpful, friendly and personable. She made the journey extra special. Our driver Joe was great too...very safe and reliable driver. Keep in mind this is a long day. I suggest you don't plan anything for the next morning as you will not return to your hotel until about 10pm. Long day of touring but well worth it. I highly recommend. Thank you Sunny…”
Review of a private Chiang Rai Golden Triangle tour with Akha and Karen villages, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, and the House of Opium.
“Very personable and trustworthy guide experience. Wish he spoke More English to give more history but he did a good Job. Very organized. We saw a lot.”
Review of Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Golden Triangle, Laos border, and Long Neck Karen village on a long 12-hour day trip from Chiang Mai.
“Pésima atención por parte del guía, el almuerzo en un sitio infame, con malas condiciones es higiénicas, a raíz de ahí m esposa sufrió una colitis y el guía se desentendió de la situacion, desde luego y mientras la agencia local sea la misma que tiene viator la contrataría con otra”
See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black temples, hot springs, lunch, and the Golden Triangle on a long but rewarding day from Chiang Mai.
“The pace was very fast, but it was worth it to see everything. The group wasn't very close-knit, I fell behind and no one noticed me. It was a long trip that lasted until almost 8:00 p.m.”
Private Chiang Rai day trip from Chiang Mai with the White and Blue Temples, tea plantation, Golden Triangle, guide, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“It was great. Such an amazing culture rich adventure. Our tour guide Mr. big was very lovely and provided us with plenty interentings facts about visited places and Thai Kingdom overall. We also visited various temples with plenty of time to eRead more”
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