
Chiang Rai One Day Trip from Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Golden Triangle
See northern Thailand's most photographed temples in one day: the dazzling White Temple, the sapphire Blue Temple, and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
Choose tickets₹4,010 per adultAn early pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel starts a scenic drive north through the mountains, with a stop at the Mae Kachan hot springs. In Chiang Rai you visit Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple – an extraordinary all-white artwork of a temple covered in mirrored glass and surreal sculpture – and Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple, glowing sapphire and gold inside.
After a Thai lunch, continue to the Golden Triangle viewpoint on the Mekong River, where three countries meet, before the drive back to Chiang Mai in the evening.
Highlights
- Wat Rong Khun – the White Temple
- Wat Rong Suea Ten – the Blue Temple
- Golden Triangle viewpoint on the Mekong
- Mae Kachan hot springs stop
- Lunch included
Packages & Prices
Shared Day Tour with Lunch
- Adult (8 to 99 years): ₹4,010
- Child (3 to 7 years): ₹2,980
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai city
- Air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking guide
- White Temple entrance fee
- Thai lunch and drinking water
Not Included
- Optional Mekong boat ride to Laos market and Long Neck village (about 300 THB each)
- Personal expenses and tips
Timings
- Pickup about 7:00 - 7:30 AM
- Back in Chiang Mai about 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Know Before You Go
- Children under 4 travel free (no separate seat).
- It's a long day with about 3 hours' driving each way.
- Temple dress code: shoulders and knees covered.
- Carry your passport if you plan the optional boat trip to the Laos side.
Terms & ConditionsShow
- Prices are per ticket in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
- Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your voucher is emailed to you, usually within 24 hours of booking.
- Carry your passport; operators may check the lead traveller's ID against the booking.
- Child and infant prices follow the operator's own age and height rules, which are checked on the day. If a ticket type doesn't match, the difference may be charged there.
- Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
- Tours and boat trips can be changed or cancelled by the operator for weather, sea conditions or safety. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.
- Thai national park fees, where mentioned as not included, are set by the government and paid in cash on the day.
Photos: Chainwit / CC BY 4.0; Hans-Jürgen Neubert / CC BY 4.0; Chainwit / CC BY-SA 4.0. Photos are illustrative.