Doi Chang Explorer [3D2N]

The Doi Chang Explorer tour itinerary is our top recommendation for seeing Chiang Rai province in three days. Your route takes in all the highlights that most visitors see in Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle.

As a bonus, you stay for one night in Doi Chang Coffee Village: something most travelers will not experience.

Doi Chang Explorer [3D2N Private Tour]

2 pax = ฿11,800 per person = ฿23,600 total

3 pax = ฿8,700 per person = ฿26,100 total

4 pax = ฿8,100 per person = ฿32,400 total

5+ pax = ฿7,000 per person

7+ pax = ฿5,750 per person

Lunch is included each day, but other meals & accommodation not included

This is a multi-day private tour with your own licensed, English-speaking guide and transport.

Day 1 – White Temple & Golden Triangle

Day 2 – Chiang Rai City & Doi Chang

Day 3 – Coffee Farm Tour & Return to Chiang Mai

  • Coffee Tour* at Leehu Coffee Farm)
    • Coffee Operations Tour (tickets included)
    • Plantation Walk (included)
    • 1 hot drink (included)
  • Lunch in Doi Chang (included)
  • Option (Choose 1)
  • Visit Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan temple (skywalk included)
  • Return to Chiang Mai

* Subject to availability.

Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle & Chiang Rai

Mae Khachan Hot Springs

Mae Khachan Hot Springs is in Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai. The thermal waters can be experienced at a number of locations in this district, but for the onward traveler this means right next to …

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White Temple

White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)  In recent years, White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) has become the most popular attraction within the city of Chiang Rai. The white temple is the highlight of a larger complex …

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Black House (Baan Dam)

The Black House is a temple-styled art gallery – it showcases the work of another renowned Chiang Rai artist Thawan Duchanee (he actually lived within this compound for several decades). The Black House / Baan Dam …

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Golden Triangle

The golden triangle is a large geographic region including parts of Myanmar, Laos, and Northern Thailand. This region has infamy as one of the largest sources of opium production in the world, especially during the …

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Mekong River Cruise (Golden Triangle)

Taking a boat trip is one of the most popular activities when visiting the Golden Triangle. For solo travelers or small groups, the most cost effective way to get out on the water is in …

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House of Opium Museum

The House of Opium is the most popular opium museum at the Golden Triangle, in northern Chiang Rai. Completely renovated in early 2022, this mainstay of golden triangle day tours is more compelling than ever. …

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Check in to your hotel late afternoon. In the evening, go out for dinner in the city & explore Chiang Rai Night Bazaar. There is an hourly light show at the Chiang Rai Clock Tower too.

Day 2 – Chiang Rai to Doi Chang

Blue Temple

Located just north of the Kok river within the city of Chiang Rai, the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seua Ten) is well worth a visit. There is currently no entry fee, but this may change …

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Wat Huay Pla Kang

Wat Huay Pla Kang is a Chinese styled (Mahayana Buddhist) temple in the northern outskirts of Chiang Rai city. The compound is dominated by a statue of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy and an …

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Singha Park

Singha Park Chiang Rai Singha Park Chiang Rai consists of over 12 square km of tea fields, lakes, fruit trees and flower beds. There is a central viewpoint for the tea fields. Singha Park hosts …

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Doi Chang

Doi Chang is a mountain region famous for coffee production. Many coffee plantations and cafes can be found around the Lisu & Akha village of Baan Doi Chang. Doi Chang is just over 30 minutes from …

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Day 3 – Coffee Farm Tour & Return to Chiang Mai

Choose 1 of either Doi Chaang Coffee Estate or Leehu Coffee Farm

Doi Chaang Coffee Estate

The Doi Chaang coffee brand is the central success story in the commercialization of arabica coffee production in the Doi Chang district of Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. Coffee plants were originally introduce to the …

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Leehu Coffee Farm

Leehu Coffee Farm is located in the Doi Chang district of Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. Centered around a coffee mill and surrounded by a coffee plantation, visitors are warmly welcomed with a great little …

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Leesoaw Macadamia

Leesoaw Macadamia is located in the Doi Chang district of Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. This operation includes macadamia plantations, nut processing, value-add processing and on-site sales. Leesoaw is what the local people call themselves …

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Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan

Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan is one of the most beautiful temples in Northern Thailand. While not heavily visited by foreigners, it is very well known throughout Thailand. The temple is located one hour south-west of …

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