The Chiang Rai Explorer tour itinerary is the most relaxed option for seeing the attractions Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle. You will see all the popular attractions without feeling rushed.
You will stay in a Chiang Rai city hotel for both nights as your base for exploring the northernmost province of Thailand.
Chiang Rai Explorer [3D2N Private Tour]
2 pax = ฿9,700 per person = ฿19,400 total
3 pax = ฿7,100 per person = ฿21,300 total
4 pax = ฿6,500 per person = ฿26,000 total
5+ pax = ฿5,600 per person
7+ pax = ฿4,600 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 – Chiang Rai City & Surrounds
- Pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai
- Road-side rest break at Mae Khachan Hot Springs (free)
- White Temple (entry included)
- Lunch (included)
- Blue Temple (free)
- Check in to Chiang Rai hotel (2 night stay)
- Dinner (own cost) in city and walk through night markets
Day 2 – Golden Triangle
- Black House (entry included)
- Doi Tung (Mae Fah Luang Garden entry included)
- Lunch (included)
- Golden Triangle
- Option (tickets included, choose 1):
- Opium House Museum + Mekong river boat ride with stop at Don Sao Island, a market on Laos side
- Hall of Opium Museum
- Return to Chiang Rai
Day 3 – Return to Chiang Mai
- Check out from Chiang Rai Hotel
- Wat Huay Pla Kang (entry & elevator included)
- Lunch (included)
- Singha Park (free entry, tram ride included)
- Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan (free)
- Return to Chiang Mai.
Day 1 – Chiang Rai City & Surrounds
Leaving from your Chiang Mai hotel by 8:30am puts you in front of all the vans and tour bus traffic going to Chiang Rai.
Mae Khachan Hot Springs
White Temple
Blue Temple
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 – Golden Triangle
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before driving north for the day.
Black House (Baan Dam)
Doi Tung
Golden Triangle
Choose 1 of either Mekong River Cruise or Hall of Opium Museum
Mekong River Cruise (Golden Triangle)
Hall of Opium Museum
From the Golden Triangle, we return to Chiang Rai. You have the evening free to further explore the city or take a break at your hotel.
Day 3 – Return to Chiang Mai
Wat Huay Pla Kang
Singha Park
Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan
Continue back to Chiang Mai.
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