The Chiang Rai Loop is the ideal way to see all the attractions of Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle. The five day itinerary includes the less-visited districts of Mae Salong and Doi Chang.
Our Chiang Rai Loop Itinerary shows you the highlights of the iconic temples, local villages, and the natural beauty of mountains, waterfalls and farmland. You spend one night in each of:
- Doi Chang Coffee Village
- Mae Salong Yunnanese Village
- The Golden Triangle
- …and the city of Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai Loop [5D4N Private Tour]
2 pax = ฿16,800 per person = ฿33,600 total
3 pax = ฿12,200 per person = ฿36,600 total
4 pax = ฿11,500 per person = ฿46,000 total
5+ pax = ฿9,900 per person
7+ pax = ฿7,900 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 Mai to Doi Chang
- 8:30am pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai
- Road-side rest break at Mae Khachan Hot Springs (free)
- Akha Farmville (tickets included)
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon Activities (all free/optional/time-permitting)
- Explore Cafes (at coffee farms, or macadamia farm)
- Walk at Temple Park (free, seasonal SUV access only)
- Check in at Doi Chang accommodation (1 night stay).
Day 2 – Doi Chang to Mae Salong
- Singha Park (free entry, tram ride included)
- Wat Huay Pla Kang (entry & elevator included)
- Lunch (included)
- Overnight in Mae Salong Yunnanese enclave (1 night stay)
- Martyr’s Memorial Hall (entry included)
- Stop at local market in main street of Santikhiri (free)
Day 3 – Mae Salong to Golden Triangle
- 101 Tea Plantation tea-tasting & sales (free)
- Doi Tung (Mae Fah Luang Garden entry included)
- Lunch (included)
- Overnight in Golden Triangle (1 night stay)
- Mekong river boat ride (tickets included)
Day 4 – Golden Triangle to Chiang Rai
- Hall of Opium Museum (tickets included)
- Lunch (included)
- Black House (entry included)
- Check in to Chiang Rai hotel (1 night stay)
- Evening free time for dinner (own cost) and walk through night markets
Day 5 – Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Blue Temple (free)
- White Temple (entry included)
- Lunch (included)
- Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan (skywalk included)
- Tour ends in Chiang Mai
Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Doi Chang
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 …
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 …
Day 2 – Doi Chang to Mae Salong
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 …
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 …
Mae Salong
The amazing district of Mae Salong is centered on the town of Santikhiri. The town is populated by the descendants of Kuomintang (KMT) soldiers who were unable to evacuate to Taiwan after losing to the Chinese communist …
Martyrs’ Memorial Hall
For an in-depth overview of local history, head to The Martyrs’ Memorial Hall on the southern approach to Santikhiri (Mae Salong). The museum has three main buildings, starting with an exhibition of KMT political & …
Day 3 – Mae Salong to Golden Triangle
101 Tea Plantation
101 Tea Plantation in Mae Salong offers tea-tasting and tea sales. There is no plantation tour as such, but you can walk into the plantation and take some photos of the beautiful landscape. Nearby Attractions …
Doi Tung
Doi Tung is a prominent peak in Chiang Rai province. Home to Shan, Lahu, and Akha communities, this area was previously dominated by opium farming. The opium trade enriched the trade bosses, but caused widespread …
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 …
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 …
Day 4 – Golden Triangle to Chiang Rai
Hall of Opium Museum
The Hall of Opium is the premier opium museum at the Golden Triangle, in northern Chiang Rai. Under royal patronage, little expense has been spared with this impressive exposition of the history of opium. You …
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 …
Day 5 – Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
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 …
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 …
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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