Explore the countryside of northern Thailand and cross the border into Laos on a private full-day tour of Chiang Rai and the famous "Golden Triangle" where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. Visit Buddhist temples and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Thai
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the "Golden Triangle" on the border of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar
- Visit the white temple of Wat Rong Kuhn
- Learn more about the opium trade of the "Golden Triangle" at the Opium House Museum
- Enjoy flexibility to your itinerary and the insights of a local guide
Full description
Depart Chiang Mai and journey towards Chiang Rai, stopping at the hot springs of Mae Kajan to soak your feet in the healing waters. Then, visit the temple of Wat Rong Khun and marvel at is white exterior inlaid with mirrored glass.
Enter the "Golden Triangle" to see the city of Chiang Saen. Enjoy lunch at a famous restaurant before climbing aboard a boat for a ride along the Mekong River (optional). Cross into Laos and go to the market at Don Sao Island. Visit the Opium House Museum to learn more about opium and why it was once as expensive as gold.
Get the chance to stop at a hill tribe village en route back to Chiang Mai and meet the people of the Long Neck tribes.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Private transportation by high-quality air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Thai lunch, snacks, fruits and water
- Refreshing towel
- Local 1st class travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Entrance fee to the Long Neck tribe village (optional for 300 Thai Baht per person)
- Long-tail boat trip on Mekong River (optional for approximately 300-400 Thai Baht per person)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Know before you go
- It is mandatory to bring your passport on this tour
- This package is suitable for all ages and levels of experience
- Timing is flexible, based on the season and situation
- This tour is a long driving day, but since it is a private tour you can stop to take a break if you need to
