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Excursión de día completo desde Chiang Mai a los templos Blanco, Azul y Rojo de Chiang Rai, con paradas en las aguas termales de Mae Kachan y un pueblo de la tribu Karen de cuello largo.
Chiang Mai: templos Blanco, Azul y Rojo de Chiang Rai y tribu Karen: Datos clave
| Price | From $40 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip (Shared)
Descripción completa
Los tres templos icónicos de Chiang Rai están lo suficientemente cerca para visitarlos en un solo día inolvidable, y este viaje los conecta con un par de paradas que la mayoría de los visitantes nunca planean por su cuenta. Saldrá temprano de Chiang Mai y se abrirá camino hacia el norte a través de las colinas, interrumpiendo el trayecto en las aguas termales de Mae Kachan, donde el agua rica en minerales burbujea desde el suelo y puede mojar los pies, ver a los lugareños hervir huevos en el calor natural, y estirar las piernas antes de continuar. Un corto trayecto después lo lleva a un pueblo de la tribu Karen de cuello largo, donde conocerá a miembros de la comunidad, verá de cerca el tejido tradicional y los anillos de latón en el cuello, y aprenderá un poco sobre una forma de vida muy diferente de las ciudades por las que pasan la mayoría de los viajeros.
De ahí, el día se dirige hacia los templos de Chiang Rai, cada uno con un sabor completamente diferente de espectacularidad. Wat Rong Khun, el Templo Blanco, es una estructura deslumbrante, casi surrealista, de yeso blanco y vidrio espejado construida por un artista local como un regalo al budismo. Wat Rong Suea Ten, el Templo Azul, brilla con paredes de índigo profundo y detalles dorados que se sienten como entrar en un mundo completamente diferente. Finalmente, el imponente Gran Buda blanco y el llamativo Templo Rojo en Huay Pla Kang completan el viaje con amplias vistas desde la colina sobre la ciudad.
Con un guía experto que lo lleva a través de cada parada y un transporte en autobús cómodo que se encarga de los largos trayectos entre ellas, esta es la forma más fácil de ver todo por lo que Chiang Rai es conocido sin alquilar un coche ni armar su propio itinerario.
Itinerario
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup from Chiang Mai
Meet your guide at the pickup point confirmed after booking and start the journey north toward Chiang Rai.
Drive toward Mae Kachan
Comfortable coach transfer through the northern Thai countryside.
Mae Kachan Hot Springs
Photo stop and short guided visit at the natural mineral hot springs; watch locals boil eggs in the heated water and dip your feet if you like.
Drive to the hill tribe village
Short coach transfer to the Long Neck Karen community.
Long Neck Karen Village
Guided visit to a Long Neck hill tribe village to learn about local traditions, crafts, and daily life.
Drive to Chiang Rai
Longer coach transfer into Chiang Rai province, arriving at the White Temple.
Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Guided visit and free time to photograph the intricate white and mirrored-glass temple complex.
Drive to the Blue Temple
Short coach transfer across Chiang Rai city.
Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
Guided visit to the striking indigo-and-gold temple, one of Chiang Rai's most photographed sites.
Huay Pla Kang Temple, Big Buddha & Red Temple
Guided visit to the hilltop temple complex, home to the towering white Big Buddha statue and the vivid Red Temple, with panoramic views over Chiang Rai.
Return drive to Chiang Mai
Relax on the coach ride back to Chiang Mai as the day winds down.
Drop-off at Chiang Mai hotels
Drop-off at hotels in central Chiang Mai, ending the tour.
Itinerario detallado
Your day begins early, around 7:00 AM, with pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point in Chiang Mai (the exact location depends on the option you select at booking). Once everyone is aboard, the coach heads north toward Chiang Rai province, and the first stretch of driving takes about an hour and a half.
Around 8:30 AM, you'll pull in at the Mae Kachan Hot Springs for a relaxing photo and rest stop. This is a favorite break on the route north — steam rises from the ground where mineral-rich water bubbles up naturally, and you can watch locals cook eggs in baskets lowered into the heat, or simply dip your feet and stretch your legs before getting back on the road.
A short fifteen-minute drive brings you to a Long Neck Karen hill tribe village around 9:15 AM, where you'll spend about 45 minutes with a guide learning about the community's traditions, including the brass neck coils worn by some of the women, along with local weaving and handicrafts. It's a rare, respectful glimpse into a culture very different from city life in Thailand.
From there, the journey continues into Chiang Rai proper, a longer drive of just over two hours that gets you to the legendary White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, by early afternoon, around 12:15 PM. You'll have a full hour here with your guide to explore the dazzling white and mirrored-glass structure and its surreal, otherworldly details.
Next, a thirty-minute drive takes you to the Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten, around 1:45 PM, where deep indigo walls and gold accents create a completely different but equally striking atmosphere. From there it's a quick hop to Huay Pla Kang, home of the enormous white Big Buddha statue and the vivid Red Temple, arriving around 2:30 PM for sweeping hilltop views over the city.
By roughly 3:30 PM, it's time to begin the return journey to Chiang Mai, a three-hour drive that gets you back to your hotel by around 6:30 PM, rounding out a full, unforgettable day exploring the best of Chiang Rai.
Incluye
- Guía profesional de habla inglesa
- Transporte de ida y vuelta en autobús con aire acondicionado desde Chiang Mai
- Entrada y visita guiada a Wat Rong Khun (Templo Blanco)
- Entrada y visita guiada a Wat Rong Suea Ten (Templo Azul)
- Entrada y visita guiada a la zona del templo de Huay Pla Kang, el Gran Buda y el Templo Rojo
- Visita a las aguas termales de Mae Kachan
- Visita al pueblo de la tribu Karen de cuello largo
- Regreso a hoteles en el centro de Chiang Mai
No incluye
- Recogida en el hotel (el lugar de recogida depende de la opción seleccionada)
- Comidas y bebidas
- Propinas para el guía y el conductor
- Gastos personales y recuerdos
- Donativos en los templos (opcional, se agradece el efectivo)
- Seguro de viaje
Información importante
Punto de encuentro
Hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai (exact point confirmed after booking)
Antes de ir
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad
Sobre esta actividad
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Opiniones de viajeros
The White Temple was even more incredible in person than in photos, all that intricate silver detailing glinting in the sun. Our guide gave really thoughtful explanations at each stop, and the hot springs break was a nice surprise in between. Long day but absolutely worth it.
Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple, was honestly my favorite of the three, the color is unreal in real life. Pickup was on time and the coach was comfortable enough for the long drive. Just be ready for a very early start.
Great value for $40 considering how much is packed into the day. The Big Buddha at Huay Pla Kang was massive and the views from up there were great. Only downside was we had less time than I wanted at the hill tribe village.
13 hours sounds long but it genuinely flew by. Our guide kept things interesting on the bus with stories about the region, and all three temples were completely different from each other. The Red Temple pagoda area was a nice quieter stop compared to the crowds at White Temple.
Really well organized tour and our guide spoke excellent English. The Mae Kachan hot springs stop was short but a nice leg-stretch break. Would have liked a bit more free time at the White Temple since it gets busy with tour groups.
Booked this last minute and it exceeded expectations. Visiting the Long Neck Karen village was a moving experience and our guide explained the community's history respectfully. All entrance fees being included made it easy, no surprise costs at any stop.
Long travel day but the sights make up for it, especially the White Temple and the giant Buddha statue. Our driver was safe and careful on the mountain roads. Just bring snacks since there isn't much time built in for proper meals between stops.
One of the best day trips we did in Thailand. Seeing the White, Blue, and Red temples all in one day for this price felt like a steal, and the hot springs stop was a fun bonus. Hotel pickup was smooth and right on schedule.