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Excursion d'une journée complète depuis Chiang Mai vers les temples Blanc, Bleu et Rouge de Chiang Rai, avec arrêts aux sources chaudes de Mae Kachan et un village de la tribu Karen à cou long.
Chiang Mai : temples Blanc, Bleu et Rouge de Chiang Rai et tribu Karen: En bref
| 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)
Description complète
Les trois temples emblématiques de Chiang Rai sont suffisamment proches pour être visités en une seule journée inoubliable, et ce voyage les relie avec quelques arrêts que la plupart des visiteurs ne planifient jamais par eux-mêmes. Vous partirez tôt de Chiang Mai et sinuerez vers le nord à travers les collines, interrompant le trajet aux sources chaudes de Mae Kachan, où une eau riche en minéraux bouillonne du sol et où vous pouvez tremper vos pieds, regarder les habitants faire bouillir des œufs dans la chaleur naturelle, et vous dégourdir les jambes avant de continuer. Un court trajet plus loin vous mène à un village de la tribu des collines Karen à cou long, où vous rencontrerez des membres de la communauté, verrez de près le tissage traditionnel et les anneaux de cou en laiton, et apprendrez un peu sur un mode de vie très différent des villes que traversent la plupart des voyageurs.
De là, la journée se tourne vers les temples de Chiang Rai, chacun offrant une saveur de spectacle complètement différente. Wat Rong Khun, le Temple Blanc, est une structure éblouissante et presque surréaliste de plâtre blanc et de verre miroité construite par un artiste local en cadeau au bouddhisme. Wat Rong Suea Ten, le Temple Bleu, rayonne de murs indigo profonds et de détails dorés qui donnent l'impression d'entrer dans un monde complètement différent. Enfin, l'imposant Grand Bouddha blanc et le saisissant Temple Rouge de Huay Pla Kang complètent le voyage avec des vues panoramiques depuis la colline sur la ville.
Avec un guide compétent vous menant à travers chaque arrêt et un transport en car confortable gérant les longs trajets entre eux, c'est la façon la plus simple de voir tout ce pour quoi Chiang Rai est connu sans louer de voiture ni assembler votre propre itinéraire.
Programme
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.
Programme détaillé
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.
Inclus
- Guide professionnel parlant anglais
- Transport aller-retour en car climatisé depuis Chiang Mai
- Entrée et visite guidée de Wat Rong Khun (Temple Blanc)
- Entrée et visite guidée de Wat Rong Suea Ten (Temple Bleu)
- Entrée et visite guidée de la zone du temple de Huay Pla Kang, du Grand Bouddha et du Temple Rouge
- Visite des sources chaudes de Mae Kachan
- Visite du village de la tribu des collines Karen à cou long
- Dépose dans les hôtels du centre de Chiang Mai
Non inclus
- Prise en charge à l'hôtel (le lieu de prise en charge dépend de l'option sélectionnée)
- Repas et boissons
- Pourboires pour le guide et le chauffeur
- Dépenses personnelles et souvenirs
- Dons dans les temples (facultatif, espèces appréciées)
- Assurance voyage
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai (exact point confirmed after booking)
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
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.