Chiang Rai White and Blue Temples day trip
The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
Prices are per vehicle.
Up to 7 people Hyundai H-1
From 5,000 THB
8 to 13 people Toyota Hiace Commuter
From 5,500 THB
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Entry fees and your lunch are paid on the day. The White Temple is 200 THB for a foreign adult (since 1 January 2026) and Baan Dam 80 THB. The Blue Temple and Wat Huay Pla Kang are free; the lift up its Guan Yin statue is 40 THB.
The final price is agreed with me before your trip.
Ask about this tripChiang Rai’s White and Blue Temples and its Black House in one day, with a van and a driver just for your group. The White Temple shines in the sun, and the Blue Temple is deep blue and gold inside. Then you see Baan Dam, the Black House, and stop at Wat Huay Pla Kang before the drive back.
About 12.5 hours from your hotel in Chiang Mai and back, from 5,000 THB per vehicle.
The day, step by step
Times are approximate. Traffic and weather can change them.
- about Pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- about A break at the Mae Khachan hot springs on the way
- about The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
- about Lunch in Chiang Rai
- about The Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
- about Baan Dam, the Black House
- about Wat Huay Pla Kang and its big white statue of Guan Yin
- about Back at your hotel in Chiang Mai
What the price includes
Included
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Not included
- Entry fees
- Meals
Which vehicle fits your group
| People, children included | Vehicle | Large suitcases |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Hyundai H-1 | 4 |
| Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 | |
| 8–13 | Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 |
Trip facts
- Trip type
- Day trip
- Duration
- About 12.5 hours
- Pickup
- Chiang Mai
- Group size
- 1 to 13 people in one vehicle
- Vehicles
- Hyundai H-1 and Toyota Hiace Commuter
- Driver
- Your driver may be one of my network drivers.
What to bring
- Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, for the temples (the White Temple lends sarongs free)
- Shoes that slip off easily, as shoes come off inside the temples
- Something for car sickness, as the mountain road has many bends
- Sun cream and a hat
- Cash: about 300 THB each for entry, plus lunch
- Something to read or watch, as the drive is long
Photos
Questions
Is the price for the whole group?
Yes. From 5,000 THB per vehicle, for everyone in it, not per person. It includes driver, fuel, parking, and drinking water.
Is it a long day?
Yes. About 12.5 hours from pickup to return, and about 6 to 7 of them on the road, with a break on the way. To be at the White Temple when it opens, at about 08:00 and before the tour groups arrive, stay a night in Chiang Rai and take the transfer instead. Ask me.
What should we wear?
At the temples, cover your shoulders and knees. Long trousers or a light scarf are enough, and the White Temple lends sarongs free. Shoes come off inside the buildings.
Can we take photos inside the White Temple?
Outside, yes. Inside its main hall, photos are not allowed.
Who will drive us?
Your driver may be one of my network drivers. Every driver knows the road to Chiang Rai well, and doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol.
How do we pay?
In cash, in Thai baht, on the day of your trip. We agree the final price in chat before your trip.
