Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai Temples: Guided Day Tour From Chiang Mai + Lunch

Long Neck Village & Chiang Rai Temples Day Tour From Chiang Mai

This guided day tour takes you beyond Chiang Mai to explore Chiang Rai's most celebrated temples and cultural sites. You'll visit the famous White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House before meeting the Karen Long Neck tribe to learn about their traditional way of life. The tour includes a traditional Thai buffet lunch and comfortable transport throughout the 12-hour experience.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive north from Chiang Mai, stopping first at Mae Kajan Hot Springs where you can observe the natural steaming pools. The tour covers Chiang Rai's artistic temple trio: the brilliant white Wat Rong Khun with its mirrored glass facade, the striking indigo Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), and the dark wooden architecture of Baan Dam Museum (Black House). The cultural highlight comes with your visit to the Karen Long Neck village, where you'll gain insight into their customs and the significance of their distinctive neck rings.

What is Included

• Professional guide throughout the tour
• Thai-style buffet lunch with bottled water and fruit
• Comfortable transportation from Chiang Mai
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entry to Mae Kajan Hot Springs
• Guided visits to White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House
• Cultural experience at Karen Long Neck village

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 12 hours including travel time. You'll be picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and returned in the evening. This family-friendly experience is suitable for all ages willing to participate in group activities.

Dress modestly for temple visits and bring comfortable walking shoes. Remember to respect local customs, particularly when visiting the Karen Long Neck village, and always ask before taking photographs. Follow your guide's instructions during temple visits and arrive promptly at your designated meeting point.

While exploring northern Thailand's cultural treasures, you might also consider a Doi Inthanon National Park day trip to see Thailand's highest peak, or discover more of the region with a Golden Triangle day tour from Chiang Mai focusing on the historic border region.