Chiang Rai White Temple day trip from Chiang Mai
Private day trip Chiang Rai White Temple day trip from Chiang Mai: $180 sedan, $215 SUV, $235 van, $345 Alphard — per car, the driver waits all day. 380 km, about 12 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
The classic long day from Chiang Mai: the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple and Baan Dam (the Black House) in Chiang Rai, with the Mae Khachan hot springs on the way. About 3 hours each way, so a private car with your own timing makes the day much easier than a group tour.
- Distance380 km
- Drive time12 h
- Pricefrom $180
Chiang Rai White Temple day trip from Chiang Mai: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $180 ≈ ฿6,048 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $215 ≈ ฿7,224 | ≈ 108 | ≈ 72 | ≈ 54 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $235 ≈ ฿7,896 | ≈ 118 | ≈ 78 | ≈ 59 | ≈ 39 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $345 ≈ ฿11,592 | ≈ 173 | ≈ 115 | ≈ 86 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 118 over the hills to Chiang Rai (about 190 km), then short hops between the three sites in and around town.
Worth stopping
- Wat Rong Khun — the White Temple.
- Wat Rong Suea Ten — the Blue Temple.
- Baan Dam Museum (the Black House).
- Optional: the Golden Triangle (adds about 2 hours).
Good to know
- Leave Chiang Mai at 07:00; the day is about 12 hours, longer with the Golden Triangle.
- Entrance tickets are not included; cover shoulders and knees at the temples.
- Honest note: a private day trip on daytrip.com is listed at $120 for 1–3 travellers; our fixed private price is higher.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Chiang Rai White Temple day trip from Chiang Mai: questions
How much is a private White Temple day trip from Chiang Mai?
$180 for a sedan, $215 for an SUV, $235 for a 9-seat van — the whole car for about 12 hours, fuel included.
Can we add the Golden Triangle?
Yes, ask when booking; it adds about 2 hours and 130 km — we confirm the price before you pay.
Would it be better to stay overnight?
For a relaxed trip, yes: the 4-day Northern Thailand trip includes Chiang Rai, the Golden Triangle and Pai.