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What to do in Chiang Rai?

Tours, activities and festivals to do in Chiang Rai

Here you will find a selection of things to do in Chiang Rai in addition to the suggested visits listed in the section''To visit in Chiang Rai''.

Tours & activities in Chiang Rai and around

This selection includes tours, excursions and activities that I have personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust but also offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.

Visit Chiang Rai with Bee a licensed Thai guide Chiang Rai

Visit Chiang Rai with Bee a licensed Thai guide

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Visit Chiang Rai with Bee, a Thai licensed guide guide who speaks good English. She will bring you to discover all the facets of Chiang Rai province. The detailed program of your visits will be established by discussing with her based on her suggestions, your tastes, and desires. Bee will also take care of booking a minivan with driver to offer you a complete service.

Unique tour in the mountains from Chiang Rai to the Golden Triangle Chiang Rai

Unique tour in the mountains from Chiang Rai to the Golden Triangle

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Explore the superb mountain landscapes of Chiang Raiprovince, stroll in the tea and coffee plantations before arriving at the famous Golden Triangle and taking a boat trip on the Mekong. A unique off-the-beaten-track tour in Northern Thailand!

Chiang Rai must-sees tour by tuk-tuk - 1 day Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai must-sees tour by tuk-tuk - 1 day

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Discover the 3 must-see attractions in Chiang Rai, a Chinese Buddhist temple and a magical coffe shop on this full-day tuk-tuk tour. You will go to the White Temple, the Blue Temple, the Black House and the temple of theBig White Chinese Goddess and have a drink in the most beautiful café in the province.

Chiang Rai must-see temples & mountain tour Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai must-see temples & mountain tour

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Visit the 3 unmissable temples of Chiang Rai: the White Temple, the Blue Temple and that of the Goddess of Compassion and head into the mountains to discover the landscapes and coffee plantations. A tour that sums up all the facets of Chiang Rai.

2-Day 1-Night Trekking in Chiang Rai mountains Chiang Rai

2-Day 1-Night Trekking in Chiang Rai mountains

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Go on a trek to discover the beautiful landscapes Chiang Rai mountains, meet the Karen, spend the evening and sleep in a Lahu village, swim in a waterfall... Enjoy Northern Thailand nature for 2 days and one night!

Ethical encounter with elephants in Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

Ethical encounter with elephants in Chiang Rai

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Spend half a day with elephants, which do not do tricks, which you do not show, for a moment of ethical sharing with these gentle giants. You will walk alongside them in the mountain, prepare food for them, take them to bath...

2 days / 1 night trek mountains + elephants in Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

2 days / 1 night trek mountains + elephants in Chiang Rai

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Trek through the mountains of Chiang Rai to discover the jungle and its superb landscapes, spend the night with the locals in the village of a mountain ethnic group and meet the elephants in an ethical way alongside the Karen, their devoted keepers.

2-day trek with overnight stay with the Lahu in Chiang Rai mountains  Chiang Rai

2-day trek with overnight stay with the Lahu in Chiang Rai mountains

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Discover the authentic North of Thailand and its magnificent nature with this 2-day trek in the mountains of Chiang Rai accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. You will meet the Lisu, Lahu and Akha mountain ethnic groups.

1-Day Trekking in Chiang Rai mountains Chiang Rai

1-Day Trekking in Chiang Rai mountains

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Let's trek for 1 day in Chiang Rai mountains to 2 hill tribes villages and a waterfall with a local guide.

3-Day 2-Night Trekking in Chiang Rai mountains Chiang Rai

3-Day 2-Night Trekking in Chiang Rai mountains

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Go on a 3-day trek to discover Chiang Rai mountains and forests, sleep in a Lahu village, camp under the stars, swim in a waterfall and wake up in an incredible setting!

Chiang Rai famous temples from Chiang Mai Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai famous temples from Chiang Mai

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Visit the most beautiful temples in Chiang Rai : one all white and one all blue! We'll also go to the unique Black House museum, also the lotus temple unseen in Thailand and have one of the best Khao Soi in Chiang Rai for lunch.

1 Day trekking in the mountains of Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

1 Day trekking in the mountains of Chiang Rai

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Although I recommend a 2-day, 1-night trek in the mountains, there is also this day trek option. Accompanied by a local English-speaking guide, you will discover the splendors of the jungle and the wild nature of the Chiang Rai mountains before returning to your hotel in the evening.

See Sunset at White Temple with Heartmade Meal in a Farm Chiang Rai

See Sunset at White Temple with Heartmade Meal in a Farm

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, we'll visit the fanciful Blue Temple, have organic lunch and Blue Latte at the farm restaurant Sawan Bon Din (Heaven on Earth), Black house, Singha Park and see the vanilla sunset (weather pemitting) at the White temple.

Countryside Cycling in Chiang Rai with Northern- and Northeastern-Style Lunch Chiang Rai

Countryside Cycling in Chiang Rai with Northern- and Northeastern-Style Lunch

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Let's bike around my village and enjoy the countryside charms of Chiang Rai. You'll see local farms and temple, as well as mountain views. Then we'll have delicious Northern and Northeastern Thai lunch at a local favorites' restaurant. They serve one of the best Larb (Spicy Minced Pork Salad) in Chiang Rai.

Things to do in Chiang Rai

  • From a trek to is the most common activity. Chiang Rai is the ideal starting point to the mountains to meet the nature or tribes. This still requires a good physical condition
  • Down the river Kok in general it has done for up to Thaton Chia ng Rai but other routes are possible
  • Have a look at the night bazaar this night market offers a variety of souvenirs stalls and small restaurants

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Chiang Rai Balloon Fiesta

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