About this Thailand Tour
Chiang Mai's culture plus Chiang Rai's wonders
This northern trip pairs the culture of Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep, old-city temples and an ethical elephant sanctuary - with a full day in Chiang Rai for its jaw-dropping White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
The most photogenic temples in Thailand, plus gentle wildlife and Lanna heritage, all from one comfortable Chiang Mai base.
Trip Highlights
Thailand's most striking temples, and elephants
The dazzling White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
The cobalt Blue Temple
The Golden Triangle viewpoint
An ethical elephant sanctuary
The mountain temple of Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai old city & night bazaar
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Six days across Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
- Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport; transfer to your old-city hotel.
- Evening at the Night Bazaar.
- Ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary in the hills.
- Feed, walk with and bathe the elephants.
- Doi Suthep golden mountain temple.
- Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh in the old city.
- Afternoon free for cafes and crafts.
- Full-day trip to Chiang Rai.
- The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten).
- The Golden Triangle viewpoint over the Mekong.
- Morning Thai cooking class.
- Afternoon free - handicraft villages or a spa.
- Optional Sunday walking street.
- Last-minute shopping.
- Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight home.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Return airport transfers in Thailand
- 5 nights hotel stay (Chiang Mai)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- Private/shared AC transfers as specified
- Thailand visa guidance & 24x7 on-trip support
- International airfare (can be added on request)
- Thailand tourist entry fee & visa costs
- Lunches, dinners & personal expenses
- Optional tours, entry tickets & water sports
- GST & TCS as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Tropical holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Visa: Entry rules for Indian travellers change from time to time (visa-free/visa-on-arrival windows do apply). We always share the exact, latest requirement and paperwork before you fly.
Flights: The price is a land package. We can add the best-value return flights from your city on request.
Best Time: November–February is cool, dry and ideal; March–May is hot; the June–October green season brings short showers and lower prices.
Money: The currency is the Thai Baht (THB). Cards work in malls and hotels; carry cash for markets, street food and longtail boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, is a contemporary, all-white temple covered in mirrored glass that sparkles in the sun, designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. It is one of Thailand's most striking and unusual sights.
On this tour Chiang Rai is a full-day trip from Chiang Mai (about a 3-hour drive each way), covering the White Temple, Blue Temple and Golden Triangle. We can convert it to an overnight if you prefer a slower pace.
It is the point where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet along the Mekong river, historically known for the opium trade. Today it has a scenic viewpoint and a small museum.
You stay in Chiang Mai throughout and visit Chiang Rai on a day trip, so you unpack once. This keeps the trip simple while still covering both cities' highlights.
Yes - a morning at an ethical, no-riding sanctuary is included, where you feed and bathe rescued elephants and learn about their welfare.
Roughly 3 hours each way on a good highway. It makes for a long day, so we start early and keep the stops well-paced with comfortable transport.
November to February is cool and clear - the best window. We avoid the March-April burning season when haze can reduce visibility.
Yes - add Bangkok before, or islands like Phuket/Krabi after. We can build the whole thing into one trip with the right internal flights.
