As part of our three-week trip through Thailand, my girlfriend and I spent a day in Chiang Rai with Yut – and it turned out to be one of the best days of our trip. He was perfectly on time, took great care of us and let us explore the White and Blue Temples, as well as the other temples along the way, at our own pace and without any rush. Yut was very courteous and kind, not only to us but to everyone we met during the day. He explained so much about the temples and Buddhism and shared many anecdotes, including stories from his own life, which made the day really special. Thank you, Yut!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private tour with driver/guide
- Lunch, bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai hotels
- Entrance fee for the White temple 200 THB, elevator at Red temple 40 THB
Excludes
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- The luggages if the clients drop off at Chiang Rai after the tour 400 THB
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
The temple represents the paradise and this temple is the top attraction in Chiang Rai you must visiting.
Beautiful temple with the Burmese style and less tourists.
The one famous temple in Chiang Rai and also the top attraction in Chiang Rai we also called the paradise in Chiang Rai too.
Chiness temple style in Chiang Rai and the famous big buddha image in Thailand.
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Reviews
We had a wonderful day with Yut, a very caring and experienced guide, in Chiang Rai. He was perfect on time in the morning, took very good care of us all day and explained so many details around the temples and the buddhism in general. We learned and saw so much. We booked a trip before with another (big) company and we were not so satisfied, so we can warmly suggest to book here by Pahoda View Tours. Thank you for having us, Yut!
This private guided experience of Chiang Rai was everything we had hoped for! Michele was the best and her experience showed throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour and Michele to anyone who wants to see Chiang Rai.
We had such a great experience with this company! We had Mr. Tong as our tour guide and driver, and he was so wonderful that we ended up booking him again for the next day! Our day started around 7:30 AM, and we didn’t get back to our hotel until almost 7 PM. What we really loved about this company was how accommodating and flexible they were. They allowed us to completely customize our itinerary, so we got to visit all the places we wanted and take our time without feeling rushed. The whole booking process was easy, and they really worked with us to make sure we had the experience we wanted. Mr. Tong was so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire trip. He took so many pictures for us, shared interesting information about the places we visited, and even brought us to some really good local food spots that we probably wouldn’t have found on our own. I seriously cannot recommend this company enough! If you're visiting Chiang Mai and looking for a reliable, accommodating tour company that lets you explore at your own pace, this is the company to book with! Everything from the flexibility of the itinerary to the service we received was wonderful. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure their customers have a great experience. We enjoyed both days so much and couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend requesting Mr. Tong as your driver! We would definitely book with this company again whenever we return to Thailand!
The experience was amazing, Puma our tour guide was very knowledgeable and excellent attitude, pick up time @ our hotel was on time kudos for her great tour guide
The guide (Em) was on time for pick up, knowledgeable and courteous. The white and blue temples were amazing. The rainbow temple was interesting to see as well.
Our guide, Tong, was the absolute best! He made the experience 10 stars!!! He was a comedian, a teacher, master driver, photographer, and culinary expert! We loved Tong and the tour. Thank you.
What a great day out. Our tour guide Tong was very knowledgeable and tentative. Nothing was too much trouble. I woukd highly recommend the tour and if you are lucky enough to get Tong you're in for a great trip. Thank you
Had a really wonderful day with Yut! He was so kind and thoughtful and kept us safe on the way there and back (construction). He gave us really interesting facts on the temples and also took really nice photos for us!
We had a wonderful experience! Our guide, Tong, was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Tong is the man. He can do it all! Drive and give great tour guide information. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and very knowledgeable. We couldn’t recommend anyone else.
Tong is the best! We booked a private couples tour, and Tong was there to pick us up right on time. Right away he was welcoming, friendly, and excited to share the Thai culture with us. The temples were as beautiful as you could expect, and Tong was very knowledgeable not only at each temple but also on the car rides between. I cannot recommend this tour enough, and I hope you are lucky to get Tong as we were. I made an unexpected life-long friend on the other side of the world (from US). We did this tour on our last day in Thailand, and I could not have asked or hoped for a better experience with such a kind person. Khob Khun Mak Krub!! 🕉️🙏🏽
YOU MUST BOOK THIS TRIP. Request Tong if you can. I wasn’t sure if this would be worth the money and the 6+ hour drive in one day but Tong WAY exceeding expectations. From the local snacks he provided to the education he shared with my husband and I throughout the trip, it was the best day ever. Tong taught us about the history of Thailand and Buddha - something we wouldn’t have had if we went alone. 20/10 would recommend and will be back!!
The experience was so amazing, the guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip so easy.
Our guide poon was a very good driver , spoke English very well. He had great knowledge of the temples. Made for a very pleasant trip.
What a wonderful tour today! Mr Tong, our guide, picked us up bright and early for an eventful day. Extremely knowledgeable, he guided us thru each temple, answering all our questions while offering background to each place we visited. He welcomed us with cold water, delicious thai snacks, sharing jokes and laugher thought our time together. I highly recommend this tour and especially our tour guide!!
Mr. Tong was an excellent guide. Picked us up at our hotel, was so thoughtful and kind all day, brought us treats from a lady in his neighborhood. Was very knowledgeable about the temples. He is a devout Buddhist and explained so much about the temples and Buddism. Took us to a delicious Thai restaurant. Nice nice man!!
Tong was an amazing tour guide! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and educational throughout our entire tour. He made sure we were comfortable, answered all of our questions, and took the time to stop at different places along the way so we could really enjoy and experience the area. He was incredibly helpful and made the entire day easy, fun, and memorable. We truly appreciated his kindness and knowledge. We highly recommend Tong to anyone looking for a wonderful tour guide in Chiang Mai! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This full-day Chiang Rai Temple Tour was easily one of our favorite things we’ve done in Thailand so far! My husband and I had such a great day. Our tour guide, M, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and just really fun to spend the day with. Every temple we visited was beautiful and completely different. We loved learning about the history and seeing all of the incredible artwork and details. The admission fees for the temples were included, which was really nice. Since it’s slow season, there weren’t a ton of people around either, so we were able to really enjoy everything without feeling rushed or crowded. It was such a fun and easy day trip, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Thailand who wants to see the temples and experience more of the culture. This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Tong is an exceptional guide. We loved every minute of this tour. Tong provided us local snacks and even took us to a local market. The temples were also incredible!
Tong was so great! He took time to make a quick stop at a village so we could see the tribes. We also had a great time at the temples. Thanks for a great day, Tong!
Tong made the trip one to remember! He is so kind & excited to share the Thai culture & history. We had a wonderful time at the temples & Tong even made a quick trip to a market & village for us. I would highly recommend this tour.
Do not hesitate to book this tour! The long drive is well worth it. Our guide, Tong, was excellent from start to finish. He went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, stopped for plenty of bathroom breaks, and even bought us three different snacks along the way. Highly recommend and we would 100% book another tour with him on a return visit.
Many thanks to our driver Tong for showing us around, explaining the history of the temples and the region, even recommending the best regional dishes to have for lunch. He was incredible with our young children, and was extremely gracious. Would recommend!
We had a private tour to Chang Rai with our tour guide, Tong, who was informative, attentive, very kind and a good driver! I was hesitant to sign up for this all day tour as it meant a lot of time in the car from Chang Mai but it was definitely worth it; the white and blue temples, along with the other sites we visited, were stunning and unlike any other temples we had previously seen. Tong shared informative facts throughout the day and as it was a private tour, he also took lots of photos of my husband and me at the sites, which I appreciated. Thank you, Tong, for a great day visiting Chang Rai!
Excellent day trip to chiang rai. It’s a long journey there, 3.5hrs but our guide/driver, Tong was an excellent driver and made sure passage was safe. He was a jovial, knowledgeable guide who really made the experience a fantastic day. Ask for Tong if you want to see Chiang Rai or Mai. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
This is an awesome tour. M was a very knowledgeable, kind and helpful guide and driver. We went in July, so bring an umbrella in case it starts raining. The temples are breathtakingly beautiful! We drove in from Chiang Mai and it was about three hours each way.
Great tour guide, M, who was patient and knowledgeable. We chose what we wanted to do and how long to spend time in each place. Lunch was lovely in a local cafe. Khop khun ka
Mr. Tong was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable, personable, professional and had a great sense of humor. We learned about history, Buddhism, as well as culture and food. It was an amazing tour and the best we have experienced in Thailand!
Tong was simply sensational ! He arrived punctually and the care and attention he had for all our family was unsurpassable. Tong knew the history and cultural in great detail and with genuine care and attention. My family and I felt wonderfully taken care of all day. If I could give Tong more than the maximum five stars I would do so without hesitation. We was simply wonderful.
Tong was amazing! Super friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great time.
Such an amazing and worth while tour! Our tour guide Tong was so attentive, knowledgeable, and absolutely amazing. The temples were all jaw dropping. A definite pleasure when visiting Chiang Mai!
Tong was an incredible tour guide. Not only was he extraordinarily knowledgeable about the temples he took us to visit but he indulged politely in all of our million questions about thai culture and daily life. He was earnest and down to earth, helping us see Thailand from a new lived-in lense beyond what I had expected of a tourist expedition. This experience felt like meeting an old friend for a roadtrip through their home town. If anyone is able to, I would highly recommend it!
We had a good time. Our guide is very professional and entertaining as well. We had a great time. We would definitely recommend them to our friend
Mr. M was an excellent guide—very kind, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout our trip. He took us to enjoy delicious local food that we would not have discovered on our own. He was also very patient in helping us take photos and always knew the best spots for beautiful pictures. He was knowledgeable about the places we visited and explained everything clearly, making the experience much more enjoyable. He was punctual, professional, and always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. His warm personality, positive attitude, and genuine hospitality made us feel welcome from the beginning. We truly appreciated his dedication and attention to detail. Thanks to Mr. M, our trip was smooth, memorable, and filled with wonderful experiences. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and outstanding guide.
Mr. Tong was an outstanding guide and made our day in Chiang Rai truly memorable. He was knowledgeable, professional, punctual and always happy to answer our questions, sharing fascinating insights about the temples and Thai culture. What impressed us most was the genuine care and kindness he showed towards our children throughout the entire tour. He was patient, attentive and made sure they felt comfortable and engaged, which made a huge difference to our family's experience. We highly recommend Tong to anyone looking for a friendly, reliable and exceptional guide. Thank you for making this such a special day!
Great tour to Chiang Rai with Mr. Tong! He was an excellent guide throughout the whole day, sharing lots of interesting details about Thai culture and history at each temple we visited, including the White Temple and the Blue Temple. He was patient with our kids, made sure everyone was comfortable, and was a safe and careful driver. He clearly knows the area very well and made the trip really enjoyable for the whole family. Highly recommend Mr. Tong and Pagoda View Tours for anyone visiting Chiang Rai!
Mr. Tong was an amazing guide. He told me everything i needed to know about each temple and went above and beyond!
Mr. Tong! The best guide and showed me all the great temples around chiang mai had a good meal together would definitely recommend.
The day was smooth. The guide was wonderful- just the right balance of information and quiet time.
Tong was a fantastic guide. He was extremely friendly from the beginning and made us all feel so welcome. He was very knowledgeable about the temples. Best of all, he let us play our music on the long drive and we all had such fun singing along!
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Chiang Rai with Yut. He is kind, knowledgeable and a terrific driver!! Highly recommend this tour!!
We loved our day visiting temples! Our guide M was the best! He was so knowledgeable and friendly and made the day very special. Schedule was well planned and amount of time at each location was just right.
Great experience, stunning temples, good food and Tong made the trip. He shared so much knowledge and I never felt rushed.
This tour was very good and personal. Tong was our guide and was excellent at providing a fun experience with lots of information and easy accommodation. Highly recommended
Yut was an exceptional guide for the day! We saw the most beautiful sights and learned so much about culture, food, religions, and much more! The day could not have gone any better!
We had an amazing time. Tong was a gracious, patient, kind, and caring host. We had a great time touring the temples and learning more about the Thai culture and people. We highly recommend this tour with Tong.
Our tour guide was Yut, he was very friendly and informative. He gave us a lot of information about the temples. He gave us cold wet towels to cool us down after the temples visit. Really enjoyed this temple excursion with Yut, I highly recommend.
Yut was an excellent tour guide. He explained all the history around the temples and recommended amazing Thai food. The experience was really good. The length of the visit is long, but it’s because the temples are not close to Chiang Mai, and we understood that. Yut provided the admission fees for all the temples, the atmosphere was really good. We recommend a lot Yut for your next trip.
We took this excursion as part of our Thailand-Bali girls trip in May 2026. Our driver and guide was Yut who was absolutely amazing. Not only did he arrive timely and drive us safely to Chiang Rai and back, but he was super friendly, very knowledgeable about not only the temples we visited but Thailand in general and gave us a special education on Lana people history. In addition, he thought of everything for our rise from snacks, to water, cooled towels (it was crazy hot!!), and even brought toilet paper for the bathroom breaks along the way (which saved us!!!). He was so polite and respectful and just a very kind soul. He had total knowledge of each of our sites (Rainbow, White, Blue, and Big Bhudda temples) and was able to answer all of our questions. It was an amazing experience. Don’t hesitate to book and ask for Yut!!
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