Cultural holidays

Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai Northern Trail

Northern Thailand's temples, mountains and markets, with the White and Blue Temples and the Golden Triangle.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inChiang Mai
RouteChiang Mai · Chiang Rai
Places2 destinations
CountryThailand
Ideal forCultural holidays, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1KTIIX

Best time to visit: November to February

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Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai

Trip overview

Northern Thailand's temples, mountains and markets, with the White and Blue Temples and the Golden Triangle.

The route spends 3 nights in Chiang Mai and 2 nights in Chiang Rai, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Doi SuthepOld City templesDoi InthanonWat Rong Khun (White Temple)Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)Baan Dam Museum (Black House)

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Chiang Mai

Arrive via Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Old City temples: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh

Day 2Chiang Mai: Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street and Temple tour

Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street: Markets and street food
Temple tour

Day 3Chiang Mai: Night markets and Doi Inthanon

Night markets
Doi Inthanon: Thailand's highest mountain

Day 4Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Chiang Rai hotel
Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): Dazzling white contemporary temple

Day 5Chiang Rai: Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) and Baan Dam Museum (Black House)

Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): Sapphire-blue interior
Baan Dam Museum (Black House): Dark artistic compound

Day 6Depart from Chiang Rai

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Mae Fah Luang–Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Chiang Mai: Choose sanctuaries that do not offer elephant rides or shows.
Chiang Rai: Do the White Temple early; it is busiest by late morning.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Photography holidays
Best time: November to February
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1KTIIX

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Chiang Mai: November to February. Chiang Rai: November to February.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Bangkok). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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