Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai including Golden Triangle and Royal Villa

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Bottled water
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Thai lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional food and drinks
The listed price does not include a 300THB surcharge for pick up and drop off in hotel outside the city centre
Gratuities

Overview

Visit the Ancient City of Chiang Saen on a full-day tour from Chiang Rai City. Enjoy the flexibility of a profesionall guide throughout the day as you visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen mother, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 8 hours tour from Chiang Rai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand. • Exploration of Chiang Rai's must-see sights in 1 day • Cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen • Panoramic landscapes over magnificent Mekong River • Pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos • Informative, friendly and professional guide

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Amarin Resort 179/1 Moo.20 Koktoong Road, Robwieng Maung, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Amorn Inn Resort 113 M. 26 Sanambin Rd., , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
B2 Chiang Rai 393/6 Thanon Baanpa Pragarn Rd, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Baan Silp Hotel 260/44 Sankhongnoy Rd, Robwiang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Baan Tam Mi La Guest House 113 Soi 1, Wieng, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57140
Ban Khun Yom 155 Thanalai Rd, Vieng, Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Ben Guesthouse 351/10 Soi 4, Sankhong Noi Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Blue Lagoon Hotel 903/1 Moo 4 Phahoyothin Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Chiangkhong Hotel 68/1 Chiangkhong-Chiangsean Road, Chiangkhong, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57140
De Hug Hotel & Residence 196/4 Moo 16 Ratchayotha Rd., Den Ha Intersection, Rob Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Diamond Park Inn Chiangrai Resort 74/6 Moo 18 T. Robwiang Moung, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai 1129 Kraisorasit Road, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Family House 18 Sankhongnoy A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Golden Land Hotel 1/5 Moo14 Sanambin Rd., , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Grand Vista Hotel Chiangrai-Sha Extra Plus 185 Moo 25 T. Robwiang, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Gratom Rim Kok 399 Soi Homnuan, Phaholyothin Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Hi Chiangrai Hotel 902/3 Phahonyothin Road, Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Holiday Park Hotel 216/1 Moo 19, Phaholyothin Rd., T. Robwieng A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH
Hop Inn Chiang Rai 934/28 Phaholyothin Rd., Tumbon Viang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Hotel Selene Chiang Rai 757 25 Soi Taviphan, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Hotel White House 789/7 Phaholyotin rd, King Menrai Monument, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Ingdoi Chiang Rai Resort 603 Moo 14, Doikhaokwai Rd., Rob Wiang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Inn Come Hotel 176/2 Rajbamrung Road, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Kham Thana Hotel 651/8 Moo 24, Rob Wieng Subdistrict, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Kong Garden View Resort Sha Certified 134/11 Moo 3, Rob Wiang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Krung Thong Hotel 412 Sanumbean Rd. A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
La Belle Hotel 211 M.19 Sahamit Rd. T.Robwieng A.Muang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Laluna Hotel and Resort 160 Moo 14 Sanambin Rd, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Lan Kum Hotel Chiang Rai 648/5-6 Utrkit A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand 221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Road, Tambon Robwieng, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Le Patta Hotel 610 Phaholyothin Road, T.Wiang A.Muang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Lek House 95 Thanon Baanpa Pragarn Rd, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Luck Swan Resort & Spa 499, Moo 4, Rim Kok, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57100
Luckswan Boutique Hotel 225, Moo 4, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57100
Mala Resort 232 Moo 10, Phatak Banmaipitak Soi 4, Mae Sai, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57130
Maleena Villa Guest House 863 T. Watplanon T.Wieng A.Muang, City Center, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Maneetham Residence 417/9 Moo 24, Doi Phrabat Road, Tambon Rob Wiang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Maryo Resort 30/33 Moo 14, San Khong Luang Rd, Soi 6, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Meesuk Chiang Rai Hotel 125/10 Kok Thong Road, Rob Wiang Sub-district, Mueang District, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Moon and Sun Hotel 632 Singhaklai Rd., , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Mora Boutique Hotel 648/6 Uttarakit Road, Wiang, Thailand, TH, 57000
Nai Ya Hotel 111 Ruamchittawai Road T.Wiang A.Muang, Wiang, Thailand, TH, 57000
Nak Nakara 661 Uttarakit Road, Wiang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Napa Lodge 420/2 Phaholyothin Rd. T. Wieng A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
PAN KLED VILLA Eco Hill Resort 481 Moo 24, Doi Khao Kwai Road, Rob Wieng Subdistrict, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
PJ House 626/2 Moo 24,, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Pah Hotel 366 Trairat Road, T Wiang City Center, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Park Inn Chiangrai 839 Phaholyothin Rd, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Phu Inn Hotel Chiang Rai 111/36 Moo 19, Sunti Rd. A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Pimann Place Hotel 91/9 Kaoloi Soi 2 Road, Wiang, Thailand, TH, 57000
Ruengnakorn Hotel 25 Ruengnakorn Rd. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Ruentip Hotel 555 Rajbamrung Rd. Muang Dist., , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
SaenPhu Place Hote 390 Banphaphakarn Rd., , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Siam Hotel 531/6-8 Banphaprakan Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
TG Home Residence Sxy Sswrrkh 32/11 Khang Senthral Cheiyngray T.Rxb Weiyng X.Meuxng, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
TG home residence 32/11 Soi Sawan, Close Central Chiangrai, Rop Wiang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
The Imperial River House Resort 482 Moo 4, Rimkok District, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57100
The Infinity Suite Chiangrai 181/19 Moo13, Baan Sanpakor Nua, Raj Bumrung Soi 3 Road, Robwieng, Mueng, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa 124/15 Moo 21 Kohloy Road, Mae Kok River, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
The Mantrini Boutique Resort 292 Moo 13, Robwiang, Muang District, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
The North Hotel 612/100-101 Sirikorn Market, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH
The Riverie by Katathani 1129 Kraisorasit Rd, Tambon wiang, Maung, Tambon Vieng, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Tip House 1017/1 Jed Yod Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Tourist Inn 1004/4-6 Jedyod Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
V.J.C. 198 Moo 19, T. Wiang A. Muang, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Wangcome 869/90 Pemawibhata Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000
Wiang Indra Riverside Resort 6 Moo 4, Chiang Rai-Thatorn Road, Rimkok District, Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57100
Wiang Inn Hotel 893 Phaholyothin Road, , Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000

Pickup details

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius) An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your ... activity. Read more ▼

Meeting points

End point

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Itinerary

Chiang Rai

Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.

30 minutes
Doi Tung

Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.

1 hour
House of Opium

Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.

30 minutes
Mae Fah Luang Garden

Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers

30 minutes
Doi Tung Royal Villa

Continue your trip to the Royal Villa, the former home of Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. This elegant villa is constructed from recycled pine wood and discarded teak trees.

30 minutes
Wat Phrathat Doi Tong

Complete your trip farther up the mountain with a visit to the Wat Phra That Doi Tung. Built in the year 911 AD, this temple was erected from Buddha’s left collarbone and is regarded as the oldest and holiest sanctuary in the region.

1 hour
Golden Triangle

After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).

30 minutes
Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle

There are magnificent views over the Mae Khong River to the physical triangle made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong River. For a small fee (have to pay extra 300THB), you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendor of mighty Mae Khong River. Then we will have a buffet lunch .

30 minutes
The Thai - Burmese Border Gate

After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .

1 hour
Chiang Saen

At the end of this program we will visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, a city abandoned for more than 100 years and recently revived. See the grand double city walls and antiquities from the city's history. Then, you'll begin the return trip to Chiang Rai where this tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

1 hour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Please bring along a valid passport in the day of travel

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A great day trip

Published on Dec, 2023

What a great way to see these sights! Bankis a gracious, friendly and knowledgeable guide. He made me feel like he was experiencing everything right along with me. So nice to have as a solo traveler.

Tour was a course in geography, history & Thai culture.

Published on Mar, 2023

The visit to the Summer Villa was very special in learning more about Thai history and culture. My tour guide was very knowledgeable and taught me much about the region's history and the special place the summer palace had for the Queen. Visits to local markets was also very interesting and learning more about the geography with the Golden Triangle proved educational, too. Even learned some Thai words and phrases from my very patient tour host. A day well spent.

Great educational trip!

Published on Feb, 2023

Our tour guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the history of the area and the culture! We had some great pictures too! Would highly recommend to everyone!

Great tour with first-class attractions

Published on Dec, 2022

Full day tour by private car. Our guide Gap spoke good English and provided informed insight at all places we visited. The day was quite busy but the weather cooperated and we enjoyed all stops. These included wonderful gardens around Doi Tung royal villa, breathtaking views in the mountains where a tasty lunch was served, far flung outposts at the Thai-Myanmar border, shopping at border town of Mae Sai (border crossing is closed), Golden Triangle viewpoint with adjacent opium museum and ancient temples at Chiang Saen. We even had time for watching the sunset at Chiang Saen Lake and a brief visit to one of the local night markets back in Chiang Rai. I would highly recommend this tour.

Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai including Golden Triangle and Royal Villa | 8 hours

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Overview

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Itinerary

Chiang Rai

Doi Tung

House of Opium

Mae Fah Luang Garden

Doi Tung Royal Villa

Wat Phrathat Doi Tong

Golden Triangle

Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle

The Thai - Burmese Border Gate

Chiang Saen

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