Chiang Rai

The weather was bad that day, it rained. Our first stop was Long Neck Village, which was very small and didn't seem like the place where the locals actually lived. After that, we visited the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House. The White Temple was beautiful, the Blue Temple was small, and the Black House was spacious and worth visiting. The Golden Triangle was just something our tour guide mentioned on the lake. We took a 9-seater bus, which was quite old and didn't have cup holders. The driver was fast but skilled. We had lunch at a restaurant next to the White Temple, a very basic all-you-can-eat meal. You can't expect much from a rural place like Chiang Rai. Overall, the White and Black Temples are must-sees; the Blue Temple, Long Neck Village, and Golden Triangle are quite ordinary and optional.

I initially thought the trip might be tiring, but apart from the long drive, everything else was great. The meals and snacks after the tours were delicious, and our guide, Garen, was excellent, very friendly, and welcoming. Behind the Black House Museum, there were also rescued stray cats—super cute and affectionate!

No more luggage worries: On my last day in Chiang Mai, I had a lot of luggage, but thanks to the 7-passenger SUV rental, I was able to travel light and without worrying about my luggage. Free from the pain of lugging around! Ultimate comfort: The entire trip was incredibly convenient, with the pick-up from my accommodation, scheduled visits, and the airport all taken care of seamlessly. Impressive service: The driver arrived 10 minutes early to wait for me, which was a given! The driver even opened the car door for me, which was a special touch, and I felt very pampered. If you don't want to struggle with luggage until you get to the airport on your last day, renting an SUV and having a friendly driver is a must! It was a truly great choice, and I didn't regret the money!

Our driver arrived really early, he's really polite and helpful despite limited English. We were able to visit all our intended places and he assisted in helping us finding good local restaurant for lunch. Really recommended the package

The tour was friendly and polite, and offered good value for money, but the journey was extremely long, which I was prepared for.