Full Day Tour White Temple Black House and Blue Temple with Lunch
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Full Day Tour White Temple Black House and Blue Temple with Lunch
By Oh-Hoo
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Ages 1-80, max of 20 per group
Duration: 13–14 hours
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Live guide: English
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- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan from Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area
- Lunch, drinking water & seasonal fruits
- Tour guide, life Insurance
- Temple admission fee
- Entry/Admission - Mae Khachan Hot Spring
- Entry/Admission - Wat Rong Khun
- Entry/Admission - Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
- Entry/Admission - Baan Dam Museum
What's not included- Karen Long-neck tribe admission fee(300 THB/PAX)
- Entry/Admission - Longneck Karen Village
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Tha Phae Gate, Tha Phae Road, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandOr, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area.
Pickup details- • You can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area. • Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110534P549- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Child ticket age between 3-6 years
- For visiting the Wat Rong Khun Temple, You must honor the place by dressing in a casual dress code (or better). No flipper shoes (sneakers, sports shoes, or cut shoes are OK), No tank top (T-Shirt is OK), No short pants (long pair of jeans is OK)
- You can choose to finish the program at Central Plaza at Chiang Rai to stay there, but your bag should be small
- Please note that Chiang Rai is far from Chiang Mai, so this trip involves a long drive in the minivan. The trip duration can reach a maximum of 13-14 hours, depending on the traffic along the way and the road conditions.
- This is a joint tour, the operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact the operator immediately
- In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
- For those who do not visit Karen Long-neck Village, the tour guide will ask you to wait for others around 1 hour. You can spend your time at the near by market.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110534P549
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- Mike S0 contributionsGreat tour with diverse activities- Great Organization - Great Stops - Very helpful and nice Tour guide and driver - Exactly the way it is described Would do it againWritten September 22, 2024
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- mettek9220 contributionsGreat experience:)Great experience overall! We were supposed to go with another group, but they didn't come, so we had a private experience. The people who work here put on our security outfits (very polite) and gave us a locker for our stuff, including our phone. Because we were not allowed to bring them (they dont have little bags to put them in during ziplining) and we didn't have the right clothes to bring them with us. This forced us to enjoy the moment, which was actually pretty amazing. We had 2 people with us to join (one in the front and one in the back) to make sure we were save (only they were allowed to touch and attach our equipment). Freaking awesome views. Sadly the people who work here didn't speak English, so communicating was a little hard (signing goes a long way). After ziplining we got a delicious meal with an iced thai tea while enjoying the view a little bit more. After that we could walk around a little bit to make some more pictures. So after all, we had e great experience:)Written August 25, 2024
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- tacokitty k0 contributionsSuper safe and funWe had so much fun. Our guides were pros and made us feel safe, comfortable and confident throughout the entire tour start to finish. Highly recommended.Written August 16, 2024
- ndavey10 contributionsLots of funAbsolutely loved it as did all my kids (8-16). Best zip lining I’ve ever done. Good guides. Lots of fun. Very well organised.Written August 16, 2024
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- U842HIoscars0 contributionsAwesome Day OutAll round awesome experience, very friendly and experienced staff who made it an enjoyable experience for all ages. The zip lines were amazing and the luge carts were really exciting. Would recommend as a day out whilst in Chiang Mai.Written August 14, 2024
- juliabV886RI0 contributionsGreat experienceWe chose this tour as it was half the price of most others that we saw but seemed to be offering similar things. I would definitely recommend it, as we had a great time. Our favourite spots were the waterfalls (although bring a poncho as you will be soaked) and the Karen village stops. Unfortunately, the weather was awful so we could barely see anything at Doi Inthanon and the Pagodas which was a shame but not the tour's fault. The guides were great, very friendly and helpful.Written August 11, 2024
- Lynsey G0 contributionsThe best day of our trip to Chiang Mai!This was absolutely the best day and so much fun. The team that guided and supervised the rafts were so personable, funny and really engaging. Tom is such a character and the whole team worked brilliantly together, you could tell How much they loved their jobs. They were very professional with all the safety briefings and we really felt confident in the rafts with them. Going through the rapids was brilliant so much laughing from our teenagers! I would definitely do this again if I am in Chiang Mai, a magical experience rafting along the river with elephants by the water, beautiful scenery and also a natural water slide to try after a fantastic lunch provided.Written August 7, 2024
- C8194IHalia0 contributionsOverall a great experience!Everything was great! However, I never received the professional photos I paid for, which were not included in the price. Other than that, I had so much fun on the zip lines, go-karts, and swings. From pick-up to drop-off, the guides were excellent, and I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. It was a blast, and I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the area who is looking for a thrill and beautiful views of the mountains while getting an adrenaline rush!Written August 6, 2024
- 21jamilam0 contributionsHighly recommendThis tour was excellent! My tour guide, I think her name is Amon was helpful and knowledgable also managed the time very well. I was able to do 99.5 % things in chiang Rai from Chiang Mai I enjoyed the long neck village and I did alot of my shopping here if you like to collect figurine's, unique design scarf different beautiful colors. And you get to stop at the hot spring soak your foot in. And . This tour is a full day and you get back around 6pm or 7pm. Also, if you sit In the left side you’ll be able to get a lot of great pictures of temple that be on the hill. The drive have a lot of hills and swirls. For the golden triangle it was great experience on the boat. And learn about the near by countries but, we didn’t get to high point where the beautiful 2 elephants and the golden Buddha or the sign that popular sign with the triangle area at top.Written August 2, 2024
- Companion361516143950 contributionsWonderful adventure!I had a really great time! I felt completely safe on every ride, as guides came with us along the tour. There are a lot of ziplines, so you get a lot of different views. The last one is 900m long, with an astonishing view of the forest on the mountains. The pick-up and drop-off option is really convenient. Just be mindful of motion sickness on the ride coming to the mountain.Written August 2, 2024
- N8644JEangelc0 contributionsBeautiful spots, a little too sedentaryThis tour was supposed to have a 2 hour nature walk but didn’t. Instead we were mostly shuttled to different parts. We would have liked to know about the nature trail walk being cancelled as this was something we were looking forward to. Otherwise it was a beautiful trip and the stops were very nice. Our guide was fantastic.Written July 30, 2024
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Nikolai P
6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The tour picked us up almost an hour late and was a cramped mini van fitting 12 people. Also, the description says you will visit the Long Neck Village or see a nearby market and they didn’t take us to either. When I asked the guide this they said I had to “negotiate” with the other people in the group to see if they wanted to go! That makes no sense and I shouldn’t not have to embarrass my self like that. Seeing the village was the main reason I picked this tour. When I asked for a partial refund because of the inaccurate description they refused. Choose another tour.
Written February 27, 2023
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You booked wrong tour because this tour doesn't include the Long Neck Karen Village .If they want to go to Long Neck Karen Village they're should book with another tour program. The cancellation policy can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund and any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Written February 27, 2023
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Gingerspurs
Hoddesdon, UK301 contributions
We booked the tour to see the temples in Chang Rai when we got collected we are larger people who were sat at the back of the minibus and were so cramped the others agreed to change seats.
The first stop at the springs is pointless and is just for a toilet break.
Then the white and blue temple are impressive and the black house is worth a visit, but the journey is way too long and 13 hours in total to see 3 temples is just not worthwhile.
Also the lunch served near the white temple is awful and was cold, I had 1 spoonful and as it was cold I refused anymore, my husband had a small bowl and then stopped others were eating plates of food but it seemed risky to me.
When we were in the 4 hour trip back my husband started to feel ill so informed the driver who had to stop at a hotel to go to the toilet as he then had the start of severe diarrhoea for a few days requiring pharmacy treatment.
Also on the final stop to see the Karen tribe we were told we had not paid the additional cost for this and also others had the same issue, so we just waited around and did not do this part, please check you have signed up for this is you wish to do this part.
I would not recommend this trip due to the issue we had
The first stop at the springs is pointless and is just for a toilet break.
Then the white and blue temple are impressive and the black house is worth a visit, but the journey is way too long and 13 hours in total to see 3 temples is just not worthwhile.
Also the lunch served near the white temple is awful and was cold, I had 1 spoonful and as it was cold I refused anymore, my husband had a small bowl and then stopped others were eating plates of food but it seemed risky to me.
When we were in the 4 hour trip back my husband started to feel ill so informed the driver who had to stop at a hotel to go to the toilet as he then had the start of severe diarrhoea for a few days requiring pharmacy treatment.
Also on the final stop to see the Karen tribe we were told we had not paid the additional cost for this and also others had the same issue, so we just waited around and did not do this part, please check you have signed up for this is you wish to do this part.
I would not recommend this trip due to the issue we had
Written February 18, 2023
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Dea D
Bangkok, Thailand12 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Positive:
The tour per se is nice and you manage to see a lot of things during the day (white temple, blue temple, black house, hot springs, giraffe neck women’s village) and the convenience of being driven around without having to worry makes the difference when you’re trying to see as much as you can in a day, particularly if you are not planning to spend a long time in Chiang Mai.
Negative:
The van was small and crammed, seats were uncomfortable considering the amount of time you sit in the van you need to sit on something comfier than that, the food included in the price was not remarkable, it was just edible.
The main issue I had was the tour guide: he was probably unwell as he spent the whole journey there and back coughing and sniffling, the noise was extremely annoying and to be honest a bit gross.
Throughout the whole day he never wore a mask once.
The people sat behind me noticed it too and commented on it.
He gave us info about each place we visited showing us pictures of the places we were about to visit prior to arriving ultimately defeating the purpose of going to see them.
I also found him absolutely disrespectful towards the giraffe women’s culture as he blatantly lied saying that one of little long neck girls at the village was his daughter when the guide was clearly Chinese. Absolutely disgusting.
In conclusion I would recommend a similar tour if you don’t have a lot of time to see things but if you do, book it with someone else.
The tour per se is nice and you manage to see a lot of things during the day (white temple, blue temple, black house, hot springs, giraffe neck women’s village) and the convenience of being driven around without having to worry makes the difference when you’re trying to see as much as you can in a day, particularly if you are not planning to spend a long time in Chiang Mai.
Negative:
The van was small and crammed, seats were uncomfortable considering the amount of time you sit in the van you need to sit on something comfier than that, the food included in the price was not remarkable, it was just edible.
The main issue I had was the tour guide: he was probably unwell as he spent the whole journey there and back coughing and sniffling, the noise was extremely annoying and to be honest a bit gross.
Throughout the whole day he never wore a mask once.
The people sat behind me noticed it too and commented on it.
He gave us info about each place we visited showing us pictures of the places we were about to visit prior to arriving ultimately defeating the purpose of going to see them.
I also found him absolutely disrespectful towards the giraffe women’s culture as he blatantly lied saying that one of little long neck girls at the village was his daughter when the guide was clearly Chinese. Absolutely disgusting.
In conclusion I would recommend a similar tour if you don’t have a lot of time to see things but if you do, book it with someone else.
Written February 14, 2024
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Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're glad you appreciated the convenience and variety of the tour, but we deeply regret the issues you faced. The cramped van, unremarkable food, and the guide's behavior, including the lack of mask-wearing and disrespectful comments, are unacceptable. We apologize for the discomfort and frustration caused. Your feedback is crucial for us to improve our services, and we will address these concerns with our partners. We appreciate your honesty and patience.
Best regards,
Oh-Hoo Team
Written June 6, 2024
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Nina L
35 contributions
The first stop in the morning were the hotsprings, not impressive. It's just nice to take a break, see the shops and buy a smoothie before we head to the first temple. The white temple was beautiful. Bring clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, they check before hou go in.
You have to know that you spend a long time in the van, as discribed. Sadly our van wasn't comfortable. My man his knees didn't fit between his seat and the one in front of him. So it was challenging to find a good position to sit/sleep without bothering other people.
Lunch was included, in the afternoon we got a bottle of water.
After that we went to another nice temple and the black house. The last stop was Karens village, you had to pay 300 bath extra if you want to visit it (we read there was not much to see). Only 3 people paid extra, so we had to wait with the rest of the group for 20-30min in the heat. Luckily there was shade and a little shop.
After all we saw a lot, the tour was worth the money!
You have to know that you spend a long time in the van, as discribed. Sadly our van wasn't comfortable. My man his knees didn't fit between his seat and the one in front of him. So it was challenging to find a good position to sit/sleep without bothering other people.
Lunch was included, in the afternoon we got a bottle of water.
After that we went to another nice temple and the black house. The last stop was Karens village, you had to pay 300 bath extra if you want to visit it (we read there was not much to see). Only 3 people paid extra, so we had to wait with the rest of the group for 20-30min in the heat. Luckily there was shade and a little shop.
After all we saw a lot, the tour was worth the money!
Written September 9, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience with us. It's wonderful to know that you found the tour worth the money and appreciated the beauty of the white temple and other stops.
We sincerely apologize for the discomfort in the van. The feedback on waiting times at Karen's village is noted, and we'll work on coordinating these optional visits better to enhance the overall experience for all guests.
Your constructive feedback is crucial as it helps us refine our services and provide even better experiences. Thank you for choosing Oh-Hoo, and we look forward to the opportunity of accompanying you on more memorable journeys in the future.
Warm regards,
Oh-Hoo Team
Written September 14, 2023
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Deborah N
Thua Thien - Hue Province, Vietnam21 contributions
Great tour, just enough time at each place. Please make sure you listen to the guide and adhere to the timings given otherwise your actions have a knock on affect on the time available at the next stops.
Our guide was fantastic; very knowledgeable about the places we were visiting and the history of Thailand itself as well as Buddhism; I felt I learnt an awful lot on this tour.
We were dropped at each place to tour independently at our leisure, other than at the long necked Kayan village where we were shown around by our guide.
Lunch was great, plentiful and very tasty (and no upset tummy.)
Our guide was fantastic; very knowledgeable about the places we were visiting and the history of Thailand itself as well as Buddhism; I felt I learnt an awful lot on this tour.
We were dropped at each place to tour independently at our leisure, other than at the long necked Kayan village where we were shown around by our guide.
Lunch was great, plentiful and very tasty (and no upset tummy.)
Written October 28, 2023
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We're thrilled to hear that you had a great tour and appreciated the balance in our itinerary. A huge thanks for highlighting the importance of adhering to timings to ensure a smooth experience for all. It's wonderful to learn that our guide's knowledge enriched your trip and that you enjoyed a tasty and comfortable lunch. Your feedback is invaluable to us and future travelers. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you again soon.
Warm regards,
The Oh-Hoo Team
Written November 3, 2023
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Arion T
17 contributions
The tour comprises a day trip to Chiang Rai, it was worth to see these extravagant temples, however, we did not have the option to see the last stop at Karen Village. I gave only one star because the tour was not in line what was mentioned in the description, and not much information was delivered during the tour. I think they must inform the people related to the exact plan of the tour and not giving to us the info on the way already on the bus. Our tour guide was nice, but he was not really engaging and the information shared was little. With such recently build temples, probably there is not much history to report anyway. We did 3 tours in Thailand and this scored the lowest so far. Most of the time you're going to sit in the minivan and you're going to have some time to look around at the different places. Take the tour as a moving art exhibition and you can have some enjoyment out of it.
Written February 2, 2023
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Dear Arion,
Thank you for sharing your opinion about did not have the option to see the Karen Village. Actually you booked this tour without Karen Village that's already correct . On the website already clarify detail . If you would like to visit the Karen you must choose the tour option Karen Village but you choose the option without it. You should have book a trip to Karen Village instead. And it's really unfair to us you gave us only 1 star ( scored the lowest ) becaus you was booked wrong option .We regret that you not happy experience with us and truely apologize for any inconvenience.
Best regards,
Sugar
Written February 3, 2023
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Celine Q
1 contribution
We had a wonderful time, our guide was funny and informative 😀
Driver was great and lunch was tasty which is not always the case during these tour.
We liked this tour because it visited the main sites without pushing to the Golden Triangle which we thought was too far.
So if you're looking for a more condensed while very interesting tour we would highly recommend this one.
Driver was great and lunch was tasty which is not always the case during these tour.
We liked this tour because it visited the main sites without pushing to the Golden Triangle which we thought was too far.
So if you're looking for a more condensed while very interesting tour we would highly recommend this one.
Written August 29, 2022
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Tim H
Greater London, UK215 contributions
This was our 5th guided tour during our holiday in Thailand and although we knew it was to be a long day it turned out better than expected.
We were collected from our hotel in Chiang Mai Old Town by Peter our tour guide. Lovely and friendly and gave us plenty of historical facts and stories in the minivan before arriving at the various venues which then enabled us to spend our own time exploring. Other reviews have highlighted issues with comfort on the minivan and I totally agree. Considering the large amount of time travelling and in comparison to all our other minivan tours this was the most cramped and uncomfortable. The tour operator needs to upgrade transportation to avoid any further negative comments.
First stop - Hot Springs where we dabbled our feet (very relaxing) whilst drinking a very nice local Cappuccino Frappe.
We chose not to visit the long neck tribe (optional). Those who did go said to us that it felt a bit staged - purely there for tourist basis. The white temple was a thing to behold, amazing sight and a bonus for our family (being animal lovers) was seeing some random white bunnies on Easter Sunday there! The Blue Temple was also impressive (worth trying the blue coconut ice cream) and the Black House Museum had some amazing pieces to see.
So plenty of places ticked off and a nice amount of time spent at each one. Unfortunately the tour (through no fault of Peter our guide) was marred by the dangerous driving on our return. We had already acclimatised to Thai minivan and Tuk Tuk drivers however this guy took it to the next level. Several people in our group commented on his lack of consideration to passengers as he weaved his way in and out of traffic. His heavy foot on the throttle did not help and to top it all he ran over a dog!
Great tour (thanks Peter) but upgrade the minivan and either instruct the driver to slow down or find someone else.
We were collected from our hotel in Chiang Mai Old Town by Peter our tour guide. Lovely and friendly and gave us plenty of historical facts and stories in the minivan before arriving at the various venues which then enabled us to spend our own time exploring. Other reviews have highlighted issues with comfort on the minivan and I totally agree. Considering the large amount of time travelling and in comparison to all our other minivan tours this was the most cramped and uncomfortable. The tour operator needs to upgrade transportation to avoid any further negative comments.
First stop - Hot Springs where we dabbled our feet (very relaxing) whilst drinking a very nice local Cappuccino Frappe.
We chose not to visit the long neck tribe (optional). Those who did go said to us that it felt a bit staged - purely there for tourist basis. The white temple was a thing to behold, amazing sight and a bonus for our family (being animal lovers) was seeing some random white bunnies on Easter Sunday there! The Blue Temple was also impressive (worth trying the blue coconut ice cream) and the Black House Museum had some amazing pieces to see.
So plenty of places ticked off and a nice amount of time spent at each one. Unfortunately the tour (through no fault of Peter our guide) was marred by the dangerous driving on our return. We had already acclimatised to Thai minivan and Tuk Tuk drivers however this guy took it to the next level. Several people in our group commented on his lack of consideration to passengers as he weaved his way in and out of traffic. His heavy foot on the throttle did not help and to top it all he ran over a dog!
Great tour (thanks Peter) but upgrade the minivan and either instruct the driver to slow down or find someone else.
Written April 3, 2024
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Lisa Judd
Simi Valley, CA1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
The stops were incredible; culture, beauty, architecture. Some of the best we’ve seen.
FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
But the tour guide and driver are both what brought this tour down. I was traveling with my 83 year old father & when arriving to each location the guide began his tour without me, my dad or our friend who accompanied us. It takes my dad awhile to walk and we missed (or arrived after it started) at several location briefings and were left to fend for ourselves.
During each location we did not feel the tour guide offered any additional information to enhance the experience, he simply wandered off. We were all left to walk each location without any additional information about the site, thai culture or history. The driver also did not offer to take many pictures, not sure where he went when we arrived at each stop?
When lunch arrived he escorted everyone to lunch without us and we couldn’t find him. Once we found him he had us, including my 83 year old dad, dodge traffic (when a safer intersection was within distance) and then walk quite a distance in the heat on an unlevel road. Other drivers/tours we’ve taken Have been very accommodating and helpful with my father and this was literally the only tour we have not been pleased with. Lunch was okay. Vegetarian options lacked flavor and the dessert (mango and sticky rice) ran out and my father got none
Additionally, it started raining and on the way home and all 3 of us felt the driver was going faster than necessary. We all felt unsafe and were grateful to get home in one piece.
FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
But the tour guide and driver are both what brought this tour down. I was traveling with my 83 year old father & when arriving to each location the guide began his tour without me, my dad or our friend who accompanied us. It takes my dad awhile to walk and we missed (or arrived after it started) at several location briefings and were left to fend for ourselves.
During each location we did not feel the tour guide offered any additional information to enhance the experience, he simply wandered off. We were all left to walk each location without any additional information about the site, thai culture or history. The driver also did not offer to take many pictures, not sure where he went when we arrived at each stop?
When lunch arrived he escorted everyone to lunch without us and we couldn’t find him. Once we found him he had us, including my 83 year old dad, dodge traffic (when a safer intersection was within distance) and then walk quite a distance in the heat on an unlevel road. Other drivers/tours we’ve taken Have been very accommodating and helpful with my father and this was literally the only tour we have not been pleased with. Lunch was okay. Vegetarian options lacked flavor and the dessert (mango and sticky rice) ran out and my father got none
Additionally, it started raining and on the way home and all 3 of us felt the driver was going faster than necessary. We all felt unsafe and were grateful to get home in one piece.
Written September 8, 2022
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billmenger
Houston, TX7 contributions
Nov 2022
The white temple is very beautiful, and the grounds include a small art museum which is interesting, and a huge second building behind and away from the white temple. That building is topped with a large statue of an elephant-buddha and a museum about the artist beneath. Very impressive. On the way to the temple we stopped at some hot springs which are ok, but mostly a good place to stop for buying things and taking a break. The Black house is a huge grounds with artwork assembled (and/or created by) one famous artist. It is quite interesting. The blue temple is yet another temple... ok, but not super impressive. Lunch was fantastic, with many dishes to choose from and more food than the group could eat. -- However, this trip is 3.5 hours from Chiang Mai. That means we drove for 7 hours of our day. That is way too long to spend in a van with people you just met. I think there is plenty to do in Chiang Mai without driving the equivalent of Houston to Dallas just to see some more things. MUCH better would be to stay in Chiang Rai for a couple of days and see the sites there, and not do a half day driving tour just to get there and spend a couple of hours, turn around and come back.
Written December 18, 2022
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Will you pick up, drop off at my hotel? Novotel, Journeyman hub Chiang Mai? Thanks
Written August 30, 2022
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