What's included?
- This tour has special conditions between November and April. Book by clicking here.
- Guide in Portuguese throughout the tour.
- Pay 1,050 THB Thai baht now with a credit card to secure your reservation.
- Pay the remaining 2,450 THB Thai baht exclusively in cash in baht to the guide on the day of the tour.
- Included Tickets: Guaranteed access to all attractions of the tour
- Mineral water in transportation
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels located in the Old Town and the central region of Chiang Mai.
- This tour takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
- The price from MAY to OCTOBER is 3,500 THB Thai baht per person: Entry of 1,050 THB on the card and 2,450 THB paid in cash on the day of the tour.
What's not included?
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
- Extra drinks
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- The itinerary from May to October does not include the Big Buddha
- The itinerary from November to April does not include Lalita Café.
- The remaining 2,450 THB must be paid in cash in THB Thai baht to the guide on the day of the tour. We do not accept reais, dollars, Pix, or card.
- Please have the exact amount in baht on the day of the tour. The guide does not have change.
- As this is a shared tour, delays are not tolerated, and the guide will not wait for absent or late participants. Please plan to be at the meeting point at the indicated time.
Introduction
Chiang Rai Temples and Tribes Tour in Portuguese – Culture and Spirituality in Northern Thailand
The Chiang Rai Temples and Tribes tour in Portuguese is an excellent choice for those who wish to explore the most impressive temples in northern Thailand and understand how art blends with tradition and culture to create unique architecture.
Accompanied by a fluent Portuguese guide, you will learn how Buddhism and art connect to the contemporary and the modern.
In addition to the temples, the tour includes a visit to the Karen Tribe of the Long Neck Women, an ethnic group originally from the interior of Myanmar that has lived in villages in northern Thailand for over 40 years. After being forced to leave their home country, they arrived as refugees and today sustain their communities through the sale of handicrafts and agriculture.
- This tour takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
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Itinerary
Our Complete Experience - Chiang Rai Temples and Tribes Tour in Portuguese
White Temple – Wat Rong Khun
Considered one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand, the White Temple impresses with itscontemporary architecture and deep symbolism.
Designed by the renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, famous for his extravagant and unique Buddhist paintings, Wat Rong Khun reflects his grand visions of heaven, hell, and Nirvana. The interior of the temple features hand-drawn designs by the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, representing significant events from the Western world, drawings, famous public figures, and many references from the last 20 years.
Although open to the public, this is a private temple, which has been 100% renovated by the artist who invested over 40 million Baht. The temple is located within a large complex, and you can visit other parts designed by the artist during your time there.
Blue Temple – Wat Rong Seur Ten
A unique temple, famous for its vibrant blue murals and sculptures. The Blue Temple was designed by the artist Phuttha Kabkaew, a disciple of Chalermchai Kositpipat (the artist of the White Temple), and the psychedelic architecture resembles the style of the White Temple.
The temple is painted in a striking blue with golden and white details. Its interior and exterior feature impressive details, making it one of the most photogenic temples in Chiang Rai.
Outside of Wat Rong Seur Ten, there are several stalls selling souvenirs and snacks. Two of them stand out for offering the famous blue ice cream, a coconut ice cream with blue sticky rice, served in a coconut shell and decorated with jasmine flowers. It is also possible to try naturally dyed coconut ice cream with the blue from jasmine flowers.
Karen Tribe of the Long Neck Women
Still on the Chiang Rai Temples and Tribes tour in Portuguese, we will visit the Karen Tribe, popularly known as the Long Neck Women Tribe. The tribe was forcibly migrated from Burma (Myanmar) over 40 years ago and settled in Thailand. Within the tribes, there are several ethnicities, and the women who wear brass rings on their necks are one of them.
This tradition carries many cultural meanings that you will learn about from the guide during the visit. Today, the communities sustain themselves through the sale of handicrafts and agriculture, making the visit important for them.
A Charming Stop at Lalita Café (from March to October)
Tours from March to October have a stop at the charming Lalita Café, a themed café known for its stunning architecture and relaxing atmosphere. Surrounded by enchanting gardens and a fairy-tale setting, the place is perfect for a coffee or tea break, as well as offering various dessert and beverage options. A special moment to capture amazing photos in one of the most photogenic cafés in Chiang Rai.
The visit to Lalita takes place from March to October.
The order of visits may be adjusted as needed, always ensuring the best experience.
In high season, our promotional tours offer the same magic, but with special logistics and inclusions. Check below.
🗓️ Day Schedule for the Chiang Rai Temples and Tribes Tour in Portuguese
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Pick-up and drop-off at hotels located in Old Town and the central region of Chiang Mai. Please inform your hotel at the time of booking. If the address is outside the serviced area, our team will contact you to inform any additional charges.
⏱️ Pick-up time: from 6:50 AM. The exact time will be confirmed by the team before the tour
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- ⏱️ Estimated return time: between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM
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The times provided for meeting and departure must be strictly adhered to. We recommend that you be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes in advance.
Delays may compromise the experience of other participants and the tour schedule. As this is a shared tour, it is not possible to wait for participants who are not present at the specified time.
👶 Special rates for children
Up to 4 years: exempt from payment
From 5 to 11 years: 50% of the total tour price
From 12 years: full price
Traveling with children is an opportunity to create unique moments as a family. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, water, and snacks, as well as educating the little ones about respecting the temples.
🚐 Transportation and number of people
Minimum of 2 people for the shared tour. Transportation may be conducted in comfortable buses with air conditioning.
👥 Private tours
We offer private tours year-round. In this format, you have pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, there is no minimum participant requirement, and the guide is exclusive to your group.
If you are traveling in a group of 8 or more passengers, please contact our team to inquire about special conditions and exclusive rates for groups.
Consult our team for availability, prices, and conditions.
👕 What to wear for the tour
It is mandatory to keep shoulders and knees covered to enter the temples.
✅ We recommend wearing t-shirts or blouses with sleeves, long dresses, long pants, or skirts below the knees. Light and comfortable clothing, preferably in fabrics like cotton and linen.
❌ Sleeveless clothing, tank tops, shorts, short skirts, or items that expose shoulders or knees may prevent access to attractions.
Wear easy-to-remove shoes, as it will be necessary to take them off in some temples.
We recommend a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for protection against the sun.
In Thailand, many establishments accept cash only. We recommend bringing baht (THB) if you wish to buy drinks, souvenirs, or extra items during the tour.
💳 Payment methods for this tour
To secure your reservation, payment is divided into two stages:
- Pay 1,050 THB Thai baht now with a credit card to secure your reservation
- Pay the remaining 2,450 THB Thai baht exclusively in cash in baht to the guide on the day of the tour.
We do not accept reais, dollars, Pix, or card for the final payment. Please have the exact amount in THB on the day of the tour. The guide does not have change.
If you wish to make full payment in advance, please contact our team via WhatsApp
After completing the entry payment, you will be directed to your profile on our website, where you can track the status of your reservation.
In some cases, the card operator may not complete the transaction for security reasons, limits, or payment validation. We recommend tracking the status of the reservation in your profile. If it is not confirmed within 2 hours after payment, please contact our team for verification.
With the payment confirmed, you will receive via email and WhatsApp all the necessary instructions, operational information, and confirmations for your tour.
Want to pay for your tours in advance? Talk to our team via WhatsApp.
🚨 Last-minute reservations? Talk to us!
If your reservation is for the next 48 hours, we recommend contacting us via WhatsApp to check availability and expedite service.
📋 Cancellation policy
▶ For payments confirming reservations (deposits):
Amounts paid to secure the reservation are non-refundable in case of cancellation by the customer.
▶ For full payments made in advance:
Cancellations made up to 7 days in advance are eligible for a 90% refund of the amount paid.
▶ Rescheduling
Requests for rescheduling made at least 72 hours in advance will be accommodated at no additional cost, subject to availability. If there are no spots available for the same schedule and language, our team may offer compatible alternatives, including other dates, programs, or available languages.
Requests made with 48 hours or less notice, including changes, cancellations, or rescheduling, will not be entitled to refunds, rescheduling, credit, or financial compensation.
▶ No Show (failure to appear)
Failure to appear at the meeting point at the indicated time, as well as missing the boarding due to delay, will be considered no show, with no right to refund, rescheduling, credit for another tour, or financial compensation. In these cases, it will not be possible to request that the guide wait, arrange another meeting point, or join the tour after the activities have started.
▶ Rain does not constitute a cancellation condition
The occurrence of rain does not constitute a cancellation condition. Thailand has a tropical climate, and it is common for quick rains to occur throughout the day, especially during the monsoon season. Tours continue to operate normally in case of rain, as long as safety conditions allow for their execution.
▶ Maritime Tours
Maritime operations follow exclusively the daily assessments of the Thai Navy, responsible for issuing official guidance on navigation, safety, and sea stability. Only in the case of a formal alert regarding adverse maritime conditions may the tour be suspended, altered, or rescheduled.
The occurrence of rain at the hotel, in the departure city, or during part of the route does not necessarily mean that the tour will be canceled. Weather conditions can vary significantly between regions, islands, and maritime areas.
Tours are subject to the operational and safety conditions defined by the local operator responsible for the activity. In case of changes, interruptions, or non-continuation of the tour, the applicable guidance and procedures will be communicated directly by the responsible team on-site.
If there is an official determination that prevents the departure of vessels, our team will contact you to inform the applicable procedures. In case of cancellation by the operator (e.g., operational issues or force majeure), a full refund or rescheduling at no additional cost will be offered.
People with mobility limitations must inform us in advance before booking. Some boat tours may not be recommended or permitted, according to the rules and operational conditions of the companies responsible for navigation and boarding.
For safety reasons and according to local operators' rules, pregnant women and people over 70 years old cannot participate in tours conducted in speedboats.
▶ Holiday Dates and Refund Conditions
New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, and Lantern Festival do not have refunds, even in case of full payment.
Other dates may be included according to the local calendar. In cases that fall under these exceptions, there will be no refund.
Additionally, attractions, temples, monuments, parks, and visitation areas may have access limited, suspended, or altered by local authorities without prior notice due to religious ceremonies, official events, celebrations, visits from authorities, weather conditions, or other occurrences beyond the agency's control.
In these situations, our team may make adaptations to the itinerary, change the order of visits, or propose compatible alternatives, always seeking to preserve the best possible experience for participants.
▶ Participant Conduct
The company reserves the right to remove from the tour any participant who exhibits inappropriate, offensive, aggressive behavior, jeopardizes the safety of the group, or disobeys the team's guidance. In these cases, there will be no refund of the amounts paid.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact our team via WhatsApp.
