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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 its contemporary 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 its psychedelic architecture closely resembles the style of the White Temple.

The temple is painted 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.

On the 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.

Wat Huay Pla Klang (Big Buddha)

The tours conducted between November and April include a visit to the Big Buddha of Chiang Rai, one of the largest and most impressive religious monuments in the region, which houses a gigantic statue of the Goddess of Compassion, Guan Yin.
It is a very important figure in Mahayana Buddhism, which has strong Chinese influence.

Wat Huay Pla Klang was envisioned by monk Phop Chok, and was widely supported by the local community for the construction of the complex. Schools, a hospital, free restaurants were built on site, and everything is maintained with donations made by the community and tourists.

The statue of Guan Yin is approximately 79 meters tall, and the visit includes ascending through the interior via an elevator that takes you to the “head” of the statue. From inside, you can see through her eyes with a panoramic view of the city of Chiang Rai and, of course, admire all the beauty of the interior architecture, filled with references to Mahayana Buddhism. Upon exiting, you can descend the stairs and take photos with the giant white Nagas that line the sides of the stairs.

Karen Long Neck Tribe

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 various ethnicities, and the women who wear brass rings/rings around their necks are one of them.

This tradition carries many cultural meanings that you will learn about with the guide during the visit. Today, the communities sustain themselves through the sale of handicrafts and agriculture, so the visit is important for them.

The order of visits is defined by the guide and may change depending on the day's conditions and the operational logistics of the tour.

🗓️ Day Schedule for the Chiang Rai Temples and Tribes Tour in Portuguese

• This tour starts at a meeting point and does not include hotel pick-up. It is the participant's responsibility to arrive at the location at the indicated time. Transportation expenses to the meeting point are not included in the tour price.

  • • • • ⏱️ Start time at the meeting point: 6:50 AM
        • ⏱️ Expected return time to the meeting point: between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM

          📍 Meeting point: in front of Wat Phra Singh (Access the address here)

          The return also takes place at the same location.

  The times indicated for meeting and departure of the tours must be strictly respected. We recommend that you arrive 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 indicated 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 experience 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 provided in comfortable buses with air conditioning.

  Meeting point
  Our shared tours use the same meeting point for boarding and disembarking.
  The location is Wat Phra Singh (Access the address here)

  👥 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 number of participants required, and the guide is exclusive to your group.

  If you are traveling in a group of 8 or more passengers, contact our team to inquire about special conditions and exclusive rates for groups.

  Contact our team for availability, prices, and conditions.

  👕 What to wear for the tour

  It is mandatory to keep shoulders and knees covered for entry into the temples.
  
  ✅ We recommend wearing 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 leave shoulders or knees exposed may prevent access to the 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 930 THB Thai baht now by credit card to secure your reservation
  • Pay the remaining 2,170 THB Thai baht exclusively in cash in baht to the guide on the day of the tour.

  We do not accept real, dollar, Pix, or card for the final payment. Have the exact amount in THB on the day of the tour. The guide does not have change.

  If you wish to make the 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 by email and WhatsApp all the necessary instructions, operational information, and confirmations needed 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 reservation confirmation payments (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 will receive a 90% refund of the amount paid.

  ▶ Rescheduling

  Requests for rescheduling made at least 72 hours in advance may be accommodated at no additional cost, subject to availability. If there are no spots 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 refund, 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 realization.

  ▶ Maritime Tours

  Maritime operations follow exclusively the daily assessments of the Thai Navy, responsible for issuing official guidelines on navigation, safety, and sea stability. Only in the event 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 guidelines 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 you of 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 allowed, according to the rules and operational conditions of the companies responsible for navigation and boarding.

  For safety reasons and according to the rules of local operators, pregnant women and people over 70 years old cannot participate in tours conducted on 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 disregards the team's guidelines. 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.

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