Book a shared shuttle or private car from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Door to door in 3 h 19 min
- From ... per seat
- Comfortable car
Daytrip offers a perfect solution for every budget and travel style - a shared shuttle departing five times a day with a small group of up to 10 passengers, or a private car where you're in charge of the itinerary and schedule. Both options will get you from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, door-to-door, in about 3 hours 19 minutes in unmatched safety and comfort.
Trip Information
- 3 h 19 min
- 187 km
- door-to-door
Optional sightseeing itinerary
Stops available with a private car
Wat Chamthewi
Pillaged of their gold leaf finish, these bare sandstone chedis are exemplary examples of the ancient Dvaravati style. A Topless Treasure
Botanical Tweechol
One of the largest gardens in Thailand is a pleasantly manicured oasis filled with topiaries and exotic flora and fauna. The Big Green
Wat Phra That Hariphunchai
This venerated temple is one of the last places in Thailand to see Mon-style architecture - and it has the world’s largest gong! Bang Me Gong, Mon
Wat Analayo
At the heart of this serene, statue-filled temple complex is a viham with dazzling jewel-encrusted Buddhas. Precious Moments
White Temple
Surreal ornamentation and a glistening facade make this glossy temple unique in Thailand. A Bright Buddhist Beacon
Why people love Daytrip
Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!
“Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.”
James B
9 nov. 2024Daytrip private driver in Thailand
“Trustpilot reviews Categories My Reviews My Settings Help LOG OUT Alternate Text Todd U. US For companies Review of Daytrip Todd U. 1 review 5 stars: Excellent 14 minutes ago Daytrip is now in Thailand My wife and i booked a driver in Northern Thailand earlier this month. i had previously used a different service around Bangkok but they don't operate in Northern Thailand. I tried to contact a popular driver from TripAdvisor but he was slow to respond. I found Daytrip (or mydaytrip) from an advertised search result. I found lots if great reviews about them from Europe but nothing from Thailand. They seemed new to Thailand but i took a chance because they offered exactly what i wanted: a ride from chiang mai to Chiang rai with optional stops along the way. Not a full fledged tour... Just a ride but private and with stops. It seemed expensive at first but later the popular driver responded and cost more. Our driver was Chairit K. He was friendly, funny, punctual (early) and spoke perfect English. As a bonus, he is Lanna so we learned their history perspective. He drove an SUV which seemed like an upgrade (we booked a sedan). Both he and our previous grab driver both said the daytrip price is actually quite a bit cheaper than others, maybe because they are new to Thailand. I think (but not sure) that the service is coordinated out of Europe. Communication was by email and prompt, informative, and accurate. I think our original driver cancelled and they found a replacement. I don't know because they handled it all. I'm glad i didn't have to go looking for a replacement myself (if i had booked a driver directly). I would definitely recommend Daytrip in Thailand.”
tuyeda2018
27 nov. 2019Good to know
Traveling with children
If you're traveling with children, please let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats or boosters ready.
Pets and service animals
While pets are not allowed on the shared shuttle service, they can generally be accommodated on our private service from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. For inquiries about service dogs, please contact us before booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Tickets & cancellations
Private trips can be changed or canceled up to 24 hours before departure.
For shared shuttles, we offer a range of ticket types to suit every traveler's needs (and budget).
Super-flexible: You're covered in case of train/plane delays or any other unexpected changes; reschedule (subject to availability) or get a full refund up to 15 minutes before departure!
Flexible: Change or cancel up to 24-hours before departure, but you won't receive a refund if you miss your pick-up.
Non-refundable: No changes or cancellations, and you won't receive a refund if you miss your departure.
Luggage
- Big luggage
- 29x21x11 inches
- 74x53x28 cm
- Small luggage
- 22x14x9 inches
- 56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you're traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, take a private car.
Booking and payment
Ride availability is shown in real-time and bookings are confirmed instantly. Pay securely online with your major credit card.
You can also purchase tickets directly from the driver in cash if seats are available.
Daytrip is the most convenient way to experience 13,800+ cities around the world.
In addition to our growing list of shared shuttle routes, our carefully selected private drivers can take you to the most intriguing destinations in 65+ countries on all continents except Antarctica.
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