Where to Sit Down: The 8 Best Thailand Tea Tours

1.Chiang Rai: 7 Major Sites, Golden Triangle & Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 1 day Our pick

Spend a full day with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Guitar or Ping, visiting Chiang Rai’s three famous art sites, the Golden Triangle, Chui Fong Tea Plantation, Opium Museum, and an optional Karen village. Hotel pickup, minibus transport, lunch, and water are included, while entry fees depend on your booking option.

“Muew (unsure of spelling) and the driver Gui were both exceptional from start to finish. Highly recommended! They thought of everything and made the tour fun, informative and v comfortable. Thanks to both!!”

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2.Best Places in Chiang Rai White, Blue, Big Buddha, Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and air-conditioned transport. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang’s giant Buddha, and Singha Park tea plantation. It is a full 11-hour day with several hours on the road.

“So glad we did this one! We were staying outside of the hotel pick up route but our guide helped us to arrange transport the day before and also for us to return to our hotel that night too. This meant we were the first in the van and the last to get dropped off - all good. It took about an hour to pick everyone up, had a quick comfort stop and then we hit the road. Stopped halfway to have a stretch and a quick bite to eat and then continued up to Chiang Rai. Our guide did well to explain each stop, including the history, brief outline…”

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3.From Chiang Rai: 3 Temples, Golden Triangle Tour, Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $82Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Golden Triangle, Hall of Opium, Longneck Karen village, and Chui Fong Tea Plantation. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, water, and most entrance fees are included. Guides may include Ping, Fido, M, or Yolk.

“Wonderful. We made all the stops in time to see everything. Very nice temples, other interesting places and both Ping guide and Tony driver very friendly, helpful and attentive. Since we don’t speak much English, the guide has provided us with information through whatsapp since we hired a tour in English. The food included has been given to us in a very nice place, and the taste was very good. A pleasant experienceAuto-translated”

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4.Koh Samui: The Page Afternoon Tea at The Library

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m

Spend 90 minutes at The Library Koh Samui with an afternoon tea set for two, English-speaking staff, creative sweet and savory bites, a choice of teas, and a stylish beachside setting. The pool is not included, and the food set has no vegetarian option. Hotel transfers are not provided.

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5.7 Wonders of Chiang Rai: Temples, Tea, and Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $41

Spend a full day exploring Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 10. Visit three striking art and temple sites, a Long Neck Karen village, Choui Fong Tea Plantation, the Golden Triangle, and the House of Opium Museum. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and insurance are included.

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6.Landmark Hotel Bangkok: Classic Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $26

Settle into the Rendezvous Lounge for a 45-minute to 90-minute afternoon tea with views toward Lumpini Park. You receive four savory bites and four sweets, plus unlimited tea, herbal infusions, coffee, or juice. The menu may include scones, macarons, smoked salmon, Thai-inspired sweets, and colorful seasonal displays.

“The elegant atmosphere made me feel so welcomed and pampered right from the start. The selection of teas was wonderful, and the delicious mix of sweet and savory treats was carefully prepared and absolutely scrumptious. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, anRead more”

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7.Afternoon Tea Indulgence at Banyan Tree Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $23Best value

Enjoy afternoon tea at Bangkok’s Banyan Tree Hotel, choosing between garden-facing Romsai Restaurant, open daily, and Vertigo TOO on the 61st floor, available Friday through Sunday. One tea set serves two people and includes refillable tea or coffee. Confirm your selected venue carefully, since the settings and prices differ.

“i paid 105 usd for a poor afternoon tea and it was only worth 30 usd, crossed the heavy traffic and arrived with a bad afternoon tea, i had to serve myself the tea the poor food after finishing the 105 usd afternoon tea 15 minutes before leaving they asked me to sign the bill anRead more”

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8.Chiang Mai InterContinental Afternoon Tea & Teresa Teng Room

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Spend two relaxed hours at the InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping. In Kam Lobby Lounge, enjoy a dragon fruit-inspired afternoon tea with coffee or tea, then visit Room 1502, where singer Teresa Teng once stayed. Hotel transfers are not included, but the experience is wheelchair accessible and cancellations are allowed up to 24 hours ahead.

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