huddoshols

Does anyone have any advice in the best way to get to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai? Is it best to hire a driver or is there another way? Can any drivers in particular be recommended. How long would it take to drive? Thanks.

rhkkmk

the direct drive is about 3 hours....how about renting your own car....the drive is not difficult it is reported

twofortheroad

We did the opposite last year--flew to Chiang Rai and hired a driver to Chiang Mai. The drive was about 3-3 1/2 hours and cost about $60. We got the driver from our hotel. It will be no problem to get a driver from Chiang Mai, either through your hotel or a travel agency.

kerryr

How was the drive? I keep reading about hairpin turns and scary roads. I'm a wuss. How was it?

tdean

We hired a driver and car from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai in December 2004. It's very easy, a few winding roads but nothing scary. My spouse is prone to motion sickness but she didn't have a problem. It's scenic too.

gilawi01

If your not sure about the driving, then fly. We did that and cost around 50 dollars one way.

cmenoni

Every guesthouse and hotel in town can arrange a minivan with about 6-8 people in it for $4-$10 one way.??!!!