For 500 baht, you can leave your passport in Thailand and go for an hour to the Laos market. No customs required. The guide is really cool and gives a lot of information about the area on the way.

Quite an expensive tour but worth seeing. We went on a tour from Chiang Mai, it was a very long drive but a lovely day out. The boat to Laos was definitely a highlight.

Great Anticipation, Mediocre Experience The history and anticipation of the Golden Triangle was awesome - a lawless opium black market and intersection of three countries at a river crossing just sounds cool. However, the time we spent here was mediocre. Our highlight was trying the infused whiskeys made there (king cobra, gecko and opium). Worthwhile if it's part of a day-tour, but wouldn't travel that far north just to visit GT unless you enjoy gambling (casinos in Myanmar and Laos) or overpriced shopping.

Gripping tightly to the boat, we hopped in for the half an hour ride with sounds of the gushing water along the Mekong River where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos intercepts, the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers and for the viewpoint set high on a hillside. The Golden Triangle, historically, used to be well known for opium trading but now, it lives on the cultivation of tourists, more so including the stop across to Laos-Burmese border and Don Island.

the tour itself was ok, the tour guide we had (private car, english speaking) was very very good, he should be promoted!

You don't want to miss it. Well organized, very professional tour guide and so many beautiful places to see.

Got scammed by one of their Tuktuk drivers

Good place but very much far from the city,I suggest not to travel, because it's just time waste , only a river combining the three countries

The once notorious Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, was once a major centre of opium production, but now repays the visitor interested in the area’s rich cultural past. We’ll take a one-hour boat trip on the magnificent Mekong River to the small town of Chiang Saen on the banks of the river, formerly a Lanna stronghold. We’ll visit the fascinating Chiang Saen Museum which holds many antiques and Buddha images dating from this period. We’ll stroll through Wat Chedi Luang to admire its Lanna-style chedi and then call in at Wat Pa Sak, which contains the ruins of seven monuments. Finally, we’ll climb to the hilltop temple of Wat Phra Thaat Jom Kitti which affords lovely views of Chiang Saen and the river on clear days. #wannyangerermovingcultures #promotingunityindiversity 4th February 2023

Have been on tour twice from Chiang Mai,it is a very long day, but worthwhile in my opinion. Wat Rong Khun is fantastic, and on the last tour we also visited Baandam museum. Seeing and travelling on the mighty Mekong is a must do, even if perhaps the visit to Laos is not quite so exciting. The tour guides are brilliant, and took very good care of the group on each occasion. No evidence of the drug trade that the Golden Triangle was notorious for, but I did witness some smuggling at the Myanmar border town of Maesai..

Very conveniently located right in the middle of town, near night markets and lots of food stalls. Walking distance to the clock tower. Room is clean and comfortable. Air conditioner and ceiling fan work great. They even serve instant coffee and delicious Thai snack in the morning. Interesting Thai architecture and design, which is quite nice.

Awesome place have never seen such connection of countries before

Rather expensive for a boat ride. Make sure you have a good your guide who can explain both the historical trade routes at will add the current economic imbalances occurring on the waters. Ours didn't, so we had to use our own on the dot research to understand the dynamics beneath the waters.

Nothing much to do but great lookout to surrounding countries

Enjoyable private tour of Doi Thung area and Golden Triangle, knowledgeable and accommodating guide, delicious lunch provided at local restaurant. Great response time over email, helped us organise last minute.

One of my favorites places during my trip in Thailand