Best Observation Decks Tours Around the World — Our Top 2

1.Chiang Mai Half Day Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $58Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai into the northern hills to observe elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Feed them without touching, walk through forest, swim at a waterfall, enjoy lunch, and make a Thai cultural souvenir. Guides such as Jade and Shay may lead the activities.

“So 45 minutes into the excursion the driver being on his phone the entire and talking loudly is not only annoying but highly distracting from trying to appreciate the views on the ride. Why doesn’t the tour company better train the drivers about the guests’ total experience? Hoping it improves.”

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2.Krabi: Observation-Only Elephant Sanctuary 2hrs Mini Moments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

Spend two hours at Krabi Roaming Elephant Sanctuary learning each elephant’s story, offering treats on a tray, and walking nearby without touching, riding, or bathing. Guide Yai may lead the visit, with a fabric bag painting session, vegetarian food, drinks, and hotel return included.

“The tour was just great! The pickup worked perfectly! ☺️ Since there were no other bookings, I had the tour all to myself and had more time to watch the elephants! My guide was also great and gave me lots of information about the elephants! Together with the guide, I was allowed to feed the elephants and she took lots of photos of me as a souvenir! 🥰 Afterwards, I was able to paint a tote bag and was taken back to my hotel! At the beginning and end, there were free drinks and food, which was set up like a buffet. That was also very tasty! All in all,…”

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