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Wildlife and Waterfall Day Trips Around the World: 15 to Book

36 visits  ·  from $15 a head

A park in the morning, a waterfall to swim under after lunch, hotel pickup at both ends. The 15 days below are priced with the transfer in, and clear about how much driving sits between the two halves.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfalls
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Join PON Elephant Thailand for a nine-hour day outside Chiang Mai. Feed and bathe rescued elephants, walk with them through forest, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat a Thai lunch, and raft the river. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny add useful elephant facts and help with photos.

“We had the best day - everything was perfect from pick up to drop off. Our guide Nop was amazing - so knowledgeable and friendly. The bamboo rafting was brilliant fun and the elephant sanctuary was amazing 🤩”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - The 80-minute ride south from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

2.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Travel 80 minutes from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand, where guides such as Beer, Yaya, and Nop introduce rescued elephants through feeding, walking, and river bathing. After a Thai lunch, hike to Mae Wang Waterfall for a cool swim before returning to the city.

“It was a great day with a lot of wonderful and emotional impressions. The tour was well organized and Dew was a great guide!”

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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall: a cool start with stairs
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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

3.Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,894 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend eight hours exploring Ubud with an English-speaking guide such as Agung, Merta, or Wayan. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang, Mas Village, the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and a coffee plantation, with private and small-group options available.

“our guide Putra was absolutely amazing, 100% knowledgeable, friendly, professional and loves his job! He made our trip, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone!”

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Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall - Morning among the macaques at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

4.Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,634 reviews · 9 hours · from $23Top rated

Spend nine hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Sija, Uncle Wayan, or Made Budi. Visit Ubud’s monkey sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation, and Tibumana Waterfall, with hotel pickup and a flexible pace.

“We booked a tour with Sija! He was super amazing and friendly. Definitely recommend him, learned many new things and visited amazing places!! He even gave us umbrellas when rain suddenly came, and was very flexible with the plan so we had time to see everything and try different activities.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - The ride from Chiang Mai to the sanctuary
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

5.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

Leave Chiang Mai for a private elephant sanctuary, where you make herbal treats, feed and bathe elephants, then visit a Karen long-neck village and eat a Thai lunch. Finish at Buatong Sticky Waterfall. Guides such as Fluke, Amy, Tiger, and Paul are known for clear English and careful timing.

“Fluke was an excellent guide. His English is excellent and he was fun. The driver was also great. Very well organized trip and the elephant sanctuary is awesome. The only thing we would change about the trip was the lunch. It was pretty gross and my food had flies in it so we didn’t eat too much. Sticky waterfalls and the long neck village were great also. Highly recommend this trip for everyone, especially at this price point.”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Bua Thong Waterfall: Chiang Mai’s climbable Sticky Falls
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

6.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours visiting Bua Thong’s climbable Sticky Waterfall, New Elephant Home Sanctuary, and a bamboo rafting camp near Chiang Mai. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, which includes lunch, entry fees, hotel-area pickup arrangements, and a return to Three Kings Monument.

“Paul was very good guide, he was funny and helpful. I would specifically ask for him again in the future.”

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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour - Lunch breaks up the muddy morning
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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

7.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 820 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Leave Bangkok early for ElephantsWorld in Kanchanaburi, where you prepare food, feed elephants, give them a mud bath, and rinse them in the river. After lunch, hike Erawan’s seven waterfall levels. Drivers such as Siri and Krit are often praised for safe, thoughtful service, but no dedicated tour guide is included.

“Elephants are great and our guide Siri was super kind. He gave us a taste of Thailand Long journey to go and come back but worth while Also Erawan waterfall are amazing but watch-out little hungry fishes 😅”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

8.Ubud: Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $28

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul water temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall in an air-conditioned vehicle, with flexible pacing and hotel pickup.

“We had a great experience and our guide Ketut was great. He was knowledgeable, attentive and very accomidating. I would recomend this tour if you want to visit Ubud for the day!”

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Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option - The jungle swing and its photo-friendly views
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Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option

9.Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 509 reviews · 1 - 7 hours · from $15Best value

Build your Ubud day around a jungle swing, rice terraces, waterfall, Penglipuran Village, or Monkey Forest. Guides such as Gus, Febri, Yoga, and Jojo are praised for local insight and excellent photos. Hotel pickup, coffee tasting, massage, and temple visits can be added.

“Amazing day with our guide Jojo. Loved every minute. The swing was the best bit!”

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Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More - Meeting the macaques at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

10.Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $30

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud by private car with hotel pickup. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, a Bali Swing, D Alas Warung, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides such as Dika, Made, Juli, and Karyana can tailor the day to your interests.

“We had an amazing day exploring Ubud, all thanks to our fantastic driver and guide, Mr. Sutha. From the moment we were picked up, everything was smooth, professional, and welcoming. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and extremely cRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall - Meeting the elephants without touching them
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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

11.Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 450 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Spend seven hours with Joy Elephant Sanctuary in Mae Wang, including round-trip pickup from Chiang Mai, elephant feeding and observation, a jungle walk, waterfall time, lunch, herbal tea, and a handmade Thai inhaler. Expect respectful rules, no riding, no touching, and no elephant bathing.

“We enjoyed the day, saw the countryside and how well the elephants were well cared for.”

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Ubud Tour With Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Waterfall – Rice Terrace

12.Ubud Tour With Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Waterfall – Rice Terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $25

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Ubud by private, air-conditioned car. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Teba Sari Bali Agrotourism with a driver-guide such as John, Bawa, Septa, or Merry.

“For the first, Mr. Yogik was fantastic for our Tour as a Tour guide and driver. He pick up us on time from our Hotel and explain us the daily tour. So we have time to ask him different questions about Bali and Traditions. Mr. Yogik answers fulfill our expectations and additional informations. My Kids are listen carefully him talking. As our Tour guide he was always beside us if we need him. He buy us the tickets, give us water and pick up us if we need it. So, for us was this day trip an absolute win with Mr. Yogik. We make so many pictures and videos that…”

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Tetebatu Walking Tour - Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest - Walking the rice terraces around Tetebatu
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Tetebatu Walking Tour – Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest

13.Tetebatu Walking Tour – Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $68

Spend 7 to 8 hours walking through Tetebatu with a private local guide, seeing rice terraces, two waterfalls, Sasak homes, and black and gray monkeys. Guides such as Danny, Eddie, and Jonny explain local life, while lunch, coffee, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Our walking tour to Tetebatu was excellent, our driver Sem was perfect, picked up us on time, he's friendly and attentive to small details. The guide Jonny explained everything to us, we enjoyed seeing the coffee processing place, the coconut Read more”

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Tanah Lot Tour with Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, and Waterfalls - Tanah Lot: Bali’s coastal showpiece
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Tanah Lot Tour with Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, and Waterfalls

14.Tanah Lot Tour with Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · from $67

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private driver visiting Tanah Lot, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Ubud Monkey Forest. Guides such as Kody, Aldo, Dika, and Nyoman have been praised for patience, photo help, and flexibility. Craft villages and coffee tasting add cultural stops, though traffic can cut into sightseeing time.

“Our driver, Ockta, was very helpful in showing us around different areas of Ubud. We saw a lot of things and he helped us take photos! very accommodating to what we found interesting and it was so fun! definitely recommend!”

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From Bali: Saraswati Temple, Monkey Forest, Ubud Waterfalls - Tegenungan Waterfall: a dramatic first stop
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From Bali: Saraswati Temple, Monkey Forest, Ubud Waterfalls

15.Bali: Saraswati Temple, Monkey Forest, Ubud Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Spend eight hours exploring Bali with a local guide such as Gusde, Dewa, or Tirta. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Saraswati Temple, Ubud Palace, the market, Monkey Forest, and a coffee plantation, with private and small-group options.

“Agus was a fantastic driver and guide. Saraswati temple and Monkey Forest was great.”

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