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The ones worth your time.
The 15 observation decks tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Go up Baiyoke Sky (floors 77 and 84) and eat a 1.5-hour international lunch or dinner buffet with unlimited soft drinks.
“the sound of the rotating observation deck is annoyingly high, using grease or some kind of substances that eases the friction between the mechanical part in addition to a music sound system, both may help minimize the noise.”
Baiyoke 82nd-floor Crystal Grill pairs unlimited grilled meats and seafood with Bangkok skyline views, plus 77th and 84th decks.
“Great experience , so much choice of food !!!! And great views . Well worth a visit .”
Baiyoke Sky in Bangkok: observation deck tickets plus a buffet meal and sweeping city views from 77th and 84th floors.
“Everything was great. I had some troubles to find a meeting point, but despite my small delay, organizers helped me to get this experience. It was amazing! Thanks a lot! PS. Don’t trust google maps about the time to get to the destination by car. If it says 30 min, please leave your place at…”
Take in Bangkok from 314m up at Mahanakhon Skywalk, with indoor and outdoor decks plus a glass-edge thrill and optional SkyRide and rooftop bar.
“Il brivido dell'altezza!!!”
2 days in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai: jungle trek to Tard Mok waterfall, river tubing, Saa Gee slide, optional elephant observation, forest stay.
“I was so happy with everything. Bang was a very good host, we had yummy snacks and water available at all times. The tour was very nice, we were lucky to spot some elephants while tubing even after the recent floods. Would recommend 10/10!”
Ethical elephant observation in the mountains near Chiang Mai, plus a waterfall stop and Thai souvenir craft, with lunch and transport included.
“Great itenerary and friendly staff. No issues in arranging a hotel picup. Team was very responsive prior the tour.”
Half-day tubing on the Mae Taeng River with a Saa Gee waterfall slide, hotel pickup, snacks, lockers, and ethical elephant viewing near Chiang Mai.
“Our tubing and waterfall experience was amazing! The hosts were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, they stopped to feed us, gave us fruit and snack and free water also. Our guide jack was very sweet, sang and danced with us to our Read more”
Dine at Baiyoke Sky Hotel and then visit the open-air Observation Deck, including the revolving 84th-floor view point—big Bangkok views for about $29.
“Marcamos jantar “ supostamente para o exterior “ e na realidade a marcação içou num peço sem declarar exterior . Acabamos por nem jantar e abandonar o edifício. Sentimos que fomos enganados e roubados pois disseram que teríamos de reclamar junto da Viator. Portanto pagamos 144€ para nada. Vergonhoso”
Private Bangkok day trip to Erawan Falls and fish spa, elephant observation, and the River Kwai Bridge stop, $205 per person.
“Great day out, guide informative friendly helpful. Driver professional. Glad to see more off Thailand than just Bangkok on my brief trip. Wont regret booking well worth it Swimming at the falls is amazing very refreshing on hot day.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus bamboo rafting on the Wang River in Chiang Mai, with pickup, lunch, and Karen culture moments.
“Super nice people, fantastic experience for a extremely reasonably price! We had an amazing time and the sanctuary seems very ethical. The elephants had loads of time to eat, walk around and swim. We were only there to observe their daily routines.”
Go up Bangkok’s tallest tower for 77th and 84th-floor views, then enjoy an included buffet or seafood meal with flexible entry times.
“The food was of very average quality There were many large and loud tourist groups not at all a relaxing experience”
Chiang Mai day trip to Joy Elephant Sanctuary, Doi Inthanon, Twin Royal Stupas, Karen village and a waterfall hike.
“Most ethical elephant sanctuary you can find, with a no-touch policy. You do feed the elephants, walk with them through the jungle and observe them enjoying their bath while you eat your lunch (vegetarian pad Thai prepared by the sanctuary Read more”
Full-day Chiang Mai trek to Tard Mok waterfall, Mae Taeng river tubing, ethical elephant observation, and optional Saa Gee Falls slide.
“Wonderful experience : nice trek, feet in the water and beautiful waterfalls. Tubing under the sun and incredible moment with elephants (they seem very well treated there). We stayed for the night and it was a good idea : great hosts and great facilities. We recommend 100%.”
Baiyoke Tower 81st-floor Balcony Buffet plus observation deck with 360° Bangkok views, day or night. From $48 pp.
“Great view, service and food.”
A 2-hour Krabi observation-only elephant sanctuary with tray feeding, a peaceful walk, and a fabric bag painting souvenir.
“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…”
