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2 Observation Decks Tours Worldwide Worth Flying For

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This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 2 observation decks tours that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation - Tard Mok Waterfall and the real work of the morning
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Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

1.Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 2 days · from $102Our pick

Spend two days in Mae Taeng with guides such as Bang, Jack, Toby, and Nine. Hike to Tard Mok Waterfall, slide through natural pools, tube past Elephant Nature Park, and choose an ethical elephant observation visit. The base package includes meals, transport, insurance, and a shared air-conditioned sleeping pod. A private pool villa costs 3,000 THB per room.

“Amazing guides all throughout the activity, the tracking was beautiful and very fun, our guide Nine was knowledgeable and extremely nice we really enjoyed everything she shared with us :) Tubing in the river was a very pleasant activity, getting to see elephants while you flow with a great can of beer that was handed by the guide ( and then picked up by him in order to keep the river clean) it was really a great activity for sure. Feeding the elephants was a dream for sure, you get to give them their snack for the day which in our case consisted in loads of watermelons which they ate…”

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Chiang Mai Full-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation - A 2.5-hour walk to Tard Mok Waterfall
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Chiang Mai Full-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

2.Chiang Mai Full-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $86Cheapest way up

Start with a 2.5-hour jungle trek to Tard Mok Waterfall, then enjoy Thai lunch, Mae Taeng River tubing, and a respectful elephant visit. Guides such as Jack bring a friendly local touch, while the family-run base camp provides showers, towels, snacks, and changing facilities. Choose hotel transfers or the flexible no-transfer option with the waterfall 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%.”

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