The 14 Best Observation Decks Tours in Thailand

1.Bangkok: Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,749 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend two hours at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a 1.5-hour international buffet, unlimited soft drinks, and access to the 77th-floor Observation Deck and 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Choose lunch or dinner, then watch Bangkok change from daylight to city lights. The hotel is next to Ratchaprarop Airport Rail Link station.

“Apart from finding the exact location (///nuzzled.bits.jiffy) of the entrance the whole experience was brilliant. Arrive at reception, check your voucher in, take elevator to floor 19, check-in for your actual ticket. You are given a time slot for your meal. Then take elevator to floor 77, floor 78 (where you will dine) or floor 83 and then walk to floor 84 which is the rotating platform. Food was incredible - fresh, amazing selection, very varied from Western to Thai. Great service, well organised, brilliant value, unique experience.”

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2.Bangkok: Baiyoke Tower Balcony Buffet & Observation Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 649 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Spend two hours at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a buffet dinner at the 81st-floor Bangkok Balcony Restaurant, entry to the 77th-floor Observation Deck, and a visit to the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Choose indoor or limited outdoor balcony seating, with Thai, Japanese, seafood, international dishes, desserts, and broad city views.

“We arrived at 5pm to enjoy the view at the 77th and 84th floor and proceeded to the balcony for dinner on the 81! It was really windy but great service and perfect view on the sunset while enjoying a good meal! After the meal, we went back the the revolving 84th floor for a final view on the city.”

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3.Bangkok: Baiyoke Observation Deck Ticket with Buffet Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 188 reviews · from $22Best value

Choose lunch, dinner, or a fruit buffet at Baiyoke Sky Hotel, then visit the 77th-floor observation deck and 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. You can also see Bangkok from the 81st-floor Sky Box and dine at restaurants serving seafood, Thai dishes, international food, fruit, and desserts. Meet at Baiyoke Tower; transport is not included.

“Thee experience is fun. The hotel and restaurante are a bit outdated but the food has good selection and the views are nice from the 3 spots. Would be nicer if the windows were cleaner.”

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4.Bangkok: Mahanakhon SkyWalk Observation Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 1 day · from $44

Visit Bangkok’s Mahanakhon SkyWalk on floors 74 and 78, then step onto a glass floor 314 meters above the city. Choose a morning, sunset, or evening visit, and add a rooftop drink, SkyRide, food coupon, or digital photo. English and Thai assistance is available, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

“Unser Guide, DumDum, eine tolle Frau, mit super Energie&Empathie, hat viel erzählt, erklärt, organisiert und den ganzen Trip fantastisch geleitet..Bravo DumDum- Du bist toll!!!”

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5.Chiang Mai Half Day Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $58Top rated

Travel from Chiang Mai to Joy Elephant Sanctuary in Thung Luang, where you prepare food and watch elephants roam without riding, bathing, or forced touching. Walk through the hills, cool off at a waterfall, eat lunch, and make a Thai souvenir. Guides including Jade and Shay have been praised for their care and clear explanations.

“This was amazing and so incredible to see the elephants in their real environment. Should be noted that to get down to the sanctuary you sit in the boxes of trucks for 5 mins and go off roading over bumps and down a steep hill. Someone with knee neck and back problems definitely could not do this excursion. You also walk through the jungle for about 35 minutes up steep incline’s massive mud imprints from the elephants. So wear good walking sandals. It’s hot so we wore shorts but then walking through the forest, I got hit with branches and I came back with bruises and it looked like spider…”

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6.Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 57 reviews · from $29

Choose lunch, dinner, or a drink at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Sky Hotel, then visit the 77th-floor Observation Deck and 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Restaurant choices range from Bangkok Sky and Indoor Balcony to Stella Palace, Outdoor Skybox, and Crystal Grill. Check your selected option carefully, since food, drinks, and seating times vary.

“Las vistas una maravilla, nosotros fuimos a cenar, la comida variada y buena calidad. Se lo recomiendo a otros viajeros”

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7.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $61

Join Joy Elephant Sanctuary for an 8 to 9-hour day from Chiang Mai. Prepare food for rescued elephants, observe them in the forest, visit a waterfall, make a Thai souvenir, and float down the Wang River on a bamboo raft. Jade and the sanctuary team guide the visit, with lunch, transport, towels, drinks, and photos included.

“Wow. We love elephants so much and this place was awesome!!! We got to feed them snacks, walk with them and just spend time watching them be amazing and beautiful animals! This place is truly ethical- NO touching/bathing/riding (excRead more”

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8.Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · from $30

Visit Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok’s tallest building, for access to the 77th-floor observation deck and 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Add an international or seafood buffet lunch or dinner. This self-guided experience lasts about one to two hours, with drinks available to buy and no hotel transfers included.

“Great view of city. A little confusing with which way to go but they had people to guide you throughout. A worthwhile tour. I did not have a drink so I can’t comment. I walked back to my hotel, Holiday Inn Express. Lots of shopping available along the way!”

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9.Chiang Mai: Inthanon, Elephant Sanctuary Observation & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $81

Spend 11 to 12 hours visiting Joy Elephant Sanctuary, feeding elephants under a no-touch policy, hiking to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall, and seeing Doi Inthanon’s summit, Twin Pagodas, and Karen culture. Pickup, lunch, park tickets, drinks, towels, insurance, and elephant food are included. Expect a long day with several hours on winding roads.

“We absolutely loved the experience! From the walk to our arrival at the elephant sanctuary, everything exceeded our expectations. The van was very comfortable, and all the tour guides were friendly and helpful. We appreciated learning aRead more”

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10.Baiyoke Tower Balcony Buffet & Observation Deck 81st Floor

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $48

At Baiyoke Tower in central Bangkok, you’ll pair an all-market buffet with sweeping 360-degree views from the 81st floor. Choose a daytime or evening visit, and select the balcony option if outdoor air and a quieter setting matter to you. Bring your passport or ID, and note that bad weather can move the booking indoors without a refund.

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11.Baiyoke 82nd Floor Crystal Grill Buffet & Observation Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $49

You’ll dine at the 82nd-floor Crystal Grill inside Baiyoke Sky Hotel, with Thai, international, seafood, steak, desserts, one soft drink, and access to the 77th-floor Observation Deck and 84th-floor Revolving View Point. The rooftop 83rd floor adds another angle on Bangkok. Bring your passport or ID.

“Widoki spektakularne. ale jedzenie niestety nie. Cała rodzina uległa poważnemu zatruciu - konieczne było wezwanie lekarza, nieplanowane przedłużenie pobytu w Bangkoku i związane z tym nieplanowane koszty oraz zaprzepaszczone 3 dni. Taras widokowy w Baiyoke jak najbardziej, ale jedzenie nie.”

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12.Mahanakhon SKY WALK Ticket with Pick-up – Bangkok’s Highest Observation Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $69

Visit Bangkok’s Mahanakhon SkyWalk at 314 meters for broad city views, a video-themed elevator, augmented reality displays, and a rooftop glass tray. Choose daytime or evening access, with hotel pickup available. The visit usually takes about three hours, and groups are capped at 15 people.

“Overall a good experience. Great views of the city. Great place to watch the sunset. Can get crowded with limited seating available. Hotel pickup is convenient.”

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13.Chiang Mai: Day for Elephant Observation Only Half-day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $46

Spend 6 to 7 hours at Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary near Doi Inthanon National Park. Guide Su explains elephant behavior and care while you prepare food, make vitamin balls, observe four rescued elephants, and cook Pad Thai for lunch. This is a no-riding, no-touching experience built around quiet observation.

“Big Boy Sanctuary is wonderful! The morning was very well organised with nice tasks of preparing a meal for the elephants and then delivering their meal. You can get close the elephants but the sanctuary is very ethical and you cannot touch them. This was so reassuring. I cannot recommend this trip enough!”

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14.Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $87

Start with a market visit and a hands-on Thai cooking class led by Aim, a teacher with 10 years of experience. Prepare several dishes, then head to Joy Elephant Sanctuary to make elephant food, wear Karen clothing, observe natural behavior, enjoy herbal tea by a waterfall, and craft a Thai souvenir. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available.

“The clentire experience was a highlight of our trip to thailand. 10/10 recommend to everyone! Go if you can!”

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