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15 The Best Adventure Tours In The World

The adventures worth booking.

The 15 most popular adventure trips we cover, from Banff's glacier lakes and northern Thailand's elephant sanctuaries to aurora hunts above the Arctic Circle. What each day is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 The Best Adventure Tours In The World

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Getting to the Jungle: The Drive Past Rice Fields and Hill Villages
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Tours, Elephant Sanctuary Tours, Tour Reviews, White-Water Rafting Tours

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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

Ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall swim and bamboo rafting. Close encounters, Thai lunch, and a full day out.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“This tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to…”

9,160 reviews9 hoursFrom $60by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - Pickup, Meeting Point, and the Van Reality Check
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Pon Elephant Thailand: what “ethical” actually means in practice
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

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3.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

Ethical elephant care at Pon Elephant Thailand, then a jungle hike to Mae Wang Waterfall with lunch and river bathing in 7 hours.

★ 4.9

“Beer was such a great tour guide & very patient! Knowledgeable & welcoming. Our group had such a great time, awesome experience!!! WooHoo shout out to Beer!!! Until next time :)”

5,780 reviews7 hoursFrom $50by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs: warm feet and a real reset
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Tours, Chiang Rai Day Trips, Spa & Hot Springs, Temple & Cultural Tours, Tour Reviews

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - The drive south of Mae Wang: why the route is part of the experience
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

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5.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

Half-day elephant sanctuary tour near Chiang Mai with guided feeding, herbal treat making, forest walks, and river bathing when elephants choose.

★ 4.8

“Toto was great at guiding and explaining the different types of elephants and what they do in the sanctuary.Ive fell in love with elephants and will definitely be back again. The best trip so far!!Do it :)”

4,527 reviews5 hoursFrom $27by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - Price and value: what $53 gets you (and what it doesn’t)
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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

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6.Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for 360 views, easy boardwalk walks, interpretive exhibits, and optional mountain meals.

★ 4.7

“Beautiful ride up to the top with the gondola! Stunning views of snow covered trees and mountain tops. The 8 minute ride up sounds short but was sufficient. The boardwalk was amazing with 360 views of the mountains and was not hard. I did up to 75%. Booking via this app was also cheaper than…”

3,698 reviews1 dayFrom $53by Pursuit Collection

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Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit - Organic Farm Tour: Herbs, Veggies, Eggs, and Chicken Time
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Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit

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7.Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit

Chiang Mai farm-to-table Thai cooking class with a local market visit, curry paste, and optional coconut milk making. Small group.

★ 4.9

“If you’re hungry, be ready to eat because it’s a lot more food than you would think! I wish we had a little more time in between to eat but you can ask for containers to take your food home with you. Our tour guide was great and funny. Loved being taught about the herbs…”

3,421 reviewsFrom $33by Grandma's Home Cooking School

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Price and Logistics: A 172 km One-Way Temple Run
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

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8.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light in Chiang Rai on a guided day trip from Chiang Mai. A/C van, small groups, photo time.

★ 4.6

“Absolutely fantastic trip! Totally faultless, easy pick up from the hotel and a Brilliant day out all in all! To start with our Guide, Boon was a absolutely brilliant guide, spoke English extremely well and made the trip really fun and memorable, he's insightful and really informative with history and facts about the places we…”

3,366 reviewsFrom $27by TripGuru Thailand

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour - The timing: 4 to 4.5 hours that fit Chiang Mai days
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour

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9.Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai cooking class with a market herb walk and organic garden meal. Make curry paste, Thai curries, and mango sticky rice.

★ 4.9

“Super great! They had a variety of food options so everyone could make something different. They also were flexible when one person in our party was vegetarian, they had tofu ready to substitute. Our guide did a great job of explaining each ingredient, what it is, and how it’s used in the dish. The mango…”

2,341 reviewsFrom $28by Thai Cottage Home Cookery School

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Herbal treats and hand-feeding: the lesson is part of the fun
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

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From Tromsø: Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure - Gear Up Like a Pro: What’s Provided and What You Should Bring
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From Tromsø: Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure

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11.From Tromsø: Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure

Self-drive husky sledding from Tromsø to Breivikeidet, swap drivers, then warm up in a lavvu with tea and cake under Lyngen Alps.

★ 4.9

“Loved the experience from start to end. Highly knowledgeable guides who were welcoming and provided a full explanation of the sledding activity and safety for the dogs and ourselves.”

2,004 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $282by Norwegian Travel

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait - Where the Night Starts: Kirkegata 2 and Your First Steps
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - The Morning Flow: Pick-Up, Local Clothes, and the Mae Tang Drive
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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

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13.From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

A hands-on ethical elephant sanctuary day in Chiang Mai: feed rescued elephants, make healthy treats, enjoy a mud bath, and eat a Thai buffet.

★ 4.8

“Absolutely LOVED this experience! To start the park was very ethical & the elephants were free to roam throughout the area, and participate in their own terms. The staff and caregivers were so passionate, kind, hospitable & knowledgeable which was great (I had lots of questions!). I’d recommend booking at a non-peak time as well,…”

1,899 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $53by Elephant Retirement Park Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Wat Chedi Luang: The Largest Stupa and Lanna-Style Details You Can’t Rush
3-Hour Experiences, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Tours, City Tours, Guided, Temple & Cultural Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

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14.Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

A 3-hour Chiang Mai Old City temple walk with a local English guide, from Wat Chedi Luang’s stupa to Wat Phra Singh mosaics.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Nuttaya was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very informative tour of 3 of Chiang Mai’s most famous temples. Highly recommend this walking tour for learning more about the history of the city and Buddhism. Kob koon kaa 🙏”

1,568 reviews3 hoursFrom $16by TripGuru Thailand

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - Climbing 309 Steps: What to Wear and How to Pace It
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Tours, Morning, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

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