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Elephant Sanctuary Visit with Mud Spa and Workshop in Chiang Mai

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Activity provider: Choke Chai M Travel
Elephant Sanctuary Visit with Mud Spa and Workshop in Chiang Mai
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Half-day tour in Chiang Mai, including Hotel Pick-Up and Professional English Speaking Guide. Run by Choke Chai M Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 5 hours
  • Hotel Pick-Up
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Elephant Interaction
  • Mud Spa with Elephants
  • Leaf printing workshop

Elephant Sanctuary Visit with Mud Spa and Workshop in Chiang Mai: Key Facts

PriceFrom $117 per person
Duration5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 5-hour experience in Chiang Mai. It is run by Choke Chai M Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japanese craft classes are taught by practitioners who have usually done the craft for decades, and they teach it properly: calligraphy begins with how to hold the brush and grind the ink; pottery on the wheel produces a cup that is fired and posted to you weeks later; ikebana teaches the three-line structure of a Sogetsu or Ikenobo arrangement; indigo dyeing and washi papermaking are done in the workshops of the towns that specialise in them. Classes run one to three hours, materials are included, and most welcome children with a parent.

The price covers Hotel Pick-Up, English Speaking Guide, Elephant Interaction, Mud Spa with Elephants and Leaf printing workshop. It does not cover Tip, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Choke Chai M Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Choke Chai M Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Van

(45 minutes)

3 drop-off locations

Phuket, Kerchor​ Elephant​ Family​ Phuket, Pa Tong

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Van: (45 minutes)

3 drop-off locations: Phuket, Kerchor​ Elephant​ Family​ Phuket, Pa Tong

Includes

  • Hotel Pick-Up
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Elephant Interaction
  • Mud Spa with Elephants
  • Leaf printing workshop
  • Drinking Water, Soft Drink, Coffee, Tea & Seasonal Fruits
  • Enjoy a delicious Thai Buffet

Excludes

  • Tip

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Choke Chai M Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $117
$117
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 7 reviews
Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Alissa
February 28, 2026

It was a great day. The elephants seemed very relaxed and happy. It was an elephant family. The guides were very friendly and gave clear instructions on how to feed them, approach them and to make food. A great experience to walk alongside the big creatures. For the pictures it was nice that they offered local clothes, very cool. Also, enough space to change your clothes later and wash. The transfer was on point and comfortable. I would really recommend this tour! We had great fun!

5
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Angelica
December 22, 2025

it was so fun and the guide was extremely knowledgeable. I would do this experience again!

5
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Traveller
April 10, 2026

Guide was great and very informative, interacting with the elephants was the best experience would one hundred percent do again.

3
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Traveller
March 2, 2026

Grundsätzlich war diese Tour empfehlenswert. Wir haben essen für die Elefanten hergestellt, konnten sie füttern, sind anschließend mit 2 von ihnen durch den Dschungel gelaufen und zum Schluss ging es weiter mit einem Schlammbad und einer Dusche. Danach gab es noch etwas zu essen. Das ansich war es wert. Nur hatten wir extra diese Tour gebucht, da sie auf deutsch angeboten wurde, aber kein einziger Mitarbeiter spricht ansatzweise deutsch... unser Guide hat sich aber Mühe gegeben mit Händen und Füßen uns etwas zu erklären. Sehr schade und daher die Abzüge der Sterne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Choke Chai M Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover tip. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No riding. This camp lets you feed, walk beside and bathe the elephants without riding, hooks or chains, which is the line we draw before listing a camp. Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy; a change of clothes and a towel are usually provided, and the mud is part of the day.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Hotel Pick-Up, Professional English Speaking Guide, Elephant Interaction, Mud Spa with Elephants, Leaf printing workshop, Drinking Water, Soft Drink, Coffee, Tea & Seasonal Fruits, Enjoy a delicious Thai Buffet
The duration of the Elephant Sanctuary Visit with Mud Spa and Workshop in Chiang Mai is typically 5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$117