Krabi – Emerald Pool & Hot Springs, Tiger Cave Temple Tour

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9 hours

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Unlimited bookings ·Max 12 guests per group

Discover Krabi’s natural beauty with a visit to the Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, and Namtok Ron Hot Springs. Take a refreshing dip in the Emerald Pool, unwind in the warm mineral waters, and explore the famous Tiger Cave Temple. For those who make the climb up its 1,260 steps, the summit offers breathtaking views of Krabi’s lush forests and limestone cliffs.

Explore Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Hot Springs, and Tiger Cave Temple

Discover some of Krabi’s most beautiful natural attractions on a day trip to the Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron Hot Springs, and Tiger Cave Temple.

Begin your adventure at the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot), a natural freshwater pool known for its clear, turquoise-blue water. Take a refreshing swim surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, then visit the nearby Blue Lagoon, a stunning pool with deep aquamarine water. Although swimming is not permitted here, its vivid colour and peaceful surroundings make it well worth a visit.

Continue to Namtok Ron Hot Springs, nestled in a shady forest. Warm water flows through natural rock pools and cascades, creating a relaxing spot to unwind amid the greenery. Take a break, soak in the warm water, and enjoy the tranquillity of nature.

Next, visit Wat Tham Suea, also known as Tiger Cave Temple, one of Krabi’s most famous Buddhist temples and meditation centres. Surrounded by forest, the temple offers a peaceful atmosphere and a glimpse into local Buddhist traditions. For a more adventurous experience, climb the 1,260 steps to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Krabi’s limestone cliffs and lush countryside. If you prefer a more relaxed visit, you can explore the temple grounds at the foot of the mountain instead.

Enjoy a day filled with natural beauty, relaxation, and cultural discovery as you explore some of Krabi’s most memorable attractions.

Your route

Itinerary

  1. Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot)

    Enjoy a short hike through the tropical rainforest and discover the beauty of Krabi’s natural ecosystem. Surrounded by lush greenery, the Emerald Pool, also known as Sa Morakot, is a natural freshwater pond famous for its clear, jade-coloured water. Minerals from the surrounding limestone hills give the pool its distinctive colour, making it a beautiful spot for a refreshing swim.

    Nearby, you’ll find the Blue Lagoon, a stunning natural pool with deep aquamarine water. Although it looks inviting, swimming is strictly prohibited due to the quicksand-like bottom and varying water temperatures, which range from 30°C to 50°C.

    After exploring the Emerald Pool and Blue Lagoon, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant. Lunch is approximately one hour and is at your own expense.

    Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot)
  2. Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall – Khlong Thom

    Nestled in a lush, shady forest in Khlong Thom, Namtok Ron is a natural hot spring where warm mineral water flows over rocks and cascades into cool pools below. Fed by geothermal heat deep underground, the water stays at a comfortable temperature of around 35–42°C.

    Take a break from sightseeing and relax in the natural rock pools, where warm water gently flows around you. Surrounded by tropical greenery, it’s a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy one of Krabi’s unique natural attractions.

    Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall – Khlong Thom
  3. Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)

    Surrounded by lush forest, Wat Tham Suea, also known as Tiger Cave Temple, is one of Krabi’s most famous landmarks. Beyond being an important Buddhist place of worship, it is a renowned meditation centre that welcomes monks and nuns from around the world.

    For those up for a challenge, climb the 1,260 steps to the summit. Some steps are more than 30 cm high, so a good level of fitness is recommended. The climb can be demanding, but the reward is well worth the effort. At the top, you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Krabi’s limestone cliffs, green countryside, and vast tropical rainforest.

    If you prefer not to make the climb, you can still explore the temple grounds at the foot of the mountain and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

    Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)
  4. Ao Nang

    Travel time to and from Ao Nang, as well as between attractions throughout the tour.

    Ao Nang

Pick-up Point

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available in the Ao Nang area. Guests staying outside the pick-up zone must make their own way to the designated meeting point in front of McDonald’s on Ao Nang Beach Road.

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What you need to know

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • One bottle of drinking water per person
  • National Park fee (Emerald Pool) - THB 400 per person
  • Hot springs - THB 200 per person
  • Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave temple) - THB 50 per person
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities for the driver and guide (optional)

Know before you book

Our cancellation policy

Guests can cancel until 24 hours before the Experience start time for a full refund.

When you will get your confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking

Tour Plan

Our cancellation policy

Guests can cancel until 24 hours before the Experience start time for a full refund.

When you will get your confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking

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  1. 5

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    Really great trip!

    Really great trip! Lots of fun. The bus was super cool, comfortable, and colorful. Guide Otto was really knowledgeable about the areas, animals, plants, and other places to go. Pools were beautiful and relaxing. Hike was demanding but worth it. All around perfect

  2. 5

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    Enjoyable day with helpful guide

    Really enjoyed my time very beautiful pools, hot springs were great and made very convenient by your guide as they drive your directly to each place and are informative, our guide Otto was great and very helpful we had a enjoyable day

  3. 5

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    Very enjoyable tour

    Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guy Otto, he’s the best ???? as for the tour itself blue pool is breathtaking and a walk in the jungle as well. Hot Springs kind of fun but don’t expect anything major. Tiger temple it’s more of a personal challenge and nice view on the top. Overall very enjoyable tour mostly because of Otto.

  4. 5

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    Amazing Experience and Guide!

    This was a great tour for my family of four. Our guide Otto spoke excellent English and was highly experienced to know right places where to take us to minimize the crowds. This is a small group tour but we got lucky on this day- only my family had signed up. I requested Otto based on the other reviews and I’m so happy I did! He asked to start our tour a little early to beat us he crowds and took amazing pictures of us. He even made a video of our entire day! We started at Emerald Pool early to miss the crowds, and Otto took another gorgeous family photo of us at Blue Pool, too. The hot springs were fantastic! Finally, the Tiger Cave & Temple was a very big climb of 1200+ steps, although we are hikers,

  5. 5

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    Once in a lifetime experience!

    Absolutely an amazing experience! I couldn’t think of a more magical way to spend the day Thailand. Truly, a once in a lifetime experience! Our guide Otto was very kind, knowledgeable, & enthusiastic, he even made a video of photos from the day trip! Thank you Otto!

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