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

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Duration

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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    Great tour through nature

    Our guide was very well informed and seemed very engaged.
    We were in the national park extra early to be able to discover everything without a big tourist rush.

  2. 5

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    Great tour

    We had a very nice time with our your guide, Otto. He arrived early and gave us a lot of information about the three sights. It really took the whole day so make sure to plan for it.

  3. 5

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    Krabi Experience Tour

    The tour was brilliant from start to finish !
    Otto was an excellent guide, so knowledgable and passionate about every aspect of the tour which made it so much more enjoyable. It’s brought us to the emerald pool at the start of the tour to avoid the crowds this was great as we had loads of space to swim and enjoy the nature. Thank you so much Otto you made the experience even more worthwhile !!

  4. 4.5

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    good experience in terms of tour guide being nice,helpful,n speaks good English but the tour could have been nice.

    We had fun day at these attractions not only because these places are beautiful n picturesque and serene but because our tour guide Otto is such a nice,kind n helping person n speaks good English n could help us with the whole experience considering language is a big barrier n one could b lost in translation and have a real bad experience if we don’t understand the language. He was very entertaining and enthusiastic and full of energy to show us n guide us everywhere. Thanx i give him 5***** though i have 4stars to the tour, as they were extra charges at the entry points of all these attractions n this was kind of complete put off as we paid quite a lot for this sday trip at Emerald pool,hot spring and tiger caves we still had to pay (thai baht 400+200 per person) which is a lot if one goes in a grp. Not happy

  5. 5

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    Pleasant tour guide and full day of activities!

    I really liked how Otto plans the itinerary so we are usually the only ones at the viewpoints! He shares a lot of information about nature and is easy to talk to 🙂 Emerald pool is very cool and can view tiger fish swimming near the rocks~ Hot spring is warm but my favorite part was the cold river afterwards! Refreshing~

    Tip 1: Bring GOOD shoes for Tiger Cave Temple. Steps are so steep! Viewpoint at 800 steps is almost same but I just wanted to do 1280 to feel good about myself huhuhu. Filtered water station at top. Women must cover shoulders and knee caps!
    Tip 2: Bring 600 baht for National Park fees! And extra money for lunch (anywhere from 60-350 baht)

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