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

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.

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.

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

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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You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking
Guests can cancel until 24 hours before the Experience start time for a full refund.
You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking

We had an amazing time with our guide Peach. We learned a lot, found the best photo spots, and would definitely recommend the tour.
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Excellent guide and beautiful sights. I’m glad I decided to give this tour a try and had a great day.
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Our guide was energetic, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable. It was a great way to see Bangkok’s important landmarks.
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Ken was a wealth of knowledge and welcomed every question. A friendly and memorable way to discover Bangkok.
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Ken was knowledgeable and lovely. He took the time to explain the places and made the experience enjoyable.
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I had a fabulous time with Surin. The tour felt personal, welcoming, and full of local knowledge.
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A very sunny and enjoyable day trip. The guide was helpful and kept the experience relaxed and fun.
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Ken was a great guide—patient, professional, and happy to answer questions throughout the tour.
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70 Comments
5
Great day
Otto was a great tour guide, tour wasn’t rushed either
Van they picked me up in was one of the best I’ve seen too
5
Chill and Fruitful
Long story short I ended up being the only passenger and the trip still went ahead, to my surprise! Tim, the guide I had on the day was super friendly, knowledgeable and also acted as the photographer. The guys even picked me up from the wrong McDonald’s (I had 50% success rate and still failed to go to the right one). Plenty of time in all locations.
5
Great experience with great guide!
Otto was a great guide, he was very accommodating and kind with a big knowledge of every place we went. Thank you Otto we had a great time! Highly recommended
5
really good experience
We had a great Trip with our Guide Otto. He was really knowledgeable about the region and gave us plenty of good tips. He even took photos and a little video of the trip for us. There was enough time at each stop to explore everything and take everything in. We would definetely recommend this tour.
5
Amazing experience!
This was an amazing tour. Having an early tour made our trip so enjoyable as we avoided the crowds of tourists. Otto was an amazing guide and very full of knowledge. He answered all our questions related and not related to the tour. He took lots of pictures for us while on the tour and we felt like we had our own photographer . Definitely recommend Otto as your tour guide