ATV Riding in Krabi: Jungle Trails, Emerald Pool & Hot Spring

Mud, mineral water, and a rainforest pool in one afternoon

A six-hour ATV jungle tour in Krabi that starts with hotel pickup and moves through four stops: the warm mineral pools at Hot Spring Waterfall, a swim in Emerald Pool deep in the rainforest, Thai lunch inside Krabi National Park, and a guided ride on muddy jungle trails at Saithai Mountain. An English-speaking instructor leads the ATV portion. No riding experience is required. Children aged 4–11 ride as passengers. Solo riders must be 12 or older.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jungle spa, pool, lunch, and ATV ride

• Relax at Hot Spring Waterfall
• Walk to Emerald Pool
• Swim in Emerald Pool
• Enjoy Thai lunch in park
• Ride ATV through jungle trails

The experience

The day begins with pickup from your Krabi hotel or Ao Nang area accommodation. Your first stop is Namtok Ron, the Hot Spring Waterfall, where warm mineral-rich water flows through smooth rock pools surrounded by jungle. You wade in and soak. The heat and minerals are the point, not a quick dip. From there, a rainforest walk leads to Sa Morakot, the Emerald Pool, where the water is so clear and the color so vivid that the name makes sense the moment you see it. You swim here, surrounded by tall jungle trees and the sound of birds.

After the water stops, you eat Thai lunch inside Krabi National Park: real food, not a snack, served while you sit in the forest. Then you head to Saithai Mountain to suit up for the ATV ride. Safety gear goes on like a racer's, and your instructor walks you through the basics: no experience needed, and the briefing covers what you need to know before you roar out onto the muddy trails. The ride itself is the core of the day. You navigate bumps, winding forest paths, and mud under your own control, with the instructor riding alongside. The trails stay marked. You stay on them.

The tour runs six to seven hours total. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with drinking water, fruit, accident insurance, and all safety equipment. Lunch and the ATV ride with fuel are part of the price. Entry fees to Emerald Pool and Hot Spring Waterfall are paid separately at each site (฿600 per adult, ฿300 per child). If your hotel is in Klong Muang or Tub Kaek, there is an additional transfer fee of ฿100 or ฿200 per person, round-trip.

What’s included

• Hotel round-trip pickup and drop-off from Krabi town or Ao Nang.
• English-speaking instructor for the ATV portion.
• safety equipment, briefing and riding instruction.
• ATV usage and fuel.
• Thai lunch in Krabi National Park.
• drinking water and fruit.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Siam Scape Journeys

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your hotel is in Krabi town or Ao Nang and you want the commentary in English. The instructor speaks Thai as well, but leads the ATV ride in English. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange pickups or timing. The day holds together without building it yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Emerald Pool actually like when you get there?

Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) is a natural jungle pool reached by a short rainforest walk. The water is clear and genuinely emerald-colored, surrounded by tall trees and birdsong. You swim in it. It is not a viewing stop.

Is the ATV ride difficult if I've never ridden before?

No experience is required. Your English-speaking instructor provides a safety briefing and riding instruction before you start, then rides alongside you on the muddy jungle trails. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it involves moderate walking and physical exertion.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The tour is subject to weather conditions. If adverse weather makes it unsafe, the operator will modify the itinerary or cancel and offer you an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Does the price include lunch?

Yes, an authentic Thai lunch is served in Krabi National Park and is included in the tour price. Drinking water and fruit are also provided. Entry fees to Emerald Pool and Hot Spring Waterfall are paid separately at the sites.

How long is the ATV riding part of the day?

The entire tour runs six to seven hours, which includes the two swimming stops, lunch, the safety briefing, and the ATV ride itself. The ATV portion is the final section of the day, after you've swum and eaten.