Krabi full-day tour: Tiger Cave Temple & Hot Springs

Three natural and cultural stops in one morning and afternoon, with swimming and a rainforest walk built in

A full-day guided tour of Krabi visiting Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool, and Krabi Hot Springs, with hotel pickup, lunch, and national park entry included. The itinerary runs from 8:30am to 4pm, moving between three distinct sites with a half-hour rainforest walk and time to swim in the jade-colored pool. An English-speaking guide leads the temple visit and explains the historical artifacts on-site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krabi's natural and cultural sites

• 8:30am pick up from hotel
• 9:30am visit waterfall and hot springs
• 10:45am walk in rainforest to National Park
• 11:15am visit Emerald Pool
• 12:30pm lunch
• 13:30pm depart to Tiger Cave Temple
• 14:00pm arrive at Tiger Cave Temple
• 15:30pm return to hotel
• 16:00pm end of trip

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup at 8:30am and a drive to the hot springs, arriving by 9:30am for a soak in the natural thermal bath set inside a jungle. From there, a half-hour walk through the rainforest leads into the national park, where the Emerald Pool sits with clear water the color of jade. You swim here before lunch is served at 12:30pm. The guide then drives you to Tiger Cave Temple, where you can climb the hilltop for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and see the ancient tools, pottery, and clay artifacts kept at the site. The tour ends with a return to your hotel by 4pm.

The temple itself carries the spiritual weight of the place — monks still use it, and the climb to the summit is optional, so you choose how much time to spend there. The Emerald Pool is the centerpiece for most visitors: the water stays cool and clear year-round, and the rainforest walk that precedes it is short enough that even a casual pace leaves time to float. Lunch is included and served between the pool and the temple, so you are not hunting for food on your own schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• national park entrance fees.
• lunch.
• a guided tour of all three sites with an English-speaking guide.
• time to swim in the Emerald Pool and soak in the natural hot springs.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunleisure World

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want three distinct Krabi attractions in a single day without arranging transport or entry fees yourself — the itinerary chains them together with built-in time for swimming and a rainforest walk, so the day holds together without gaps.

Top questions

What is Tiger Cave Temple and why do people climb it?

Tiger Cave Temple is a working Buddhist temple built into a hillside, and the climb to the summit rewards you with panoramic views of Krabi's landscape. The site holds ancient tools, pottery, and clay artifacts that the guide explains during the visit, and monks still use the temple, so it remains an active spiritual place rather than a museum.

Can I swim in the Emerald Pool, and what is the water like?

Yes, swimming in the Emerald Pool is part of the tour. The water is known for its clear jade color and stays cool year-round. You reach it after a half-hour walk through the rainforest, and the tour allows time to swim before lunch is served.

How long is the rainforest walk to reach the Emerald Pool?

The walk through the national park to the Emerald Pool takes about half an hour at a steady pace. It is included in the tour itinerary and suitable for all fitness levels, so you do not need special hiking experience.

What time does the tour start and end, and does it include hotel pickup?

The tour starts with hotel pickup at 8:30am and ends with drop-off at your hotel by 4pm. Pickup is included for selected hotels in Krabi, and the guide is English-speaking throughout the day.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is included and served at 12:30pm, between the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave Temple. National park entrance fees are also covered in the tour price.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Bring swimwear and a towel for the Emerald Pool and hot springs, comfortable walking shoes for the rainforest path, and sun protection. The half-hour walk is on a marked trail, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though the temple climb is optional if you prefer not to ascend.