Half-Day Jungle Tour Krabi: Emerald Pool & Hot Spring

Walk the rainforest, swim in two natural pools, and soak in mineral-heated water in one morning.

A half-day jungle tour in Krabi takes you by vehicle and on foot through rainforest to the Emerald Pool and Hot Spring Waterfall, with a local lunch, swimming, and a natural hot spring soak included. Hotel pickup covers Krabi town and Ao Nang; the national park entry fee (600 THB per adult, 300 THB per child) is paid at the gate. The tour runs six hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jungle tour to Emerald Pool and Hot Spring

• 08:00am – 09:20am hotel pick up
• 10:30am arrive at hot spring waterfall
• 11:15am walk in rainforest to Emerald Pool
• swim at Emerald Pool
• relax in hot spring natural bathtub
• 01:30pm transfer back to hotel

The Experience

The pickup happens between 8 and 9:20 a.m. from your hotel in Krabi town or Ao Nang, and the drive takes you to the Hot Spring Waterfall first. From there, a half-hour walk through the rainforest leads into the national park and down to the Emerald Pool, where you swim in the natural basin. The water is cool and fed by an underground spring; the pool sits ringed by jungle and old-growth trees.

After the Emerald Pool, you return to the Hot Spring Waterfall to soak in the natural bathtub filled with mineral-heated water—the temperature and mineral content are what draw locals and visitors alike. A lunch at a local restaurant happens mid-tour, so you eat before heading back to your hotel by early afternoon. The guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout.

The tour includes drinking water, a first aid kit, and accident insurance. Children from age 1 are welcome. If you're staying outside Krabi town or Ao Nang, an extra transfer charge applies (100 THB round trip from Klong Muang, 200 THB from Tub Kaek). The national park fee is separate and paid when you arrive.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Krabi town or Ao Nang.
• English-speaking guide.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• swimming at the Emerald Pool.
• soak in the natural hot spring waterfall.
• drinking water and first aid kit.
• accident insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Krabi town or Ao Nang without a rental car—the pickup and fixed schedule mean you don't arrange transport or timing, and you're back by early afternoon with the whole morning accounted for.

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Top questions

What's the Emerald Pool actually like when you get there?

The Emerald Pool is a natural swimming basin fed by an underground spring, surrounded by rainforest and tall old trees. The water is cool and clear, and you swim in it as part of the tour after a half-hour walk through the jungle.

Do I need to be fit to do the half-day jungle walk?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The rainforest walk to the Emerald Pool lasts about half an hour, and the pace is set by the guide for the group.

What does the hot spring waterfall feel like, and how long do you spend there?

The Hot Spring Waterfall has a natural bathtub filled with mineral-heated water, known locally for its health properties. You soak in it as part of the tour; the exact time depends on the group's pace, but it's a core stop on the itinerary.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price. The description notes a variety of local dishes, though the specific menu depends on the restaurant and the day.

How does hotel pickup work if I'm staying in Ao Nang?

Free pickup is included for hotels in Krabi town and Ao Nang. The driver collects you between 8 and 9:20 a.m., and you're returned to your hotel by early afternoon after the tour ends.

Do I have to pay the national park fee upfront, or is it included?

The national park entry fee is not included in the tour price and is paid at the gate when you arrive: 600 THB per adult and 300 THB per child.