Krabi jungle tour: Emerald Pool, hot spring, temples

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN · TH

PickupAt your hotel

Six hours in Krabi's jungle, from turquoise pools to mountain temples

A half-day or full-day tour of Krabi's mainland natural sites and temples, starting with a jungle walk to the Emerald Pool for swimming, followed by relaxation in the mineral-rich waters of Wareerak Hot Spring Spa. Hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, national park entry and Thai lunch are included. The full-day option lets you add either Tiger Cave Temple—where you can climb 1260 steps to views over limestone karsts and forest, or watch monkeys in the caves—or paddle a kayak across Klong Root lake and swim in its freshwater pool. A minimum of four people is required to run the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Emerald Pool and Relax at Spa

Walk jungle trail to Emerald Pool
Swim in the big pond of Sra Morakot
Hike to Blue Pool source
Relax in Wareerak Hot Spring Spa
Enjoy Thai style lunch
Visit Tiger Cave Temple (optional)
Kayak and swim at Klong Root (optional)

The Experience

The day starts with a walk along a jungle trail that leads to the Emerald Pool, a natural pond fed by fresh water and ringed by limestone. You swim in the turquoise water—locals call it Sra Morakot—and then hike to the Blue Pool at the stream's source. After that comes the Wareerak Hot Spring Spa, where you soak in naturally heated mineral water in a private setting away from crowds. Lunch is Thai-style food at a local restaurant, and seasonal fruit is provided throughout the day.

If you book the half-day option, the tour ends after the hot spring. For a full day, you choose one extension at checkout. Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua) is one of Southern Thailand's most famous monasteries, built into cave systems. You can meet the monks and walk through the natural caverns, or tackle the 1260 steps up the temple mountain for views across the forest, limestone karsts and ocean—families of monkeys live on the grounds too. If you prefer water instead, the kayaking option puts you on a sit-on-top kayak across Klong Root lake, navigating around tree stumps to a shaded jungle spot where you can swim in fresh water.

Your guide speaks English and is trained to lead the group safely through the terrain. The tour includes drinking water, basic accident insurance, and all national park entrance fees. Hotel round-trip transfer is part of the booking, so you don't arrange your own transport to and from the sites. The whole experience runs six hours for the half-day version; the full-day extensions add time depending on which one you pick.

What’s included

Hotel round-trip transfer.
professional English-speaking guide.
national park entrance fees.
Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant.
drinking water and seasonal fruits.
basic accident insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip Store Krabi

Is this one for you?Book the half-day option if you want the Emerald Pool and hot spring without a full commitment, or the full-day tour if you're choosing between climbing a mountain temple with views over limestone forest or paddling a kayak through jungle waterways—the guide handles the route and timing, so you just show up ready to swim and explore.