Krabi Day Trip: Emerald Pool, Hot Springs, Tiger Cave Temple

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Duration7h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Set your own hours at three of Krabi's most visited jungle spots.

A private day trip in Krabi visiting Emerald Pool (a natural turquoise pond fed by forest streams), natural hot springs at 35–40°C, and Tiger Cave Temple with its 1,260-step climb to panoramic limestone views. You choose pickup and return times; a private driver and air-conditioned minivan are included. The tour runs about 7 hours total, and you can add an ATV ride or a town stop on the way back if you want.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Emerald Pool, Hot Springs, and Tiger Cave

Explore Emerald Pool and Blue Pool
Take a bath in Emerald Pool
Relax in natural hot springs
Visit Tiger Cave Temple
Climb 1,260 steps to summit
Enjoy panoramic views of Krabi

The Experience

The Emerald Pool sits in the Krabi jungle as a crystal-clear turquoise pond fed by natural streams from the hills—two lakes, actually, the Emerald Pool and a smaller Blue Pool connected by a short forest hike. You'll walk through intact rainforest to reach them and can bring a bathing suit to swim in the fresh water. The setting is dense and quiet enough that the ecosystem feels untouched, which is why it ranks as one of the region's top excursions.

From there, the route moves to the hot springs at Namtok Ron Khlong Thom, a waterfall area in shaded forest where natural hollows in the creek fill with running spring water heated to a comfortable 35–40°C. You can soak in these natural hot-tub pools while water cascades nearby. The site sits close to the Emerald Pool, so the transitions between stops stay short.

Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) is the day's main physical challenge: 1,260 steps climb a 309-meter cliff to the summit. The temple itself holds tiger paw prints in the cave and tall Buddha statues, but the real draw is the view from the top—Krabi's limestone cliffs and rainforest spread out below. The climb is steep and takes time, but the panorama makes it worth the effort. Because this is a private tour, you set the pickup time and return time; the driver adjusts the day around your schedule. You can also ask to add an ATV ride or stop in Krabi town on the way back, and the operator will work out pricing with you.

What’s included

Private air-conditioned minivan.
private driver for the full day.
round-trip transfers from your hotel or chosen pickup point.
access to Emerald Pool and the short forest hike.
time to soak in the natural hot springs.
entry to Tiger Cave Temple and the climb to the summit viewpoint.
gasoline and insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to set your own schedule rather than join a fixed departure time—you choose when the driver picks you up and when you return, so the day fits your pace and your other plans in Krabi. The private minivan also means no waiting for other travelers or following a group itinerary.