Krabi hot springs & temples tour: Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave

Hot springs, rainforest and a temple summit in one morning and afternoon

A full-day tour of Krabi's inland attractions combines three stops: natural hot springs where you soak in a warm outdoor pool, the Emerald Pool inside a national park after a short rainforest walk, and Tiger Cave Temple, where a climb to the summit opens views across the region. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, Thai lunch and fruit, and runs eight hours from 8:30 AM.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krabi's nature and culture

• Hotel pick up at 8:30 AM
• Relax at waterfall and hot spring Jacuzzi
• Walk in rainforest at National Park
• Visit Emerald Pool
• Enjoy authentic Thai lunch
• Travel to Tiger Cave Temple
• Visit Tiger Cave Temple and climb summit
• Return to hotel by 4:00 PM

The Experience

The day starts with pickup at your hotel at 8:30 AM, followed by a drive to the hot springs where you'll soak in naturally heated water. By 10:45 AM you're heading into the national park for a half-hour walk through rainforest to reach the Emerald Pool, a freshwater swimming hole fed by underground springs. Lunch happens at a local venue with fresh Thai ingredients at midday, giving you time to rest before the afternoon's main climb.

Tiger Cave Temple sits on a hilltop, and the ascent to its summit takes effort but requires only average fitness. Once at the top, the views stretch across Krabi's countryside. The temple itself is a working Buddhist site where you can spend time in quiet reflection. The tour wraps by 3:30 or 4:00 PM with a return drive to your hotel.

Your guide speaks English throughout and holds insurance for the group. The national park fee is not included in the tour price, so budget for that separately when you book. Wear swimwear under your clothes, bring a towel, and plan to get wet at both the hot springs and the Emerald Pool.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full day.
• Thai lunch with fresh ingredients and fruit.
• travel insurance throughout the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunleisure World

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route through three distinct stops—hot springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple—in one day rather than piecing together separate visits.

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Top questions

What's the Emerald Pool like when I get there?

The Emerald Pool is a natural freshwater basin inside Krabi National Park, fed by underground springs and surrounded by rainforest. It's swimmable, and the half-hour walk through the park to reach it is the only hiking on the tour.

Do I need to be fit to climb Tiger Cave Temple?

Tiger Cave Temple requires average fitness to reach the summit, and the operator states the tour suits all physical fitness levels. The climb is the most strenuous part of the day, but it's manageable for most people who can walk steadily uphill.

What time does the tour pick me up and drop me back?

Hotel pickup starts at 8:30 AM, and the tour returns you to your hotel between 3:30 and 4:00 PM, making it a full eight-hour day.

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

Yes, authentic Thai lunch with fresh ingredients at a local venue is included, along with fruit. The meal happens around midday at 12:30 PM.

What's not included in the tour price?

The national park entrance fee is not covered by the tour price, so you'll pay that separately when you arrive. Gratuities for the guide are also not included.