Krabi jungle tour: Emerald Pool, Hot Spring, Tiger Cave Temple

Swim in a 120-square-meter pool the color of jade, then climb a cliff to a Buddhist temple with tiger paw prints.

A full-day tour of Krabi's jungle attractions takes you swimming in the Emerald Pool, soaking in hot mineral springs, and climbing to Tiger Cave Temple with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup from Krabi town or Ao Nang. Lunch, drinking water and fruit are included. National park entry fees (600 THB per adult, 300 THB per child) are paid at the gate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Emerald Pool1h 30m
2. Tiger Cave Temple1h 30m

Jungle tour to Krabi attractions

• Swim in the Emerald Pool
• Hike through the jungle forest
• Relax in Hot Spring Waterfall
• Climb Tiger Cave Temple steps
• Enjoy views from temple summit
• Have lunch at local restaurant

The experience

The day starts with a swim in the Emerald Pool, a freshwater pond inside the Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve where mineral-rich runoff from the limestone hills gives the water its distinctive green-blue hue. The pool spans 120 square meters and sits deep in the jungle, reached by a short forest walk that passes through an intact ecosystem. After swimming, you head to the Hot Spring Waterfall at Namtok Ron Khlong Thom, where natural hollows in the creek fill with spring water heated to 35–40°C: warm enough to soak in like a natural hot tub while the waterfall cascades nearby.

The second half of the day is the Tiger Cave Temple, also called Wat Tham Suea. The climb is the centerpiece: 1,260 steps up a 309-meter cliff to the summit, where you stand among tall Buddha statues and the cave formations that gave the temple its name. The reward is the view: limestone cliffs and rainforest spreading across Krabi in every direction. The hike is steep and takes effort, but the operator notes it is suitable for all fitness levels.

A guide in English leads the whole day and handles the route between stops. Hotel pickup is included for Krabi town and Ao Nang. If you stay in Klong Muang or Tub Kaek, an extra transfer charge applies. Lunch at a local restaurant, drinking water and fruit are provided. The tour runs seven hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Krabi town or Ao Nang.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• drinking water and fresh fruit.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Krabi town or Ao Nang without your own transport: the included pickup and set departure time let you visit all three sites (Emerald Pool, Hot Springs, Tiger Cave Temple) in one full day. The 1,260-step climb to Tiger Cave Temple's summit is the main physical demand. If you want to see the temple but skip that steep ascent, book a different tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Emerald Pool like when you get there?

The Emerald Pool is a natural freshwater pond 120 square meters across, colored turquoise-green by minerals from the surrounding limestone hills. It sits inside the Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve, reached by a short walk through the jungle, and you swim in it as the first stop of the day.

How many steps is the climb to Tiger Cave Temple?

Tiger Cave Temple requires climbing 1,260 steps to reach the summit of a 309-meter cliff. The hike is steep and takes sustained effort, but the view across Krabi's limestone cliffs and rainforest is the payoff at the top.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup is included for Krabi town and Ao Nang. If you stay in Klong Muang or Tub Kaek, an extra transfer charge of 100–200 THB per person (round trip) applies.

What meals and drinks are included?

Lunch at a local restaurant, drinking water and fresh fruit are all included in the tour price. National park entry fees (600 THB per adult, 300 THB per child) are paid separately at the gate.

What time does the tour start and how long does it run?

The tour is a full-day experience lasting seven hours. A live English-speaking guide leads the entire route between the three stops.