Krabi Jungle Tour: Hot Spring, Waterfall & Emerald Pool

Three natural wonders in one day: hot springs, emerald waters, and a clifftop temple

This full-day tour visits three mainland attractions in Krabi: the natural hot spring waterfall at Namtok Ron in Khlong Thom, the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) for swimming, and Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) with its 1,237-step climb to views of the Andaman Sea. An English-speaking guide handles pickup from Krabi hotels, entrance fees, and lunch at a local restaurant are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krabi's natural and cultural sites

• Hotel pick-up in Krabi City
• Transfer to Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall
• Enjoy hot spring pools and small lake
• Walk and swim at Emerald Pool
• View Blue Pool nearby
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Climb Tiger Cave Temple steps
• Explore Tiger Cave Temple and surroundings
• Return to hotel in Krabi

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup between 7:30 and 8:00 am from Krabi City area hotels, then heads to Namtok Ron—a hot spring waterfall in a jungle setting near Khlong Thom. The waterfall has carved the terrain into separate pools filled with naturally heated water from the springs. Morning is the best time to visit; the water stays warm throughout the day, and you avoid peak crowds. After soaking in the hot pools, the water flows into a cooler lake where you can relax and cool off.

From there, a jungle path leads to the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot), a swimming lake fed by natural hot springs with clear, emerald-colored water. The pool's clarity lets you see deep into it, and the jungle framing adds to the setting. A short walk away sits the Blue Pool, which has vibrant blue water but is viewable only—not open for swimming. You'll have time to swim and explore both before heading to lunch at a local restaurant.

The final stop is Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), a cave complex in a rainforest valley. The temple was discovered by a monk who used it for meditation and housed Buddha statues inside. Tigers once roamed the cave freely; their paw marks still mark the walls, and the cave's exterior shape resembles a tiger's paw. Climbing the 1,237 steps to the top rewards you with views across the Andaman Sea coastline. The tour ends with a return to your hotel in Krabi.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Krabi City, Klong Muang Beach, or Ao Nang.
• entrance fees for Namtok Ron hot springs and the Emerald Pool.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• and Thai lunch at a local restaurant.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Famous Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you're ready for an early start and a full day of climbing and hiking across three sites, including 1,237 steps to Tiger Cave Temple's summit.

Top questions

What time does the tour pick me up from my hotel in Krabi?

Pickup happens between 7:30 and 8:00 am from Krabi City area hotel lobbies. If you're staying in Klong Muang Beach or Ao Nang, the guide will collect you from those areas as well.

Can I swim at both the hot spring waterfall and the Emerald Pool?

Yes—you swim in the hot spring pools at Namtok Ron and in the Emerald Pool itself. The Blue Pool nearby has viewable blue water but is not open for swimming.

How difficult is the climb to Tiger Cave Temple?

The temple requires climbing 1,237 steps to reach the top. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the climb is the most strenuous part of the day.

What's included in the tour price?

Entrance fees for the hot springs and Emerald Pool, pickup and drop-off from your hotel, an English-speaking guide throughout the day, and lunch at a local restaurant are all included.

Is there a best time of day to visit the hot springs?

Morning is optimal—the water stays pleasantly warm all day, and you'll encounter fewer crowds than during peak afternoon hours.