Krabi Hot Springs, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

Three natural wonders in one day: hot springs, an emerald lake, and a clifftop temple with a thousand steps

A full-day tour from Krabi visits three mainland attractions: the natural hot springs and waterfall at Namtok Ron Khlong Thom, the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) for a swim in clear water, and Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) with its 1,237-step climb to views of the Andaman Sea. The guide speaks English, hotel pickup is included, park fees and lunch are covered, and the day runs about 8 hours from morning pickup through afternoon return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit hot springs, pool, and temple

• Hotel pick-up in Krabi City
• Transfer to Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall
• Enjoy hot spring waterfall
• Walk to and swim in Emerald Pool
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Climb Tiger Cave Temple steps
• Explore Tiger Cave Temple grounds
• Return to hotel in Krabi

The Experience

Your guide picks you up from your Krabi hotel between 8:30 and 9:30 in the morning and drives you to Namtok Ron Khlong Thom, the hot spring waterfall in a forested pocket near Krabi town. The cascade has carved the ground into individual pools filled with naturally heated water—locals and visitors compare them to open-air hot tubs. The shade from the surrounding jungle makes the springs comfortable even in strong sun, and the morning hour means fewer crowds than the midday rush.

After the hot springs, you head to the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot), a large swimming lake with water so clear it glows emerald green. A short walk through a developed path in the jungle opens onto the pool, which is fed by hot springs and stays open for swimming. This is where you get in the water for a swim before lunch at a local restaurant. The pool's size and depth mean the color stays vivid even when you look far underwater.

The afternoon takes you to Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), a cave shrine in a rainforest valley. The climb is 1,237 steps to the top, where you reach views of the Andaman Sea coastline and the surrounding jungle. The cave was discovered by a priest and holds Buddha statues; tiger paw marks visible on the cave walls and the cave's shape from outside—it resembles a tiger's paw—mark the temple's history. The tour ends with your return to your Krabi hotel.

What’s included

• National park entrance fees.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport with hotel pickup and return.
• Thai lunch at a local restaurant.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Mam Holidays Thailand Co Ltd

Is this one for you?The 1,237-step climb to Tiger Cave Temple is the tour's main physical demand, so it suits travelers comfortable with sustained uphill hiking and stairs rather than a casual walk. The morning start and early arrival at the hot springs mean you avoid the midday crowds at both Namtok Ron and the Emerald Pool, which matters if you want space to soak and swim without jostling.

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Top questions

What is the Emerald Pool like to swim in?

The Emerald Pool is a large natural lake with clear water so pure it shows an emerald color even when you look deep underwater. It's open to swimmers and fed by hot springs, so the water stays warm. A short jungle walk leads from the parking area to the pool's edge.

How many steps are there to climb at Tiger Cave Temple?

Tiger Cave Temple has 1,237 steps to the summit, where you reach views of the Andaman Sea and the forested valley below. The temple sits in a cave shrine within a rainforest, and the climb is the main physical effort of the tour.

What time does the tour pick me up?

Your English-speaking guide picks you up from your Krabi hotel lobby between 8:30 and 9:30 in the morning. The tour runs about 8 hours and returns you to your hotel in the afternoon.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes national park entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle for transport, and Thai lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and return are part of the package.

Is there time to swim at both the hot springs and the Emerald Pool?

Yes. At Namtok Ron Khlong Thom, you can soak in the natural hot spring pools. At the Emerald Pool later in the day, you have time for a swim in the clear water before heading to Tiger Cave Temple.