Tiger Cave Temple & Emerald Pool tour: jungle swim & hike

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 35

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Swim in two jungle pools, then climb through a working temple carved into the hillside

This full-day tour from Krabi takes you to Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple) and Sra Morakot (Emerald Pool), two of the region's main jungle attractions. You start with a swim in the freshwater Emerald Pool inside Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve, then move to the temple, where you explore meditation caves and walk through an intact forest ecosystem. An English-speaking guide leads the day; pickup from Klong Muang Beach, Krabi Town or Ao Nang is included, along with entrance fees, lunch and access to the hot springs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave Temple

Swim in the Emerald Pool
Explore the Blue Pool and jungle hike
Visit Tiger Cave Temple and meditation center
Discover archaeological sites at temple

The Experience

The day begins at the Emerald Pool, a natural turquoise-blue pond fed by freshwater streams running down from the hills. You swim in the main pool, then explore the smaller Blue Pool nearby and the natural hollows carved into the creek by thermal springs — some shaped like bathtubs where you can soak while water cascades around you. A short forest hike connects the pools, and the guide points out the intact jungle ecosystem as you move between them.

After lunch, you head to Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua), located near Krabi Town. The temple sits inside a limestone cave system and doubles as a working meditation center. Stone tools, pottery and Buddha footprint molds have been found in excavations here, and the site carries both archaeological and spiritual weight. You walk through the caves, see the meditation spaces, and get a sense of how the temple functions as a living practice rather than a museum.

The full day runs eight hours with an English-speaking guide managing the route, timing and stops. Pickup happens from your hotel in Klong Muang Beach, Krabi Town or Ao Nang, and the tour includes all entrance fees, a Thai lunch and access to the hot springs. The schedule can shift depending on traffic and weather, so the guide adjusts as needed.

What’s included

Pickup and drop-off from Klong Muang Beach, Krabi Town or Ao Nang.
entrance fees for the Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple and hot springs.
a Thai lunch.
an English-speaking guide for the full day.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mam Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this if you want swimming and temple exploration in one day with a guide managing the route between two main sites, rather than piecing together separate visits yourself.