The 14 Best Tiger Cave Temple Tours in Krabi

1.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59Our pick

Spend nine hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide such as Arun, Tan, or Oly. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, included entry fees, glass-bottled water, and roughly 1,200 steep temple steps.

“We had Tan as our tour guide and he was amazing! He definitely made the day 100x more memorable. The activities were very well planned and we even managed to beat the crowds to most places. Definitely worth the money and would recommend 100%.”

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2.Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,643 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $48

Travel from Krabi to hot spring pools, Thung Teao Forest’s Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide such as Sky, Micky, or Duncan. Lunch, hotel transfers, water, fruit, and insurance are included. Prepare for a serious 1,260-step climb and bring temple-covering clothes.

“The trip was well organised. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel and the order of the activities was well thought out. Beware of the many steps to climb at Tiger Cave temple but the view was so worth it ! Dunkin, our guide, was super kind.”

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3.Hot Spring, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 576 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Set out from Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Sun, Bass, or Vee for hot springs, Emerald Pool, a Thai lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll swim, walk forest trails, and climb 1,260 steps for a sweeping view. It is a full, active day, with entrance fees paid separately.

“Great day. Our tour guide Ab was great would definitely recommend”

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4.All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 323 reviews · from $71

Spend about nine hours exploring Krabi’s inland wonders with a small group of up to 20 people. Soak in the Hot Spring Waterfall, walk through rainforest to Emerald Pool and Blue Pool, enjoy a generous Thai lunch, then tackle the steep 1,200-plus steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Pickup is offered from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, and Klong Muang.

“We had a very pleasant day. Everything ran nice and smoothly into time. Our guide Be Abhi was funny, informative and led us on a good day. The lunch provided was delicious. Stopped at each place for just long enough to enjoy and miss the crowds.”

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5.Discover Krabi – Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $37Best value

Spend eight hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Otto, Timm, and Tookey lead small groups, with an optional 1,260-step climb, extra entrance fees, and lunch at your own cost.

“Fantastic experience. Our guide Otto was absolutely amazing. We were very lucky as it was just me and my wife in the car, so ended up with a private tour. The Emerald pool was a beautiful area, the hot springs were also amazing, the climb to the top of the temple was brutal in the heat, but well worth it when we got to the top. Would definitely recommend this trip. We loved it.”

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6.Tiger Temple, Hot Springs & Crystal Pool Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 287 reviews · 7 hours · from $56

You’ll visit Krabi’s Emerald Pool, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple with hotel pickup, lunch, water, and a guide. Guides such as Bee, Palm, Bam, and Henry have been praised for friendly help. Expect rainforest walks, swimming, long drives, and a steep 1,200-step climb.

“We went to the emerald pool early and it was not too crowded! This was all because of our tour guide. The hot springs were also not too crowded. The tiger temple was okay, but still worth visiting. Remember to cover your knees. I wish we could have explored the temple more.”

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7.Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool, Krabi Hot Spring and Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · from $50

This seven-hour small-group tour links Krabi’s Hot Spring Waterfall, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. Your guide, possibly Fatin, Por, Apple, or AB, handles transport and timing, while you enjoy lunch, fruit, and water. Expect forest walks, swimming, thermal pools, and a steep summit climb.

“Was a good experience the guide was very nice and the hot springs were a nice and different from other things you can see and they were amazing!”

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8.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs Tour from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $57

Spend a full day swimming at Emerald Pool, seeing Blue Lagoon, soaking at Namtok Ron hot springs, and climbing Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,260-plus steps. Small groups of up to nine, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and guides such as Tan, Por, and AB make this a friendly, active Krabi day out.

“This small group excursion surpassed all expectations. We appreciated the generous blocks of time allocated for each of the three stops. We Spent maximum time in the water and climbed more than 1,000 steps to Tiger Cave Temple. Supanatcha was a superb guide. She is knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. Thank you for a memorable day, Supanatcha.”

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9.Hot Springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, or nearby beach areas to Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool, and Hot Spring Waterfall. A licensed English-speaking driver handles the route, with guides such as Bass offering friendly help. Expect swimming, forest paths, natural pools, and 1,237 steep temple steps.

“Amazing experience! Bass wgo was our tour guide was very helpful, polite and friendly! He gave us a lot of information and looked after us very well! The got springs were great, the tropical rain forest and the pools were amazing. Tiger cave temple is a proper mission with 1260 steps, but that didn't stop us and it was worth the view at the very top! I highly recommend this company and the experience!”

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10.Emerald Pool, Hot Waterfall, & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Chow or Chaow, visiting the Emerald Pool, relaxing at Krabi Hot Springs, eating lunch, and climbing 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Transfers, water, fruit, a cool towel, raincoat, and lunch are included.

“A great day to spend exploring inland, away from the Andaman islands. The short jungle trek to the pools is well worth it. Best to take the dip in the Emerald Pool after the walk to the Blue Pool. Lunch was good, as were the Hot Springs. The afternoon stair hike to the top of the hill at Tiger Cave Temple is a challenge, but the sight is worth it – or spend your time discovering the other attractions at the compound. Our guide, Chaow, did a grand job keeping us on track and time, kudoz.”

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11.Full-Day Jungle Tour Including Tiger Cave Temple, Crystal Pool and Krabi Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · from $44

Spend about seven hours visiting Krabi’s hot springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. A minivan, Thai lunch, water, fruit, and English-speaking guide are included, but you pay national park fees and may have limited time for the temple climb.

“tour leader the lady is not okay,, the arrangement time is so bad,, so rush everything.even the lunch i got only 5 minutes, so stupid that lady.”

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12.Krabi Outback Explorer with Visit of Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Spend eight hours beyond Krabi's beaches with an English-speaking guide, jungle walks, swimming at Emerald Pool, a 42°C private hot spring, Thai lunch, and Wat Tham Sua. Guide Lucky is known for a friendly, funny manner. The 1,260 temple steps are optional.

“Très belle journée à la découverte de la jungle thaïlandaise, des différentes sources, et du temple de la grotte du tigre. Le guide, Lucky, était sympathique et drôle. À faire lors de son séjour à Krabi !”

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13.Ethical Elephant Sanctuary & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $42

Spend the morning feeding and walking with elephants at Krabi Elephant Green Sanctuary, then eat Pad Thai before tackling Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,237 steps. Hotel pickup, transfers, a local English-speaking guide, lunch, fruit, and water are included. Bring temple-covering clothes, sturdy shoes, and a towel.

“Super fun tour. We were just the two of us and had plenty of time with the elephant. Transport is well arranged, and you'll still get food and water at the elephant center.”

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14.Full-Day Tour to Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · from $107

Travel from Krabi to Namtok Ron hot springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple on a 10-hour guided day trip. Admission fees, lunch, and selected hotel transfers are included. Expect a rainforest walk, crowded bathing areas, and limited time for the temple climb.

“Worthwhile trip. Hot springs and emerald lake pool were amazing. By the time we got to the tiger cave temple most of us were too tired to climb it for the given time.”

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