The 7 Best 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 with a small group of up to nine, visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Arun, Tan, Oly, and AB are praised for warm service and crowd-aware timing. Expect a steep 1,200-step climb, swimming, lunch, and hotel pickup when selected.

“Do not go gentle into that long hike Rage, rage against the long home to the view point (Just joking, we loved this tour — the gorgeous pools especially — but that climb at the end is TOUGH! And take those warnings about the monkeys seriously — I’m now on antibiotics after a monkey scratched me for proposing the contents of my bag!)”

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2.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 sights with a guide such as Mimi or Abhi. Soak in hot spring pools, walk rainforest paths to Emerald Pool, enjoy a generous Thai lunch, then choose whether to tackle Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,200-plus steps.

“This was a good way to see some of the interior of Krabi, away from the busy coastal areas. The hot springs and Emerald pool were not that exciting in themselves, but the journey there was interesting and the walk through the rainforest to the Emerald pool was pretty cool. The Tiger Cave temple was also only ok if it were not for the 1261 step climb up to the top of the mountain for the amazing views and to see big Buddha. This is not for the faint hearted, it is very steep and made more difficult with the heat. Bring plenty of water! The lunch provided on this…”

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

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

Spend about eight hours touring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. English-speaking guides such as Otto, Tim, and Tookey lead the day, with swimming, forest walking, and a demanding 1,260-step climb. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“This was an amazing experience and Tim our tour guide made it even better. She was so kind and helpful and so knowledgeable. They picked us up on time and brought us back on time to our hotel in a timely manner as well. The emerald pools and hot springs were beautiful and the water felt so good. And the Tiger Cave Temple was incredible. It was a challenging hike but well worth it. The views from the top were stunning and the Buddha statue was awesome. We had a great time! We would love to go back again!”

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

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

This seven-hour Krabi jungle tour links the Emerald Pool, Blue Pool, 40°C Klong Thom hot springs, lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. Hotel pickup, water, fruit, insurance, and an English or Dutch-speaking guide are included. The temple climb reaches roughly 1,200 to 1,300 steep steps.

“Emerald pool and hot springs were nice, but kinda small in size. Trek up the tiger hill was tiring but awesome. Do take care while making the climb as lot of monkeys are there to give company and are always ready to take off items off ur hand. Do take care while handling cameras and phone while making the climb.”

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

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

Spend eight hours inland from Krabi with an English-speaking guide such as Chaow or Chow. Walk to the Emerald Pool, soak in geothermal springs, eat lunch, then climb 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Transfers, water, fruit, a cool towel, raincoat, and lunch are included.

“The tour guide Chow was excellent from Saim South Tours”

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6.Krabi Outback Explorer with Visit of Tiger Cave Temple

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

Travel by van from Krabi to Khao Pra Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary, swim at Emerald Pool, walk to Blue Pool, soak at private Wareerak Spa, eat a Thai lunch, then visit Tiger Cave Temple. Guide Lucky is among the named guides praised for his friendly humor.

“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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7.Ethical Elephant Sanctuary & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $42

Meet rescued elephants at Krabi Elephant Green Sanctuary, where local caretakers explain their stories and care. Feed and walk with them, enjoy Pad Thai, fruit, and water, then tackle Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,237 steps or explore below. Hotel transfers and an English-speaking guide are included.

“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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