The 15 Best Spa Days & Hot Springs in Thailand

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. It is a full day on the road, with temple fees, transport, and insurance included. Bring lunch money and earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“Our day trip with the blue monkey group was amazing, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and just lovely. Really enjoyed the whole day, was a lot to see and do, and highly recommended.”

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

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

Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s freshwater pools, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. Your English-speaking guide, such as Arun, Tan, Oly, or AB, manages the timing, explains the forest and temples, and often takes photos. Expect swimming, a local lunch stop, and roughly 1,200 steep temple steps.

“The whole day was brilliant from beginning to end. Our guide AB was easy to understand, full of knowledge and happy to answer any questions regardless if it was about the place or something else such as the nature around us. The only part I would say could possibly be a downfall would be the 1200 plus steps up to the Buddha. If you suffer with vertigo or are not fit and healthy you won't make it up ther. A lot of the steps are very high and extremely steep. There are plenty of toilets and wonderful eating and drinking spots. A great day out”

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

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

This 8 to 9-hour Krabi day tour combines hot spring pools, a jungle walk to Emerald Pool, Thai lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Sky, Micky, Max, and Duncan lead the day in English. Hotel pickup covers Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Tub Kheak, and nearby areas. Expect a demanding climb at the temple.

“Overall the trip was great! We are a family of four with 2 teenagers, and had a lovely day. We were taken by minibus from our hotel to the meeting point where we transferred onto a bus after a light snack and drink that was provided. Micki our tour guide explained that we would pick up a few more people on the way to the Emerald Pool. He explained why we would do the trip in a particular order due to the weather forecast of potential rain in the morning, as it could affect the quality of the other 2 stops (Hot springs get cooler in rainfall, and the steps…”

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4.Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the White and Blue Temples, Mae Khachan hot springs and Lalitta Cafe. Choose the longer three-temple option for Wat Huay Pla Kang, or add the Longneck Karen Village. It is a very full day, with return to Chiang Mai around 8 to 9 pm.

“Puma was an excellent guide! The temples are modern. The white one is the most impressive. I have mixed feelings about the Longneck village. Lalitta Café did not dissapoint. Take into account Chiang Rai is 3 hrs away from Chiang Mai.”

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

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

Spend nine active hours beyond Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Bass, or Sun. Soak in 37 to 40°C hot springs, walk through rainforest to Emerald Pool, eat a Thai lunch, then climb 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple for wide views. The early start helps you reach the pools before the busiest crowds.

“All was very good. Sun it was a very useful and with a lot of knowledge also the meal location was good.”

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6.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 guides such as Mimi or Abhi. Soak at Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall, walk the rainforest trail to Emerald Pool, enjoy lunch, then face roughly 1,200 steep steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Transport, park fees, and lunch are included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $37Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Krabi inland by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk to the Emerald Pool and Blue Lagoon, bathe at Namtok Ron hot springs, then visit Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Otto, Timm, Tookey, and AD are praised for friendly service, but the steep 1,260-step climb and extra admission fees require planning.

“Great value for money, and saw places when they were not as crowded so well timed for sightseeing. A bit too early for lunch as before 12, so you might want to have light breakfast! There’s over 1200 steps to tiger cave temple so brace yourself as it requires some stamina, but will be worth it!”

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

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

This seven-hour Krabi outing links the Emerald Pool, Klong Thom hot springs, local lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll walk rainforest paths, swim if conditions allow, and face roughly 1,200 steep steps for wide views. Hotel pickup is available from Aonang and nearby areas. Guides may include Bee, Palm, Bam, or Henry.

“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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9.Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by van with an English-speaking guide. Stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Huay Pla Kang Temple, and optional Long Neck Village. Lunch, water, hotel pickup, insurance, and temple admission arrangements are included, but the village costs an extra 300 THB.

“I templi di Chiang Rai da vedere, sosta al café Lalitta inaspettata perché non era menzionata nel programma però gradita.”

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10.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a shared van limited to 12 people. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, hot springs and other northern Thai sights, with hotel pickup, guide, water and insurance. Choose a package with lunch, temple tickets, Lalitta Café or the Long Neck Karen Village.

“les temples valaient le coup de être vu . mais le transport est long et le bus etait tres vieux et dégradé et le chauffeur conduisait vite , il faudrait prevoir un bus plus récent et confortable. pour les visites guidées le guide nous fait un speech de 10mn et apres nous dit l heure ou on se retrouve”

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11.All-Day Pass to Yunomori Sathorn Onsen Bath and Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $24

At Yunomori Sathorn Onsen, you can spend a full day moving between jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, then relax in the sauna and steam rooms. The English and Thai-speaking team helps you understand the bathing routine. Bring a towel, leave swimwear behind, and plan spa treatments after your onsen visit, except for Thai massage.

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

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

Travel from your Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, Tub Kaek, or Krabi Town hotel in an air-conditioned minivan to three Krabi highlights. Climb Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,237 steps, swim at Emerald Pool, and soak in forest hot springs with an English-speaking driver. The order can change, and entrance fees are extra.

“excellent day out, guides were great, loved hot springs and emerald pools, my only criticism would be going to the Tiger Temple at 1.30 pm far to hot to climb 1268 steps,this should be first activity, over all though great experience.”

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13.Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor E-Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Use your one-day e-voucher at Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor, a Thai boutique spa near BTS Thonglor between Soi 8 and 10. You can choose from mineral baths, sauna, steam rooms, hot stone bed baths, cool down rooms, and massage treatments. Call +66 02 042 8045 to reserve your appointment before visiting.

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14.Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend one day at Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen with access to jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, plus steam and sauna rooms. You enter with a voucher at the lobby, bathe without swimwear, and set your own pace. English and Thai assistance is available. Massages cost extra.

“Loved this place so much! Soo relaxing and a great way to spend a peaceful few hours in such a bustling and hectic city.”

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15.Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Krabi Town Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Spend eight hours visiting Krabi’s Saline Hot Springs, swimming at Emerald Pool, and exploring Krabi Town. An English or Thai-speaking guide handles transport and timing, while you pay national park fees and lunch separately. The tour suits active visitors who want three very different stops in one day, but short visits and occasional pickup delays are worth considering.

“Had a few great tours though here but this one was average. Pick up from hotel was over a hour late with no call or explanation . The tour guide did her best but unfortunately we didn’t enjoy as much as we should have.”

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