The 8 Temple Tours in Krabi Worth Setting An Alarm For

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

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

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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4.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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5.Tiger Cave Temple Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 58 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Join a small group of up to 10 for an afternoon climb at Krabi’s Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Peter, Zindy, Palm, and Pee help with the steep 1,237 steps, temple customs, photos, and monkeys. At the summit, a golden Buddha and sunset views stretch across Krabi.

“Peter & his trainee were excellent! So knowledgeable, enjoyable to be around. Patient with us as we were climbing up, did not rush us at all. Highly recommend.”

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

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

Spend eight hours inland from Krabi with guide Chaow, walking to the Emerald Pool, bathing in hot springs, eating lunch, and climbing 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. The $49 tour includes hotel transfer, guide, water, fruit, a cool towel, raincoat, and lunch, but park fees are extra.

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

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7.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, walk to the Emerald Pool and Blue Pool, soak in 42°C mineral water at private Wareerak Spa, eat a Thai lunch, then visit Tiger Cave Temple. English and Thai guides lead the 8-hour outing, with hotel pickup included.

“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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8.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, where local caretakers explain each animal’s story and care. After Pad Thai, fruit, and water, head to Tiger Cave Temple. Climb 1,237 steps for wide Krabi views, or explore the caves and rainforest 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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