Best Temple Tours in Krabi — Our Top 10

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 Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, included entry fees, glass-bottled water, and a demanding climb of roughly 1,200 stairs.

“Excellent day, top notch organization, very entertaining guide and amazing scenery. What else can you expect? I do recommend this tour for all”

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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 a full day inland from Krabi with a small group, soaking in Namtok Ron’s hot pools, walking the rainforest trail to Emerald Pool, eating a generous Thai lunch, and tackling Tiger Cave Temple’s steep 1,200-plus steps. Guides such as Mimi and Abhi are known for friendly service and useful help.

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

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

Spend about eight hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Otto, Timm, Tookey, and AD have led this outing. Expect air-conditioned transport, extra entrance fees, forest walking, and a demanding 1,260-step climb.

“A great way of seeing nature in Krabi! We expected a group tour but ended up being just us, the guide Otto and driver Leo which was great. Otto and Leo were amazing and knew how to get everywhere when it wasn’t busy so we avoided the crowds. The emerald pool and area are beautiful (we were the first people there!) and the hot springs really relaxing to sit in for half an hour. Beware of the tiger cave temple though - there was an extremely aggressive pack of monkeys at the top guarding the stairs. They ripped the backpack off my back and stole my camera (luckily I got…”

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

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

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

“The trip was lovely and well executed. The emerald pools are beautiful and a must see. Going early in the morning ensured that there weren't too many people and it wasn't too hot. The hot springs were a lovely way to relax. The tiger temple is really worth seeing and walking up the stairs is such an experience. If you are fit and love nature then this will be a great trip.”

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

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

Spend about seven hours visiting Krabi’s hot spring waterfall, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. A guide such as Apple, Por, AB, or Fatin may lead your small group of up to 15. Lunch, fruit, water, hotel pickup, and accident insurance are included, but entrance fees cost extra.

“Beautiful crystal waters and blue pools topped off with a challenging but extremely rewarding vertical hike! Thanks for an awesome day!”

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6.4-Hour City Tour with Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 1 day

This private Krabi tour pairs the 1,200-step climb at Tiger Cave Temple with the giant black crab statue, Krabi River, Khao Khanap Nam, and Maharat Fresh Market. English-speaking guides such as Palm and Nina have offered flexible pacing, photo help, fruit, water, and cool towels.

“Wonderful tour guide, fantastic views, comfortable car journey and great stops at the main landmarks in Krabi- would definitely recommend.”

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

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

Spend a full day inland with an English-speaking guide such as Chow, walking through jungle to Krabi's Emerald Pool, bathing in geothermal springs, eating a local lunch, and climbing 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Park fees cost extra, and the temple climb is optional in practice but demanding.

“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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8.Krabi Outback Explorer with Visit of Tiger Cave Temple

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

Spend a full day beyond Krabi’s beaches with guide-led walks through Khao Pra Bang Khram, a swim at Emerald Pool, hot mineral water at private Wareerak Spa, Thai lunch, and Wat Tham Sua. Guide Lucky is praised for his friendly humor, while the 1,260-step temple climb is 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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9.Klang Cave, Bangtong Temple with Bor Thor Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $81

Travel from Krabi to Bor Thor for kayaking through limestone caves, then explore Hua Ga Lok’s ancient paintings and Klang Cave’s 13 halls. Finish at Bang Tong Temple. Guides may include Bee and Maan, with lunch, transfers, equipment, and insurance included.

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10.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 riding is not allowed. After Pad Thai, fruit, and water, visit Tiger Cave Temple and choose the 1,237-step climb for wide Krabi views or a gentler rainforest and cave visit. English-speaking guides handle transfers.

“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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