The 10 Krabi Cave Tours That Earn the Descent

1.Krabi: 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 in a small group of up to nine. Guides such as Arun, AB, Tan, and Oly are known for clear explanations and helpful photos. Expect a comfortable van, included entry fees, and a serious stair climb.

“AB, our guide, was fantastic. Very funny and easy to talk to. The emerald pool was beautiful, hot springs like a bath and the view at the top of the Tiger Cave was just wow. The stairs are a challenge so definitely bring a bottle of water with you, you can refill it at the top. Definitely worth the money!”

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2.Krabi: Railay Phra Nang & Diamond Cave Sunset Plankton Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $28Best value

Spend an afternoon and evening exploring Phra Nang Beach, Diamond Cave, and Railay with an English-speaking guide such as Jess, Peter, Leen, or Nina. After sunset, stop in the Andaman Sea to see bioluminescent plankton, with the option to enter the water.

“It was a relaxed time in the trip. We did see the planktons rather easily as it was no moon night. The guide did well in showing us the same. Swimming was good both at princess cave beach and in the dark looking for planktons. However the guide needs to tell stories which they dont.”

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3.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 small group of up to 20 people. Soak in Namtok Ron’s hot pools, walk to Emerald Pool, enjoy a generous Thai lunch, then face the steep climb at Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Mimi and Abhi are known for warm, helpful service.

“A long van trip through traffic from Ao Nang beach, more roadworks than normal. Once we got there 3 trips were different Hot springs very unusual the the Emerald pool which was great for a swim, finally after another hours drive we visited The Tiger cave and temple 🛕 1290 steps tok much for us oldies in that heat 🥵 but we had a good walk”

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

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

Spend a full day inland from Ao Nang, swimming at Emerald Pool, soaking at Namtok Ron hot springs, and visiting Tiger Cave Temple. English-speaking guides such as Otto and Timm are praised for friendly help, but the 1,260-step climb and extra entrance fees require planning.

“Great tour with Otto. The Blue pool experience and swimming in Emarald pool. The hot steam pool was such an amazing feeling 😍 🙌. Our last tour was Tiger Cave Temple. What an adventure! Climbing those steps to the top was very hectic, but fulfilling.”

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5.Krabi : 4-Hour City Tour with Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 1 day

Start with a demanding 1,200-step climb at Tiger Cave Temple, then visit Krabi’s giant black crab statue, riverside mangroves, Khao Khanap Nam, and Maharat Fresh Market. A private English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, water, fruit, and a cool towel are included. Guides such as Palm and Nina have made the day personal and flexible.

“the tour was nice ... the info explained clearly .. the covering was cool”

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6.Krabi: 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 Chaow or Chow, walking to Krabi’s Emerald Pool, soaking in geothermal springs, eating lunch, and climbing 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Hotel transfers, water, fruit, a cool towel, and a raincoat are included.

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

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7.Phranang Cave Sunset with BBQ dinner & Plankton Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 53 reviews

Travel by longtail boat from Krabi or Khlong Muang to Phra Nang Beach for sunset, cave views, a BBQ-style dinner, and a night swim with fluorescent plankton. English-speaking guides, hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, drinks, and insurance are included for groups of up to nine.

“My tour got cancelled but they managed to upgrade my tour to the 7 island tour. I appreciated the effort, it was a beautiful experience. The bioluminescent plankton were so worth it! JUST FYI- the BBQ was not freshly made on the beach and so the food was cold. The groups were also quite large for my taste.”

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8.Krabi: Half-Day Mangrove Boat Trip And Khao Khanap Nam Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

From Krabi Town, cruise through mangroves to Khao Khanap Nam Cave, where stalactites, paintings, and giant human bones tell an unusual story. An English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, water, and insurance are included. Guide Kip has been praised for his friendly help, though tour time can feel shorter than two hours.

“Ingen forbedringsforslag, alt var, som det skulle være🤩”

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9.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 Emerald and Blue Pools, soak at private Wareerak Spa, eat Thai lunch, then visit Tiger Cave Temple with English or Thai guide support.

“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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10.Krabi Private Escape: Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours with a private driver visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Hot Stream, and Tiger Cave Temple. You set the pickup time and pace, with round-trip transport from Krabi, Ao Nang, or Khlong Muang. The driver speaks English and Thai, but this is not a guided tour.

“The hot springs were okay, the Emerald pool was nothing to see very boring we walked all the way with is 2km to the top pool and it was not worth it at all. The tiger cave was a hard walk to the top but we did it for an amazing view. If I was doing again I’d just get a taxi to tiger cave and not bother with the rest.”

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