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Cave and Canyon Hot Springs: 15 Around the World

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Hot water in a confined space, which changes the whole feel of it. These 15 cover Thai jungle pools, Turkish canyon springs and cave baths you swim into, priced, with a note on headroom, footing and how slippery it gets.

Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Emerald Pool: a forest walk before the swim
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

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 visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a group of up to nine. Guides such as Arun, Tan, Oly, and AB are praised for clear explanations, photos, and crowd-smart timing. Expect a comfortable van, included entry fees, and a demanding climb of roughly 1,200 steps.

“Amazing! The guide was so good at us and we could enjoy a wonderful time together. Would definitely do it again.”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour - Thung Teao Forest and the Emerald Pool
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Krabi: Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Krabi’s rainforest, thermal pools, Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave Temple. Hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, lunch, fruit, water and insurance are included. Guides such as Sky, Micky, Duncan and Max help keep the day moving, but the 1,260-step climb requires sturdy shoes, water and good fitness.

“Really enjoyed it all! Make sure you wear comfy shoes for the tiger cave temples”

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Ao Nang: Hot Spring, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour - Hot Spring Waterfall: a warm start at 37 to 40°C
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Ao Nang: Hot Spring, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

3.Ao Nang: Hot Spring, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

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

Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s hot springs, Emerald Pool, Blue Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple from Ao Nang. You’ll soak in 37 to 40°C water, swim in a jungle pool, eat a Thai lunch, and climb 1,260 steps for a wide hilltop view. Guides such as Mimi, Bass, Sun, and V are praised for clear timing, photos, and personal care.

“our Guide Mart was superb very informative well organised and a really nice lunch the walk to the top of the tiger cave temple is so hard but well worth it”

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All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple) - Namtok Ron: a hot bath beneath a waterfall
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All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

4.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 highlights with a small group of up to 20. Soak in Namtok Ron’s hot springs, walk the rainforest trail to Emerald Pool, eat a generous Thai lunch, and choose whether to tackle Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,200-plus steps. Guides such as Mimi and Abhi add warmth and useful help.

“It was a very beautiful journey. Originally wanted just the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave experience, but the Hot Springs were surprisingly amazing! Wished we could have spent more time in the national park. The day was very hot so the trek up to the Buddha was a bit of a challenge but worth it. Ohm (sp?) was our guide and we all really like her. Very sweet, kind and patient. True Thailand hospitality. Thank you.”

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Discover Krabi - Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple - Tiger Cave Temple saves the hardest task for last
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Discover Krabi – Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple

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

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

Spend about eight hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. An English-speaking guide such as Otto or Tim helps with timing, photos, and local details. Expect extra entrance fees, a long forest walk, and 1,260 steep temple steps.

“The experience was good but you should keep the tiger cave temple at first in the itinerary cause people can’t climb up after lunch. Any ways, the whole thing is good for me, also the guide Otto was very nice person!”

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Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour - The early departure from Mexico City
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Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

6.Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about four hours exploring Hidalgo’s Tolantongo Caves, with thermal pools, a hot river, waterfalls, grottos, and mountain views. The $89 day trip includes roundtrip transport, park entry, and a certified English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ada, Alexa, Nina, and Carlo have led recent departures. Bring water shoes, a towel, cash, and a passport copy.

“I was hesitant to do this tour because of the long trek. However, it was hella worth it!!!! I enjoyed the cave a lot more than the hot spa but still amazing it was so fun and highly recommed, I would do it again. Note, I went beginning Oct and apparently this is low season. The water wasn't as blue, there wasn't a lot of people so depends why you're going. But preferred this less crowded i could enjoy and get good pics”

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Batu Caves,Waterfalls and Hot Springs Tour With Lunch - The hot spring stop needs a status check
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Batu Caves,Waterfalls and Hot Springs Tour With Lunch

7.Batu Caves,Waterfalls and Hot Springs Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · from $72

Spend six hours beyond Kuala Lumpur’s center visiting Batu Caves, Kanching Falls, a hot spring, batik workshop and Royal Selangor pewter center. An English-speaking driver such as Indran, Harry, Rajan or Yazeed handles the route, with lunch and hotel pickup included. Expect stairs, humidity, monkeys and a flexible small-group day.

“Our driver was so knowledgeable about our tour sites and Malaysia in general. The pewter factory wes very interesting. We had no idea they made so many things. The Batu Caves were amazing, we climbed to the top, what a view. Many thanks to our driver for the background stories.”

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Roseau: Titou Gorge, Hot Spring, Falls & Champagne Reef Tour - The Road to Titou Gorge
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Roseau: Titou Gorge, Hot Spring, Falls & Champagne Reef Tour

8.Roseau: Titou Gorge, Hot Spring, Falls & Champagne Reef Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Spend six active hours exploring Dominica by air-conditioned bus, with snorkeling at Champagne Reef, a swim through Titou Gorge, Trafalgar Falls, Tia Hot Spa, and the Botanical Gardens. Guides such as Adin, Cornell, Mio, and Hubert add island stories, local music, snacks, and hands-on help in the water.

“Adin and Leonardo were terrific. Titou Falls is at the end of a long, winding, uphill road. We donned life jackets and swam about 50 yards in cool water through a beautiful slot canyon. At the end was roaring Titou Falls. Our guide was there to help us in and out of the falls. An exhilarating experience.”

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Reykjavik: Silver Circle Tour, Canyon Ride, & Thermal Baths - Deildartunguhver brings Iceland’s heat to life
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Reykjavik: Silver Circle Tour, Canyon Ride, & Thermal Baths

9.Silver Circle Tour, Canyon Ride, & Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 10 hours · from $246

Spend 10 hours exploring West Iceland with an English-speaking guide such as Dominika, Pavel, or Addi. Visit Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Husafell, Reykholt, and an Icelandic horse farm before soaking in three remote Canyon Baths. Pickup, transport, 4x4 canyon access, Wi-Fi, and bath entry are included.

“This was such a fun way to start our trip! David was our tour guide and was extremely nice and funny! Overall, we had a great time! Would definitely recommend for anyone!”

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Shoreside Fun-Day with Titou Gorge, Hot Springs & Champagne Reef - Roseau’s gardens and a local lunch break
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Shoreside Fun-Day with Titou Gorge, Hot Springs & Champagne Reef

10.Shoreside Fun-Day with Titou Gorge, Hot Springs & Champagne Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $115

This 5.5-hour Dominica tour packs Champagne Reef snorkeling, a Titou Gorge swim, Trafalgar Falls, the Botanical Gardens, and Tia’s Hot Spa into one cruise-friendly outing. Guides such as Cornell, Andel, Denzel, and Jeff lead the group, with lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, and rum punch included. Expect wet clothes, rocky entries, and a busy but varied day.

“We met at the port and caught their bus for the tour/experience for the day. Cornell and andel were great! Knowledgeable, fun, and very accommodating. This tour was worth every penny! The snorkeling on champagne reef we saw octopuses, tropical reef fish, sea turtles even barracuda and eel. We didn’t feel rushed at any point. The botanical gardens, to titou gorge. The gorge is cold, HOWEVER, just go and get in once you get going and swimming you don’t feel it. It’s worth the journey. The guides took photos and we ended the day at the sulfur hot springs which they have 3 seperate pools filled with varying temperatures. One…”

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Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool, Krabi Hot Spring and Tiger Cave Temple - Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall: the easiest start
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Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool, Krabi Hot Spring and Tiger Cave Temple

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

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

Spend about seven hours visiting Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall, swimming at Emerald Pool, and climbing more than 1,200 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Pickup is available from Krabi Town and Ao Nang. Lunch, fruit, water, a guide, and small-group transport are included, but park and temple fees cost extra.

“Was a good experience the guide was very nice and the hot springs were a nice and different from other things you can see and they were amazing!”

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Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket - Walking the thermal valley at your own speed
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Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

12.Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 1 day · from $34Best value

Take an on-demand ferry from the visitor center to Orakei Korako’s thermal valley, then follow a marked self-guided trail past bubbling mud, hot springs, up to 23 geysers, colorful silica terraces, and rare Ruatapu Cave. Allow about 1.5 hours for the walk, wear sturdy shoes, and expect steps.

“Fascinating, and being able to take the dog as well a bonus.”

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Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour - St. Mary’s Glacier at 10,200 feet
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Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour

13.Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Adventure Colorado Tours for an active day from Denver to St. Mary’s Glacier and Idaho Springs. You’ll hike 1.5 miles round trip at 10,200 feet, use provided crampons and winter gear if needed, then soak in Indian Hot Springs’ gender-specific mineral caves. Guides such as Tyler, Matt, Trey, and Ariel tailor the pace for groups of up to four.

“We had a great time, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us up the glacier the scenic route so we got lots of cool pictures without running into any other people until we reached the top. 100% recommend this tour and the pizza was AMAZING”

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Reykjavik: Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour - From Reykjavik to Glanni Waterfall
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Reykjavik: Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

14.Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Spend a full day in west Iceland with a small group of up to 19 people. Visit Glanni, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, and Sturlureykir Horse Farm, then walk through the colorful Viðgelmir Lava Cave with a specialist guide. Pickup, cave and farm admission, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“It was amazing to see the hot springs up close & to go into the lava cave. We were there with my parents-in-law & my mother-in-law who is 78, thoroughly enjoyed going into the cave. My father-in-law, who's 79, has difficulty walking, so he chose to sit in the cafe while we were in the cave. The cafe had windows looking out over the lava flow, so he enjoyed speaking to the guide & looking at the scenery. The guides who took us through the cave were very knowledgeable & enthusiastic & took great care of our safety. The walkway was made of wood & was wet underground, but the…”

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Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs Tour from Krabi - Emerald Pool and Blue Lagoon: start with the water
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Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs Tour from Krabi

15.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs Tour from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $57

Spend a full day with a guide such as Tan, Por, or Arun exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot-spring waterfall, and Tiger Cave Temple. The tour includes transport, entry fees, water, and hotel pickup, but not lunch. Expect a small group of no more than nine and a demanding temple climb.

“Very good tour & our guide AB was very helpful & friendly. Was very good communicating the time at each location & took photos of you when in the pool/hot springs. Also sent them to you once taken. Good amount of time at each locatiRead more”

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