Thailand Hot Springs: Our 15 Favourites

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, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Expect about 11 hours on the road, temple entrance fees, optional audio in 41 languages, and lunch at your own cost.

“I couldn’t ask for more. Pi Dee gave us a wonderful trip yesterday and provided us valuable information every step of the way. I wasn’t feeling well and she was so caring and understanding. Thank you Pi Dee for being there for me and thank you for making our experience so wonderful!!!! Krup koon mak ca! Hope to see you soon on our next adventure!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews · from $41

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Puma, Aom, Joe, or Andy. Visit the White and Blue Temples, stop at Mae Khachan hot springs, and choose the Red Temple, Karen village, and Lalitta Cafe. It is a long but well-packed day, usually returning 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.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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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 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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7.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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8.Tiger Temple, Hot Springs & Crystal Pool Jungle Tour

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

This seven-hour Krabi tour links the Emerald Pool, Klong Thom’s 40°C hot spring waterfall, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll swim, eat lunch, and face about 1,200 steep steps to the hilltop Buddha. English and Dutch guides, including Bee, Palm, Bam, and Henry, lead private or small groups.

“Our guide, Bam, was FANTASTIC!! She made the trip so much fun. She was knowledgeable, kind, fun - an overall excellent tour guide!! 🩷 She deserves a raise or a bonus 💯💯💯”

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9.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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10.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 for a full day of temples, local food, and a foot soak at Mae Kachan Hot Spring. You’ll see Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple, with an optional Long Neck Village visit. An English and Thai speaking guide accompanies the trip.

“Nous ne connaissions pas l heure de récupération c était a 30min prêt…la « guide « était très gentille mais parlé un anglais rudimentaire.il n y avait pas vraiment de visites guidées mais un dépôt devant les temples sans explications ou presque et on devait visiter tout seul.sinon la journée est bien organisée et permet de voir beaucoup de choses!”

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11.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 with up to 12 people. Stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White, Blue and Black or Red Temples, Baan Dam Museum, Huay Pla Kang Temple, and Lalitta Café, depending on your package. Hotel pickup, lunch, tickets, and a small snack vary by option.

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

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

Spend a full day at Yunomori Sathorn Onsen, using mineral, soda, jet, garden, and teak baths plus sauna and steam rooms. You bathe without swimwear, bring a small towel, and set your own pace. Massage costs extra, and the onsen comes before most spa treatments.

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13.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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14.Ao Nang: Hot Springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Day Tour

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

Spend six hours exploring Krabi by air-conditioned minivan, with an English-speaking driver such as Bass. Visit Tiger Cave Temple, swim at Emerald Pool, and relax in forest hot springs. Hotel pickup covers Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, Tub Kaek, and Krabi Town. Bring cash for entrance fees, swimwear, and energy for 1,237 steps.

“enjoyed everything. the guide was great, transfer was on time and comfortable. every stop was well planned and orginised. pools were amazing. would highly recomment to walk to blue pool 1st and then if you have tome, to swim in emerald pool. Tiger cave templr-if you are phisically fit, you should attempt climb the stairs, the view is amazing from there.”

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15.Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor E-Voucher

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

Use your e-voucher at Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor, near BTS Thonglor between Soi 8 and 10. Your selected option may include mineral baths, sauna, steam, Hot Stone Bed Baths, Cool Down Rooms, or massage treatments. Call the spa at +66 02 042 8045 to reserve before arriving.

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