Where to Go: the 13 Best Cave Temple Tours in Thailand

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 with an English-speaking guide and no more than nine people. Guides such as Arun, Tan, Oly, and Koon are praised for good timing, local insight, and taking photos. The temple climb is steep, but the view is the payoff.

“Amazing trip. Our guide Sawitri (Oly) is well organised and attentive. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Spend a full day outside Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Bass, Sun, or Wee. Soak in warm springs, walk through forest to Emerald Pool, enjoy Thai lunch, then tackle Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,260-step climb. It is well organized and good value, but the final climb makes this an active day.

“All was very good. Sun it was a very useful and with a lot of knowledge also the meal location was good.”

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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 highlights. Soak in Namtok Ron’s natural hot pools, walk through rainforest to Emerald Pool and Blue Pool, enjoy a generous Thai lunch, then face roughly 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Pickup is available from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, and Klong Muang.

“It is an amazing and well coordinated tour. Our tour guide was very, sweet, kind and knowledgeable. The tour takes about 5-6 hours and you can spend ample of time at the three locations. The view after the 1260 steps climb to the Tiger Cave Temple is worth it. All in all we had a fantastic experience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $37Cheapest good one

Spend about eight hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll hike through forest, swim in warm water, and choose whether to tackle 1,260 steep steps. Guides such as Otto, Timm, and Tookey are often praised for friendly service and useful timing.

“We had the best time with AD! His energy was infectious and he knew so much with many tips on how to get the best experience at each place. The way they’ve organised - hot springs, emerald pool, tiger temple is perfect as we just missed the crowds at each one. AD, thank you so much again for such a memorable day!!”

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

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

Travel from Krabi Town or Ao Nang to Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. A guide leads the small group, with lunch, fruit, water, hotel pickup, and accident insurance included. Expect a long day with rainforest walking, swimming, soaking, and a demanding climb of about 1,260 steps.

“The pools and hot springs are crowded but still worth seeing. The itinerary was tight so not a lot of time to relax or wander around. The view from the top of the Tiger Cave Temple is worth the climb.”

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6.KhaoLak:ATV, ZipLine, & Rafting Adventure Monkey Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $93

Spend 8 to 9 hours moving from temple caves to jungle trails and the Song Phraek River. You’ll visit Wat Tham Suwan Khuha, raft 5.5 km, ride a 200-meter zipline, eat a Thai lunch, and drive an ATV for 30 minutes. Guide Ton is known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“Was amazing ,Ton is best guide is nice friendly and I want to do this activity all days very nice .thanks Ton and rest team for our best day in khao lak”

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7.4-Hour City Tour with Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 1 day

This private Krabi outing combines the 1,200-step climb at Tiger Cave Temple with riverfront crab statues, Khao Khanap Nam scenery, and Maharat Fresh Market. English-speaking guides such as Palm and Nina have helped shape relaxed, personal visits. Hotel pickup, water, fruit, and a cool towel are included, but temple fees and lunch cost extra.

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

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8.Tour of Elephant Care House and Tiger Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · from $77

Spend a few hours at Krabi Elephant Care House feeding elephants, walking beside them, brushing them in muddy water, and joining them in a stream. Your guide explains their behavior and stories before a Thai-style lunch. Then climb 1,237 steps at Tiger Cave Temple for wide views over Krabi. Guides speak English, Chinese, and Thai.

“Der Ausflug war sehr schön. Wir waren die einzigen 2 Touristen. Somit war genug Zeit für uns sich mit den Elefanten zu beschäftigen. Elefanten Massage mit Schlamm und füttern der Elefanten. Danach noch baden im Fluss mit den Elefanten. Es war sehr schön. Im Anschluss haben wir noch ein sehr schönes Essen bekommen und wurden wieder zum Hotel zurück gebracht.”

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9.Tiger Cave Temple Sunset Tour

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

You’ll climb 1,237 steps with an English-speaking guide to Tiger Cave Temple above Krabi. Guides such as Peter, Zindy, Palm, and Pee help with the steep ascent, temple etiquette, monkeys, and photos. At the top, a large golden Buddha and sunset views across Krabi reward your effort. Hotel transfers, water, fruit, a flashlight, and insurance are included.

“Amazing, so fun and our guide was awesome. Thanks Palm!!”

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

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

Travel from Krabi to the Emerald Pool, hot springs, a local lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide such as Chow. Choose a nature trail or educational walkway, swim in warm geothermal water, then tackle 1,260 steps to a golden Buddha and wide views. Hotel transfers, lunch, water, fruit, and a cool towel are included.

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

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11.Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m

You’ll float gently along Khao Sok’s river on a traditional bamboo raft, feed fish, stop at a quiet cave temple with monkeys, and drink fresh Thai coffee from a bamboo mug. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, water, fish food, and insurance are included. The private tour lasts 90 minutes and suits adults and children 8 and older.

“Dat er allemaal dingen gebeurde die niet op de planning stond maar wel super leuk! Heerlijke zelfgemaakte koffie uit een bamboe gedronken, grotten bekeken en vissen gevoerd. Echt prachtig!”

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12.Krabi Outback Explorer with Visit of Tiger Cave Temple

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

Spend eight hours in Krabi’s Khao Pra Bang Khram forest, swimming at Emerald Pool, walking to Blue Pool, soaking at private Wareerak Spa, eating a Thai lunch, and visiting Tiger Cave Temple. Hotel pickup, park fees, water, fruit, a guide, and the 1,260-step temple climb option are 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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13.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. A local English-speaking guide explains the animals’ care before a light Pad Thai lunch. Then visit Tiger Cave Temple, climbing 1,237 steps for wide Krabi views or exploring the caves and rainforest below.

“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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