The World’s 15 Best Temple Days with Hot Springs

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 by air-conditioned coach for an 11-hour day of temples, hot springs, and Karen culture. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Huay Pla Kang Temple, with guides such as Benz, Kwan, Ruby, Dee, and Ann adding history and local context. Lunch and the long-neck village fee cost extra.

“You can visit many places in a short period of time. The guide was super nice and informative. I enjoyed the tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

This long day trip takes you from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, with a guide such as Puma, Aom, Joe, or Andy. You’ll see the dazzling White Temple, Blue Temple, optional Red Temple, Mae Khachan hot springs, and fairytale-like Lalitta Cafe. Choose carefully between the two-temple and three-temple options.

“Puma was a great guide and made the experience very enjoyable for us.”

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4.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171Best reviewed

Travel by private air-conditioned car or minivan from Athens to Lake Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounion. Swim in mineral-rich water, enjoy a Greek culinary welcome gift, stop for seaside food, and explore the Temple of Poseidon with local drivers such as George, Theo, Melina, Jason, or Panos.

“My cousin and I chose this tour as a soft day following the Robbie Williams concert in Athens, and what a great choice. We were exhausted so the comfortable drive out to the Temple of Poseidon was lovely (we switched the order of stops due to weather). Our driver/guide (Melina) was very knowledgeable and really thoughtful to our needs. I'm into history and my cousin into the Gods and we both loved the slower pace, less crowds, breadth of information and the views. Did I mention the views.... Then we spent a relaxing couple of hours at Lake Vouliagmeni and oh wow was this sooooo worth it. We lazed in…”

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5.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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6.Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 9 hours · from $42

Travel from Sofia to Rila Monastery for a self-guided visit, then relax at Sapareva Banya’s Aqua Club Kotvata thermal pools. The $42 trip includes transport, a driver or English-speaking guide, and a multilingual audio guide. Bring cash for spa entry, deposits, food, and rental towels or robes.

“I'm glad I choose to take this opportunity to travel with you”

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7.Nadi: Garden Village Hot Spring & Temple Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 339 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

This six-hour Nadi tour combines Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Namaka Market, Viseisei Village, a school visit, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. English-speaking guides such as Bobby and Anand explain Fiji along the way. Morning departures include the village and school stops; afternoon tours do not.

“Amazing experience! Very cultural experience of Fiji. 100% recommend. Bobby was the best guide!”

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

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

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

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

Spend seven hours moving between Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Pool, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Swim in rainforest water, soak in a 40°C stream, enjoy lunch, then choose the steep climb to the hilltop Buddha. Hotel pickup, water, fruit, guide, insurance, and lunch are included. English and Dutch guides are available.

“Great experience doing these trips with our tour guide Henry. We really enjoyed the emerald pools and hot springs which then after was fed some amazing Thai food. Tiger Cave temple - An extremely rewarding hike up the 1300 steps in this heat but the views was amazing. Thanks for a great trip!”

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11.Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 270 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $35

Travel from Sofia into the Rila Mountains to see Bulgaria’s grandest monastery, then choose a second experience: the National History Museum, monastery museum, Saint John’s Cave, or mineral hot springs. English-speaking guides may include Antonio, Toni, Ceco, or Yani. Expect an eight to nine-hour day, limited monastery dining, and a moderately steep cave walk.

“It was a pleasant day spent with Veli and Evan. They are patient in answering questions and engaging for conversations. I felt that I had enough time at the sites, too. The trip was intuitive, I didn't worry about food, water, WC, anything. Already recommending to friends!”

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12.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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13.Lake Vouliagmeni Spa & Temple of Poseidon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

Leave Athens by air-conditioned vehicle for a swim at Lake Vouliagmeni, then continue along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Your English-speaking driver, such as Nikos, Theodoros, or Yiannis, shares local history and handles hotel pickup. Bring a towel, budget for entry fees, and expect a scenic but traffic-sensitive half-day.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Lake Vouliagmeni Spa and the Temple of Poseidon. Our tour driver was very good. A lovely excursion.”

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14.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 air-conditioned van, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. You’ll have an English-speaking guide, lunch, hotel pickup in Chiang Mai Old Town, and an optional visit to Long Neck Village. Expect a long day with plenty of road time.

“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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15.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24Cheapest good one

You’ll leave Chiang Mai early for a full day in Chiang Rai, with an English-speaking guide, shared van transport, and a maximum of 12 people. Stops include Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Baan Dam Museum, Lalitta Café, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Four packages add different temple tickets, lunch, café entry, or a Long Neck Karen Village visit.

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