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Where to Book: the 15 Best Hot Springs in Thailand

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Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 hot springs in Thailand justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Blue Lagoon: a short walk to a striking scene
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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 with a small group of up to nine people visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, glass-bottled water, included entry fees, and a steep climb of more than 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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Ao Nang: Hot Spring, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour - Soaking in 37 to 40 C at the hot spring waterfall
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Ao Nang: Hot Spring, Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave Temple Tour

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

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

Start early from Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Sun, Bass, or V. Soak in 37 to 40 C hot springs, walk through forest to Emerald Pool, eat a Thai lunch, then tackle Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,260 steps. It is scenic, well organized, and physically demanding.

“Had a great time, Bass made sure he ran through all the information and history of the sights as well as keeping everything fun. Full day trip that shows you half of what you want to see in Krabi”

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All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple) - Emerald Pool and Blue Pool: the prettiest walk of the day
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All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

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 hot spring waterfall, Emerald and Blue Pools, and Tiger Cave Temple. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, park fees, and a group of up to 20. Guides such as Mimi and Abhi are praised for their care, though the 1,260-step temple climb is demanding.

“ABHI is an excellent guide  Very nice guy and takes care of the group  The trip was exactly like it was advertised, pick up on time, activities were taken the right time  No rush on the areas etc  Van was clean and air conditioned and very good driver also  Thank you for an excellent tour today”

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Discover Krabi - Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple - Emerald Pool: a forest walk with a warm swim
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Discover Krabi – Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Otto, Timm, and Tookey have led this small-group outing. Expect forest walks, warm water, extra entrance fees, and 1,260 steep temple stairs.

“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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Krabi: Tiger Temple, Hot Springs & Crystal Pool Jungle Tour - The 40°C hot stream waterfall
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Krabi: Tiger Temple, Hot Springs & Crystal Pool Jungle Tour

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

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

This seven-hour Krabi trip links the Emerald Pool, 40°C hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. You get hotel pickup in selected areas, lunch, water, fruit, and an English or Dutch-speaking guide. Guides such as Bee, Palm, Bam, and Henry have been praised for friendly help, but the temple climb demands real fitness.

“good experience overall. can be even more great if timing of each place is increased by 45-60 minutes.. we had to hurry to see each place, especially the tiger cave temple top where we had to climb 1260 steep steps, but in a really short time.”

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Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool, Krabi Hot Spring and Tiger Cave Temple - Lunch, fruit, and the value of an organized route
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Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool, Krabi Hot Spring and Tiger Cave Temple

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

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

Spend about seven hours with a guide such as Fatin, Por, Apple, or AB visiting Krabi’s hot spring waterfall, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. Swim, eat lunch, and tackle 1,260 steep steps for wide views. Hotel pickup, fruit, water, and a small group of up to 15 are included.

“Beautiful crystal waters and blue pools topped off with a challenging but extremely rewarding vertical hike! Thanks for an awesome day!”

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Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai - The early pickup and long van ride
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Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai

7.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 temple art, local culture, lunch, 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 for THB 300.

“I templi di Chiang Rai da vedere, sosta al café Lalitta inaspettata perché non era menzionata nel programma però gradita.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip - The long road from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

8.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24Best value

This 13-hour shared van tour takes you from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide and groups of up to 12. You’ll visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum, Huay Pla Kang Temple, hot springs, and other stops, depending on your package.

“From the outset, the transport was completely unsuitable. The bus was extremely cramped, with no air conditioning. My partner is currently recovering from a broken leg and had absolutely no space or support during the journey. The entire trip was uncomfortably hot, overcrowded, and caused significant discomfort. The buffet lunch was equally unacceptable. The venue was overcrowded, food was either stone cold, not heated properly, or had completely run out. As a result, I was unable to eat anything at all. When raising this with the tour guide, they were unhelpful and showed little concern. We were also disappointed with what was described as a “snack,” which consisted only of…”

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Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs Tour from Krabi - Namtok Ron: a hot spring with a natural jacuzzi feel
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Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs Tour from Krabi

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

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

Spend nine and a half hours with a small group visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Tan, Por, AB, and Timm add local insight and help with photos. Expect swimming, soaking, and a demanding 1,200-plus-step climb.

“Our guide Por and driver were great. She gives good amount of information. Love the swimming area at emerald pool and dipping in the hot springs. Very nice guide to take photos for us. Tiger cave temple was great.”

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Ao Nang: Hot Springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Day Tour - Who will enjoy this tour most
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Ao Nang: Hot Springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Day Tour

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Ao Nang to Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool, and Hot Spring Waterfall. An English-speaking driver handles the route, with pickup from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, and nearby beach areas. Bring cash for entrance fees, swimwear, and energy for 1,237 steps.

“excellent day out, guides were great, loved hot springs and emerald pools, my only criticism would be going to the Tiger Temple at 1.30 pm far to hot to climb 1268 steps,this should be first activity, over all though great experience.”

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Bangkok: Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass - Moving through the five bathing areas
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Bangkok: Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass

11.Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Use your one-day pass at Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen, where you can move between jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, then rest in the sauna or steam room. Bring a towel, follow the traditional no-clothes bathing rule, and plan your spa visit before any treatment.

“LOVED this place so much!! Soo relaxing and a great way to spend a peaceful few hours in such a bustling and hectic city.”

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Krabi: Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Krabi Town Day Tour - The ride to Khlong Thom
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Krabi: Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Krabi Town Day Tour

12.Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Krabi Town Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

This eight-hour Krabi day tour pairs a jungle swim at Emerald Pool with warm mineral pools at Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom, then adds Krabi Town landmarks and market time. Hotel transfers, an English or Thai-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and insurance are included, but lunch and park fees cost extra.

“Im Grunde bezahlt man nur die Fahrt im Minivan, da die Eintrittsgelder extra selbst gezahlt werden. Die Zeit vor Ort ist viel zu kurz, müsste mindestens doppelt so lange sein bei den beiden Stops da immer auch Fußwege/ Wanderung hin und zurück sowie Zeit zum Umziehen zum Baden. Hot Springs und Emerald Pool selbst sind toll und lohnenswert. nach den beiden Stops ging es zurück nach Krabi. war also fast so viel Fahrzeit wie Zeit vor Ort. Guide kam man es nicht nennen, Bändchen fürs Armgelenk bekommen, zwei Sätze und Uhrzeit zurück am Van genannt.”

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Chiang Mai: Mae Kampong Village, Hot Springs & Bor Sang Tour - The ride from Chiang Mai and what private transport changes
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Chiang Mai: Mae Kampong Village, Hot Springs & Bor Sang Tour

13.Mae Kampong Village, Hot Springs & Bor Sang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Austin, Bird, or Rae. Walk Mae Kampong, visit its waterfall and Kew Fin Viewpoint, eat lunch by the creek, bathe at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, and watch umbrellas take shape at Bo Sang.

“Everything was wonderful. Tippy was very kind, knowledgeable, and made many enjoyable stops at a variety of places. It was great”

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Krabi: Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Waterfall Half-Day Trip - The hot spring waterfall stop
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Krabi: Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Waterfall Half-Day Trip

14.Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Waterfall Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 26 reviews · from $43

You’ll visit Krabi Hot Springs and the Emerald Pool in Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve on a five-hour guided trip. Hotel pickup, an English or Thai-speaking guide, drinking water, and forest walks are included. Expect extra national park fees and possible transfer charges.

“I booked the half day that did not include lunch or Kayaking. I was in the van for nearly 2.5hrs in the morning, and two hours after the Pool experience. Even though you book half day you are made to wait while the full day trip people eat and get dropped off for Kayaking. The can also took people not part of our group and dropped them off to ATV. This was an expensive trip and was spoiled by sitting on the van for most of the time travelling to pick or drop off people. The pools themselves were very busy. I would not recommend the half day trip to…”

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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: 3 Temples & Hot Springs & Pickup - Mae Khachan hot springs, a useful but modest first stop
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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: 3 Temples & Hot Springs & Pickup

15.Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: 3 Temples & Hot Springs & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide. See the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, and Mae Khachan hot springs, with an optional Long Neck Karen village visit. Lunch, hotel pickup within 6 kilometers, water, and standard entrance fees are included.

“The food wasn't very good. For the hot springs, the activity takes place in a parking lot with two wells where locals cook their eggs. There are shops all around. It felt like being at a motorway service station. The temples are pretty, but the white one is an attraction with representations of good and evil. Marvels are classified as evil.”

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