Krabi Jungle Adventure Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tiger Cave Temple's ancient architecture
- Swim in the serene Crystal Pool's clear waters
- Relax in the natural Krabi Hot Springs
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to Tiger Cave Temple
- Swim in Crystal Pool
- Relax at Krabi Hot Springs
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
On this full-day tour you will see the 3 main attractions of the Krabi jungle: Wat Tahm Suea (the Tiger Cave Temple), Sra Morakot (the Emerald Pool), and the natural hot spring. First you will visit the Tiger Cave Temple, aptly named because of the rock outgrowth nearby resembling a tiger’s claw. Located about 3 kilometers from Krabi Town, the temple is known as a center for meditation and its spectacular setting in the Ao Luk Thanu mountain range provides the necessary quiet atmosphere for meditation. Some 250 monks and nuns live in the temple compounds at the moment. The main vihara (sanctum sanctorum) is inside a small shallow limestone cave, where the walls are lined by cells. The area is well lit and very well maintained to preserve the serenity of the environment. Here you can venture up the hills by taking 1 of the 2 passages. One passage takes you up 1,239 steps to the hilltop and the other is only 130 steps up to reach a place where monks live in their small cottages. The commanding view all around is worth taking the strain to climb the hill. The whole area is full of caves and limestone rock formations. Archeologists have found remnants of ancient habitations as old as from the Stone Age. Stone tools, shards of pottery and beads, and idols of clay have all been unearthed which bear testimony to the cultural heritage of the area. You will also trek through the jungle to the Emerald Pool/Crystal Lagoon, a fresh water pool inside the Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve. The waters of this 120-square-meter pond take on a green hue thanks to an abundance of minerals from the surroundings limestone hills. The crystal clear water is unsuitable for drinking and feels thick due to its high calcium carbonate content which can cause gallstone. Here you can go for a swim to escape the heat of the day and admire the stream, one of the sources of the pool, which tumbles in at one end over rock made smooth by mineral deposits. Another natural wonder you will see on this tour is the natural hot spring in Krabi. Out in the forest about 40 kilometers south of Krabi Town is Klong Thom Waterfall. Though the falls itself is just a cascade tumbling gently but a few meters, it is unique in that the spring water that feeds it bubbles up from the earth at temperature of more than 50 degrees Celsius. It cools a bit as it flows to the cascade and you can swim in the calm stream below for a much cooler bath. Itinerary: 07:45 - 09:20: Hotel pickup in Krabi 09:20 - 10:10: Drive by minivan to Klong Thom 10:10 - 11:10: Relax & swim in the natural Hot Spring 11:15 - 11:30: Continue to Crystal Pool 11:30 - 13:30: Swim in the natural pond of Sra Morakot (Emerald Pool) 13:30 - 14:00: Lunch at a restaurant 14:00 - 14:30: Head to Tiger Cave Temple 14:30 - 16:30: Visit Wat Tahm Suea & hike to the top 16:30 - 16:50: Transfer to hotel
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Meeting point
Start Location
Trip Store Krabi, 508 Slingkarn Patana Road, Krabi Yai, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity, including climbing stairs at the temple and walking on uneven terrain.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Check the weather forecast before booking, as tours may be affected by adverse weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and climbing stairs.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes for swimming and hot springs.
- Carry insect repellent and sunscreen to protect against bugs and sun exposure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- During the Gurney's Pitta breeding season the 'Blue Pool' is closed to public.
- The tour program is subject to change due to weather
Traveler reviews
Excellent, beware of the Tiger Temple
Great experience, the hot springs are very relaxing and the blue lagoon is very nice. The emerald pool if it's too full. Tiger temple is beautiful and a great experience but not recommended for people without fitness
Excellent day trip
Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend it. From the beginning to the end. Thank you for your professionalism
Could be better
Very little information unfortunately. And what he told us was extremely difficult to understand. Would have really loved to have heard more about the temple, the area, the pools
Hot springs worth it, but nothing else!
The hot springs were great as we had private access only to share with one other group. The emerald pool was horrendous. Our guide had warned us it would be busy, but it was crazy busy and just not the beautiful natural waters we had been promised.
Good guide!
Many water points do not make very natural especially the one where you swim! The guide very smiling and available, ensures his follow-up, the driver coming although discreet. The temple is a good physical exercise rewarded by sight.
