Underground · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
The 5 cave spa & hot spring days that repay the effort of getting to them, with the price, the time you spend below the surface and who each one suits. Number one sits first for a reason.
Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Pool, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide and up to eight other guests. Expect a forest walk, swimming, lunch at a local restaurant, a steep climb of roughly 1,200 steps, and helpful timing designed to avoid the worst crowds.
“Everything was perfect! Thank you Arun for that amazing trip :)”
This 8 to 9-hour Krabi day trip combines thermal pools, a rainforest walk to the Emerald Pool, Thai lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. English-speaking guides such as Sky, Micky, Max, and Duncan lead the day, while hotel transfers cover Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Muang, and Tub Kheak. Expect a full schedule and 1,260 steep steps at the temple.
“Overall the trip was great! We are a family of four with 2 teenagers, and had a lovely day. We were taken by minibus from our hotel to the meeting point where we transferred onto a bus after a light snack and drink that was provided. Micki our tour guide explained that we would pick up a few more people on the way to the Emerald Pool. He explained why we would do the trip in a particular order due to the weather forecast of potential rain in the morning, as it could affect the quality of the other 2 stops (Hot springs get cooler in rainfall, and the steps…”
Spend about nine hours exploring Krabi’s hot spring waterfall, Emerald Pool, Blue Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. Pickup is offered from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, and Klong Muang. Lunch, park fees, and round-trip transport are included. Guides may include Mimi, Abhi, or Ohm. The 1,260-step temple climb is optional but very demanding.
“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.”
Spend about eight hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Expect forest walking, warm water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking guide such as Otto, Tookey, Tim, or AD. The 1,260-step temple climb is optional but demanding. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.
“A great way of seeing nature in Krabi! We expected a group tour but ended up being just us, the guide Otto and driver Leo which was great. Otto and Leo were amazing and knew how to get everywhere when it wasn’t busy so we avoided the crowds. The emerald pool and area are beautiful (we were the first people there!) and the hot springs really relaxing to sit in for half an hour. Beware of the tiger cave temple though - there was an extremely aggressive pack of monkeys at the top guarding the stairs. They ripped the backpack off my back and stole my camera (luckily I got…”
Leave Sofia at 9:00 AM for Rila Monastery, a UNESCO site with striped arcades, frescoes, and Orthodox treasures. After a guided visit or free exploration, choose the National History Museum, monastery museum, Saint John’s Cave hike, or mineral spa. English guides such as Antonio, Toni, and Yani have led previous departures, but assignments vary.
“Simo was very helpful guide, organization also was good! the way to the cave was not easy, but it was worth it! we really enjoyed it!”
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