Half-Day Jungle Tour Including Crystal Pool and Krabi Hot Springs
Description
Enjoy Krabi's famous Emerald Pool and hot springs on this refreshing half-day tour, known to be good for your health. Go for a swim in the cool, mineral-rich water of the Crystal Pool, then treat yourself as you relax by the Krabi hot springs or take a soak in their warm freshwater streams. Feel completely invigorated!
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Itinerary
On this half-day tour you will see the 2 main attractions of the Krabi jungle: The natural hot spring in Khlong Thom (Krabi Hot Spring) and Sra Morakot (the Emerald Pool). Get a convenient hotel pickup service in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang and Tubkaek Beach by shared minivan in air-conditioned comfort. Sit back, and relax as you journey to Khlong Thom National Park. Pass by scenic views of the lush greenery and natural landscapes of the tropical rainforest as you travel south to the heart of Krabi. Upon arrival, enjoy a soothing bath in the natural wonder of Krabi Hot Spring, which provides a serene setting for both relaxation and rejuvenation. 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. Then take a walk to Emerald Pool and see the exotic flora and distinctive fauna indigenous to Thailand. Sra Morokot is 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 — a relaxing end to your tour. 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: Transfer back to the hotel
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi Town and Ao Nam Mao. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. If you stay in Klong Muang or Tubkaek Beach, there is an extra fee of 100 THB per person for the round-trip transfer which has to be paid on the day of the trip. If you stay at Railay Beach, we offer a pickup service from the boat ticket office at Ao Nam Mao Pier which is just a 15-minute longtail boat ride from Railay East. If you stay at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas, please take the hotel shuttle boat to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang. If you stay in Ton Sai, please come to the meeting point at Phra Nang Inn reception in Ao Nang. Pickup times for each zone: • Ao Nam Mao: 08:15 • Ao Nang: 08:30 - 08:45 • Klong Muang Beach: 08:00 - 08:15 • Krabi Town: 09:00 - 09:15 • Tubkaek Becah Beach: 07:45 - 08:00
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During the Gurney's Pitta breeding season the 'Blue Pool' is closed to public
- The tour program is subject to change due to weather
Reviews(8)
We paid for the trip but actually did not go. I signed up because the website said at 1 - 2 pm we will be back to the hotel. So I thought I will be fine leaving for the soccer tournament I came for at 2:30 pm. When the operator came to pick us up, she said it would be unlikely we are back before 3 pm (!). She was nice and friendly (this is why I gave 2 stars) but the tour description is very misleading.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the timing confusion during your tour. We understand how important it is to have accurate information, especially when you have other plans. We will look into this and make sure the timing details are clarified to avoid similar issues for future guests. We're glad to hear that the operator was friendly, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on a future trip!
Great half day trip. We had a great jungle walk to the three pools on the second half of the trip. We saw lizards, A snake, giant spiders, and beautiful jungle flora. However, the hot springs stop is NOT at the National park. The hot springs stop is at a resort. The Crystal pool, Emerald pool, and blue pool were part of the National park. The park fee paid in cash to your operator. BRING EXACT CHANGE! We were promised our change but it was not given to us!
Dear Jen_P Thanks for choosing our jungle tour, which gives you a good overview of Krabi mainland attractions in one day.
The hot springs and emerald pool is pretty mediocre and extremely crowded. Compared to the views you get atop Tiger Cave Temple and Dragon Crest Mountain, it's not worth the time but if you have time to kill, check it out. I liked the feeling of being in the jungle while walking out to the blue pool which is a few meters further up passed emerald pool. You can't swim inside the blue pool but the color of the water is pretty miraculous. Swam inside emerald pool for a bit which was lovely. At this point it's such a tourist destination that you may just want to go to say you've been there and take pics. The hot springs was lackluster but I went and explored away from the crowds which was nice. There's a hidden creek and trail just behind all the madness.
This time trip went to hot spring not really fun. Blue pool was close and only 2 places visit. Not fun at all.
Dear Sylvia, We offer to visit the Krabi Hot Spring and Crystal Pool for this tour as described. It is worth for those who love to visit a jungle than beaches which you enjoy a half-day checking out the natural hot springs of Krabi and take a swim in the natural bath of the Emerald Pool, also called Crystal Pool. Best regards, Rinda
The hotspring waterfall is way too crowded, we didn't even try to get in the water. Emerald pool is also way too crowded, but you can swim. You are longer in the car then you can enjoy the waterfall or emerald pool.
Dear Nico, Thank you for reviewing. Krabi Hot Spring and Crystal Pool is located quite far from Krabi Town and Ao Nang. It is the most popular tourist attractions for everybody who visit Krabi, so it is crowded all year long. Sorry for the inconvenience. Warm regards, Rinda
Went there from railay beach. After getting picked up by the driver it was about an hour drive to the hot springs. However, there were so many tourists that I didn't even want to go in there. Absolutely crowded. There is a pool right before which is filled with the same water and almost no other people present. That's were I chilled for most of the time. After that we went to emerald lake. It's a short walk and at the start of the tailt is a market with really good looking food. After a 15 minutes walk we arrived at the lake and enjoyed it quite a bit there. If you climb through the Mangroves to get to the other sites there aren't many other tourists there so you even have a bit of privacy.
Not too bad. But the water was not as green as I thought so. Upon getting down to the waters I didn't expect it would be that slippery even though i had read several warnings regarding this matter. Yeah I slipped a little in shock and luckily it's in the water. It's mostly 1.5m at least in height for the pool. So yeah not very easy to stand in the pool as an Asian girl. The fishes in the pool can get nasty at times. But it's still very pleasant. The hot spring was nice experience but again so crowded. Will go again nevertheless.
