The Blue Pool in the forest near the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot), Krabi

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Emerald Pool& Tiger Cave — Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave tour from Ao Nang

Emerald Pool & Tiger Cave tour from Ao Nang

Full day · Minivan

Krabi's mainland jungle day: soak in the Khlong Thom hot spring, walk the forest trail to the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) for a swim, see the Blue Pool (look, don't swim), have a Thai lunch, then take on the Tiger Cave Temple stairs on the way back.

Duration: About 7.5 h (published programme 09:00–16:30)
Departs from: Hotel pickup in Ao Nang (shared minivan)
Best for: No-boat day · Nature · Swimming
Price: Ask at reception for prices

Highlights

Swim in the Emerald Pool
Natural hot spring
Blue Pool viewpoint
Tiger Cave Temple

Usually included

Based on published programmes; it varies by operator, so confirm when you book.

Hotel pickup & drop-off
Thai lunch
Water & fruit
Guide

Good to know

The Blue Pool is closed May–October to protect the breeding Gurney's pitta, and swimming there is never allowed.
Temple dress code: cover shoulders and knees.

How to arrange it

Ask at The Hangout tour desk in Ao Nang, or message @hangouthostelaonang on Instagram. The desk confirms what is running today, the current price and the pick-up.

See beds & book direct Where to stay in Ao Nang

Sources (checked 26 Sep 2026)

Photo: Blue Pool, Sa Morakot, Krabi 01.jpg by Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Information is gathered from the sources above and can change; always confirm with the tour desk.