The 14 Best Hot Springs in Thailand

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Spend a full day touring Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai, with stops at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. An English-speaking guide leads the group, while a QR audio guide covers 41 languages. Bring earphones, modest clothing, and patience for the long drive.

“Chiang Rai day trip was excellent. We were given adequate time in all the places of interest. K Wan was our tour guide. She gave a background about every place. She told us how to make the best use of our time at every stop. Our first stop was hot springs where we dipped our feet in the hot springs. We had a good time going around the tribal village admiring and buying their handicraft. Wat Rong Khun (White temple) was amazing. She suggested a restaurant at Chiang Rai where we got tasty Thai vegetarian lunch. Next we visited Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue temple). It is beautiful. We relished…”

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2.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide such as Arun, Tan, or Oly. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, a group of up to nine, included entry fees, and a steep 1,200-plus-step climb with monkeys near the summit.

“It was a really lovely day, and our tour guide Arun was very nice and gave us a lot of information. Also, the day divided nicely and we had a good amount of time for each spot. Definitely worth it!”

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3.Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,643 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $48

This 8 to 9-hour Krabi day trip links three major sights: mineral-rich hot springs, Thung Teao Forest’s Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll travel by minibus or coach with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide such as Sky, Micky, or Duncan, lunch, fruit, and drinking water. The temple climb is the demanding part, with 1,260 steep steps each way.

“We had a very good trip and the guide was great. There was a bit of a dilemma at the start as we needed a pick-up/drop-off from a different hotel due to a change, but it was eventually sorted out. The walk up to the Tiger Cave was fine for me as I’m a fit athlete, but many people struggled with it—it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted. Overall, it was a good day and we enjoyed the experience.”

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4.Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Puma, Aom, Joe, or Andy. Visit the White and Blue Temples, with the Red Temple and Karen Village available by option, stop at Mae Khachan hot springs, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch, and spend 30 to 60 minutes at fairytale-like Lalitta Cafe.

“PUMA was an excellent guide! The temples are modern. The white one is the most impressive. I have mixed feelings about the Longneck village. Lalitta Café did not dissapoint. Take into account Chiang Rai is 3 hrs away from Chiang Mai.”

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

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

Spend a full day from Ao Nang soaking in 37 to 40°C hot springs, walking through rainforest to Emerald Pool, eating a Thai lunch, and climbing 1,260 steps at Tiger Cave Temple. English-speaking guides such as Mimi, Sun, Bass and V are praised for clear timing, photos, water and local insight. Entry fees cost extra.

“What a fantastic day! The hot springs are awesome. The blue, crystal and emerald pools are amazing. Nice little hike. The climb up above tiger cave is tough. It’s 1260 sets up and it will drain you. It takes about 45 minutes to get up. You will enjoy the view. They have lots of water at the bottom and top which you will need because you will be sweating. The view is amazing. I wish I would have taken my drone to fly it. The climb down is much easier. Our guide was awesome, his name was V. A fantastic day.”

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6.All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 323 reviews · from $71

Spend a full day inland from Krabi, soaking in natural hot pools, walking rainforest trails to Emerald Pool, swimming in clear mineral water, and tackling Tiger Cave Temple’s 1,260 steps. Pickup, park fees, lunch, and an air-conditioned van are included. Guides such as Mimi and Abhi are praised for their care and good humor.

“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.”

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

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

Spend about eight hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll hike, swim, soak, and face 1,260 steep steps if you climb to the summit. Air-conditioned transport, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Otto, Timm, Tookey, and AD have all led this tour.

“The trip was fine and Otto, or guide was great. Very friendly and explained things well. He took many photos and shared them very quickly with us. Our one critique is that the trip would have been better if it started at the temple and ended in the soothing waters of the Emerald Pool due to the physical nature of climbing the steps. Overall, we would recommend the experience as it is a unique opportunity to see other aspects of Krabi besides the beach scene.”

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

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

This seven-hour Krabi tour links the Emerald Pool, Klong Thom hot springs and Tiger Cave Temple. You can swim in rainforest pools, eat a local lunch, and tackle about 1,200 steep steps for sweeping views. Guides such as Bee, Palm, Bam and Henry are praised for friendly help, clear explanations and careful pacing.

“Great day with a great group of people and the guide was perfect. Sabi or something was his name..sorry..”

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

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

Spend about seven hours visiting Krabi’s Hot Spring Waterfall, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. Pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang, lunch, fruit, water, guide, and insurance are included. The day ends with a steep climb of about 1,260 steps, so bring water and sturdy shoes. Guides may include Fatin, Por, Apple, or AB.

“This tour was great, we were able to see a lot of things during the day! The hot springs waterfall was so nice, the pool at the bottom was colder water so it felt so refreshing! Seeing the blue pool was really beautiful, and it nice to get the chance to swim in the emerald pool. We ended the excursion with the hike up to see the Buddha at tiger cave temple and this was definitely something that could be more challenging for some people. It is something that you want to have plenty of water for and take your time, by the top our legs were very tired but…”

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10.Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Leave Chiang Mai early for a full-day Chiang Rai trip with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, explore the White, Blue, and Red Temples, eat lunch, and optionally visit a Karen Long Neck village. Expect a long day on the road, temple walking, and extra entrance costs.

“Nous ne connaissions pas l heure de récupération c était a 30min prêt…la « guide « était très gentille mais parlé un anglais rudimentaire.il n y avait pas vraiment de visites guidées mais un dépôt devant les temples sans explications ou presque et on devait visiter tout seul.sinon la journée est bien organisée et permet de voir beaucoup de choses!”

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11.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

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

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a shared van limited to 12 people. Visit Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Baan Dam Museum, Huay Pla Kang Temple, hot springs, and optional Long Neck Karen Village or Lalitta Café. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, water, and insurance are included, but check which tickets and lunch your option covers.

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

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

Spend 9.5 hours with a small group of up to nine people swimming at Emerald Pool, visiting Blue Lagoon and Namtok Ron hot springs, then climbing Tiger Cave Temple. English-speaking guides such as Tan, Por, AB, and Timm lead the day, with hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, and bottled water included.

“The whole day was absolutely amazing, the tour guide Tan was brilliant, he was so informative and made the trip even better!”

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

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

Spend six hours visiting Krabi’s Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool, and Hot Spring Waterfall by air-conditioned minivan. An English-speaking driver handles hotel pickup and transport, while you choose between a demanding 1,237-step climb, a forest swim, and warm mineral pools. Bring cash for entrance fees, plus swimwear, a towel, and sturdy shoes.

“We had a great day, everything was well organized, in my opinion there was enough time planned for each activity, the lunch was also delicious. Highly recommend.”

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14.Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass

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

You get all-day entry to Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen, a Japanese-style spa in central Bangkok. Move at your own pace between the jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, then use the sauna and steam rooms. Bring a towel, follow the bathing rules, and note that massages cost extra and re-entry is not allowed.

“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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