Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Emerald Pool. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• All Day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

• Discover Krabi - Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple

• Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool, Krabi Hot Springs, and Tiger Cave Temple

• Half-Day Jungle Tour to Emerald Pool and Krabi Hot Springs

• Krabi Countryside Eco Cycling Tour - Multiple Trails

Admission to the Emerald Pool in Krabi costs about 400 baht for adults and 200 baht for children; entry fees are reduced for local residents. Most travelers visit as part of a tour that includes transportation from Krabi and other nearby attractions. Full-day group tours typically start around US$43.

Yes, the Emerald Pool is one of the most popular day trips from Krabi, where you can bathe in cool, glistening green waters. The natural beauty spot isn't reachable by public transportation, so booking a tour is usually the most practical option. Thailand's traffic is best tackled by a local driver, and a full-day tour means that you can combine a visit to the Emerald Pool with other regional attractions such as Krabi hot springs and the Tiger Cave Temple.

Per one customer who booked the All-Day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple, "A beautiful day! I thought the pacing for the activities was great, not a bad drive to get out there from Ao Nang Beach, and I loved the swimming opportunities. The temple hike at the end is a LONG series of steps (1,260), and some are steep. I'm not in the best shape, but found it doable (with lots of breaks and water). Coming back down was easier! The views at the top (and that breeze) were well worth it!"

The water color makes Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) so special. The presence of limestone and other minerals, combined with the water temperature, causes the water to change from emerald to turquoise. The area has several pools, but this is one of the most beautiful.

Aim to visit Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) in the early morning before other tourists arrive, and the temperatures get too warm. The dry season is from November to February, the peak tourist season in Thailand. You can visit Emerald Pool in other months.

Yes, you can swim at Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot). This area has several pools, but you cannot swim in all of them. This cool, refreshing pool is just right for a swim, especially when there aren’t many other tourists, and you have the place to yourself.

Yes, there is a fee to visit the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) in Krabi. You need to pay the entrance fee to the national park and hot springs and a fee for the pool. If you park, there’s a fee for that. All the fees help to preserve the pools.

Yes, the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) is great for the entire family. The area on the pool's edge is shallow but a bit slippery. Make sure an adult accompanies young children. Everyone should wear water shoes with a grip or take care when entering and exiting the pool.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Emerald Pool. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Krabi:

• Phi Phi Islands

• Phang Nga Bay

• Tup Island

• Hong Islands

• Koh Panyee

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Krabi.