Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Tiger Cave Temple. 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, and Tiger Cave Temple

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

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

• Tiger Cave Temple - Discover the Real Jungle

The entrance fee for the Tiger Cave Temple is 50 baht. But many travelers choose to visit on a tour that includes other Krabi sights, such as the Emerald Pool and one of the area’s hot springs. Prices start at around US$35 per person, excluding entrance fees, or roughly US$50 with tickets included.

Yes, the Tiger Cave Temple is worth visiting, not least for the sweeping views over jungle, ocean, and even islands on a clear day from the top of the stairs. There are no tigers here, but close encounters with monkeys are hard to avoid, particularly if you're carrying food. Visiting on a tour doesn't just ensure you find your way around the temple and hear its fascinating backstory: It can get you to other Krabi forest highlights, such as the Emerald Pool and, often, some soothing hot springs.

Per one customer who booked the All-Day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple), "What an amazing [day] at the hot springs and pools and tiger temple. I was afraid of trekking through the jungle, but the path is paved, and it's beautiful. The water was wonderful. The best part is this specific tour beat the crowds to every stop. We had 4 out of 12 people on this tour today, which was a nice small group, and we left the hotel about an hour before all other tours, so as we were leaving each stop  all the crowds were coming in. Wonderful!"

Tiger Cave Temple is located 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of central Krabi Town. You can rent a scooter or take a taxi, tuk-tuk, or songthaew from Krabi or Ao Nang. The temple is also included in many Krabi sightseeing tours, which usually include round-trip transportation.

There are now 1,260 steps (formerly 1,237) leading to the summit of Tiger Cave Temple. Depending on your fitness level and how often you take breaks, it will take 30 to 60 minutes to climb to the top. The steps can be quite steep and not suitable for visitors with limited mobility. Bring water.

Since Tiger Cave Temple is an active place of worship, visitors should dress respectfully. Tank tops and shorts are prohibited, and visitors should cover their shoulders and knees to enter. Rental clothing is available. You will also need to remove your shoes to enter certain areas.

Although the temple got its name from the tigers that supposedly once lived inside the caves at the bottom (and there is some evidence of that based on the tiger paw prints in the cave), there are no longer any wild tigers here. There are wild monkeys, which are known to steal things.

As one of the top attractions in the region, Tiger Cave Temple is included in many Krabi sightseeing tours. Tours typically include round-trip transfers, a local guide to provide insights and answer questions, and stops at other area highlights, typically the Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot), hot springs, and waterfalls.

The views from the summit of Tiger Cave Temple are at their best around sunrise and sunset. It’s best to visit Tiger Cave Temple either early or late in the day to avoid climbing the many steps in the worst of the midday heat and to avoid crowds.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Tiger Cave Temple. 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.