Duration
Half day (3-4 hours)
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
$6–12
A spring-fed pool the colour of jade, sunk in the jungle south of Krabi Town inside the Khao Pra-Bang Khram reserve. The water is warm, clear and genuinely that green — mineral-rich runoff from the hills. A short boardwalk leads in, and if you push a bit further you reach the Blue Pool, a deeper cenote that's off-limits to swimming but worth the look. Get there early; by mid-morning tour buses fill the car park and the pool turns into a swimming lesson. Foreigner entry runs a few hundred baht.
Highlights
Jade-green spring-fed swimming pool
Short jungle boardwalk in
Blue Pool nearby for the photos
Warm water year-round
Go at opening to beat the buses
Where to stay nearby
Emerald Pool is a day out. The closest hotels we list are in Krabi Town, about 42 km away. Prices move. The Agoda link is the live rate.
Good to know
Meeting point: Hotel pickup available on jungle tours
Best for families, couples, nature lovers
Book a day ahead in high season — popular slots sell out, especially weekends
