Thailand · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
Good spa & hot spring days fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A long day from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: hot springs, Karen long-neck village, White and Blue Temples, plus Huay Pla Kang’s nine-tier pagoda.
“You can visit many places in a short period of time. The guide was super nice and informative. I enjoyed the tour.”
Krabi day trip with Emerald Pool swims, Blue Lagoon photos, hot springs soak, and the big stair climb to Tiger Cave Temple.
“Amazing trip. Our guide Sawitri (Oly) is well organised and attentive. Highly recommended.”
A long day in Krabi combining hot springs, an emerald jungle pool hike, and the Tiger Cave Temple step climb with transfers and lunch.
“Mickey and his team were excellent saw some beautiful places how day went very smoothly thank you”
Chiang Rai temples, Mae Khachan hot springs, Longneck Karen Village, and Lalitta Cafe, with hotel pickup and a Thai buffet lunch.
“We started at the longneck village which was kind of just looking around a market. The people there were very happy to have pictures taken with them though. The hot springs was next which were pretty cool, like Wells that exploded with hot water every couple of seconds. The white temple was stunning and had plenty of information around to explain pieces aswell as two art galleries. The inside of the white temple was very surprising but spectacular. The blue temple was smaller in comparison but still very detailed and cool. The red temple we got a lift up to the Buddha then hopped into the lift to get all…”
Ao Nang day trip to 37-40 C hot springs, Emerald Pool swim, and the Tiger Cave climb. Great value, early timing, active fun.
“Our guide Mimi was really amazing and really took care of the group while providing great insights about the places we visited with a lot of humor 😊 I loved the tiger cave temple and hot springs but The emerald pool itself was not for me but that had nothing to do with the guide or tour.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary half-day in Koh Samui with feeding, jungle walk, mud spa, elephant bathing, and a Thai cooking class.
“Jack and the crew were absolutely fantastic. Extremely fun and knowledgeable. We did the Half day with mud bath and cooking, well worth the money, would do this adventure again in a heartbeat. Jack is an amazing guide and really took it over the top, to make this an extremely memorable time.”
Krabi jungle day tour with hot spring waterfall, Emerald Pool swim, and Tiger Cave Temple. Includes lunch, park fees, and hotel pickup.
“To start of, everything was on time without any delays. The guide (sorry for forgettimg his name) had great sense of humor. The hot stream especially in the morning was perfect since we arrived early it wasnt crowded. The pools were refreshing due to very hot day . After that we went to our lunch with amazing thai food and perfect service by the staff. Lastly the tiger cave - it is challenging climb but its worth it . The monkeys are at the beginning of the climb can be sweet but also a little aggressive (Tried to grab our glasses and gently bite my wife) Overall great day tour…”
Krabi in one day: Emerald Pool swim, Namtok Ron hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple views, with pickup, a guide, and smart timing.
“Emerald pool/hot springs/dragon cave tour was good with this operator, Wonder Siam. All the attractions are nice, however crowded and very busy. Wear a bathing suit with hiking water sandals like Keens. (not flipflops). The dragon cavRead more”
A 13-hour small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, hitting White, Blue, and other standout temples plus hot springs breaks.
“From the outset, the transport was completely unsuitable. The bus was extremely cramped, with no air conditioning. My partner is currently recovering from a broken leg and had absolutely no space or support during the journey. The entire trip was uncomfortably hot, overcrowded, and caused significant discomfort. The buffet lunch was equally unacceptable. The venue was overcrowded, food was either stone cold, not heated properly, or had completely run out. As a result, I was unable to eat anything at all. When raising this with the tour guide, they were unhelpful and showed little concern. We were also disappointed with what was described as a “snack,” which consisted only of…”
All-day Yunomori Sathorn Onsen pass in Bangkok: jet, mineral, soda baths, sauna and steam. Japanese-style reset, $24 per person.
Ao Nang 6-hour day trip with AC pickup, an English-speaking driver, Tiger Cave Temple views, Emerald Pool swim, and hot spring waterfalls.
“excellent day out, guides were great, loved hot springs and emerald pools, my only criticism would be going to the Tiger Temple at 1.30 pm far to hot to climb 1268 steps,this should be first activity, over all though great experience.”
A Bangkok onsen-style spa near BTS Thonglor. Mineral baths, sauna, steam, and massage options, delivered by a Thai day-spa chain.
Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen day pass in Bangkok. Soak in jet, mineral, soda, teak and more baths, plus sauna and steam rooms.
“LOVED this place so much!! Soo relaxing and a great way to spend a peaceful few hours in such a bustling and hectic city.”
2-hour traditional Thai massage at Fah Lanna Spa Old City in Chiang Mai, with herbal welcome drink, private session, ginger tea and snack.
“Great experience! A wonderful time from start to finish - thank you for the wonderful treatment at your spa. I booked the 2 hour massage - very professional and excellent mix of relaxation and pressure and stretching. They really know what they are doing. Also loved the location, beautifully designed!”
Chiang Mai day trip: Mae Kampong village, waterfall, Sankamphaeng hot springs, and Bo Sang umbrellas, with lunch and viewpoints.
“Excellent excursion with mindful guides, in particular the very kind older gentleman at Mae Kampong, which I recommend to anyone with children.”
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