Sight Krabi Town
Tiger Cave Temple
A sight in Krabi Town, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.
Why go
Hilltop temple reached by 1,260 steps, with views over Krabi's karsts.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Krabi, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Ruen Mai, 6.2 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Krabi Town
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Early morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Krabi, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Ruen Mai
Garden restaurant in Krabi Town serving southern Thai dishes.
Food · 6.2 km straight-line - 2Krabi Town Walking Street
Weekend night market with Thai street food and live music.
Food · 6.8 km straight-line - 3Tew Lay Bar
Small Railay East bar with a tree platform over the water.
Drinks · 15 km straight-line - 4Railay Beach
Boat-access peninsula with limestone cliffs, rock climbing and calm swimming.
Outdoors · 16 km straight-line - 5Railay Viewpoint and Lagoon
Steep, muddy scramble up ropes to a viewpoint and hidden lagoon.
Activity · 16 km straight-line - 6Phra Nang Cave Beach
Beach under towering cliffs with a cave shrine filled with offerings.
Outdoors · 16 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Tiger Cave Temple is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Krabi
Tiger Cave Temple is our only sight pick in Krabi; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Krabi guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Krabi run from 28°C in September to 31°C in April; September is usually the wettest month. For Tiger Cave Temple itself, we suggest: Early morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Krabi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Krabi weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Tiger Cave Temple, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 35 Tambon Krabi Noi, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand
- Coordinates
- 8.12393, 98.92513
- Destination
- Krabi, Thailand
Tiger Cave Temple: quick answers
How much time do you need at Tiger Cave Temple?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Tiger Cave Temple. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Tiger Cave Temple?
Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Climb at dawn; bring water and cover shoulders.
Is Tiger Cave Temple free?
Yes, we list Tiger Cave Temple as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Tiger Cave Temple?
Tiger Cave Temple is at 35 Tambon Krabi Noi, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Tiger Cave Temple?
Tiger Cave Temple appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Tiger Cave Temple to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Krabi.
Plan Krabi
- Krabi travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Krabi weather by month
- Chiang Mai to Krabi 1190 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Krabi
- Emerald Pool Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.