Use 08:30–16:30 as the daily planning window for Emerald Pool. The Department of National Parks has published this window for access and swimming. Some tourism listings show slightly different hours, so the safest approach is to arrive with plenty of time and treat the current entrance sign and staff instruction as final.
Do not arrive close to closing time. You still need to buy tickets, walk at least 800 m to the pool, change, swim and walk back out.
Blue Pool is managed more restrictively than Emerald Pool. When available, its gate commonly operates around 10:00–15:30. The trail is also often closed during part of the wetter breeding season, commonly May through October.
This is planning guidance, not a guarantee. Heavy rain, slippery paths, high water, maintenance and wildlife protection can all cause temporary closure. An Emerald Pool ticket does not guarantee Blue Pool access, so ask at the ticket counter before starting the longer walk.
An early-morning arrival gives you cooler walking conditions, more time before closing and the best margin if you also want Blue Pool. If Blue Pool is your priority, confirm its opening at the entrance rather than racing to the trail.
Allow roughly 2–3 hours for Emerald Pool itself. Add time for Blue Pool, a slower walking pace, children or busy changing facilities. For seasonal advice, read the best time to visit guide.
Hours were cross-checked with the Department of National Parks access notice and Tourism Authority of Thailand attraction listing. Checked 12 September 2026.
Use 08:30–16:30 as the daily planning window and follow the current entrance sign on the day.
It normally operates daily, but weather, safety, maintenance or conservation measures can cause temporary restrictions.
No. Its trail has shorter access hours and can close seasonally or temporarily.
Morning is the safest choice because it is cooler and leaves enough time for the walk, swimming and return.
Plan roughly 2–3 hours, plus extra time for Blue Pool or a slower walking pace.
