Angthong National Marine Park snorkeling tour from Koh Samui

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Free cancellation

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Duration8h–9h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Climb 262 meters to see 42 islands spread across the park, then drop into emerald water to snorkel.

A full-day snorkeling tour from Koh Samui to Angthong National Marine Park by big boat, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and all gear included. The itinerary stacks four stops: Wua Ta Lap Island with a viewpoint overlooking the whole park, Lotus Cave with stalactite formations, Talay Nai's blue lagoon for snorkeling and swimming, and sightseeing around Mae Ko Island. Breakfast, buffet lunch and afternoon refreshments are served onboard; the national park entrance fee (300 THB per adult, 150 THB per child) is paid separately at check-in.

8h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Angthong National Marine Park snorkeling trip

Pick up from hotel to Nathon pier
Depart from Nathon pier, light breakfast onboard
Arrive Angthong National Marine Park
Visit Wua Ta Lap Island and climb to viewpoint
Visit Lotus Cave and see stalactites
Swim and snorkel at the park
Enjoy buffet lunch and fresh fruit onboard
Stop at Mae Ko Island and visit Talay Nai Blue Lagoon
Swim, sunbathe, and snorkel at Blue Lagoon
Depart Angthong National Marine Park
Arrive Nathon Pier and transfer back to hotel

The Experience

You get picked up from your hotel and driven to Nathon pier, where you board a big boat with light breakfast waiting. The crossing to Angthong takes you into a protected marine park of limestone islands and hidden coves. Your first stop is Wua Ta Lap Island: you climb roughly 500 meters uphill to a viewpoint 262 meters above sea level, where the panorama opens to all 42 islands scattered across the park — the walk is the payoff for the climb.

From there the boat takes you to Lotus Cave, where you walk through chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites shaped like lotus flowers. After exploring, you can swim and snorkel in the water near the cave entrance. Lunch — a Thai buffet with fresh fruit — is served back on the boat. The afternoon brings you to Talay Nai, a lagoon with emerald-green water where you follow steps down into the shallows to snorkel, swim or sunbathe on the sand. The boat also passes Mae Ko Island for sightseeing before heading back to Nathon pier around 5pm and returning you to your hotel.

Snorkeling gear, dry bags and a life jacket are provided; your guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout the day. The boat is large enough to handle the crossing comfortably, and the schedule leaves time at each stop without rushing. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks are available on the return journey.

What’s included

Round-trip hotel pickup and boat transfer from Nathon pier.
snorkeling gear, dry bags and life jacket.
English-speaking guide for the full day.
light breakfast and Thai buffet lunch with fresh fruit onboard.
coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks on the return journey.
insurance coverage under Thai Law.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable with a 500-meter uphill walk and multiple water entries for snorkeling—the shared boat groups mean a set itinerary rather than customized stops.