Ang Thong Marine Park tour: 42 islands by speedboat
Snorkel coral reefs, kayak to a hidden lagoon viewpoint, and lunch on an island beach in one morning departure
A small-group speedboat tour from Koh Samui explores 42 islands across Ang Thong National Marine Park in about eight hours. After morning pickup, you snorkel at Wua Ta Lap among coral and marine life, then kayak and climb to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Emerald Lagoon. Lunch and beach time happen on Phaluai Island before the return to your hotel.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Ang Thong National Marine Park
- Pickup from hotel to pier
- Board speedboat and safety briefing
- Snorkel at Wua Ta Lap Island
- Visit Bua Boke Cave stalactites
- Kayak around islands
- Climb to panoramic viewpoint
- See Emerald Lagoon from viewpoint
- Lunch at Phaluai Island restaurant
- Relax on the beach
- Return to Koh Samui and hotel drop-off
- Maenam Beach passing by
- Ko Wua Ta Lap Entry included 1h
- Koh Phaluai 1h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation on Koh Samui.
- snorkeling mask, life jacket and sea kayak for the day.
- Thai buffet lunch on Phaluai Island.
- seasonal fruit, soft drinks and water.
- national park entry fee.
- English-speaking guide throughout.
- travel insurance.
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 09:00
Information
Full-day speedboat tour from Koh Samui to Ang Thong National Marine Park with snorkeling at Wua Ta Lap, kayaking to the Emerald Lagoon viewpoint.
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The experience
The speedboat leaves Koh Samui at 9:15am after hotel pickup, heading straight to Wua Ta Lap Island where you'll be fitted with mask and snorkel to glide over coral reefs and watch the marine life below. The boat then cruises through the national park (you'll photograph the limestone cliffs and jungle as you move between stops) before arriving at Mae Ko Island, where you climb to the panoramic viewpoint above the Emerald Lagoon. That lagoon sits completely untouched because it's fed by seawater through caves and illegal to swim in, but the view from above shows the whole thing: an emerald-green basin ringed by the 42 islands of the park.
Kayaking happens around the islands on the way to lunch, which is a Thai buffet served at a restaurant on Phaluai Island. You'll have time to swim, sunbathe and snorkel from the beach there before the boat departs at 4pm for the return to Koh Samui and drop-off at your hotel. The group stays under 16 people, and an English-speaking guide is with you the whole day. National park entry, life jackets, snorkeling gear and seasonal fruit with soft drinks and water are all included.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. When you book, you choose your hotel from 342 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Emerald Lagoon and why can't you swim in it?
The Emerald Lagoon is a pristine basin of emerald-green water on Mae Ko Island, fed by seawater flowing through underground caves. Swimming in it is illegal to protect the lagoon, but you climb to a viewpoint directly above it to see the whole thing and photograph the 42 islands surrounding it.
Do I need experience to snorkel and kayak on this tour?
No experience is required. You'll snorkel at Wua Ta Lap with a mask and snorkel provided, and kayak around the islands as part of the day's route. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide is with the group throughout.
What happens at Phaluai Island?
Phaluai Island is where lunch takes place: a Thai buffet served at a beachside restaurant. After eating, you have time to relax, swim and snorkel from the beach before boarding the boat for the return journey to Koh Samui.
How many people go on this tour?
Groups are capped at 16 guests, keeping the speedboat small and the stops less crowded. A minimum of 10 people is required for the tour to run. If that threshold is not met, you'll be offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, national park entry, snorkeling mask and life jacket, sea kayaking, lunch, seasonal fruit, soft drinks and water, an English-speaking guide, and travel insurance are all included.
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Ang Thong Marine Park tour: 42 islands by speedboat
8h–9h · EN
from US$ 131 per person
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