Koh Phangan Snorkeling Tour: Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao Speedboat

Snorkel four coral reefs in one day, then climb to the viewpoint above the sandbar

A full-day snorkeling trip from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan by speedboat, with hotel pickup, professional guide, lunch and all equipment. You snorkel at Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong depending on tides, then move to Koh Nangyuan (a private island made of three sandbars) for lunch, free time in the shallows at Japanese Garden Reef, and a short hike to the hilltop viewpoint. The itinerary runs eight hours total, returning to your hotel by mid-afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkel tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao

• Hotel pickup on Koh Phangan
• Meet boat crew at Thong Sala Pier
• Receive trip information and safety instructions
• Enjoy light breakfast at the pier
• Board speed boat and cruise to Koh Tao
• Snorkel at Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong
• Lunch at restaurant on Koh Nangyuan
• Snorkel at Japanese Garden Reef
• Hike to viewpoint of Nangyuan
• Return by speed boat to Koh Phangan
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

Eight hours door-to-door, starting with hotel pickup between 8 and 8:30am and ending back at your hotel around 4:30pm. The day splits into two islands: first Koh Tao for the deeper snorkeling, then Koh Nangyuan for lunch and the shallower reef. A minivan takes you to Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan's west coast, where you board the speedboat at 9:20am after a light breakfast and safety briefing. The boat ride to Koh Tao takes about 70 minutes.

Your first snorkel happens at one of four bays (Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong) chosen by the guide based on that day's tides. You spend 90 minutes in the water with a life jacket and full snorkeling gear, exploring coral reefs in blue water and the sandbars carved by ocean currents. After that, the boat heads to Koh Nangyuan, a private island actually made up of three small islands connected by a massive sandbar. Lunch is a Thai buffet served at the beachfront restaurant.

The afternoon is yours to shape. You can sunbathe on the white sand, snorkel again in the shallow waters at Japanese Garden Reef (where fish are plentiful and the water is calm), or take the short walk to the hilltop viewpoint, a climb of less than 15 minutes that opens onto the postcard view of the three islands and their connecting sandbar. Most people do some of each. By 2:45pm the group heads back to the speedboat for the return to Koh Phangan, arriving at the pier around 4pm and at your hotel by 4:30pm.

What’s included

• Hotel round-trip transfer.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
• light breakfast at the pier.
• Thai buffet lunch at Koh Nangyuan.
• drinking water and fruit.
• basic accident insurance.

Options for this experience

5 options

Pickup from hotels in central locationsGuide in English or Thai · 09:00You'll be collected from your hotel in a centrally located spot on Koh Phangan. Pickup is included.

Pickup from your accommodation at Bottle BeachGuide in English or Thai · 09:00If you're staying at Bottle Beach, make your own way to Thong Sala Pier at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Meeting point: Thong Sala PierGuide in English or Thai · 09:00Please meet at the Lomprayah office at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.

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Pickup from your hotel in Thong Nai PanGuide in English or Thai · 09:00At Thong Nai Pan: you'll be collected from your hotel on Thong Nai Pan Beach and returned there after the trip. Pickup is included.

Pickup from your accommodation at Haad Than SadetGuide in English or Thai · 09:00You'll be collected from your hotel at Haad Than Sadet and dropped back at the same place after the trip. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.23

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Choose a hotel pickup time that matches where you're staying on Koh Phangan (options include Thong Nai Pan, centrally-located hotels, Haad Than Sadet, or Bottle Beach), or meet the boat directly at Thong Sala Pier if you prefer to arrange your own transport. The eight-hour window means you're back by mid-afternoon, leaving your evening free.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

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's the snorkeling like at Lighthouse Bay and the other bays on Koh Tao?

Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay and Ao Hin Wong all have coral reefs in blue water and sandbars formed by ocean currents. The guide picks which one based on the day's tides, so you get the best conditions. You spend 90 minutes snorkeling at your first stop before moving to Koh Nangyuan.

Is there time to snorkel more than once on this trip?

Yes. You snorkel for 90 minutes at one of the four bays on Koh Tao in the morning, then have free time in the afternoon at Koh Nangyuan where you can snorkel again in shallow water at Japanese Garden Reef, which is full of friendly fish species.

What's included in the price and what do I need to bring?

The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off, the speedboat, a professional English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, light breakfast at the pier, Thai buffet lunch, drinking water and fruit, and basic accident insurance. You'll need to bring your passport number or a photocopy of the ID page for the insurance form at check-in, plus sunscreen and a camera for the viewpoint.

How long is the hike to the Koh Nangyuan viewpoint?

The walk to the hilltop viewpoint takes less than 15 minutes and is part of your free time in the afternoon. It's a short nature trek with a reward of views over all three islands and the connecting sandbar.

What time does the day end and when do I get back to my hotel?

The speedboat leaves Koh Nangyuan around 2:45pm and arrives back at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan around 4pm. Your hotel transfer gets you back by approximately 4:30pm, so the full day is about eight hours from pickup to drop-off.