Ko Lanta: Koh Rok & Koh Haa Snorkel Day Trip with Lunch
Three snorkel stops and a Thai lunch on white sand—the Koh Rok islands in one boat day
You get picked up from your Ko Lanta hotel, speedboat to three separate snorkel sites—the Koh Haa lagoon, then the twin islands of Koh Rok with their 250-meter coral channel—a Thai lunch on the beach, and time to walk the white sand or climb to a viewpoint before heading back by late afternoon. The boat, guide, equipment and food are all handled, so you show up and snorkel.
7h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkeling tour to Koh Rok and Koh Haa
- Hotel pickup on Koh Lanta
- Speed boat to Koh Rok
- Snorkel in Koh Haa lagoon
- Continue to Koh Rok islands
- Snorkel in channel between islands
- Thai buffet lunch at Koh Rok Nok
- Relax and walk on Koh Rok Nai
- Last snorkeling at Koh Rok Nai
- Pass Koh Rok Waterfall by boat
- Return to Koh Lanta
- Drop-off at hotel on Koh Lanta
The Experience
So yeah, the boat leaves at eight in the morning, and they pick you up right from your hotel on Ko Lanta—either from the beach if you're close enough, or they send a car to the lobby. The speedboat itself is the kind of thing you notice: modern, spacious, indoor and outdoor seating, clean toilet, all the safety gear that actually matters. Your guide speaks English fluently and knows the reefs like he's swum them a thousand times, which he probably has. The ride to Koh Haa takes about thirty minutes, and that's where the first snorkel happens—the lagoon there is made of six rocky outcrops, and the water is so clear you can see the coral from the boat before you even get in.
After Koh Haa you head to the twin islands themselves, Koh Rok Nai and Koh Rok Nok, separated by a 250-meter channel that's basically an underwater garden. The corals sit maybe five meters down, so you're not fighting depth or current—just floating there watching hard and soft coral, fish moving through it all, and occasionally a monitor lizard the size of a small dog walking the beach. The crew knows the best spots and rotates you through two or three snorkel stops depending on what the sea's doing that day. Around midday you get pulled back to Koh Rok Nai for a Thai buffet lunch served right on the sand at Ao Man Sai beach, and then you've got time to walk the long stretch of white sand or climb up to Pha Samed Daeng if you want a view north toward Koh Ngai and back toward Ko Lanta.
The last snorkel happens in the afternoon at Koh Rok Nai, and then you pass the waterfall by boat on the way back—it's a small thing but it breaks up the ride. You're back at your hotel by four-thirty, which means you've had a full day on the water without it feeling rushed. The boat carries snorkeling equipment and life jackets, so you don't need to bring your own, though plenty of people bring a GoPro or waterproof phone case to get footage of the reefs. Drinking water and fruit are included, and there's basic accident insurance built in. The whole thing runs with a minimum of fifteen people, so you're never alone on the boat, but the groups stay small enough that the crew can actually pay attention to where you are.
What’s included
Your day includes hotel round-trip transfer on Ko Lanta, speedboat transport with a professional English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, three snorkel stops at Koh Haa lagoon and the twin islands of Koh Rok, a Thai buffet lunch served on Koh Rok Nai beach, drinking water and fresh fruit throughout the day, and basic accident insurance.
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Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Koh Rok reefs and Koh Haa in one day without arranging your own boat, timing multiple stops, or figuring out lunch—the fixed schedule and included transport mean you just show up at your hotel and snorkel.
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Top questions
How long is the boat ride from Ko Lanta to Koh Rok?
Less than one hour by speedboat with a professional skipper.
What's included in the tour?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, speedboat transport, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, three snorkel stops, Thai buffet lunch on the beach, drinking water, fruit, and basic accident insurance.
Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?
No, snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided. You can bring a waterproof camera if you want to photograph the reefs.
What time does the tour start and end?
Hotel pickup is between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Drop-off back at your hotel is around 4:30 PM.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes, the tour requires a minimum of 15 people to run.
What if the weather is bad?
The tour itinerary is subject to change due to weather and sea conditions. The crew will adjust snorkel stops or timing as needed for safety.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a Thai buffet lunch is served on Koh Rok Nai beach.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Ko Lanta: Koh Rok & Koh Haa Snorkel Day Trip with Lunch
7h 30m · EN · TH · at your hotel
from US$ 53 per person
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