Snorkeling and Kayaking at Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui

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Free cancellation

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Duration7h–8h

GroupUp to 45

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Wua Ta Lap Island sits above white sand, and the viewpoint at the top frames 42 islands at once.

Snorkeling and kayaking tour departing from Koh Samui to Angthong National Marine Park, where you snorkel at Wua Ta Lap Island, climb to a viewpoint overlooking the park's 42 limestone islands, kayak through hidden coves, and swim in Talay Nai's emerald-green lagoon. Hotel pickup is included, as are snorkeling gear, a light breakfast, a full Thai buffet lunch, and an English-speaking guide for the full day. The minimum group size is 10 people; the tour runs 7 to 8 hours.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and kayaking at Angthong Park

Pickup from hotel
Check-in and pick up snorkeling gear
Depart by speedboat to Angthong Marine Park
Snorkel and walk to Emerald Lake viewpoint
Enjoy buffet lunch on Wua Ta Lap Island
Kayak around islands and climb viewpoint
Relax on the beach
Return to Bangrak pier and transfer to hotel

The Experience

Angthong National Marine Park is Thailand's second national park, a scatter of 42 limestone islands rising from the Gulf. The day starts with hotel pickup from Koh Samui—from Lamai, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut or other zones—and a light breakfast at the office before the speedboat departs Bangrak pier. You get snorkeling equipment and a life jacket on arrival; the park itself sits about an hour offshore.

Wua Ta Lap Island is the first stop. You snorkel in the clear water around the island, then climb the adventure walk to the viewpoint at the top, where the panorama opens to all 42 islands in the park at once. The walk is short but steep enough to earn the view. After that comes a full Thai buffet lunch served on the island itself, eaten with the water and limestone cliffs as the backdrop.

The afternoon splits between kayaking and Talay Nai, the lagoon with emerald-green water. You paddle around the islands in a sea kayak—the route takes you through coves and between the rock formations—or you can relax on the beach at Wua Ta Lap instead. Talay Nai is the final swim stop: the water is shallow and the color is the draw. You snorkel there, sunbathe, or wade depending on what appeals. The speedboat returns to Bangrak pier in the late afternoon, and the hotel drop-off completes the day.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Koh Samui accommodation.
snorkeling mask and life jacket.
light breakfast before departure, full Thai buffet lunch on Wua Ta Lap Island, seasonal fruit and drinking water.
English-speaking tour guide for the full day.
travel insurance.
speedboat transport to and around the park.

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 want a guided tour with live English commentary throughout, rather than self-navigating the park and managing your own boat and equipment timing.