Snorkeling and Kayaking at Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui

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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with 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.

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Top questions

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 Talay Nai and why is the water such a bright green?

Talay Nai is a lagoon within Angthong Marine Park known for its emerald-green water, which gets its color from the shallow seafloor and mineral content. You swim and snorkel there in the afternoon, and it's one of the park's signature stops.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling masks and life jackets are provided and included in the tour. You pick them up at the office before departure.

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park by speedboat?

The speedboat ride from Bangrak pier on Koh Samui to Angthong National Marine Park takes roughly an hour.

What happens if the tour doesn't have enough people to run?

The tour requires a minimum of 10 people to operate. If the group doesn't reach that number, the operator will inform you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, a full Thai buffet lunch is included and served on Wua Ta Lap Island. You also get a light breakfast before departure, seasonal fruit, and drinking water throughout the day.

Which hotels on Koh Samui are covered by the pickup service?

Hotel pickup is included from Lamai, Butterfly Garden, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut, Cheongmon, and Bangrak. If your hotel is outside these areas, an extra transfer charge of 700 baht per person each way applies.