Koh Samui snorkeling tour: longtail boat to Pig Island

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Duration6h

GroupPrivate

PickupAt your hotel

Longtail boat, coral reefs, a white-sand beach, and the pigs of Koh Matsum

A half-day snorkeling tour from Koh Samui travels by private traditional longtail boat to Koh Tan's coral reefs and Koh Matsum's white-sand beach, where rescued pigs live freely. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided; pickup from your hotel is included in most options, though you can meet the captain at Thong Krut Pier instead. The itinerary may shift based on weather and sea conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and island exploration

Depart from Thong Krut Pier
Snorkel at Koh Tan Bay
Relax on white-sand beach at Koh Matsum
Observe pigs on Koh Matsum beach

The Experience

The boat departs from Thong Krut Pier on Koh Samui's southern coast, a spot known for sunset views and local restaurants. From there, the longtail heads to Koh Tan, a small island accessible only by boat, where coral reefs surround the bays and snorkeling happens directly from the water. The crew handles the equipment setup—snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided—so you enter the water ready to move through the reefs without arranging anything beforehand.

The tour then moves to Koh Matsum, the island famous for its rescued pigs that wander the white-sand beach. This is where the day's second snorkel happens, and where the beach itself becomes the stop—you can walk the sand, watch the animals from a safe distance, and swim in the shallows. The source notes that pigs are animals living naturally and can behave unpredictably, so keeping distance and not touching or feeding them is essential. There's a single local restaurant on the island if you want to sit and eat, though lunch itself is not part of the tour.

The full experience runs about six hours with four hours on the boat itself. Bottled water and an ice box come with you. Pickup from your hotel is included if you choose one of the car-plus-boat options; if you select the meet-at-pier option, you arrange your own transport to Thong Krut. Bring swimwear, a towel, comfortable shoes, a waterproof bag, and cash for any entrance fees or extras on the islands. The itinerary can shift if weather or sea conditions require it.

What’s included

Accident insurance.
private traditional Thai longtail boat for your group size.
snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
bottled water and ice box.
hotel pickup and car transport to Thong Krut Pier (included in most options.
meet-at-pier option available).

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Backpacker Samui Travel

Is this one for you?Book the car-plus-boat option if your hotel is on Koh Samui and you want one pickup time to settle the whole morning; choose the meet-at-pier option if you're already near Thong Krut or prefer to arrange your own transport. Groups of three to eight fit the shared-boat pricing; solo travelers or pairs have their own options sized to match.