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Pig Island Tour by Speedboat from Koh Samui: Snorkeling and lunch★ 4.67 (767) · 5h–6h
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Snorkeling and Kayaking at Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui★ 4.12 (152) · 7h–8h
Top rated
Ang Thong Islands: Small Group Speedboat Tour & Kayak★ 4.82 (351) · 7h
The 12 best-value of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 17 options: US$ 45–US$ 134 (median US$ 56). With an extra fee to pay on site: 6 of 17. With 100+ reviews: 4 of 17.
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2 to 5 hours (5)
Snorkeling & Kayaking at Koh Tan and Koh Madsum from Koh SamuiSnorkeling and kayaking activity from Koh Samui that takes you by speedboat to two nearby islands—Koh Tan for reef snorkeling and Koh Madsum for kayaking, swimming and lunch on an uncrowded white sand beach. Hotel pickup is included, a guide leads the day in English, and the minimum group size is ten people.Is it for me?You do the snorkeling and kayaking yourself with a guide leading the group—a shared activity, not a tour where you watch from a boat. Book this if you want to be in the water and moving under your own power, and if a morning departure that gets you back by mid-afternoon fits your schedule.
Snorkeling Koh Samui: Pig Island, Koh Tan & KayakingA snorkeling and kayaking tour from Koh Samui visits three islands—Koh Tan for its coral reef, Koh Mudsum (Pig Island) for its free-roaming woolly pigs and white sand beach, and Koh Tan again—with hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, kayak access, a traditional Thai lunch on the beach and return transport included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and departs around 8:30 a.m. from your accommodation.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and kayaking combined in one morning from Koh Samui—the shared boat departs on a set schedule with hotel pickup included, so you join a group rather than arranging your own transport.
Snorkeling Koh Samui: Pig Island & Taen Island by SpeedboatA speedboat snorkeling tour from Koh Samui visits Pig Island and Taen Island, where you feed the famous pigs on white sand, then dive into coral reefs teeming with marine life. The tour includes hotel pickup from Lamai, Chaweng, Bophut and other Koh Samui neighborhoods; snorkeling gear and life jacket; Thai lunch with sea views at Koh Madsum; and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Chaweng, Lamai or another pickup zone and don't have a car—the speedboat leaves from a central meeting point, and the whole day is arranged without you organizing transport or stops. The Pig Island admission fee (THB 50 per person) is paid on the day.
Pig Island and Koh Tan snorkeling tour from Koh SamuiA snorkeling and kayaking tour from Koh Samui visits Koh Madsum (Pig Island) and Koh Tan over five to six hours, with hotel pickup from Lamai, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut, Cheongmon or Bangrak. You meet the free-roaming pigs on the beach, kayak the shoreline, snorkel above coral reefs filled with fish, and eat Thai lunch on the sand. The tour includes snorkeling gear, life jackets, an English-speaking guide, drinks and snacks; accident insurance and a first aid kit come with it. A minimum of ten participants is required for the tour to run.Is it for me?Book this if you want a half-day tour that fits either your morning or afternoon—the shared group format keeps costs lower than private alternatives.
Snorkeling and Kayaking: Koh Tan and Koh Madsum from Koh SamuiSnorkel and kayak the quiet islands of Koh Tan and Koh Madsum from Koh Samui, traveling by speedboat with a guide, lunch and hotel pickup. The morning departure leaves at 8:30am and returns by 2:45pm; the sunset option departs at 2pm and returns by 6:45pm. Both include snorkeling gear, a kayak, life jacket and accident insurance. A minimum of 10 people is required to run the tour; if cancelled, you'll be offered an alternative date, a different tour or a full refund.Is it for me?The morning departure at 8:30am and the five-hour pace suit travelers who want the reef and the beach without an early start or a full day away from the island. The sunset option works better if you prefer to sleep in or spend the morning elsewhere on Koh Samui.
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Snorkeling Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan from Koh Samui: Speed BoatA full-day snorkeling trip from Koh Samui by speed boat to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan, with hotel pickup, lunch and all equipment provided. You snorkel at Mango Bay's coral reef in the morning, eat on the beach, then spend the afternoon at Koh Nang Yuan — three connected islands where you can snorkel again, relax on sand or trek to the viewpoint. A live guide in English, Thai or Chinese leads the group; the speed boat keeps travel time short.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to visit both Koh Tao's coral reefs and Koh Nang Yuan's connected islands in one day—the speedboat itinerary combines morning snorkeling, lunch, and afternoon beach time without the gaps of traveling between locations.
Koh Tao Nang Yuan Snorkeling Tour: Speedboat Coral ReefsA full-day snorkeling trip from Koh Samui by speedboat to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan islands, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear and Thai lunch included. The boat leaves at 9am and returns by 3pm, stopping at Mamuang Bay, Hin Wong Bay and Sairee Bay for snorkeling, then Nang Yuan Island for a viewpoint hike and more time in the water. Minimum group size is 10 people; the tour runs most days but may be rescheduled if numbers don't meet.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to snorkel multiple reef bays in one day without arranging your own boat or guide — the fixed schedule and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is organized. The shared speedboat keeps the cost down and the group size stays under 20, so you're not packed in with a hundred other people.
Snorkeling in Koh Samui: Speedboat to Nang Yuan IslandA speedboat snorkeling tour from Koh Samui to Nang Yuan Island, where you spend the day in the water around three landmasses connected by natural sand bridges. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, lunch, hotel pickup, and a live guide in English or Thai; it runs seven hours and welcomes children from age two.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Thai, so you'll follow the commentary in one of those languages — if you're comfortable with either, the group stays together without translation delays. The seven-hour timeframe works for a full morning and early afternoon without eating into evening plans.
Snorkeling in Koh Samui: Koh Tan and Koh Madsum by SpeedboatA speedboat snorkeling tour from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, two nearby islands in the Gulf of Thailand, with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and Thai lunch included. The reefs here are less trafficked than the popular dive sites, and Koh Madsum has become known for its semi-wild pigs that roam the beach alongside snorkelers. A minimum of 10 people is required for the tour to run.Is it for me?The 6- to 7-hour timeframe means you're back by mid-afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free — ideal if you want snorkeling without sacrificing beach time or evening plans. Book this one if uncrowded reefs and a quieter island experience matter more to you than the famous, heavily visited dive sites.
Snorkeling Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speedboat from Ko SamuiA snorkeling tour from Ko Samui to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by speedboat, with an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and hotel round-trip transfer included. The day runs 8 to 9 hours and covers two of Thailand's best coral reef sites in the gulf. Hotel pickup happens 15 minutes before departure; children from age 3 are welcome, and life jackets are provided.Is it for me?The 8 to 9 hour commitment means you leave the morning open and return by early evening, so a full snorkeling day fits between other activities without eating into a second day. The speedboat gets you across the gulf in 1½ hours instead of a slow longtail crawl, which is what makes two islands and lunch possible inside a single departure.
Pig Island Snorkeling from Koh Samui: Semi-wild Pigs & Coral ReefA six to seven hour snorkeling tour from Koh Samui to Pig Island and Koh Tan by speedboat, with hotel pickup, lunch, life jackets and a live English-speaking guide included. You'll feed and photograph the semi-wild pigs that live on Pig Island's white sand beach, then snorkel the coral reef at Koh Tan, approximately 15 kilometers offshore. The tour departs with a minimum of 10 people and includes accident insurance; a 50 baht park admission per person is payable on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit both Pig Island and the coral reef at Koh Tan in one trip—you'll travel with other guests on a set schedule, so it works best if you have a flexible six to seven hour window.
Pig Island & Snorkeling Tour from Koh Samui by Speed BoatA full-day speed boat tour from Koh Samui to three small islands south of the resort area, with snorkeling at Koh Tan, kayaking and lunch at Koh Mudsum, and time to interact with pigs on Pig Beach. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, kayaks, a beach meal and accident insurance; the entrance fee to Pig Island is paid to the driver at pickup.Is it for me?The tour runs six hours with boat travel, snorkeling, kayaking and beach time all mixed in, so it suits someone who wants a full day on the water without sitting still. If you prefer a single-stop experience or have mobility concerns, a shorter island visit would fit better.
Koh Samui: Pig Island Speedboat, Snorkeling & KayakingYou get picked up from your Koh Samui hotel, speed out to Pig Island to feed and photograph the resident pigs, snorkel at Koh Tan's reef, kayak along protected shoreline, and eat lunch on the sand — all with life jackets, snorkeling gear and transport handled. The whole day takes six to seven hours and returns you to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the pigs without arranging your own boat, snorkeling gear or island-hopping logistics — the speedboat schedule and included meals mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Snorkeling Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan from Koh SamuiA full-day snorkeling tour from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by speedboat, with English-speaking guide, professional equipment, Thai lunch and hotel pickup included. The boat leaves around 7:30 am and returns by late afternoon, stopping at two islands separated by clear water and coral reefs. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour operates on a shared basis with other guests.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting Koh Samui and want to snorkel two islands in a single day via speedboat, or book a private charter if you prefer your own guide and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 17 of the 17 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Pig Island Tour by Speedboat from Koh Samui: Snorkeling and lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.67 out of 5 across 767 reviews.
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