Snorkeling in Koh Lipe: 7 islands in Tarutao National Park

Seven islands, seven snorkel stops, one boat and a Thai lunch on the sand

A 6.5-hour snorkeling trip from Koh Lipe visits seven islands in the Adang archipelago of Tarutao National Park by longtail boat, with an English-speaking guide, all snorkel gear, lunch and insurance included. The boat departs from Star Travel office on the walking street near Pattaya Beach. The national park entrance fee is separate. Small groups mean you move at a steady pace and spend real time at each stop instead of rushing through a checklist.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and island exploration

• Meet boat crew at Star Travel office
• Board longtail boat and travel to Koh Hin Son
• Hike to cliffs on Koh Hin Son
• Snorkel at Koh Buloh coral garden
• Swim or relax at Ao Kam Nan bay
• Visit and relax on Koh Ro Khloi beach
• Enjoy Thai picnic lunch at Monkey Beach
• Swim or snorkel at Koh Peung
• Relax or swim at Koh Hin Ngam black-sand beach
• Snorkel among soft coral at Jabang island

The experience

The longtail leaves Koh Lipe and heads 45 minutes out to Koh Hin Son, a small island with dramatic cliffs where you can hike to a viewpoint or stay on the water. From there the boat works through the archipelago: Koh Buloh has a colorful coral garden to snorkel; Ao Kam Nan is a bay with a reef and a beach to swim; Koh Ro Khloi is remote and quiet. The guide handles the route and timing, so you just show up with a swimsuit.

Lunch is a Thai-style picnic at Monkey Beach on Koh Dong's northeast side, where you eat and watch monkeys in the trees. After that come two more snorkel stops: Koh Peung has colorful sea fans, and Jabang has soft coral. The final island is Koh Hin Ngam, a black-sand beach where you can swim or rest before heading back. The whole day runs 6.5 hours from the office to your return.

You get snorkel masks, fins and a life jacket. The guide gives safety and technique tips before the first stop. Drinking water and seasonal fruit come throughout the day. The boat is small-group only, which means the crew knows where the fish are and can adjust if conditions shift. National park entry is 200 THB per adult (100 THB for children) and is not included. Pay it at the gate when you arrive.

What’s included

• Snorkel masks and fins.
• life jacket.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• lunch package and drinking water.
• seasonal fruit.
• basic accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (2 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip Store Krabi

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit multiple remote islands and snorkel different reefs in a single day without the logistics of arranging your own boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (2 to 4 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's the snorkeling like at each of the seven islands?

Koh Hin Son is known for its cliffs and views rather than underwater life; Koh Buloh has a colorful coral garden with fish; Ao Kam Nan is a bay with a coral reef; Koh Peung has colorful sea fans; and Jabang has soft coral. Koh Ro Khloi and Koh Hin Ngam are quieter stops for swimming and resting rather than snorkeling.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this trip?

No. The English-speaking guide gives snorkeling and safety instructions before you enter the water, and the trip is suitable for all fitness levels. Children from age 2 can join if they sit on an adult's lap during boat travel.

What's included in the lunch, and when do we eat?

Lunch is a Thai-style picnic served at Monkey Beach on Koh Dong in the middle of the day. The package includes the meal, drinking water and seasonal fruit throughout the trip.

How long is the boat ride from Koh Lipe to the first island?

The journey to Koh Hin Son takes 45 minutes. From there the boat moves between the other islands at shorter intervals, and the whole trip lasts 6.5 hours from departure to return.

Where do I meet the boat, and what time should I arrive?

Meet the crew at Star Travel office on the walking street near Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe, 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the office.

Is the national park entrance fee included in the price?

No. The national park entrance fee is 200 THB per adult and 100 THB per child, and you pay it separately at the gate when you arrive.