Snorkeling Ko Lipe: Five islands by longtail boat

Island-hop through five reefs and beaches in a single morning

A five-hour snorkeling tour from Ko Lipe visits five islands by longtail boat, with a guide, lunch, and all equipment provided. You snorkel at Koh Yang's coral gardens and Koh Jabang's soft reefs, pause at the black-pebble beach of Koh Hin Ngam, lunch on Koh Rawi, and finish at Koh Adang's forested slopes and viewpoints. The boat is shared and the itinerary covers the inner zone of the Tarutao Marine Park.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Travel by longtail boat
• Snorkel at Koh Yang
• Snorkel at Koh Jabang
• Visit black pebble beach at Koh Hin Ngam
• Lunch and relax at Koh Rawi
• Explore and swim at Koh Adang

The experience

If you're staying on Ko Lipe without your own boat, this tour solves the logistics: pickup happens from the island, and the longtail carries you through five stops in the protected waters nearby. The boat holds a small shared group, so you're not alone but not crowded either. The guide handles navigation and timing. You handle the snorkel gear, which is provided along with a life jacket and drinking water.

The reefs themselves are the draw. Koh Yang sits in turquoise water with coral gardens intact enough that tropical fish school in the shallows. Koh Jabang is known for soft corals (the kind that sway rather than stand rigid), and the variety of species is what makes the difference between a snorkel stop and a memorable one. Koh Hin Ngam breaks the pattern: instead of sand, the beach is made of smooth black pebbles, a geological oddity that photographs well and gives the day texture. Lunch arrives on Koh Rawi, a quiet island where you eat by the water under trees, then the final stop at Koh Adang opens up: forested hills, nature trails to viewpoints, and more reef if you want another dive before the boat heads back.

The five hours includes travel time between islands, so actual snorkel time at each stop varies. A lunch box, drinking water, and all gear are included. A national park entry fee of 200 baht per person is collected separately. Children from age four are welcome. The itinerary can shift based on weather or sea conditions, and the operator will reschedule or refund if cancellation becomes necessary.

What’s included

• Longtail boat with a guide.
• snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
• lunch box and drinking water.
• national park insurance.
• all five island stops (Koh Yang, Koh Jabang, Koh Hin Ngam, Koh Rawi, Koh Adang).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying on Ko Lipe without a private boat or driver. Pickup from the island means you don't arrange separate transport, and the shared longtail keeps the cost low while the guide handles the route and timing between five stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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 difference between Koh Yang and Koh Jabang for snorkeling?

Koh Yang has coral gardens in calm, shallow water ideal for spotting tropical fish up close. Koh Jabang is famous for soft corals and a wider variety of marine species, making it the deeper or more diverse reef experience of the two.

How much time do I actually spend in the water snorkeling versus traveling between islands?

The five-hour tour includes all travel time between the five islands, so snorkel time at each stop ranges from 30 to 45 minutes depending on the boat's schedule and sea conditions. The operator allocates remaining time based on transit between sites.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included as a lunch box eaten on Koh Rawi. Dietary restrictions are not mentioned in the tour details, so contact the operator before booking if you have specific needs.

Do I need snorkeling experience, or is this suitable for beginners?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and children from age four are welcome. A guide is present, life jackets and all snorkeling equipment are provided, and the reefs at most stops are in calm, protected water.

What is Koh Hin Ngam actually like compared to the other islands?

Koh Hin Ngam is the only stop without a sandy beach. Instead, it has a beach made entirely of smooth black pebbles. The water is clear and swimmable, but it's visited more for the unusual geology and photography than for snorkeling.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel on Ko Lipe, or do I need to get to a meeting point?

Pickup is from Ko Lipe itself. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.