Snorkeling Koh Lipe: 5 Islands in Tarutao National Park

Five reef stops in one morning, from pink soft coral to black volcanic beaches

Snorkel five islands surrounding Koh Lipe in Tarutao National Park with a small group, English-speaking guide, snorkel gear and lunch included. The boat departs from Star Travel office on the walking street near Pattaya Beach and makes stops at Koh Jabang (pink and red soft coral), Koh Hin Ngam (black polished volcanic stones), Koh Yang (hard coral in the shallows), Koh Rawi (white sand beach lunch stop) and Koh Adang (final swim). The five-and-a-half-hour outing runs five days a week with safety instruction before departure and a professional guide throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling tour of 5 islands

• Meet boat crew at Star Travel office
• Travel to snorkeling spots around Koh Lipe
• Snorkel at Jabang Island coral reefs
• Visit Koh Hin Ngam black pebble beach
• Snorkel at Koh Yang coral reef
• Lunch stop at Koh Rawi white sand beach
• Swim at Koh Adang underwater paradise
• Return to Koh Lipe Island

The experience

Five and a half hours on the water means you leave Koh Lipe in the morning and are back by early afternoon. The boat departs from Star Travel office on the walking street near Pattaya Beach, thirty minutes after you arrive. Your English-speaking guide briefs the group on snorkeling technique and safety before the engine starts. From there the route is fixed: Jabang Island first, where pink soft coral, lavender soft coral and red soft coral grow dense enough that the reef looks layered, and fish move through it in schools. The guide stays in the water with the group at each stop.

Koh Hin Ngam comes next, a small island southwest of Adang covered in black polished volcanic stones worn smooth by waves over thousands of years. You can swim there or wade the shallows and collect stones (the itinerary mentions a tradition of stacking twelve rocks and making a wish). Koh Yang holds hard coral in shallow water and soft corals at depth draped over big boulders. Lunch is a package meal served on Koh Rawi's white sand beach, with drinking water and seasonal fruit provided throughout the day. A final snorkel stop at Koh Adang rounds out the five islands before the return to Lipe.

Snorkel masks and fins are supplied. Life jackets are mandatory and provided. The group stays small. Your guide speaks English and Thai, and children from age two are welcome (infants sit on an adult's lap). The boat carries basic accident insurance for all guests. Lost or damaged snorkel gear is charged at full replacement cost.

What’s included

• Snorkel masks and fins.
• life jackets.
• lunch package.
• drinking water and seasonal fruit throughout the day.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• basic accident insurance.
• safety and snorkeling instruction before departure.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 9.11

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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?At five and a half hours, the trip fits into a single morning or early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day on Koh Lipe free. The fixed boat schedule and small-group format mean you move through all five islands on one route rather than choosing between them.

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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 kind of coral and fish will I see snorkeling around Koh Lipe?

Koh Jabang has pink soft coral, lavender soft coral and red soft coral with sea whips, sea anemones, feather stars and colorful reef fish living in the coral. Koh Yang holds hard coral in the shallows and soft corals at depth draped over large boulders. The reefs around all five islands support abundant fish life.

How long is the snorkeling trip and what time does it start?

The outing runs five and a half hours total. You meet the boat crew at Star Travel office on the walking street near Pattaya Beach thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time, so the actual time in the water and traveling between islands is roughly five hours.

What's included in the lunch stop at Koh Rawi?

A lunch package is served on the white sand beach at Koh Rawi, along with drinking water and seasonal fruit provided throughout the entire day on the boat.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkel masks and fins are supplied as part of the trip. Life jackets are also provided and are mandatory for all guests. If you lose or damage any of the equipment, you pay the full replacement cost.

Is Koh Hin Ngam just for snorkeling, or can I walk on the island?

Koh Hin Ngam is a small island covered in black polished volcanic stones formed by waves over thousands of years. You can snorkel in the water or wade the shallows and walk the black pebble beach. The itinerary mentions a tradition of stacking twelve rocks and making a wish for good luck.