Angthong Marine Park Speedboat Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore 42 islands of Angthong Marine Park
- Kayak through sea caves and lagoons
- Snorkel over vibrant coral reefs
- Enjoy a Thai-style buffet lunch
- Learn from professional English-speaking guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Light breakfast and Thai-style buffet lunch
- Snorkeling and kayaking equipment
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
After a pickup service from your hotel reception on Samui you will meet the friendly boat team of Mr. Tu at Phu Yai Non Pier in Plai Laem on Koh Samui. Enjoy a light breakfast before cruising by speed boat to Koh Wao Yai Island.
Start a 45-minute snorkeling adventure in turquoise green water with cave swimming at Koh Wao which covers three tiny islands that divide among themselves by a shielded bay. A vibrant marine life awaits you underwater, including barracudas, groupers, and snappers, among many others.
The next stop is at Koh Mae Ko, famous for its craggy, wild beaches and exceptional swimming spots. A hike to the top will reveal the most spectacular view over the Emerald Lake that lies below, linked to the sea through the many underwater caves.
Contine to Koh Sam Sao, also known as Tripod Island, which features a Stonebridge – a natural wonder linking two rocks. Enjoy a Thai style buffet at the attractive tiny island which is also famous for its shallow waters, rocky coast, colorful reefs, and diversity in marine life.
The next activity is a kayaking trip through sea caves, lagoons and around the islands on a sit-on-top kayak with 2 seats. You can get up close and personal with the islands and go through the larger caves which is definitely the highlight of this trip.
The last stop will be at the main island named Wua Talap. Be prepared for a hill top climb up about 200 steep steps for a super view of surrounding islands and the Green Lagoon also known as the Emerald Lake.
Pass by: Itinerary: - 07:00 - 08:30: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui - 08:30 - 09:00: Meet the boat crew at Phu Yai Non Pier and have a light breakfast - 09:00 - 10:00: Depart from Phu Yai Non Pier to Angthong National Marine Park - 10:00 - 11:00: Swim and snorkel at Wao Yai Island - 11:00 - 11:45: Climb the the beautiful viewpoint of the Emerald Lagoon at Mae Koh Island - 11:45 - 12:45: Enjoy a buffet lunch on Sam Sao Island - 12:45 - 14:00: Self paddle by kayak around Sam Sao Island - 14:00 - 15:30: Hike along a 500 m natural trail known as 'Bua Boke' at Wua Talap Island - 15:30 - 16:30: Cruise back to Koh Samui - 16:30 - 17:00: Refresh with fruits and juice before transfer back to your hotel
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Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your accommodation details.
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- The tour is subject to weather conditions; check the forecast before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel.
- Apply waterproof sunscreen and bring a hat for sun protection.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture underwater moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Due to time constraints, joining the trip from cruise ships isn't possible. For this reason, we're unable to accept bookings from cruise ship passengers.
Traveler reviews
Lovely excursion
We had a lovely day! Supplied with water and cold drinks all the time. Good thai lunch. The climbs were tough but well worth the effort. The team was friendly and helpful. We can highly recommend.
Great.... however the snorkelling was very disappointing
Snorkelling was extremely disappointing- a few nice fish- visibility poor . Other than that everything was great- great staff- great lunch- great canoe and hiking was good not for the faint hearted. Beautiful but the snorkelling was disappointing
Mr Tu Speedboat of the AngThong Marine Park
Definitely a tour worth taking. Be sure to eat a proper breakfast. The pier where it is served is extremely chaotic with all of the tours leaving. It's also very minimal with what we could tell was only water and Thai donuts. They are excellent but not substantial for the day. The speed boat wasn't ideal. There are 40 or so people and the windows are too high to look out, which is unfortunate because the view was excellent. The last 5 people on get to stay up on the bow of the boat. It would have been nice if the operators moved people around after every stop so more could enjoy the open air and see the views. The staff on the boat were very good. The snorkelling stop was really lovely. The kayak stop did not provide long enough to enjoy that experience, and it was tied into the same time as lunch, which was a longer part. I would have preferred more time to kayak and a bit less of lunch. The food served for lunch was adequate. Be sure to bring water shoes or buy them on the boat if you don't have them. They are definitely usefull The Blue Lagoon stop is mind blowing. Be prepared for a step trek to get to it. It is 100m but what is not mentioned is that you must walk a series of "stairs" which are really ladders to get to the top for the view and see the lagoon. It's not for the faint of heart. The middle aged travellers in our group elected not to go on the 500 m trek on the Pha Jun Jaras Nature Trail. Our kids who are young adults who did go on the trek told us we made the right decision! If you go, change into running shoes. Flip flops or water shoes make it too difficult. We noted that if you are not mobile, this is an extremely difficult boat to get on and off from. Be sure to use bathrooms at the stops. I don't know how to even use the loo on the boat. Ladies - be sure to bring toilet paper. There is none at any of the stops. If you are on a budget, this is a fantastic tour. All the must see stops are included. The staff did a good job and our head guide was quite good. It a very economical tour.
Good day out
We had a good day out visiting Angthong Marine Park and other islands. The trip included breakfast before heading out on the boat, although the trip to the first island was an hour away and quite choppy so some people felt a bit nauseous on the way. The first stop was snorkeling, followed by kayaking and a lunch stop. Lunch was good and you got a generous portion of noodles, vegetables, green curry, rice and noodles and also fruit for after. The next 2 stops were pretty view points, the 2nd view point you definitely needed trainers as it's quite a challenging walk to the top. The staff was always on providing free water/coke throughout the day. Waters were very choppy on the way back.
Fantastic trip with so much to see and do
Fantastic trip. Picked up from our villa on time, we were then taken to the pier and offered breakfast and water. The snorkelling was phenomenal and the equipment was in good condition. Although there were multiple boats of people snorkelling, there was plenty of time and space to be able to see lots of fish and coral without feeling cramped or rushed. The next stop included kayaking which was great fun and we also had a lovely lunch. We then visited the blue lagoon where we got some beautiful photos and our final stop gave us the opportunity to do a steep hike where you can see so many of the beautiful islands from the top. Along the way up we also saw lots of monkeys. The day was packed but we never felt rushed and all of the staff were really friendly and accommodating. We were offered drinks all throughout the day and overall it was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend.