Koh Samui Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Koh Nangyuan's pristine beaches
- Snorkel in Koh Tao's vibrant coral reefs
- Enjoy a traditional Thai buffet lunch
- Experience a speedboat ride across the Gulf of Thailand
- Relax with hotel pickup and drop-off services
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Light breakfast & Thai style buffet lunch
- Snorkeling equipment & life jacket
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Take a day trip to the teeny island of Koh Nangyuan which is one of the top recommendations for those staying on Koh Samui. Cruise by speedboat to Koh Tao and immerse yourself in natural beauty as you hop from 1 island to the next, participating in fun-filled activities like snorkeling, sunbathing, hiking, and sightseeing. The Nangyuan island is actually made up of three little teardrops of land connected by a massive sandbar. It’s a place where post-card dreams are made: unique topography, blindingly white sand beaches, and shores teeming with fish and coral. Start your day with a transfer by minivan in air-conditioned comfort to Bang Rak Pier in the north of Koh Samui and enjoy a light breakfast. Meet the boat staff of Lomlahk Khirin and get safety instructions and information about the trip from your guide. Take off your watch and escape from Koh Samui to Koh Tao aboard the convenient speed boat with a short stopover on Koh Phangan to pickup other customers. Marvel at the sandbar beaches of Koh Tao formed by the ocean's currents, and discover the beautiful coral reefs at one of the following snorkel spots: Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong. Continue to Koh Nangyuan and enjoy an authentic buffet style Thai lunch which is served at the beachfront restaurant. Put on your sunblock before it's time to explore Koh Nangyuan itself which features a dive center and souvenir shop, as well as a breathtaking walk to the hilltop viewpoint in less than 15 minutes. Be sure to bring your cameras for this stunning scenery! Enjoy a fun-filled day, with a choice of sunbathing, short nature trekking or snorkeling in shallow waters at Japanese Garden Reef with many friendly fish species. Soak up the tranquility of a unique destination, far from the stress of modern life, and unwind from your day-to-day worries. Itinerary: • 07:45 - 08:15: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui • 08:15 - 08:30: Meet the boat crew of Lomlahk Khirin at Bang Rak Pier • 08:30 - 08:45: Get information about the trip and safety instruction from your guide • 08:45 - 09:00: Enjoy a light breakfast at the pier • 09:00 - 09:20: Board the speed boat and cruise to Koh Nangyuan • 09:20 - 09:30: Quick stopover on Koh Phangan for pickup other customers • 09:30 - 10:30: Head further to Koh Tao • 10:30 - 12:00: Snorkel at Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at the restaurant on Koh Nangyuan • 13:00 - 14:45: Free time with snorkeling at Japanese Garden Reef • 14:15 - 14:45: Hike to the viewpoint of Nangyuan • 14:45 - 16:15: Head back by speed boat to Koh Samui • 16:15 - 16:30: Transfer to the hotel
Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
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Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup is available from Koh Samui hotels located near the main road.
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Personal expenses and tips are not included in the tour price.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel.
- Apply waterproof sunscreen to protect your skin.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture underwater moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- During check-in at the pier, you will have to fill your name and passport number on the insurance form. Please remember your passport number or bring a photo copy of the passport ID page on the day of the trip.
- 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
A must do!
The island was amazingly beautiful. The tour well organized although i must say the journey via the speed boat was my least favoured part as we did the slow boat for another excursion and which was fabulous.
up to weather
pretty fun. but when we reached at pig island, it became windy so we couldn't do anything like snorkeling or sea kayaking. after the island the boat was quite bumping. still our kids enjoyed it. it was like a roller coaster for them. the last stop was the most fun for us. we jumped into the sea from the top of boat many times.
A deportation
We did this tour earlier today. A deportation....the meeting point is at a dock with hundreds of people who are then diverted to boats of 50-60 people. Over an hour’s journey to snorkel in koh tao (no big deal) and terrible lunch stop. Departure to the second island and two hours stop at the crowded beach without shade. A terrible experience. Cost 1.500 bath per person. Tip...evaluate smaller tours for number of people but definitely better. Don't do it!!!!
Horror trip speedboat snorkeling
Today we made a trip by speedboat to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan. A light breakfast was given at the peer, a banana, some fried balls and white bread. Before boarding we needed to fill in a form that we had no diseases... The weather was very windy and rainy, and the speedboat was a toy for the waves. It was jumping up and down, left and right. The sea water was coming through the roof and we got totally wet. It felt horrible, the boat was full of vomiting and loudly screaming Chinese or Asian people. The crew was prepared for this, with an ‘anti-vomit’ massage on board and many garbagebags to vomit in; we think it happens a lot. After snorkeling we arrived at Koh Tao, and we decided not to go further with this trip on the speedboat. We booked a ticket at the Ferry, back to Koh Samui. Besides this bad experience, the crew was kind, nice, and very helpful to the sick people.
Long Day
The snorkeling was probably one of the best I've ever seen in my life (and I've been snorkeling a lot..); however, it was a very long day and the ride to get to and from Koh Tao was 1.5 hours (that's 3 hours of traveling total). This wouldn't have been too bad because I like boats, but the boat we were on was very small and we were seated like a school bus (2 by 2). There was no room to move, dry off or apply sunscreen. It felt very cramped. In addition, the amount of time we spent on the "private island" was way too long. The sun is extremely strong and hot - we were on the beach for two hours and it felt like an hour too long. I would suggest a half day tour instead. (Also, the "private island" was PACKED).