Angthong Marine Park Tour: Snorkeling, Kayaking & Speedboat Adventure from Koh Samui
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Embark on an exhilarating speedboat adventure to Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui. Snorkel, kayak, and explore the stunning coral reefs and crystal lagoon of this idyllic oasis.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries Co - Spend the day in the emerald jewel of the Gulf of Thailand on a speed boat tour to Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui. Start the day off with a light breakfast and a 45-minute speed boat ride through the 42 islands. Spend the rest of your day snorkeling the colourful coral reefs and kayaking in the idyllic oasis of the park. Visit the viewpoint of Koh Mae Ko island for an amazing view of the crystal lagoon and the stunning rock formations towering above the archipelago.
After being picked up at your hotel you will meet the friendly staff of Lomlahk Khirin at Bang Rak Pier. Enjoy a light breakfast and get safety instructions and information about the trip. Start the day off with an exciting 45-minute speed boat ride to the breathtaking beauty of Angthong Marine Park.
Angthong translates as ‘golden bowl’, occupies almost 250 sq km and includes 50 sq km of surreal limestone islands and karst topography, which rise from the sea. All of the 42 islands are uninhabited and undeveloped except for one. This island, Koh Paluay, is inhabited by sea-gypsies who still earn a living from fishing. The Marine Park is famous for its natural beauty untouched by development.
Spend the day island-hopping through the archipelago, visiting the park’s principal islands, and exploring their natural caves and stunning rock formations by kayak. On Koh Mae Ko, you can hike up to the top with a spectacular view over the emerald saltwater lake called Thale Nai which is connected with the sea through underwater caves. A trail that takes 20 minutes to walk leads from a nearby beach to the viewpoint over the lake.
At mid-day, enjoy a delicious Thai style buffet lunch at the beach of Woa Ta Lab, and spend the afternoon sunbathing or simply relaxing on the endless white sand beaches of the islands.
Itinerary:
• 07:30 - 08:15: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui
• 08:15 - 09:00: Meet the boat crew and enjoy a light breakfast
• 09:00 - 09:20: Depart from Bang Rak Pier to Angthong Marine Park
• 09:20 - 09:25: Quick stopover on Koh Phangan for pickup other customers
• 09:25 - 09:50: Cruise further to Angthong Marine Park
• 09:50 - 10:50: Open water snorkeling at the first island in Angthong Marine Park
• 10:50 - 11:00: Continue to Wua Ta Lap Island
• 11:00 - 12:00: Sightseeing & swimming at the beach of Koh Wua Ta Lap
• 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at a local restaurant near the park ranger station
• 13:00 - 13:45: Kayaking through the emerald waters surrounding the islands
• 13:45 - 15:00: Hike to the view point of Koh Mae Ko
• 15:00 - 15:25: Depart from Angthong National Marine Park to Koh Phangan
• 15:25 - 15:30: Quick stopover on Koh Phangan to drop-off other customers
• 15:30 - 16:30: Cruise to Koh Samui & transfer to hotel
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included basic accident insurance
- Safety with life jackets
- Full snorkeling and kayaking gear
- Complimentary light breakfast and buffet lunch
- Unlimited drinking water and fresh fruit
What's Not Included
- National Park entrance fee of 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child
Additional Information
Spend the day in the emerald jewel of the Gulf of Thailand on a speed boat tour to Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui. Start the day off with a light breakfast and a 45-minute speed boat ride through the 42 islands. Spend the rest of your day snorkeling the colourful coral reefs and kayaking in the idyllic oasis of the park. Visit the viewpoint of Koh Mae Ko island for an amazing view of the crystal lagoon and the stunning rock formations towering above the archipelago.
- 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.
Location
Big Buddha pier
Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(73 Ratings)
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Patrick_b
Mar 7, 2020
Great day - Great day, speedboat was fun, although choppy on way back but it didn’t seem to bother anyone. Lunch was nice and plenty of water supplied all day. Day was organised well, staff friendly.
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Joanlovestoexplore
Mar 1, 2020
Great tour! - Covered lots of beaches. I signed up for a longtail boat tour of 4 islands and ended up on a speed boat tour of 6 islands....don't ask... As a result, it ended up being a very full day being tossed off one boat and put onto another. I actually visited one island twice. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Completely different experience each time because the tide was in in the morning and out in the afternoon. Very cool and lots of fun.
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Marimettet
Jan 7, 2020
Amazing from beginning to end! - The driver picked us up at 0803 and drove us to the pier. A light breakfast was served while tour guides devided us into different groups. Took a little while, but in the amazing weather we didn't mind at all. The breakfast was croissants and fruits, juice, coffee and tea. Simple, but perfect if you get seasick. We were lucky to have the most amazing tour guide, Ani, and his crew that took good care of us.
The weather was amazing, so the water was crystal clear - and our first time snorkeling was super fun!
The hike to see the saltwater lake was steap and sweaty, but totally worth the view! Would also recommend that you walk the stairs all the way down to the lake - it's gorgeous!
The lunchbuffet was tasty, with rice, curry, salad and fruits. They kept us well hydrated during the day. You could choose between kajakking, hiking or chilling on the beach after lunch.
Ani changed our last destination to the most beautiful, quiet beach! Incredibly beautiful. Here you could also join him for a hike, or just enjoy life at the beach!
We totally recommend! 10/10
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Jho728
Sep 10, 2019
Well Run Tour - Plenty of time at each stop to enjoy, fun activities, friendly tour guides. Would recommend. The only thing is that the viewpoint at Ang Thong national park is a really hard climb so if youre older or out of shape I would avoid
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Stevengc8457gm
Aug 7, 2023
Beautiful Islands a near mutiny by an angry wet guy - We took this trip on a day when the sea was not at its flattest, meaning a bumpy ride and a few on the trip struggled with sickness. One angry customer threatened a mutiny and several others on the trip took his cue to be ultra aggressive towards the boat crew when the canopy was left open and we got more than a bit wet! A genuine mistake as we transferred from one spot to the next. But I unacceptable behaviour and quite embarrassing that all this started due to a slight sea swell and the original leader of the mutiny was upset at getting wet, claiming he rides speed boats every week and had never gotten wet, ever!! Not sure I’ve ever met a seamen that’s never gotten wet and is afraid of 1m waves! This led to both my kids being very frightened and scared of the man that rides the dry seas.
Anyway, once this tough guy got his little tantrum out the way, we had a lovely trip led by Skye and the team. Ang Thong is a beautiful group of islands and this trip is worth the 1hr trip across the sea from Koh Samui. The islands were a clear inspiration for the Alex Sutherland novel, the Beach, and parts of the islands were used in the movie of the same title - Emerald Lake can be seen from a short hike on this trip. On the main island, I’d also recommend you take the trip to the top viewpoint. It’s an hours walk in total, tough on a hot day but the views are spectacular just make sure to take water.
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Nhutchy
Sep 18, 2019
Great scenery - Speed boat check in was fast and efficient. Took about 1 hour to get to 1st stop off for snorkelling, which was not great. The sea was choppy and it was raining and lots of people in the water. The lunch was ok not a lot of choice but good food. The trek up to the top of the view point was steep and hard going but so worth it at the top. Take plenty mozzie spray and sturdy shoes. The emerald lagoon was also worth the tricky steps up and down. A good day out. Shame about the rain!
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Scotgill
Aug 23, 2019
A great day out in a beautiful marine park - A fantastic way to see this area of outstanding natural beauty. Snorkelling, kayaking and lots of (optional) walking up some very steep steps made it a great workout too...and well worth it for the views.
Due to some inconsiderate people on our transfer to the marina, we arrived quite late and so were in the last boat out. In some ways, this worked in our favour as we were not with lots of others when snorkelling, so visibility was good and we saw lots of lovely fish. The kayaking was a full trip of around an hour, with our guide leading us around a small island, on which we saw wild pigs on the beach. We kayaked through a small cave, which was good fun too.
Our guide, Messy, was funny, helpful and chatty, walking ahead with our daughter who was like a mountain goat up the steps, while we puffed along behind. The steps really are steep and not ideal in flip flops...I had on beach/water shoes which probably made it easier. The climb (and the descent) is worth it, as the views are outstanding - both of the islands and the Emerald Lake (which is a much shorter climb).
We had ample time for each activity and did not feel rushed, even managing a quick swim before we headed home.
Life jackets were available for all and we were told at the safety briefing to wear them. The crew did not make us....I believe people can make their own choice and take responsibility for this!
As a vegetarian, food was very basic....just boiled rice, carrots and cabbage. A vegetable curry would have been nice as there were two chicken dishes on offer. (I knew catering would be limited and didn’t expect anything fancy but it’s always a bit annoying when meat eaters get two choices plus the vegetables and vegetarians just get the veg)! Drinks were only water or coconut water, so a couple of other soft options eg orange would have been appreciated.
We felt safe and well looked after and the limited vegetarian food/drink options is the only reason I haven’t given 5 stars.
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Poornana
Dec 21, 2019
You need to re-evaluate your business model. - The crew was great, and we had a great trip. It is obvious that the owner has lost sight of the costumer, and is after the all mighty dollar. The boats max capacity is 75, we had 74. In order for the boat to seat 75 the seating must be split. 10 people up front in the elements, and 65 in the rear. We took the cruise at the beginning of the season, so the weather is unpredictable. With 74 people on the boat, we had to over crowd the back to make room when the weather turned. Every service portion was great, the crew was amazing. Also I have a suggestion for the people that organize these tours. The islands have a lot of trash on them. If you took a day and did prices to cover only operational costs, with the customer understanding that they were going out to Coleman up the sites. I've seen this done a few places, and the turnout is suprising. I understand this seems lofty and idealistic, but it was just a thought. I know I would go.
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Sarah
Sep 1, 2019
An ok trip - A little disappointed as not a great deal of information was given on this tour about the locations. The water for the snorkling was a bit murky. The staff made sure we had drinks and there were plenty. Communication at times was tricky and when we stopped down at one of the locations there were some sharp rocks that my daughter cut her foot on. I struggled to help her myself as it was tricky negotiating and could not physically lift her and the staff on the boat were not that helpful. Luckily another guest was able to help carry her onto shore so she could get treated. I had expected them to show a bit more concern or at the very least have a first aid kit on board.
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Spencer
Jun 24, 2019
Snorkel and Kayak Trip to Angthong Marine Park by Speed Boat from Koh Phangan through Lomprayah - This trip started out bad from the beginning!I would not recommend using Lomprayah for your tour company! Me and my wife booked this trip to go see the amazing islands of Ang Thong national marine park! We had chosen the one that offered kayaking and snorkeling in the same one. We were picked up from our resort when we were supposed to be but from that moment forward we did not have the best experience! When we had finally picked everyone up and had arrived at the pier at 8:40, We then had to wait until 10 before we even made our way to get on the boat which we were supposed to get on at 9:30.
But off we went, as soon as we got out of the harbor the captain did not know how to drive the boat properly to make it a smooth ride. Second we got to our snorkel spot and the visability was aweful along with the fact we were told we could snorkel for an hr but was there maybe 25 min.
As we leave snorkeling and head to our kayaking/lunch spot which is also the location of the FAMOUS VIEWPOINT where you can see all 42 islands we get told that oh you have to choose the view point or kayaking. Well that should be in the description before you book! Oh by the way our tour guide was supposed to speak English but could speak about as much as a 5 yr old. He could not understand our questions nor did he give good direction during any of the trip.
We chose to see the viewpoint because that was a big thing for us and we figured maybe we could still kayak after we got done. Well that never happened because our time limit was cut short again. We then went to emerald lagoon and as we pull up we see tons of kayaks not being used but we weren't allowed to use them. They gave us about an hr here and the only thing we were aloud to do was walk to the top and back which only took 15 min. Overall the park was great but the company was not.
SO LIKE I SAID IN THE BEGINNING I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND LOMPRAYAH FOR THIS TRIP BUT I DO RECOMMEND SEEING THE PARK!
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