Snorkel and Kayak Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Speedboat from Koh Samui | La Vacanza Travel

Snorkel and Kayak Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Speedboat from Koh Samui

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Thailand, Surat Thani, Bophut
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Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries Co, Mae Nam 84330 Thailand

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

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Big Buddha pier, H354+6FJ, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, 346/1 Talad Lang, Ang Thong 84000 Thailand

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Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ko Wua Talap Island, Ang Thong Thailand

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Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ko Mae Ko, Ang Thong National Marine Park, Ang Thong Thailand

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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinking water and fruit
  • Light breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Snorkeling and kayaking equipment
  • Life jacket
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Basic accident insurance

Exclusions
  • National Park entrance fee of 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Big Buddha pier, H354+6FJ, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Traveler pickup is offered
Get picked up from your hotel on Koh Samui if it located near the main road and not remotel. If you are staying on the hill, please come to a nearby hotel. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.

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.

Pickup times for each zone:
• Ban Tai Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Bang Por Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Bang Rak Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Bo Phut Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Chaweng Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Chaweng Noi Beach: 07:45 - 08:00
• Choeng Mon Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Hua Thanon Beach: 07:30 - 07:45
• Lamai Beach: 07:45 - 08:00
• Lipa Noi Beach: 07:30 - 07:45
• Mae Nam Beach: 08:00 - 08:15
• Nathon Beach: 07:45 - 08:00
• Taling Ngam Beach: 07:30 - 07:45

Ports

  • Big Buddha pier, H354+6FJ, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

stevengC8457GM

07 Aug, 2023

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.

Patrick_B

07 Mar, 2020

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.

joanlovestoexplore

01 Mar, 2020

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.

marimettet

07 Jan, 2020

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

poornana

21 Dec, 2019

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.

User's Picture Gallery

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Beautiful Islands a near mutiny by an angry wet guy

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Great tour!

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Amazing from beginning to end!

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Great scenery

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Fun day, wouldn’t repeat

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Not sure if it was worth the journey

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Crowded, yes, but gorgeous

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Very crowded but great view

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Great value for $AUD78

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Lots of fun

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Journée mémorable magnifique

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