Koh Tan and Koh Madsum Snorkeling Trip By Speedboat From Koh Samui
Description
Snorkeling Tour to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum by speedboat is a beautiful and easy day trip from Koh Samui, combining good snorkeling with relax time on a beautiful white sandy beach. Koh Tan and Koh Madsum are very close to Koh Samui and non-touristy, so they are easy to reach and they are not crowded. • Snorkel in Samui's nearby islands to explore the tropical reef. • Soak yourself in the sunlight and walking on the white sand beach to explore the beautiful beach. • Indulge in a freshly prepared Thai lunch. • Enjoy the convenience of pick-up and drop-off direct from your hotel.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Arrive at Tean Island for the best coral reef in the area, where you are snorkeling. Ko Taen is an island, approximately 15 kilometers off the mainland and five kilometers south of Ko Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. It is part of the Samui archipelago, which includes about 60 other islands.
Koh Madsum is an island gem off the coast of Koh Samui. With an outstanding stretch of sand and fantastic clear water, making Koh Madsum popular among snorkelers, the island recently became famous for another reason. Rebranded to Pig Island, Koh Madsum welcomes daily visitors with a myriad of semi-wild pigs, who stroll around the island. Here, you can beach comb among piglets, snorkel, or kayak along the shore.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• You can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui. • An extra charge will be applied for transfer in some Koh Samui areas. (To be advised) • Free hotel pick up from Lamai, Butterfly Garden, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut, Cheongmon, Bangrak • Extra Transfer Charge 700 Baht/PAX/Way : Nathon, Taling Ngam, Pagka, Lipanoi, Lipayai • Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
- Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
- There is a minimum of 10 people required to run this tour! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
- This activity is not recommended for guests arriving by cruise ship or large boat.
Reviews(5)
We decided to go on exactly this tour because it was expected to take longer than the others. The description states: 2h Koh Tan + 4h Koh Madsum. This did not correspond to reality: we had 40 minutes to snorkel off Koh Tan from the boat. We were not on the island itself. Afterwards we went over to Koh Madsum (stay about 2.5h). Where the idiots romped around the pigs and held their phone cameras to within a few inches of their faces. They ran after the pigs, patted them all the time and screamed in terror when one of the animals moved in their direction... as so often, man is the problem here. You can also observe the animals from a distance without penetrating them. The food was good and sufficient. There was water. You can't expect miracles, though. We walked to the View Point afterwards. The site was much calmer and more relaxed. There is also a small secluded stretch of beach there that we liked a lot. The crew was very nice and tried (earned tips) and the boat (small speedboat, 13 passengers) was also great.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the boat, the friendliness of our crew, and that the food provided during the trip met your expectations. Your kind words about our team are greatly appreciated, and we will be happy to share your compliments with them. We also appreciate your comments regarding the timing of the stops during the tour. The duration at each location can sometimes vary depending on sea conditions. Your feedback is very important to us and will help us review how we present the itinerary to ensure clearer expectations for our guests. Thank you as well for sharing your thoughts about respecting the animals on the island. We completely agree that observing wildlife responsibly is very important, and we always encourage our guests to treat the animals and their environment with care. Thank you again for visiting us and for sharing your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
In the boat we were 40 people (instead of 15 as said by the guide). It was a speedboat and not the long tail. Snorkeling was terrible there were no fishes. Pig island instead is really nice.
Pick up and drop off service was super helpful, boat ride was quick and nice, Pig island was so fun and cute, and the food was good. If you want ALL day snorkeling though, Pig Island is not for you. You mostly just relax there.
Our tour guide and ้his team were good fun, the views were great and we managed to see a few Dolphins, before heading to pig island, we then went back to the main shore for a very questionable Thai buffet. The buffet is to feed several different tours so the food is just sitting there in the heat, apart from this I would highly recommend this tour.
