Mr. Tu Day Trip to Angthong Marine Park by Speed Boat from Koh Samui
Description
Experience the beauty of the archipelago of Angthong Marine Park with 42 islands, amazing formations, peaks and seemingly impossible to stand rocks. On the speed boat of Mr. Tu you will never feel crowded. Start with excellent snorkeling for about an hour at Koh Wao Yai, then climb up about 200 steep steps on Koh Mae Ko for a super view of surrounding islands and the Emerald Lake. Enjoy lunch on Koh Sam Sao (Tripod Island) and finally kayak into many cool caves and paddle-throughs.
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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.
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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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel in Mae Nam Beach, Bang Rak Beach, Bo Phut, Choeng Mon Beach, Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach and Ban Tai located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill, please come to a nearby hotel. or meeting point which will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. If you stay at another place (hotel in Hua Thanon, Natien Beach, Butterfly Garden, Bang Kao Beach, Laem Sor, Thong Krut Beach, Phangka, Taling Ngam, Lipa Noi, Nathon and Bang Por), please book the corresponding option including a small extra fee. 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: 07:00 • Bang Kao Beach: 07:00 • Bang Por: 07:00 • Bang Rak Beach: 07:50 - 08:00 • Bo Phut: 07:50 - 08:00 • Butterfly Garden: 07:00 • Chaweng Beach: 08:00 - 08:10 • Choeng Mon Beach 08:10 - 08:20 • Hua Thanon: 07:00 • Laem Sor: 07:00 • Lamai Beach: 07:30 - 07:45 • Lipa Noi: 07:00 • Mae Nam Beach: 07:30 - 07:45 • Nathon: 07:00 - 07:15 • Natien Beach: 07:00 • Phangka: 07:00 • Taling Ngam: 07:00 • Thong Krut Beach: 07:00
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(105)
We went on the Angthong Marine Park tour today. It was not what we were expecting. On arrival in the Snorkelling spot, there were already 4 other big boats of many people there. It was crowded and rushed. They said we had 45 minutes, but by the time everyone actually got in the water, it was no more than 20 minutes. In addition, no guidance on where to snorkel for the best bits - actually, they guided us into the cave which had almost no coral, instead of sending us to the other side of the bay. The Emerald Lake is beautiful, but there were so many people and we were once again rushed along to make sure we kept to schedule. The lunch was ok, not amazing. The kayaking was in a stunning location, but once again, rushed along. We did not partake in the hike and enjoyed a swim at the beach at the next island instead. Overall, the staff were friendly and attentive. They were the only good thing about this tour. If you want a tour that is on a speedboat that you can't see out of, is loud and smells of fuel, and then be rushed through the whole day then this is the tour for you.
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your tour to Angthong Marine Park felt rushed and overcrowded. We are glad that our friendly and attentive crew was a bright spot in your day, and we will be sure to pass your compliments along to them. However, we apologize for the limited water time during your snorkeling session, the poor direction regarding the reef, and the discomfort on the speedboat. We strive to provide a high-value excursion, and your comments regarding the pacing of the kayaking, lunch, and island stops are incredibly helpful. We are taking your notes to our management team to review our daily schedules and boat maintenance to ensure a more comfortable and relaxed journey for our future guests. Thank you for joining us.
Very well organized, it has been a great day with 4 spots. Snorkeling was surprisingly good, than kayaking and lunch in a beautiful place, then the Emerald Lagoon and the last one with an amazing view point (or a nice white sandy beach for the less courageous 😁). Lunch is good and drinks are provided throughout the day.
1x snorkeling spot in real terms.Coral etc pretty average ; other spots terrible. Swimming areas enclosed restricted by rope .
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the snorkeling experience did not meet your expectations. Please note that snorkeling conditions, including coral visibility and marine life, can vary depending on weather, tides, and sea conditions on the day. Regarding the swimming areas, these are sometimes restricted by safety ropes to ensure the safety of all guests and to help protect the marine environment. We truly appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration to improve our experience. If you have any further feedback, please feel free to share it with us. Kind regards,
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.
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
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.
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. 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.
Nice trip, but very many people at the individual stops. Sweet monkeys observed. Wonderful view from above.
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the trip and had the chance to see the cute monkeys and take in the beautiful views. We understand that some spots can get crowded, especially during peak times, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Hope to welcome you again in the future.
Daily excursion all inclusive (except entrance fee to the park). On our speedboat we were about 50 and on arrival at the snorkeling points there were at least 5 boats... bad result. The two trekking excursions for the Laguna and the plinth of view are worth it. Good lunch and extremely kind staff. I don't think it depends on the tour operator who was reliable and accurate rather on the type of excursion
