Pink Dolphin and Pig Island Snorkeling Tour from Koh Samui
Description
Cruise into an unforgettable Pink Dolphin Spotting Tour by speedboat from Koh Samui. Begin with hotel pickup and cruise to Khanom, home to rare and playful pink dolphins—watch them in their natural habitat and capture magical moments. Continue to Koh Tan, known for vibrant coral reefs and marine life. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters among tropical fish and colorful corals. Next, visit Koh Madsum, or Pig Island, famous for white sandy beaches, turquoise sea, and friendly pigs roaming freely perfect for fun photos and relaxation. This adventure includes an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers. Ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this tour combines wildlife encounters, snorkeling, and island-hopping for a memorable day in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Itinerary
Set off on a scenic boat tour in Khanom and encounter its famous pink dolphins. The tranquil atmosphere, clear waters, and beautiful coastline make this experience both relaxing and unforgettable—perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.
Just a short boat ride from Koh Samui, Koh Tan offers some of the region’s best snorkeling. Explore colorful coral gardens, swim with tropical fish, and enjoy the peaceful, unspoiled beauty of this lesser-known island paradise.
Koh Madsum, also known as Pig Island, is a charming destination just off Koh Samui. With powdery white beaches, clear blue waters, and friendly pigs roaming freely, this island offers a fun and relaxing day for visitors of all ages.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel near the main road. If you are staying on the hill, you must visit a nearby hotel or meeting point. The pickup time is from 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pink dolphin sightings depend on favorable marine and weather conditions.
- The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary. Remaining time is allocated based on travel durations between pickup and drop-off points, as well as transit times between activities.
- 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.
- Guests who are pregnant are not allowed to join the tour.
- Guests who have high blood pressure, heart disease, bone diseases or other serious medical conditionsare not recommended to join the tour.
Reviews(16)
We had a great day out, the tour delivered everything as advertised and the guides and food were fab!
I booked this because it was different from typical island tours. Seeing the pink dolphins was exciting, then snorkeling and visiting Pig Island made the day complete. We would have liked a little more snorkeling time, but everything else went smoothly.
We were lucky enough to spot several pink dolphins, which made everyone on the boat excited. Pig Island was fun afterwards, and the snorkeling was an added bonus. A really well-balanced day trip.
Seeing the pink dolphins was something we'd wanted to do for years. Adding Pig Island and snorkeling made the whole day even more enjoyable.
Seeing the pink dolphins was something I'll remember for a long time. After that, Pig Island was perfect for swimming and taking photos. The day moved at a comfortable pace and never felt too busy.
I'd seen plenty of photos before coming, but seeing the pink dolphins in real life was something different. Pig Island was fun as well, especially for swimming and taking photos. It never felt too crowded, and the day had a nice relaxed pace.
The crew were friendly and helpful but the itinerary was misleading as we were expecting to visit Koh tan and seafood lunch at khanom - neither of which happened. Unfortunately we didn’t see the dolphins; but appreciate there’s no guarantees. We snorkelled off shore but the sea was too murky to see much - we went to pig island where we bought a drink and then back to the original meeting point for a nice lunch - but the transport collected us early at 2.15pm and we were hurried on to the transport- very hurried experience overall and definitely not worth the money we paid
The boat was clean and not overly crowded. The equipment was clean and the service professional.
Due to the fact that dolphins are in their natural habitat it is not guaranteed you will see them, luckily we did catch quite a few glimpses. They were pink! Dark dorsal fin, but actual pink flesh. It was amazing! The reef they choose to take you snorkeling is below average, Not very active, there were some fish but not the beautiful colored fish you would think you would see in Thailand, and definitely not a vibrantly live reef but it was still very enjoyable. Pig island was interesting. The swimming was lovely, there were tables and lounge chairs and cabanas all around the beach and by the bar. There were lots of pigs, of every size, some sleeping under tables and in random spots, but most were clustered together behind the bar in the shade waiting for people to feed them. Rather touristy, but still cool to have pigs on an island. Then back to the starting point for an excellent lunch! Great day, I would recommend it if you are looking for an interesting excursion.
The fact that you haven't seen the dolphins is okay, they are wild animals and unfortunately there is no guarantee to see them. The snorkeling is one of those things too, nobody is to blame if the water is a bit murky that day. But what is not possible at all, what is absolutely not possible, is what was seen on Pig Island. There was a pig lying on the beach with bloody scratches everywhere, it was still lying in the same place after an hour without any visible movement. Then there were 2 piglets (not weighing a kilo) they were running around more than powerless and were constantly on their toes, I learned from a jet ski provider that the mother sow had died 4 days ago and the 2 little ones have not been suckled since then as the other sows were not suckling them, why not bottle breeding? Why are the animals not protected from the public? It's unbearable to see such a thing. It was my last trip with you if you as a provider don't learn to pay attention to a minimum wage of animal welfare.
