Samui Island Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Big Boat with Kayaking
Description
Discover the beauty of Angthong Marine Park on a full-day tour from Koh Samui aboard the 3 deck tour boat with plenty of space. Kayak along an amazing coastline and hike to the top of Mae Koh Island with a view to the emerald-green saltwater lagoon. Do some sightseeing before relaxing at Wua Talap Island - a sensational white-sand beach which is the ideal spot for swimming and snorkeling.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start the trip with a pickup from your hotel on Koh Samui by air-conditioned minibus. Depart from Nathon Pier by fully equipped tour boat with 3 decks and plenty of space. Get a light breakfast while watching the majestic marine scenery slip by.
Arrive at Angthong National Marine Park and start kayaking under huge limestone cliffs through crystal blue waters along the coastline.
Reach Mae Koh Island by kayak or set over by longtail boat if you have chosen the sightseeing option. Climb the steps to the top of the island in approx. 10 minutes and enjoy a fantastic view over the Emerald Lagoon which is also known as 'Talay Nai'. The salt water lake is surrounded by sheer cliffs and is definitely the highlight of this tour. After this great adventure you will be ready to feast on a Thai buffet on board the tour boat, followed by fresh seasonal fruits.
Enjoy more kayaking at Wua Talap Island or hike along a 1640ft (500m) natural trail which leads to a view point with an impressive panoramic view over the picturesque setting of Angthong Marine Park. Please note that there is a little climbing passage along fixed ropes at the end of the trail. Another highlight is a short hike to the Lotus Cave, known as 'Bua Boke', with beautiful stalactite and stalagmite mineral formations. For people who are physically less active, there are a plenty of other activities available. Swim, snorkel or just relax on a beautiful beach with soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters and powder-soft white sand. If you like to stay overnight on the island, we will drop you off at the park ranger head quarter and pick you up from there again the next day. There are bungalows and camping sites available.
The hours passed quickly without noticing, and it's already time to leave this wonderful place. On the way back to Koh Samui you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while admiring the last views of the astonishing islands. Arrive back at Nathon Pier and get transferred to your hotel where can look back on your day in the enchanting still of the evening.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel on Koh Samui located near the main road. 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: • Bang Rak Beach: 07:00 - 07:15 • Bo Phut Beach: 07:30 - 07:45 • Chaweng Beach: 07:15 - 07:30 • Choeng Mon Beach: 07:15 - 07:30 • Lamai Beach: 07:15 - 07:30 • Lipa Noi Beach: 07:45 - 08:00 • Mae Nam Beach: 07:45 - 08:00 • Taling Ngam Beach: 07:45 - 08:00
Traveller Ratings
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
- If you like to stay overnight on Wua Talap, we will drop you off at the park ranger head quarter and pick you up from there again the next day. There are bungalows and camping sites available.
- The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
- 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(91)
Great full day activity. Will be picked up promptly at hotel. Everything was well organized. The kayaking was great in beautiful turquoise water , but the stop to swim was rocky and not great. There was a set of steep stairs to go up to see the beautiful lagoon and view of the picturesque ocean. The second stop in the Anthony park , the ocean was so crystal clear and swimmable. Water temperature was heavenly. After that we were picked up again by ferry had a buffet lunch ( rice, chicken, potatoes, and fruit). In am bananas, muffins and coffee or tea. Was great experience.
Pick up from the hotel was fab, staff on board were helpful and informative. Kayaking was excellent- guide took us round all the spots and made sure no-one was left. Information on the cave was limited and the walk was more challenging than expected. Need to be a reasonable climber and have no mobility issues. Overall a very good day.
Anthong Marine National Park is beautiful. The kayak option is to take, it allows you to discover beautiful places. Lunch on the boat is hearty and correct, breakfast is as advertised, namely light! In the afternoon, we went snorkelling in a nice setting. It’s not an extraordinary sport but we still saw many fish and a pretty coral. I put only 3/5 for the long time on the boat to do nothing, with a very slow sailing pace. It takes 3h30 for the round trip. Either the scenery is beautiful but it takes a long time because adding the transfer from the hotel, as for us of 2 times an hour, we spent 5h30 in transport and 5h in activity. And a hundred people on the boat. Admittedly, the price is very affordable and the staff very friendly. You just have to keep the other parameters in mind.
It's a great experience, kayaking is fun, shame for a short time on the islands. We have chosen to make the route of the quarries , unfortunately there is no staff accompanying, they tell you the direction and communicate that you must be at a certain time at the meeting point. The route is difficult and I would say dangerous, definitely not suitable for children and the elderly. Snorkeling is possible but unfortunately there are neither fish nor corals. The nature is beautiful, fortunately we also spotted monkeys. Lunch on the boat simple and good, overall absolutely advisable.
Dear IIKA52 Assolutamente! Capisco perfettamente le tue considerazioni. È bello leggere che hai apprezzato l'esperienza complessiva, ma è altrettanto importante sottolineare gli aspetti che potrebbero essere migliorati per rendere il tour ancora più piacevole.
We wanted to show our children the underwater world while snorkeling. Unfortunately, snorkeling is “sold” as a marketing ploy – in the end, everyone only goes on this tour once. You can end up snorkeling in muddy water without fish. Everyone was disappointed. But: a great team, friendly, cooks deliciously underboard. We were allowed to sit downstairs and had shadows. I feel sorry for the team, which is certainly regularly confronted with the wrong promises. You were great and so was the landscape. To the organizers: honestly sell the great scenery, the friendly team, the wonderful views, the delicious food and keep the disabled from traveling.
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback about your trip. We are sorry to hear that the snorkeling did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will use it to better communicate and improve our offerings. We are pleased that you enjoyed our team, the food, and the beautiful scenery. Your kind words about our team are greatly appreciated and will be shared with them. Thank you again for your valuable comments. We hope you give us another chance to provide you with an even better experience.
As mentioned in previous posts, don't look forward to breakfast too much. Furthermore, an almost full boat to the park. Friendly and helpful people. We didn't think the trip was really special and too commercial. But everything here revolves around tourism. You can forget snorkeling on this trip. Or we were just unlucky.
Dear marcel S, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize that the breakfast and snorkeling fell short of your expectations, and that the full boat felt less than ideal. We value your insights about the tour feeling commercial, and we're currently exploring ways to strike a better balance between accessibility and fostering a more unique experience. We appreciate your kind words about the friendly and helpful staff, and we're continuously striving to improve all aspects of the tour. Your feedback is crucial for us to learn and grow. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust and provide a more memorable experience in the future.
We was picked up on the outher side off the island boput,long trip a lot off trafick,bad driver,the breakfast a banana,and a littel cake,if you go on this trip for snokling,you Will Bee dissepointet,nothing to see,the lunch is okay,the staff is good,the trip back home to the hotel was 75 minuts from the pier,again a lot off trafik,I wouldt not go on this trip again,we hoped to hawe a good time to snorkel and see some butiefull fish,we diddent see anything, to crawed on the small beach we went to wisit on the trip.again the staff was great.
Dear Paradise01062176473 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent Samui Island Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Big Boat with Kayaking. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take all customer feedback seriously and appreciate you highlighting both the areas you enjoyed, such as the friendly staff, as well as those that fell short, particularly the transportation, breakfast, snorkeling visibility, and beach access. We can assure you that we are continuously working to improve our tours and address the concerns raised in your review.
A great trip to Angthong Marine Park. Friendly staff throughout the journey. Breakfast was a small croissant with a banana, so consider eating beforehand. Lunch is a buffet prepared in their cargo hold. Bring plenty of snacks as it can be a long day without a proper breakfast or lunch. However, the boat was overcrowded, making seating cramped. Each time you go to/from the islands, you have to board a so-called Long Tail Boat, which is not a pleasant experience. If you have difficulty walking, this boat trip is not suitable. They overcrowd these boats, leaving you uncertain if it might tip over. But the sights on the trip were truly amazing. Definitely recommend spending time climbing the high mountain to the viewpoint over the islands
Dear Passenger36809151859 A great trip to Angthong Marine Park. Friendly staff throughout the journey. Breakfast was a small croissant with a banana, so consider eating beforehand. Lunch is a buffet prepared in their cargo hold. Bring plenty of snacks as it can be a long day without a proper breakfast or lunch. However, the boat was overcrowded, making seating cramped. Each time you go to/from the islands, you have to board a so-called Long Tail Boat, which is not a pleasant experience. If you have difficulty walking, this boat trip is not suitable. They overcrowd these boats, leaving you uncertain if it might tip over. But the sights on the trip were truly amazing. Definitely recommend spending time climbing the high mountain to the viewpoint over the islands
Nice day trip Wichita was well organized. Beautiful places to see during the trip. I recommend you add the kayaking as this was the highlight of the boat trip. The staff were really helpful and friendly, and had a lot of knowledge.
Dear Voyager03785473674 Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your day trip to Wichita and found the places you visited beautiful. We're especially happy to hear how much you loved the kayaking - it truly is a fantastic way to experience the scenery from a different perspective. Your suggestion to add it as a standard option is valuable, and we'll definitely consider it as we continue to refine our tours. We're also delighted to know our staff made your day even better with their helpfulness, friendliness, and knowledge. Our staff are passionate about Wichita and love sharing their insights with our guests. Thank you again for choosing our tour and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Wichita soon!
Fantastic day. The service was amazing really well run and the staff are so helpful happy and friendly. The tour we included kayaks and this was an amazing addition to the already amazing sites. Food was great boat was comfortable and will definitely come back to do again. Thank you team!
Dear BBmuz Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you had such a great time on your tour with us. We're especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the service, the staff, the kayaks, the food, and the boat. We hope to see you again soon!
