Angthong Marine Park Day Tour: Panoramic Cruising, Snorkelling, Kayaking & Hiking from Koh Samui

Take an enchanting panoramic cruise trip through the captivating Angthong archipelago for an amazing outdoor escapade with snorkelling, kayaking, and hiking. Dive into pristine waters with radiant corals and vibrant fish schools, and ascend to the highest point of Mae Koh Island’s viewpoint, an experience that will truly astound you.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • In Sea Speedboat - The amiable team of Insea Speedboat will pick you up by minivan from the lobby of your hotel and bring you to the private pier in Bang Rak. After a quick COVID-19 screening, get helpful information from your guide and enjoy a light breakfast before heading by speedboat to Ang Thong National Marine Park.
What's Included
  • Basic accident insurance
  • Light breakfast & Thai style buffet lunch
  • Refreshing towel
  • Life jacket
  • Snorkeling & kayaking equipment
  • Drinking water, Coca-Cola & fruits
  • Hotel round trip transfer
  • Professional English speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
Additional Information
  • 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.
Location
Insea Speedboat
Meet at Insea Speedboat Pier in Bophut at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pauljratcliffe1
May 14, 2025
A must day out - The day tour was an excellent day out. The prompt early morning pickup to the speedboat. Light breakfast provided on arrival after the easy check-in. The staff were very helpful and informative throughout the whole day. The snorkeling experience was amazing, seeing many different fish and the corals. Next was the ang thong national park. How beautiful and scenic it is. Be warned, the 500m climb to the view point is extreme and not for the elderly or anyone who is unfit, however, once at the top the views are definitely worth it. Onto the next island for lunch, very nice buffet lunch. Next the emerald lagoon, only 100m climb so nice and easy. The steps are quite steep. Some of the more like ladders. Again, worth the climb. The complete day was amazing and definitely value for money. I would highly recommend.
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L188snadamh
May 11, 2025
Unforgettable Day Trip – Beautiful Sights & Amazing Crew! - This was an absolutely wonderful day out! Our guide, Thai, and the rest of the crew were fantastic from start to finish. Thai was not only informative and knowledgeable but kept everyone entertained with his enthusiasm and great singing voice. The crew were incredibly attentive, always quick to lend a hand when boarding or disembarking the speedboat, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. The snorkelling stop was a highlight – we saw parrotfish, wrasse, rabbitfish, and damsels along with an impressive variety of corals including montipora, cyphastrea, and even wild riccordea. A real treat for marine life lovers! After snorkelling, everyone was rinsed off with fresh water on the boat – a small but thoughtful touch. For those not into swimming, there was still fun to be had relaxing on the boat with music playing and drinks flowing. Due to some choppy waters, the schedule was slightly adjusted, but we appreciated the crew’s flexibility. Instead of the hike to the viewpoint , we opted for kayaking around the marine park’s main island. The blue water, slow pace, and stunning scenery made it truly unforgettable. We sipped iced coffees under the palm trees, and were even greeted by a curious monkey looking for a photo op! We later visited the Emerald Lagoon, and while the hike was short (about 10 minutes), the stairs were steep – a bit of a challenge, but well worth it for the breathtaking view over the lagoon. Lunch at Koh Phaluai was delicious – a buffet of green chicken curry with rice, salad, crumbed chicken and prawns. We grabbed a couple of Singha beers and relaxed while watching hornbills swoop in for bananas and some photo opportunities. All in all, this was an incredible day exploring beautiful parts of Thailand. Just be ready for a long day in the sun – pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. The crew kept the boat well-stocked with water and Pepsi, so we were always refreshed. Highly recommend this tour, and we’re already planning to book their Koh Phangan and Koh Tao trip next time we’re in Samui. Thank you, Thai and the amazing crew, for a day we won’t forget!
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Diego_a
May 1, 2025
Great scenary - Great landscapes, especially the green lagoon. The green curry for lunch was actually quite good and tasty.
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J5174njchristineg
Mar 9, 2025
Absolutely amazing day - This was a wonderful day! Our crew, led by our guide, Big, was fantastic. Big was funny, informative, and kept us entertained with his enthusiasm. I’m not as able bodied as I used to be, and the crew were always observant and quick to lend me a hand for balance or on and off the speedboat. My husband really enjoyed the snorkelling stop. He said he saw parrot fish, sea urchins, lots of other fish, and beautiful coral. When coming back on the boat, everyone got rinsed off with fresh water. I stayed on the boat but was not bored at all. There were others who stayed onboard and we all hung out in the sunshine taking photos and enjoying the gorgeous location. Our schedule was slightly altered due to high winds coming in the afternoon, so we headed to the main island of the marine reserve next. I did not go on the hike, and it was too windy to kayak, although that would have been fantastic. Bring your cash so you can rent some beach chairs and buy drinks. We swam in the sea and sat under the palm trees on the most glorious tropical island beach. Next stop was the emerald lagoon. My husband did the climb but I took one look at the “stairs” up and decided to watch the bay which was amazing (see whale comments below). My husband said I made the right decision. The “stairs” turned out to be more of an erratic ladder. If you are scared of heights I think it’s a skip. However, on the way to the big island they got reports of whales in the area. Big got very excited! Apparently seeing the endangered Bryde’s Whale is really rare. We found them!!!! It was wonderful! And we spotted them again! And when I skipped the climb I sat in a viewing spot and saw them again! Lunch was ok. There were hornbills though which was great! And beer to be purchased with cash. Loved our day!!! If you can only do this or Pig Island I would pick this one.
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Magnus_w
Feb 6, 2025
Fantastic day trip to Anthong - A full day of adventure, plenty of time to explore with hiking, swimming, kayaking and snorkelling all thrown in. The crew on the boat were amazing and thank you so much to Joe, Sunshine and the team (fun and easy names to remember and pronounce!). Not only did they look after you very well, they gave you space to enjoy your time going around the islands. Only recommendation to people is if you do decide to hike to the top of the view point, which is well worthwhile, wear something better than flip flops! Lastly, the food was awesome and plenty of it and the locals are so nice. A day trip I would repeat again
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D_t
Feb 16, 2025
Speedboat, beautiful scenery, snorkelling not so great - Beautiful scenery, but snorkelling spoiled by too many tourist boats and people churning up the water making visibility poor. Speedboat trip was a bit choppy on the day we went but well worth the climb to see the lagoon, the beaches and the lunch was great too.
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Yuwen_t
Jan 25, 2025
Adventurous - The day tour was organized very well and we were a group of roughly 20ish people on a small and very high speed boat. I enjoyed the views though it requires a pretty intense 1.5 hour hike round trip to enjoy the views though. I was expecting to see more fish during the snorkeling activity however unfortunately there were not many to be seen. Other than that overall it was enjoyable though is a physically demanding activity.
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Carol_d
Feb 21, 2025
Extreme boat trip - The boat staff were very helpful which was very much needed. The sea was rough and the landing platforms was very dangerous to walk on. I had a swimming of the boat and the access back onto the boat was extremely difficult, with out the help of the boat staff I don't know how I would have got into the boat. There needs to be more information on the tour site about these issues,I am 65 but generally fit ad well. I would question whether the trip should have gone due to the sea conditions .
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Summerf524
Apr 18, 2025
Closed, Crowded, Chaos, Confused... - We booked this Koh Phi Phi tour to snorkel, swim, enjoy scenic views, relax, and bask in the sun on a tropical white sand beach. It was all in the brochure, including stand-up paddleboards and clear kayaks at no additional charge. Orientation took forever, and the up-sell for tour extras was annoying and overpriced (beach shoes and fins were strongly encouraged). We were confused and disappointed to learn we would not get to swim or snorkel at the prime destinations. These popular spots were closed indefinitely. Due to over-tourism, the reef was almost destroyed. I commend the Thai authorities for making this difficult but necessary decision to save the reef, but why are we booking a tour to a location we cannot access? The all-day tour did include two snorkel spots at 20 minutes each, but they were barren wastelands with no coral and a few barely visible fish. Maya Bay felt like a war zone with hundreds of people, boats everywhere, and constant screaming over the megaphone, barking orders not to touch the water. The nature was beautiful, but it was covered with people. It felt more like Disneyland on a crowded day. I realize this wasn't the tour company's fault that the reef was closed, but why did they take us here? After Maya Bay, packed like sardines, we cruised to a spot where we could swim (snorkeling prohibited). Again, it was just crowded and chaotic. The lush cliffs were amazing, but we were blocked in by all the tour boats, and the smell of exhaust permeated the air. We opted not to pay extra for the longboat ride. If the vibe was more peaceful and meditative, I would have paid the extra money, but it wasn't a relaxing locale at all. The last stop, Cat Island, was another disappointment. It felt like a tourist trap. We were stuck on a small island with expensive drinks, chair rentals, and beach activities. Like all of our stops, there were hordes of people everywhere. The clear kayak was available near the shore only for five minutes max, and there were no stand-up paddleboards. It was our longest stop, and we were quickly bored. We made the best of it by exploring the rock structures, taking a few pictures, and enjoying an overpriced drink from the bar. I gave the tour a rating of 2 stars (not 1) because tour groups have no control over Koh Phi Phi's governmental closure. I was just surprised and confused as to why they didn't inform us of the closure before we booked the tour. I would have liked to go somewhere I could swim, snorkel, or dive, not people watch.
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Julie_r
Feb 16, 2025
Trip advertised no more... - Trip advertised no more than 16 in the group and there were 34 , making the boat crowded and uncomfortable
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).