Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui
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Is Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui worth booking?
Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui is a 8-hour experience in Koh Samui, Thailand, from $62 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (9)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $62 per person
Take a day trip to the teeny island of Koh Nangyuan which is one of the top recommendations for those staying on Koh Samui. Cruise by speedboat to Koh Tao and immerse yourself in natural beauty as you hop from 1 island t
What you get
About this experience
Take a day trip to the teeny island of Koh Nangyuan which is one of the top recommendations for those staying on Koh Samui. Cruise by speedboat to Koh Tao and immerse yourself in natural beauty as you hop from 1 island to the next, participating in fun-filled activities like snorkeling, sunbathing, hiking, and sightseeing. The Nangyuan island is actually made up of three little teardrops of land connected by a massive sandbar. It’s a place where post-card dreams are made: unique topography, blindingly white sand beaches, and shores teeming with fish and coral.
What's included
Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Basic accident insurance
- Light breakfast & Thai style buffet lunch
- Snorkeling equipment & life jacket
- Hotel round trip transfer
- Drinking water and fruit
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips
What you'll see and do
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries Co
Take a day trip to the teeny island of Koh Nangyuan which is one of the top recommendations for those staying on Koh Samui. Cruise by speedboat to Koh Tao and immerse yourself in natural beauty as you hop from 1 island to the next, participating in fun-filled activities like snorkeling, sunbathing, hiking, and sightseeing. The Nangyuan island is actually made up of three little teardrops of land connected by a massive sandbar. It’s a place where post-card dreams are made: unique topography, blindingly white sand beaches, and shores teeming with fish and coral. Start your day with a transfer by minivan in air-conditioned comfort to Bang Rak Pier in the north of Koh Samui and enjoy a light breakfast. Meet the boat staff of Lomlahk Khirin and get safety instructions and information about the trip from your guide. Take off your watch and escape from Koh Samui to Koh Tao aboard the convenient speed boat with a short stopover on Koh Phangan to pickup other customers. Marvel at the sandbar beaches of Koh Tao formed by the ocean's currents, and discover the beautiful coral reefs at one of the following snorkel spots: Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong. Continue to Koh Nangyuan and enjoy an authentic buffet style Thai lunch which is served at the beachfront restaurant. Put on your sunblock before it's time to explore Koh Nangyuan itself which features a dive center and souvenir shop, as well as a breathtaking walk to the hilltop viewpoint in less than 15 minutes. Be sure to bring your cameras for this stunning scenery! Enjoy a fun-filled day, with a choice of sunbathing, short nature trekking or snorkeling in shallow waters at Japanese Garden Reef with many friendly fish species. Soak up the tranquility of a unique destination, far from the stress of modern life, and unwind from your day-to-day worries. Itinerary: • 07:45 - 08:15: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui • 08:15 - 08:30: Meet the boat crew of Lomlahk Khirin at Bang Rak Pier • 08:30 - 08:45: Get information about the trip and safety instruction from your guide • 08:45 - 09:00: Enjoy a light breakfast at the pier • 09:00 - 09:20: Board the speed boat and cruise to Koh Nangyuan • 09:20 - 09:30: Quick stopover on Koh Phangan for pickup other customers • 09:30 - 10:30: Head further to Koh Tao • 10:30 - 12:00: Snorkel at Lighthouse Bay, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay or Ao Hin Wong • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at the restaurant on Koh Nangyuan • 13:00 - 14:45: Free time with snorkeling at Japanese Garden Reef • 14:15 - 14:45: Hike to the viewpoint of Nangyuan • 14:45 - 16:15: Head back by speed boat to Koh Samui • 16:15 - 16:30: Transfer to the hotel
480 minutes here
Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
30 minutes here
Mango Bay
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60 minutes here
Hin Wong Bay
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60 minutes here
Lighthouse Bay
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60 minutes here
Ao Tanot Bay
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60 minutes here
Nang Yuan Island
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180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Koh Samui
Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Options you can book
Meet at Bang Rak Pier
Meet at Lomlahk Khirin Pier in Bang Rak on Koh Samui 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Hotel pickup on Koh Samui
Get picked up from the hotel on Koh Samui if it is located near the mainroad. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- th, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trip Store Krabi
Know before you go
- 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
- During check-in at the pier, you will have to fill your name and passport number on the insurance form. Please remember your passport number or bring a photo copy of the passport ID page on the day of the trip.
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must do!
The island was amazingly beautiful. The tour well organized although i must say the journey via the speed boat was my least favoured part as we did the slow boat for another excursion and which was fabulous.
via Viator
up to weather
pretty fun. but when we reached at pig island, it became windy so we couldn't do anything like snorkeling or sea kayaking. after the island the boat was quite bumping. still our kids enjoyed it. it was like a roller coaster for them. the last stop was the most fun for us. we jumped into the sea from the top of boat many times.
via Viator
A deportation
We did this tour earlier today. A deportation....the meeting point is at a dock with hundreds of people who are then diverted to boats of 50-60 people. Over an hour’s journey to snorkel in koh tao (no big deal) and terrible lunch stop. Departure to the second island and two hours stop at the crowded beach without shade. A terrible experience. Cost 1.500 bath per person. Tip...evaluate smaller tours for number of people but definitely better. Don't do it!!!!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that you were unpleasant with our services. Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao is one of the most tourist attractions in southern Thailand, so there are crowded all year round. It is located quite far from Koh Samui and you have to spend a bit longer time on the boat. It is worth for those who love to snorkeling, sunbathing, sightseeing, and hiking to the hilltop viewpoint. Warm regards, Rinda
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Horror trip speedboat snorkeling
Today we made a trip by speedboat to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan. A light breakfast was given at the peer, a banana, some fried balls and white bread. Before boarding we needed to fill in a form that we had no diseases... The weather was very windy and rainy, and the speedboat was a toy for the waves. It was jumping up and down, left and right. The sea water was coming through the roof and we got totally wet. It felt horrible, the boat was full of vomiting and loudly screaming Chinese or Asian people. The crew was prepared for this, with an ‘anti-vomit’ massage on board and many garbagebags to vomit in; we think it happens a lot. After snorkeling we arrived at Koh Tao, and we decided not to go further with this trip on the speedboat. We booked a ticket at the Ferry, back to Koh Samui. Besides this bad experience, the crew was kind, nice, and very helpful to the sick people.
Response from the operator: Dear Michael, Thank you for your review and we are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with our service. During check-in at the pier, it is necessary for every traveller to fill the name and passport number in the form of travel insurance even you have no diseases. Now is rainy season in southern Thailand. There are rainy, windy, and waves some days. Warm regards, Rinda
via Tripadvisor
Long Day
The snorkeling was probably one of the best I've ever seen in my life (and I've been snorkeling a lot..); however, it was a very long day and the ride to get to and from Koh Tao was 1.5 hours (that's 3 hours of traveling total). This wouldn't have been too bad because I like boats, but the boat we were on was very small and we were seated like a school bus (2 by 2). There was no room to move, dry off or apply sunscreen. It felt very cramped. In addition, the amount of time we spent on the "private island" was way too long. The sun is extremely strong and hot - we were on the beach for two hours and it felt like an hour too long. I would suggest a half day tour instead. (Also, the "private island" was PACKED).
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $2000
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
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Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Koh Samui.
How much does Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui cost?
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Prices start at $62 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Koh Samui usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Koh Samui is not rushed.
Is Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Koh Samui, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Koh Samui can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Koh Samui and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Koh Samui within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Koh Samui?
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On Outty we rank every Koh Samui experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Angthong National Marine Park VIP Small Group Tour, Cooking Class in Koh Samui with Micro Organic Garden, Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Koh Samui?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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