Semi-Private Yacht Day Trip to Ang Thong Marine Park’s Blue Lagoon and Snorkeling Sites
by Tours Koh Samui
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This semi-private yacht day trip to Ang Thong Marine Park departs from Koh Samui and lasts about 10 hours. The tour begins by sailing southwest past the Five Islands, known for bird's nest harvesting. The first stop is a remote area within the park where guests can take a guided sea kayaking tour for one hour along cliffs, caves, tunnels, and a secret lagoon. Alternatively, guests may use a dinghy for the same route. Next, the yacht sails north beyond the park’s waters to the Koh Wao island group, recognized as one of Thailand’s top 20 snorkeling sites. After a safety briefing, guests receive full snorkeling equipment and a guided underwater tour lasting about one hour. Non-swimmers and children can use a netted floating raft to view the reef safely. Returning to the park, the yacht passes Ko Lao Yu while guests enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Thai fusion dishes made with local ingredients, served amid limestone islands with tall cliffs and unusual rock formations. The yacht then continues past Koh Thong Thaeng and Ko Wa Noi toward Ko Mae Ko, home to the Blue Lagoon, also called Talay Nai or Emerald Lake. This area is exclusive to this tour, with no other organized groups allowed. Guests spend 15 minutes arriving and then 45 minutes at Ko Mae Ko, where they may climb steep stairs to a viewpoint overlooking 42 islands or relax on the beach beside the enclosed saltwater lagoon, a natural marine nursery. On the return trip, the yacht passes Ko Wua Talap, the marine park headquarters, and cruises past Phaluai Island, inhabited by a community of sea gypsy fishermen. Onboard amenities include a jacuzzi, drinks such as tea, coffee, bottled water, and carbonated beverages, as well as dessert. Guests can enjoy the sun deck, lounge, and dining area while watching the sunset. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, life vests, towels, onboard restrooms, WiFi, use of the netted raft, full insurance coverage, and round-trip hotel transfer. Marine park admission fees, optional sea kayak rental, and alcoholic drinks are not included. All guests must remove footwear before boarding. The maximum number of guests is 14 on the Blue Dragon yacht or 28 on the Red Dragon yacht, depending on group size. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Five Islands
The tour begins southwest of Koh Samui, passing the Five Islands, which are known for the unusual practice of harvesting bird's nests.
Sea Kayaking in Ang Thong Marine Park
The first stop is a remote area in the Ang Thong archipelago exclusive to this tour. Guests can join a guided sea kayaking trip along dramatic cliffs, limestone islands, caves, tunnels, and a secret lagoon, or choose to ride in the accompanying dinghy.
60 min
Sailing to Koh Wao
The yacht sails north beyond the Marine Park waters toward Koh Wao, a location known for excellent snorkeling.
Snorkeling at Ko Wao Island Group
At Ko Wao, considered one of Thailand's top 20 snorkeling sites, guests receive a safety briefing and snorkeling gear for a guided underwater tour of the vibrant reef. Non-swimmers and children may stay on a netted floating raft that offers reef views without swimming.
60 min
Lunch Cruise Past Ko Lao Yu
Returning to the Marine Park, the yacht passes Ko Lao Yu while guests enjoy a buffet lunch. The route includes views of limestone islands with tall cliffs and unusual rock formations.
Passing Koh Thong Thaeng
The yacht passes one of the larger islands in the park, Koh Thong Thaeng, noted for its natural beauty.
Passing Ko Wa Noi
The tour continues past Ko Wa Noi on the way to Ko Mae Ko and the Blue Lagoon.
Passing Ko Sam Sao (Three Sisters Islands)
The yacht sails past Ko Sam Sao, known as the Three Sisters Islands, featuring a natural stone bridge extending into the sea and white sandy beaches.
Blue Lagoon at Ko Mae Ko
Ko Mae Ko is home to the Blue Lagoon, or Talay Nai, an enclosed saltwater lake that inspired the book and film "The Beach." The tour is the last allowed to visit this site, avoiding other organized groups.
15 min
Blue Lagoon Emerald Lake
Guests may climb steep stairs to a viewpoint overlooking 42 islands in the park or relax on the secluded beach. The lagoon acts as a natural nursery for marine life.
45 min
Ko Wua Ta Lap
On the way back to Koh Samui, the yacht passes Ko Wua Talap, which serves as the Marine Park headquarters.
Cruise Past Phaluai Island
The yacht passes Phaluai Island, inhabited by a community of "sea gypsy" fishermen. Guests can enjoy drinks, a banana split, or a swim in the jacuzzi while watching the sunset during the return cruise.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Semi-Private Yacht Day Trip to Ang Thong Marine Park’s Blue Lagoon and Snorkeling Sites
by Tours Koh Samui
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿8,400Overview
This semi-private yacht day trip to Ang Thong Marine Park departs from Koh Samui and lasts about 10 hours. The tour begins by sailing southwest past the Five Islands, known for bird's nest harvesting. The first stop is a remote area within the park where guests can take a guided sea kayaking tour for one hour along cliffs, caves, tunnels, and a secret lagoon. Alternatively, guests may use a dinghy for the same route. Next, the yacht sails north beyond the park’s waters to the Koh Wao island group, recognized as one of Thailand’s top 20 snorkeling sites. After a safety briefing, guests receive full snorkeling equipment and a guided underwater tour lasting about one hour. Non-swimmers and children can use a netted floating raft to view the reef safely. Returning to the park, the yacht passes Ko Lao Yu while guests enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Thai fusion dishes made with local ingredients, served amid limestone islands with tall cliffs and unusual rock formations. The yacht then continues past Koh Thong Thaeng and Ko Wa Noi toward Ko Mae Ko, home to the Blue Lagoon, also called Talay Nai or Emerald Lake. This area is exclusive to this tour, with no other organized groups allowed. Guests spend 15 minutes arriving and then 45 minutes at Ko Mae Ko, where they may climb steep stairs to a viewpoint overlooking 42 islands or relax on the beach beside the enclosed saltwater lagoon, a natural marine nursery. On the return trip, the yacht passes Ko Wua Talap, the marine park headquarters, and cruises past Phaluai Island, inhabited by a community of sea gypsy fishermen. Onboard amenities include a jacuzzi, drinks such as tea, coffee, bottled water, and carbonated beverages, as well as dessert. Guests can enjoy the sun deck, lounge, and dining area while watching the sunset. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, life vests, towels, onboard restrooms, WiFi, use of the netted raft, full insurance coverage, and round-trip hotel transfer. Marine park admission fees, optional sea kayak rental, and alcoholic drinks are not included. All guests must remove footwear before boarding. The maximum number of guests is 14 on the Blue Dragon yacht or 28 on the Red Dragon yacht, depending on group size. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Five Islands
The tour begins southwest of Koh Samui, passing the Five Islands, which are known for the unusual practice of harvesting bird's nests.
Sea Kayaking in Ang Thong Marine Park
The first stop is a remote area in the Ang Thong archipelago exclusive to this tour. Guests can join a guided sea kayaking trip along dramatic cliffs, limestone islands, caves, tunnels, and a secret lagoon, or choose to ride in the accompanying dinghy.
60 min
Sailing to Koh Wao
The yacht sails north beyond the Marine Park waters toward Koh Wao, a location known for excellent snorkeling.
Snorkeling at Ko Wao Island Group
At Ko Wao, considered one of Thailand's top 20 snorkeling sites, guests receive a safety briefing and snorkeling gear for a guided underwater tour of the vibrant reef. Non-swimmers and children may stay on a netted floating raft that offers reef views without swimming.
60 min
Lunch Cruise Past Ko Lao Yu
Returning to the Marine Park, the yacht passes Ko Lao Yu while guests enjoy a buffet lunch. The route includes views of limestone islands with tall cliffs and unusual rock formations.
Passing Koh Thong Thaeng
The yacht passes one of the larger islands in the park, Koh Thong Thaeng, noted for its natural beauty.
Passing Ko Wa Noi
The tour continues past Ko Wa Noi on the way to Ko Mae Ko and the Blue Lagoon.
Passing Ko Sam Sao (Three Sisters Islands)
The yacht sails past Ko Sam Sao, known as the Three Sisters Islands, featuring a natural stone bridge extending into the sea and white sandy beaches.
Blue Lagoon at Ko Mae Ko
Ko Mae Ko is home to the Blue Lagoon, or Talay Nai, an enclosed saltwater lake that inspired the book and film "The Beach." The tour is the last allowed to visit this site, avoiding other organized groups.
15 min
Blue Lagoon Emerald Lake
Guests may climb steep stairs to a viewpoint overlooking 42 islands in the park or relax on the secluded beach. The lagoon acts as a natural nursery for marine life.
45 min
Ko Wua Ta Lap
On the way back to Koh Samui, the yacht passes Ko Wua Talap, which serves as the Marine Park headquarters.
Cruise Past Phaluai Island
The yacht passes Phaluai Island, inhabited by a community of "sea gypsy" fishermen. Guests can enjoy drinks, a banana split, or a swim in the jacuzzi while watching the sunset during the return cruise.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.