Half Day Pig Island and Snorkeling Experience
Description
Explore the small islands south of Samui onboard a traditional long tail boat. You'll have a chance to snorkel at the best reef around Samui just off the coast of Koh Tan, relax on the beach at Koh Madsum (Pig Island), feed the beach pigs, and enjoy a delicious meal there. These islands are a slice of paradise just a short ride from the southern part of Samui. Our customers have said that this is the their favorite tour available from Samui, so come and explore these islands with Tour Explore!
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Itinerary
Some of the best snorkeling around Samui is located at the coral reef just off the coast of Koh Tan. We will spend about an hour snorkeling here.
Visit Koh Matsum also known as Pig Island to ethically interact with the beach pigs! Travelers can also enjoy the pristine beach and panoramic views here!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(147)
Disappointing and unhygienic. The pigs do their thing on the same beach where you walk barefoot or flip-flops. They take bottles of water and walk between the eateries. This is at odds with how the excursion is sold – it is suggested that the animals are separated, but they are not. In addition, you spend unnecessary time on the island, while snorkeling is chaotic and poorly regulated. You only get 45 minutes in murky water where the crowds of providers hardly see anything. The staff is not friendly, but helpful. This makes the experience a little more bearable, but does not change the poor organization and unsanitary conditions. If snorkeling trip absolutely not recommended, and Pig Island is only suitable for those who do not have trouble with a dirty, unhygienic environment. For me it is certainly not worth repeating.
I’m so sorry about your experience however please check you booked with tourexplore as we have not been operating our pig island tour
Naphat Tour Koh Samui - Half Day Snorkelling Itinerary. We booked this trip mainly for the visit to Pig Island. We were taken to Rap Island for snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding. All equipment is provided within the price. The island has a bar but nothing else. Waters were too shallow for swimming or snorkelling and you were left here for 2 hours. Lunch was provided on Rap Island which was really tasty and plentiful. We then arrived at Pig Island and given around 30-40 minutes to see the pigs. You can provide feed for around 50 baht and water for around 20 baht. The pigs will take water from you and you’re given a little plate for the pellets. The younger pigs are very cute but the bigger ones will literally dig their teeth into a water bottle to take it from you, so if with children keep to the smaller pigs. The beach is lovely on Pig Island and water clean. We were then take to another snorkelling area in deep waters, you can jump off the front of the boat and ladders on the back to get back in. There is no coral and just a few fish to be seen. Again, mask and snorkel provided and they were immaculately clean. Overall a good day but could be shorter without being left on the beach for 2 hours. Food was amazing.
I’m so sorry about your experience however please check you booked with tourexplore as we have not been operating our pig island tour
Pig Island, Madsun, an ABSOLUTE SHAME OPEN AIR LANDFILL Thais are ruining what was perhaps heaven, garbage everywhere on the beach, plastic glass bottles, caps, slippers... We were blown away, total crap. WE WASTED A DAY OF HOLIDAY YOU ARE NOT COMING THAI CLEAN IT UP!!!
I’m so sorry about your experience however please check you booked with tourexplore as we have not been operating our pig island tour
I think this activity is really a must if you are going to Koh Samui. We had a private tour, snorkeling + visit to the Isle of Pigs. I loved it!
Magic place beautiful sea. A nice experience to do even with children. We arrived with a long thai in 25 minutes
Very intimate group, we went to pig island, had a lovely lunch that was included. Hawa our guide was lovely too.
Had a great time got to see loads of beautiful fish while snorkelling and the pig island was great too we had a lovely guide that had lots of knowledge about the place and spoke great English I would book again
SCAM SCAM SCAM **SCAM ALERT!** Terrible experience! They crammed us like sardines—60+ (I’m NOT exaggerating) on this tiny boat, just to dump us into the most pathetic snorkeling spot you can imagine. Then, as if it couldn't get worse, they dragged us to this sad little island where the so-called "pigs" look like they’ve been inbred for generations. It’s a complete tourist trap. The food? I'd rather eat my shoe. We were so desperate to escape this poo-covered nightmare that we actually paid to get off the island early. And guess what? They keep you stranded there until after 6:30 PM! Three excruciating hours of your life that you'll never get back. Avoid at all costs unless you enjoy wasting your time and money on a steaming pile of disappointment!
Hi After reading this there seems to be some confusion. We did not do a tour on the 13th august in the afternoon. Also we use longtail boats with a maximum of 10 pax . I have raised this issue with trip advisor . Please contact me directly to resolve this issue and remove this as it’s not true. Please read our trip description
This excursion should have been cancelled for safety reasons. The first boat trip was terrifying, and all the passengers thought we would flip. They call this a snorkeling trip, yet do not even provide fins (flippers). In the afternoon trip the sea is too low to snorkel without kicking the coral. Pig Island is a gross tourist trap. There is feces everywhere. Including mouse’s feces in the food brought to me. The boat trip back was also scary. One of the men helping to get out boat out from pig island even said the me “don’t worry about me, worry about you”. I was so concerned we would flip in the wind going back. The guide ignored us the entire time. The way too and from the boat from the “pier” is steep and unsafe. Do not go on this tour.
Hi I’m sorry that you feel this trip was not worth it however I feel it’s unfair to give a one star as most of your comments are to do with things out of my control I.e weather, tides and pig island. Firstly the reason NO tour operators will give fins is because of damage to the reef/coral The boat captain will not leave if the sea is too dangerous, more than once we have sent speed boats to bring back customers if the weather changes and becomes to rough/ dangerous. I’ve had no complaints of any of the other customers. I’ve spoke with your guide that day who tells me she informed you not to get close to the coral but you did and she had to help clean you up. As for mouses feces in your food my staff informs me that you ate all your food and everyone said the food was great. My staff as you would have seen takes pictures and she has pictures of you with an empty plate. Do you have any photos you could share with me ? My guides do not ignore anybody and as you can see from previous reviews she’s very attentive. I’ve also messaged all the other customers that day and have their comments none of which are bad or like yours. Again we are sorry you did not enjoy your trip
I absolutely loved spending a few hours with the pigs, they are so cute! The lunch was yummy (but be prepared to fight off many flies). I wouldn't have high hopes for the snorkelling- the water was murky and there was high coral that could scratch you, that combo made me feel uncomfortable doing that part. As long as you come for the pigs you'll have a good time though! I still recommend.
