Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling
Description
Escape the busy beaches of Koh Samui on a relaxed half-day trip to Koh Tan and Pig Island (Koh Madsum). After hotel pickup, travel to the quieter south of the island, where a shorter land transfer is rewarded with a quick and smooth speedboat ride across calm, shallow waters—ideal for those who prefer to avoid long boat journeys. At Koh Tan, enjoy a light snorkeling stop in shallow reef areas. Conditions and visibility may vary depending on weather, but the stop offers a pleasant chance to swim, float, or simply relax. The experience is designed to be easy-going rather than focused on intensive snorkeling. Continue to Pig Island, where you can unwind on the beach, take photos, and meet the island’s famous pigs. With a total duration of around 5 hours including transfers, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking a short, scenic, and fun island escape.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Koh Madsum or Pig Island. It’s a popular island for enjoying its white-sand beach, and it also offers great opportunities for chilling out in the sunshine. There are a lot of lovely pigs on the island. You can play with them and take a nice photo there.
Koh Tan is surrounded by pristine coral reefs and pure white sandy beaches here. This island is a nice place to do snorkeling and see some real genuine underwater critters (Parrot fish, Coral), and also enjoy lunch at the restaurant.
Savor a delicious lunch at Koh Tan Coral Beach Restaurant while enjoying the beautiful beach view. There are many spots for taking pictures.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-Your pickup time may vary based on your hotel's location or traffic conditions. A confirmed pickup time will be sent to you via WhatsApp or email - Pickup from your hotel to the pier takes approximately 40–50 minutes depending on location but from the pier, it’s only about a 15-minute boat ride to the island – quick and easy! -Cruise ship passengers are requested to book the private tour option. Unfortunately, the group tour cannot accommodate cruise ship passengers due to conflicting pickup times with the join-in tour itinerary
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- What to bring : Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Towel
- Travelers arriving by cruise ship are not accepted
Reviews(746)
Absolutely amazing day at Pig Island and Koh Tam - Cola, our guide, was outstanding and we all had an absolutely fantastic time. Bucket list memories made. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your amazing review. We're thrilled you had such a memorable day at Pig Island and Koh Tan. Cola will be delighted to hear your kind words and know he helped create bucket-list memories for you. Thank you for choosing Happy Samui Tours—we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure.
Pick up was prompt , briefing before we got on the boat was informative. Nice modern boat in great condition. We went snorkelling to start with. The water was murky but there were quite a few pretty fish . Next we went to an island for lunch ( this was included, which we didn’t expect) following lunch we went to pig island. It was quite busy but definitely worth the visit .
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed the smooth pickup, briefing, modern boat, lunch and Pig Island. Snorkeling visibility can vary with sea conditions, so we're glad you still spotted plenty of colorful fish. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again.
What a great day, lots of cute piggies to see and the boat was great and the staff were so much fun.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so happy you had such a great day and enjoyed the cute piggies, the boat, and the fun atmosphere with our team. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the crew. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Everything was as described, but there were a lot of people and the weather also has to be right (it was cloudy and rained briefly).
Thank you for your review! 😊 We're glad to hear the tour met your expectations and included everything as described. We understand that busy days and changing weather can sometimes affect the experience, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for choosing Happy Samui Tours—we hope to welcome you back on a sunny day for an even better adventure! 🌴☀️✨
A good trip but quite a bit of hanging around. After a 60min journey to the pier we then waited 30mins for our boat. Pig Island was a great experience but once you’ve seen the pigs you just have to wait for the boat back so could’ve done with less time there. Snorkelling was good fun but limited visibility. Lunch was good but again a bit too long on the island when it was so hot. Staff were very helpful and attentive and speedboat was great.
Thank you for your balanced feedback. We're glad you enjoyed Pig Island, the snorkeling, the lunch, and that our team took good care of you. We appreciate your comments regarding the waiting times and itinerary, and we'll share them with our operations team for review. Snorkeling visibility can also vary with sea conditions. We hope to welcome you again.
Great fun. Good tour guides. Fun day out on lovely boat. Good lunch. Snorkelling ok. Pigs were great
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so happy you had a fun day and enjoyed the boat, lunch, snorkeling, and of course the famous pigs. A special thank you for your kind words about our tour guides. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another adventure on Koh Samui soon.
Such a fun day. Transportation to and from our resort. Pig Island, snorkeling, and lunch were all a treat. The pacing and time at all three places was perfect. The guides were awesome, and went out of their way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. I would highly recommend this, especially if you want to experience Pig Island (which if you don’t, you should). Such a great experience, especially for the cost. *Don't forget to take a bottle of water with you when you get off the boat to see the pigs. Not for you, but for the pigs (you won’t regret it).
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such a fun day and enjoyed Pig Island, snorkeling, lunch, and the perfectly paced itinerary. It's wonderful to hear our guides took such great care of everyone. Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation and for sharing your Pig Island tip with future guests!
🐷🏝️ Pig Island (Koh Madsum) is an absolute must-visit while in Koh Samui! The island is beautiful, with crystal-clear turquoise water, and friendly pigs roaming freely along the beach. It's the perfect place to relax, swim, snap amazing photos, and enjoy the peaceful tropical atmosphere. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, Pig Island offers a fun and unique experience you'll never forget. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Koh Samui! 🌊☀️💙
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🐷🏝️ We're thrilled you loved Pig Island and enjoyed its beautiful tropical scenery and adorable pigs. It truly is such a unique Koh Samui experience! Thank you for your wonderful recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable island adventure soon!
very good tour, friendly guides, nice pigs
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour, our friendly guides, and of course the adorable pigs! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another fun Koh Samui adventure soon!
Great experience! Would definitely recommend. Did the afternoon slot which was 12-5pm and loved it.
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're so happy you had a great experience and enjoyed the afternoon tour. Thank you for your recommendation—it means a lot to our team! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Koh Samui soon.
