Ang Thong National Marine Park Tour by Big Boat from Koh Samui
Description
20+ Years of Excellence. High-quality tour with unbeatable price. Suitable for all family members. Unparalleled service from the booking till the end of the tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel and send you to Nathon Pier
Travel to Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park, a stunning archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Marvel at towering limestone mountains, lush jungles, and turquoise lagoons surrounded by crystal-clear sea. This pristine paradise, rich in natural beauty and serenity, offers a glimpse of Thailand’s untouched marine landscape—an unforgettable escape into nature’s masterpiece.
Arrive at Ang Thong National Marine Park, Koh Wua Talap (Sleeping Cow Island). Hike to the Pha Chan Charat viewpoint for a breathtaking panorama of all 42 islands. The climb is challenging and requires good physical fitness, but the view at the top is truly rewarding. Visit Bua Bok Cave to admire its hanging rock formations, then relax on the beach, swim, or snorkel. Manage your time wisely — the round trip to the viewpoint can take up to two hours.
Enjoy buffet lunch onboard
Discover the Emerald Lake on Ko Mae Ko, a hidden gem of Ang Thong National Marine Park. This stunning saltwater lagoon shimmers in vivid green, encircled by towering limestone cliffs and lush tropical forest. A short climb leads to the viewpoint where the breathtaking contrast of the lake and the turquoise sea unfolds — a truly magical sight that captures the untouched beauty of Thailand’s marine paradise.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We pick you up from any hotels in Koh Samui. For hotels on a high hill, we might ask you to wait at a lower place for the courtesy of other guests in the van. - For rented apartments or villas, please give its accurate Google Map link or you may wait at a nearby hotel instead. - Pickup time for most hotels is 7:15 AM, we will send you the exact pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
- What to bring • Suitable shoes for trekking to the viewpoints • Towel • Sunscreen lotion • Extra clothes for changing
- There are 6 viewpoints on Wua Talap Mountain. You must have reasonable physical strength to walk up to the top viewpoint (500-meter height). Along the way, if you feel it's too tough to go to the top viewpoint you can choose to visit only the first 2-3 viewpoint
- This tour does not focus on snorkeling. Instead, it focuses on exploring the islands, admiring the beautiful landscapes, and trekking to stunning viewpoints. If you are looking for a tour with better snorkeling opportunities, we recommend Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan tour instead.
- There are two color variations of the same type of boat for this tour: wooden-colored or red-and-white. The boat will be assigned by the tour operator, so a specific boat cannot be requested in advance.
- There are 6 viewpoints on Wua Talap Mountain. You must have a reasonable physical strength to walk up to the top viewpoint (500-meter height). Along the way, if you feel it's too tough to go to the top viewpoint you can choose to visit only the first 2-3 viewpoints.
- You must bring a comfortable pair of shoes for walking up the viewpoints. Sport shoes are recommended.
Reviews(239)
The only thing worth it about this experience is the view from the lookout, but you don't have time to swim because it's a 30-minute hike up and a 30-minute hike down, provided you keep a good pace. When. You arrive and want to take a swim, they are already rushing you to leave; conclusion: you don't get to swim. The rest of the trip is a rip-off. The snorkeling beach is like arriving in Benidorm with all the people there; impassable. We didn't even bother asking for snorkeling gear because you can't even see your own feet. A total scam. Non-existent guide and the green lagoon, nothing more. I do not recommend this experience at all.
Gracias por su reseña. Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido con sus expectativas. Sin embargo, indicamos claramente en la página del producto que esta excursión se centra en el turismo y las visitas turísticas, no en el esnórquel. Quienes deseen practicar esnórquel deberían reservar la excursión a Koh Tao y Koh Nang Yuan (también recomendada en la página del producto).
Awesome views everywhere, I struggled with the kayaking so be fit to do that. Shout out to Otto, a great host and top fella10/10
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be passed on to Mr.Otto, the tour guide.
The food was really delicious and the trip was definitely worth it for everything we were able to see! It was just a bit of a shame that you couldn't spend that much time on the second island (it was 2 hours, but it could easily have been more).
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es freut uns zu hören, dass Ihnen das Erlebnis gefallen hat. Wir bedauern, dass auf der zweiten Insel nicht genügend Zeit zur Verfügung stand.
A great day out, highly recommend. Lovely staff, great food and great activities. The park is beautiful! Worth every penny!
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be shared with our team, and they’ll be very happy to know that their efforts were appreciated.
We really enjoyed it, picking up our location and returning afterwards was excellently planned. The boat trip was beautiful, on the sundeck everyone was able to fully enjoy. The activities were fine, the hikes were beautiful but requires a reasonably good condition. The lunch offered was above expectations good. In short, definitely worth it.
Bedankt voor uw beoordeling. We zijn blij te horen dat de ervaring u is bevallen. Zoals u al aangaf, vereist de tocht naar de hoogste uitzichtpunten een redelijke fysieke conditie. Maar ook wie de top niet bereikt, kan genieten van de lager gelegen uitzichtpunten :)
The national park was great, but there were a lot of people there.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es freut uns zu hören, dass Ihnen das Erlebnis gefallen hat. Wir bedauern, dass während der Hochsaison so viele Touristen auf der Insel waren.
£25 per person for a whole day of activity with meal and drinks is such good value. Probably 4 hours of the day were steaming to and from the national park but the boat was comfortable enough and our guide kept the mood up with plenty of music. The islands are beautiful. The only thing I would say is that the climbs are not easy. Lots of people struggling up and not looking too jolly. Be prepared for a bit of a slog but the views when you reach the summits are absolutely wonderful. Didn’t do the kayaking so can’t comment on that, was quite happy to just sit on the beach and have a paddle.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Regarding the viewpoint hike, there are six viewpoints in total. However, guests typically hike to the first one to three viewpoints, where they can already enjoy breathtaking panoramic views while leaving enough time to go kayaking or explore the island at a relaxed pace. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Thailand!
Wow great day collected from our hotel at 7.15 and took about an hour to drive to the port on the other side of the island. Boarded the boat and the day explained by the great fun hosts on board. Coffee and muffins provided We arrived at the national park for the hike. I consider myself to have a good level of fitness at 51 but this was tough. Not for the faint hearted. It was hot and very steep so be prepared. Take water and leave your bags at the bottom. The view was worth it though totally stunning. We then had a swim and re boarded the boat for a great lunch. The boat took us to the second destination we did not kayak but enjoyed the beach. The snorkelling was not great due to coral and rocks in shallow water making it very difficult to swim out and we were instructed to stay within a buoyed area. This was the only negative point of the trip we all enjoyed it
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be shared with our team. Your comments about the viewpoints are absolutely correct and will be helpful for future guests. We also provide this information on the product page so visitors can prepare for the hike in advance. As you mentioned, snorkeling is not the highlight of this trip. Ang Thong Marine Park is best known for its breathtaking viewpoints, limestone islands, and kayaking. For guests whose main interest is snorkeling, we usually recommend a trip to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan instead.
Great trip, well worth it to see all the highlights. Only confusion was booking through trip advisor, the cheaper the price the larger and slower the boat.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Yes, you chose the big boat option, which is larger and slower than a speedboat. It offers a more comfortable and relaxing journey, giving you plenty of time to take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
The national park is definitely worth visiting with great view points and beautiful scenery. The lunch was delicious and the crew were amazing. The boat ride to the national park is quite long (2 hours) as boat is big, which we weren’t expecting it to take such a long amount of time. Overall, great value for money and I’d recommend also doing the kayak as it was very enjoyable.
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We apologize that the travel time felt a little longer than expected. However, traveling by big boat offers a more relaxing journey and the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. We hope you were able to appreciate the stunning views during the cruise.
