The 11 Ko Lanta Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.From Koh Lanta: Koh Haa & Koh Rok Snorkel Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 403 reviews · 8 hours · from $54Our pick

Spend eight hours sailing from Koh Lanta to Koh Haa and Koh Rok, with three snorkel sessions, a beach buffet, and time on Koh Rok Yai. English-speaking guides such as Deedy, Dee Dee, Ruth, and Ruud have been praised for clear safety advice and help spotting clownfish. Expect a lively group, long boat rides, and possible rough seas.

“Amazing day! Lots of quality snorkelling and Koh Rok was a wonderful surprise - a pristine island with white sand and transparent water. The lunch was delicious too. Highly recommended! We didn’t want it to end!”

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2.Ko Lanta: 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 297 reviews · 6 hours · from $31

Set out from Koh Lanta Yai by longtail boat for Ko Chueak, Ko Ma, Morakot Cave, and Koh Ngai. You will snorkel among tropical fish, swim through a dark cave to a hidden lagoon, and eat a buffet lunch on the beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, fruit, and an English or Thai-speaking guide are included.

“Second time doing this, let's just say there's a reason why I've done this again :)”

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3.Koh Lanta: Phi Phi Islands Tour w/ Maya Bay, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 247 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

From Koh Lanta Yai, speed by boat to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Bay, and Bamboo Island. Guide Didi and other English-speaking guides keep the day moving, with snorkel gear, drinks, fruit, lunch, hotel transfers, and a group of up to 45 people.

“Very enjoyable tour to Phi Phi and the surrounding islands. Our tour guide was very clear and kept us right. It was quite windy but the crew did a great job to keep us safe and we eventually managed to get in to Bamboo Island. Overall a great day. Would recommend.”

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4.Snorkel Adventure Sea Tour to Koh Rok and Koh Haa from Koh Lanta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · from $55

From Koh Lanta, you ride a speedboat to Koh Haa and Koh Rok for three snorkel stops, white-sand beaches, and a Thai buffet lunch. An English-speaking guide handles the equipment and often swims with you to point out fish. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, and basic insurance are included. Bring a towel and allow for a bumpy ride.

“It was an amazing trip! Super organised: we received a message a few minutes after booking the trip with the pick up information. They were on time and very friendly. The guide (TAY) was super sweet and even wanted to hold our baby so Read more”

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5.Ko Lanta: Snorkeling Adventure Tour to Koh Rok and Koh Haa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 136 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Join Paradise Seatravel and guide Ya for a seven-hour speedboat trip from Ko Lanta or Ao Nang to Koh Rok and Koh Haa. You get several snorkeling sessions, a buffet lunch on Koh Rok, free beach time, equipment, drinks, hotel transfers, and a chance to spot fish such as parrotfish and clownfish. The national park fee costs extra.

“The guide was the best person ever. Really enjoyable day”

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6.Koh Lanta: Emerald Cave & 4 Islands Snorkel Tour by Longtail

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · from $28Best value

Set out from Koh Lanta Old Town by longtail boat for Koh Chueak, Koh Mook’s 80-meter Emerald Cave, Koh Ngai, and Koh Maa. You’ll get hotel transfers, a guide, mask, life jacket, water, fruit, and a beach buffet for $28, plus the national park fee. Expect a loud, bumpy ride and weather-dependent stops.

“A good day out. Unfortunately the Emerald Cave which promised to be the highlight (based on others' reviews) was packed full of school trips and other tourists; which the tour company cannot control so is not their fault. When entering and exiting the cave there was so many people swimming through that you were constantly being kicked and at risk of being pushed under as rude individuals did what they wanted, rather than wait patiently - feeding this back just to help prepare other tourists for what to expect. The first snorkel spot was perfect; very clear water, saw lots of fish and not many people. The second spot; the…”

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7.Koh Lanta: Koh Rok and Koh Haa Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Spend eight hours traveling from Koh Lanta to Koh Rok and Koh Haa by speedboat. You get two one-hour snorkel sessions at Koh Rok, a buffet lunch and beach break, then another hour in Koh Haa’s turquoise water. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, fruit, and an English-speaking guide are included. A 400 THB national park fee is extra.

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8.Ko Lanta: Koh Rok & Koh Haa Snorkelling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · 6 min · from $59

You’ll leave Ko Lanta by speedboat for Koh Haa and Koh Rok, stopping at several snorkel sites, a white-sand beach, and a lunch area. English and Thai guides lead the day, and guide Yaa has earned special praise. Bring sun protection, a towel, and patience for a long boat ride.

“Fina stränder, god mat, bra med tid på varje aktivitet. Ca 1 timme till första än. Koraller var död, men fiskar fick vi se.”

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9.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 28 reviews · from $57

Join a Thai or English-speaking guide for a seven-hour speedboat trip from Koh Lanta to Koh Ngai, Koh Muk, Koh Kradan, and Koh Chuek. You’ll snorkel among tropical fish and soft corals, swim through Emerald Cave to its hidden lagoon, and eat lunch on Koh Kradan’s white-sand beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, fruit, and accident insurance are included.

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10.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend about eight hours exploring Koh Chuak, Koh Mook, Koh Kradan, and Koh Ngai by speedboat. You will swim through Koh Mook’s 80-meter Emerald Cave tunnel, snorkel over coral reefs, eat a beach buffet, and receive hotel pickup in Koh Lanta. Guide Dessy has earned special praise, though groups can be larger than expected.

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11.Ko Lanta: Private Longtail Rok Island Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $329 per boat (seats 2)

Travel from Ko Lanta to Koh Rok by traditional longtail boat, snorkel two reef sites, and enjoy a buffet lunch on a white sand beach. Pickup is included, groups are limited to six, and private bookings can suit up to two people. The journey takes time, but you get a relaxed day at one of Thailand’s prettiest island spots.

“Great snorkeling spots! Clear water! Family meal alone on a white sand beach!”

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