13 Snorkeling and Kayaking Trips in Thailand Worth Booking

1.Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 856 reviews · 8h 30m · from $76Our pick

You’ll spend a full day touring Ang Thong National Marine Park from Koh Samui by speedboat. Expect snorkeling, a beach buffet at Koh Maekok, Emerald Lake, kayaking, and a steep climb to views of 42 islands. Guides such as Jef, Jeff, Thon, Arthur, Tom, and Ken have been praised for keeping the day safe, friendly, and well organized.

“Great day! Well organised travel, and very accommodating guides. Amazing islands and views. The walk up to the view point was hard especially in the heat but definitely worth it, would recommend wearing trainers. Bottled water offered all day and you can buy drinks and snacks on the islands (cash only).”

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2.Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 768 reviews · from $68

Travel by boat from Koh Samui to Ang Thong Marine Park with an English, German, or Thai-speaking guide. Kayak through caves and tunnels, visit the Emerald Lake, snorkel, swim, and choose between hiking, kayaking, or beach time at Koh Wua Talap. Breakfast, buffet lunch, drinks, gear, transfers, and park fees are included.

“loved the whole experience. collected on time the guides were great. we all love seeing the beautiful island good explanations about it all kayaking, snorkeling swimming in sea all had magical time highly recommended”

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3.Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 729 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Spend eight active hours exploring Ang Thong National Marine Park from Koh Phangan. You will snorkel, hike to Emerald Lake, eat a beach buffet, climb for views of 42 islands, and kayak beside limestone cliffs. Guides such as David, Diamond, and Sky are praised for keeping the day friendly, clear, and well organized.

“This tour was the best tour we have done in our two week Thailand trip! The guide was really enthusiastic and the rest of the crew were also very helpful and friendly. Everything was well arranged and very clear. The islands were beautiful and we had perfectly enough time at all the stops. Definitely recommend !!”

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4.Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $53

Cruise from Koh Samui to Koh Tan for a short snorkeling session, then spend about three hours on Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island. You can meet free-roaming pigs, relax on the beach, kayak, eat lunch, and enjoy views of southern Thailand. English-speaking guides such as Arlix and Goodie lead the trip, with hotel transfers included.

“Great trip. Exactly as described. Tour guide was lovely. They provide plenty of bottled water and food.”

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5.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41Best value

Cruise Krabi’s coast by power catamaran, passing Khao Khanap Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay. You get hotel transfers, premium snorkeling gear, a clear kayak session, fruit, water, and vanilla passion fruit mousse. The sunset option adds Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp. An English-speaking guide leads the trip.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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6.Snorkel and Kayak Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Speedboat from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $62

Spend about eight hours sailing from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park, a chain of 42 limestone islands. You’ll snorkel, kayak, visit Koh Wua Talap and Koh Mae Ko, hike to viewpoints if you wish, and eat a Thai buffet lunch. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included, but the park fee costs extra.

“A wonderful diversity of experiences! The snorkling, kayaking and trekking were equally enjoyable and spectacular! The guide was wonderful and enthusiastic! My partner and I had a very memorable day :”

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7.Phang Nga Bay: James Bond Island Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by boat and guided kayak, with stops at Hong Island, James Bond Island, Tham Lot Cave, Panyee Island, and the Khai Islands. An experienced staff member paddles the kayak for you, while guides provide commentary in English, French, or German when available. Lunch, transfers, equipment, and snorkeling gear are included.

“trop beau , beaucoup de touristes mais organisation au top , tout s enchaine sans encombres. superbe”

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8.Pirate Boat with Snorkeling, Kayaking, and Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 7 hours · from $61

Meet the Phi Phi Pirate crew at Relax Bar at 11:30 AM for a seven-hour boat day around Koh Phi Phi. You’ll visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Palong Bay, with snorkeling, kayaking, Thai food, fruit, and a sunset party. Adam is one of the named hosts, and the multilingual crew keeps the day social and well organized.

“Incredible experience. Must do if you’re staying in phi phi”

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9.Angthong National Marine Park by Speed Boat from Koh Samui (Snorkeling&Kayaking)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $62

Spend about eight hours sailing from Koh Samui to Angthong National Marine Park, with hotel pickup, breakfast, snorkeling, kayaking, a steep viewpoint walk, Emerald Lake, and a Thai buffet lunch. The English-speaking crew handles the logistics, though weather can cancel kayaking and rough seas may make the speedboat ride uncomfortable.

“Very good excursion! Well organized with on time pick up from our hotel and transfer direct to the pier. I was concerned about the risk of too many people because all the excursions from different agencies have the same program, but it was not like this, in many places there were only us. Suggested to everyone who wants to see the national park”

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10.Angthong National Marine Park by Speed Boat with Snorkeling & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $64

Spend about eight hours visiting Angthong National Marine Park from Koh Samui with guide Mr. Tu and his crew. The day includes a Koh Wao snorkel stop, the Emerald Lagoon viewpoint at Koh Mae Koh, Thai buffet lunch, beach time, and kayaking through rock overhangs and small caves when sea conditions allow.

“Very worthwhile trip, loved the scenery, very clean and new-looking equipment, crew made us feel safe throughout.”

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11.Snorkeling and Kayaking by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

You’ll ride a speedboat from Bang Kao pier to Koh Tan for reef snorkeling, then continue to Koh Madsum, often called Pig Island, for beach time, lunch, swimming, and sea kayaking. Hotel pickup, equipment, life jackets, a guide, insurance, and return transport are included. Weather can change the plan, so bring a dry change of clothes.

“A brilliant experience seeing the islands off Ko Samui. Really great fun snorkeling and seeing Pig Island. Feeding the pigs on the beach was a really memorable experience. The guide spoke great English and ran the whole trip really well, and hotel pickup was on time and easy. Food provided on Pig Island was also great and catered for everyone. It might have been nice to have a bit longer snorkeling, but apart from that small thing, this is a great day out for anyone staying in Ko Samui.”

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12.Koh Samui Premium Ang Thong Kayaking & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

Spend eight hours traveling from Koh Samui into Ang Thong Marine Park by speedboat. You will snorkel near Koh Wow, see Emerald Lake, kayak, eat a Thai buffet lunch, and choose between a 500-meter viewpoint hike, swimming, or beach time. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

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13.Khaolak: James Bond Island Kayak Tour with Snorkeling &Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $112Top rated

Travel by minivan and boat from Khao Lak to Khai Island, Panyee Island, James Bond Island, Hong Island, Panak Island, and Ko Rang Yai. You get snorkeling gear, lunch, guided canoeing, and an English-speaking guide. Mr Boy has been praised for his humor and clear explanations, though guide assignments can vary.

“globalement tout etait tres bien. guide parlant parfaitement anglais. bon repas. visite correspondant au descriptif.”

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