15 Kayak and Snorkel Tours in Thailand Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Ang Thong National Marine Park from Koh Samui. You will snorkel, climb to Emerald Lake and Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint, kayak beside limestone cliffs, and eat a beach buffet. English-speaking guides such as Jeff, Thon, Arthur, and Ken have led recent trips, though your crew will vary.

“The tour was very good and the staff were brilliant. They always made sure everyone was hydrated, very informative, and happy throughout the day.”

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2.Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

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

Spend a full day exploring Ang Thong Marine Park by boat, kayak, and on foot. Blue Stars Kayaking takes you through caves at Koh Tai Plao, to Emerald Lake, and up Koh Wua Talap for sweeping island views. Hotel transfers, food, drinks, equipment, park fees, and English, German, or Thai guidance are included.

“Boat: The boat was comfortable and we had enough space. It was big enough and the sea was calm for us so it was a smooth ride. Staff: The guides and assistants were all nice and helpful. There were about 50 guests and it felt like an adequate number of staff. Activities: The conditions weren’t ideal for snorkeling but that’s of course not the company’s fault. The kayaking, however, was lovely. There was an opportunity to kayak a second time as well. A highlight for me was climbing to the viewpoint on Wua Ta Lap Island. This is no joke of a hike as it’s 500 meters up steep uneven…”

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3.Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

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

Spend a full day in Ang Thong National Marine Park with guides such as David, Diamond, or Sky. You’ll snorkel, hike to Emerald Lake, eat a beach buffet, climb to a 42-island viewpoint, and kayak beside limestone cliffs. The tour suits active visitors, but the final hike is steep and the speedboat can be rough.

“This was amazing! I would highly recommend this tour. Everything went smoothly and the guides were very knowledgeable. I noticed other tours would kayak at emerald lake - meaning they had to choose to hike to the viewpoint OR kayak. On this tour - kayaking was after emerald lake so that you were able to do both. Also, where this tour goes kayaking is MUCH less crowded, on a bigger beach, and made much more sense. The lunch was very tasty. I would 100% do this tour again”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $53

Spend about six hours traveling by speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island. You’ll snorkel, kayak, eat lunch on the beach, and meet free-roaming pigs. Hotel transfers, equipment, water, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included. Arlix and Goodie are among the crew names associated with this operation.

“If you are looking for a peaceful day on an island…this is the trip for you. It was a little slower than what I was expecting. We did snorkeling at one island and then spent the rest of the time with the pigs who were sleeping for the majority of our time. The meal was very nice.”

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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’ll snorkel with a fresh mouthpiece, paddle a clear kayak, rest on the front netting, and cool down in air conditioning. The sunset option includes Pad Thai, salt baked shrimp, fruit, and vanilla passion fruit mousse.

“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 exploring Angthong Marine Park by speedboat from Koh Samui. You’ll snorkel, kayak, hike to island viewpoints, eat a Thai buffet lunch, and visit Koh Wua Talap and Koh Mae Ko. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included, but the THB300 park fee is extra.

“What a wonderful way to explore Angthong National Marine Park! We were picked up from our hotel at the time confirmed to us via email prior to our trip, and then it was just a short ride in our air-conditioned minivan to the pier. At the pier, we boarded a small speedboat with just 20 or so others, which was great as the other tours were going out on much larger boats with big groups. We made our first stop at a beautiful cove, where we spent roughly an hour snorkeling. Then we continued to Mae Koh for views over Angthong and the island's pea-green lagoon. After, we enjoyed a…”

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7.James Bond Island Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

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

Travel from Phuket by boat into Phang Nga Bay for guided kayaking through Tham Lot Cave and quiet lagoons, then visit James Bond Island, Panyee Island, and the Khai Islands. Your package includes hotel transfers, lunch, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide. Kayaking is staff-paddled, not self-paddled.

“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

Spend the afternoon and evening aboard Phi Phi Pirate, visiting Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Ko Phi Phi Le. You’ll swim, snorkel, kayak, eat Thai dishes, and watch the sunset before a music-filled finish. Adam is one of the hosts praised for keeping the mood fun and helping passengers throughout the day.

“it was the perfect day out the staff are a really good vibe.”

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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 traveling from Koh Samui to Angthong National Marine Park by speedboat. You’ll snorkel near Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow, see Emerald Lake, kayak when weather allows, hike to viewpoints, and eat a Thai buffet lunch. Hotel pickup, equipment, breakfast, water, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“We went to on Feb 4th, 2024 the Anthong Marine Park is so beautiful with nice beaches and Park with restrooms facilities and a very nice picnic ground. The hiking is tiresome with the steep steps but it's a very nice rewards of the maRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $64

Travel from Koh Samui with a crew led by Mr. Tu’s team to Angthong National Marine Park. Snorkel at Koh Wao, climb above Emerald Lagoon at Koh Mae Koh, eat a Thai buffet, and kayak beside rock overhangs and small caves. The day lasts about eight hours, with hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and water included.

“This trip was excellent and very well run. The guides were fantastic and looked after everyone really well handing out cold drinks throughout the day and helping those less abled on and off the boat. A basic breakfast was given at the pier and the lunch stop food was some of the best we had in Thailand. I would not recommend this trip to the less abled and elderly as all of the activities require a reasonable level of fitness (both view points are very steep) and getting off the boat at 1 location means walking over a floating pontoon. The guides did help some elderly people get on and…”

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11.Snorkeling and Kayaking by Speedboat

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

From your Koh Samui hotel, ride a speedboat to Koh Tan for reef snorkeling, then continue to Koh Madsum, also known as Pig Island. You can kayak along the coast, swim, relax on the white-sand beach, and eat lunch by the sea. The English-speaking guide supplies equipment, life jackets, transfers, and insurance.

“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 touring Ang Thong Marine Park by speedboat from Koh Samui. You’ll snorkel near Koh Wow, visit Emerald Lake, kayak, hike to a viewpoint on Hua Ta Lap, and eat a Thai buffet lunch. English and Thai guides lead the trip, with hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, drinks, and insurance included.

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13.James Bond Island Kayak Tour with Snorkeling &Lunch

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

Spend nine hours visiting Phang Nga Bay by minivan and boat, with snorkeling at Khai Island, lunch at Panyee’s stilt village, guided canoeing through Hong and Panak, and a stop at James Bond Island. Hotel pickup is available in Khao Lak and Phuket. Guide Mr Boy has been praised for his clear, entertaining commentary.

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

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14.Angthong Marine Park Snorkel & Kayak Tour/ w Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 8h 30m · from $78

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling by speedboat from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park. Snorkel at Koh Wao Yai, walk to Emerald Lake, kayak near mangroves, climb for island views, and eat a Thai buffet lunch on Koh Wua Ta Lap. English guiding, equipment, hotel transfers, water, and insurance are included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · from $70

Travel from Koh Samui to Ang Thong National Marine Park for guided kayaking, cave and tunnel snorkeling, and a visit to Emerald Lake. Hotel pickup, breakfast, fruit, drinks, lunch, gear, dry bags, and insurance are included. Guides such as Ron may lead the trip, but boat size can vary, so confirm the operator and group limit before booking.

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