The Emerald Archipelago: Ang Thong National Marine Park Expedition

Imagine 42 emerald-green islands rising sharply from a turquoise sea, carved by time into mysterious caves and strange rock formations. This isn't a movie set—it’s the Ang Thong National Marine Park, the inspiration for the legendary novel The Beach.

This is nature in its purest form. Located 45km northwest of Koh Samui, this 250-sq.km. wonderland offers a landscape unlike any other in Thailand. Whether you choose the adrenaline of a Speed Boat or the classic pace of our Tour Boat, you are stepping into a sanctuary of limestone cliffs, hidden sinkholes, and the world-famous Emerald Lake.

Itinerary

Full Day Ang Thong national marine park tour : Itinerary

This group of islands, 250 sq.kms., is located 45 kms north-west from Koh Samui. It takes about 2 hours by tour boat and 1 hour by speedboat . Visitors will be enchanting wonderland composed of bulbous green isles, clear blue lagoons, mysterious caves and strange shapes of rock formations.

The 2nd National Park created in Thailand

Which comprises some 40 islands covering an area of 250 sq.kms. Most islands comprise limestone masses, reaching heights up to 450 meters, has blanketed by 4 different types of forest such as Dry Evergreen Forest, BeachForest, Limestone Forest and Mangrove Forest. There are many strange rock formations brought above by erosion of the earth and one island has a mysterious sink hole, completely enclosed by walls of sheer rock, on its center.

Transfer to the Pier, board the speed boat to the Angthong National Marine Park. You will arrive at Koh Wao or Koh Tai Plow for snorkeling, a nice place for fish and wonderful coral reefs. Then we do sightseeing around the National Marine Park. Climb up the steps to see the wonderful ? Emerald Lake ? known as Talay Nai, surrounded by the mountain.

07:30-08:20	Transfer from Hotel to Maenam pier.
08:45	Check – in at the pier and enjoy your continental breakfast.
09:00	Board the speed boat to the Angthong National Marine Park.
10:00	Arrive at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow for snorkeling with a lot of fish and wonderful corals.
12:00	Go sightseeing around the National Marine Park.
12:30	Adventure by kayaking around the wonderful nature of the Angthong National Marine Park or climbing up to the mountain top to take a look the fantastic panorama of the Marine Park. (optional)
15.00	Depart from the Angthong National Marine Park.
17:00	Arrive at Koh Samui and transfer to hotel.

Note: You can choose between speedboat, tour boat( There is no Koh Wao/Tai plow in the program by tour boat)
Tour Boat – 07.30-17.00
Speed Boat – 08.00-16.30

Meals : Lunch. / Return to Samui

Terms and Conditions

PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDED

Hotel transfer to/from hotel
English speaking local guide during join tours
Admission fee of the tour guide for the guide if applicant
Accidental insurance
Credit card Charge
Snorkling equipment

THE PRICES EXCLUDED

Personal items & hotel incidental charges
Government VAT
Meal or drink
Accommodation
Gratuities to the guide, driver and hotel’s porter

Ang thong national marine park tour : Remark

Child between 2-12 years old pay child rate
Child under 2 years old is infant free of charge
Payment: Credit Card Fax Form (American Express), Paypal or money wire transfer
Join Tour – Please note that join tour or coach tour will pick you up at your hotel lobby, please be on time and if they pick up late 5 minutes, please call us or our tour operators as a reference number on the voucher
What to bring for sea tour: Wear sandals shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, Swimming gear, Towel, Camera and dry bag.