Top 10 Kayak and Snorkel Tours in Thailand

1.Koh Samui: 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’ll snorkel, hike to Emerald Lake and a 42-island viewpoint, kayak by limestone cliffs, and eat a beach buffet. Guides such as Jeff, Thon, Arthur, Ken, or Tom may lead your boat.

“Driver was on time and efficient. Orientation breakfast was about as sparse as can be - toast and coffee - so eat beforehand or bring snacks. There were a lot of guests but everything was well organized and ran smoothly. The tour guide (Thon?) was the highlight. He was funny, informative, helpful and made sure we all stayed hydrated. Lunch was pretty good - honestly, better than I expected. We had an epic day and saw amazing sights. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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

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

From Koh Samui, Blue Stars Kayaking takes you by boat to Ang Thong Marine Park for cave kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, a Thai buffet, and two scenic hikes. English, German, and Thai guides lead the day, with hotel pickup, drinks, dry bags, and park fees 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 by speedboat from Koh Phangan. Guides such as David, Diamond, and Sky lead snorkeling, two hikes, kayaking, and a beach buffet lunch. The final viewpoint is steep, hot, and worth the effort for fit hikers.

“Everything was perfect - only boat ride bumpy but that is something which no one has an impact. Entire crew was very nice, informative and helpful. Recommend this to the families.”

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4.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

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

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Krabi, cruising past Chicken Island, Ko Poda, Railay, and Khao Khanab Nam. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, clear kayaking, snacks, air-conditioned seating, and, on the sunset package, Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp.

“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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5.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 speedboat and guided kayak. Paddle through Tham Lot Cave, visit Hong Island and James Bond Island, eat lunch on Panyee Island, then swim and snorkel near Khai Islands. A guide paddles the kayak, so this is not a self-paddle trip.

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

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6.Phi Phi: Pirate Boat with Snorkeling, Kayaking, and Party

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

Spend a full afternoon and evening aboard Phi Phi Pirate, visiting Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Palong Bay. You’ll snorkel, kayak, swim, eat Thai food, and watch the sunset with an upbeat multilingual crew. Adam is one host praised for his care and energy.

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

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7.Koh Samui: Snorkeling and Kayaking by Speedboat

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a six-hour speedboat trip from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum. Snorkel over coral, kayak beside the coast, eat lunch on the beach, and relax on white sand. Strong weather can change the route and water clarity.

“Eigenlijk had het niet door moeten gaan met oog op de harde wind . Daarom moesten we naar een andere gedeelte van het eiland. Door harde wind was het water troebel geworden , dus niet snorkelen je kon niks zien. De lunch was ver onder de maat . Zal deze tour niet aanraden bij andere mensen.”

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

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

Spend eight hours in Ang Thong Marine Park on a Koh Samui speedboat tour with snorkeling at Koh Wow, Emerald Lake, kayaking, a Thai buffet, and a hike on Wua Ta Lap. English and Thai guides lead the day, with hotel pickup from main-road hotels.

“Our driver was 25 minutes late. We were given 2 numbers to call in such cases. I called the first number after 10 minutes and was told that the driver would arrive in 5 minutes. Another 10 minutes passed and I called the first number again and they hung up on me. I tried to call several times and got no answer. The driver is now 20 minutes late and I tried to call the second number 2 times until I got an answer, which was the same: driver is on the way, wait 5 more minutes. I was still talking when they hung up on me. Really pissed at…”

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

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

You’ll cruise from Royal Phuket Marina to Khai Island for snorkeling, eat lunch in Panyee’s stilt village, and paddle through Hong and Panak islands. English commentary is standard, while French and German guides may be available. Mr Boy has been praised for his lively guiding.

“Very well organised, the crew was amazing. Be prepared for a very bumpy boat ride though, it was very intense”

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10.Ko Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkel & Kayak Tour/ w Lunch

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

From Koh Samui, ride a speedboat to Angthong Marine Park for snorkeling at Ko Wao Yai, Emerald Lake, a hilltop viewpoint, kayaking, beach time, and a Thai buffet. An English-speaking guide, equipment, drinks, hotel transfers, and insurance are included. The national park fee costs extra.

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