• DurationApprox. 9.5 hrs · 07:30 – 17:00
• OperatorHighsea Tour big boat
• DepartureHotel pick-up · Na Thon Pier
• CapacityApprox. 150 seats
• On boardIndoor deck · sun deck · toilets
• CrossingAbout 1 hr 15 min each way
• IslandsKoh Wua Talap & Koh Mae Ko
• LunchThai buffet served on board
• Park fee300 THB adult – not included

Why book this Angthong Marine Park big boat tour

• A comfortable, stable ride – a large vessel handles the open sea far more smoothly than a small boat, which makes a real difference on a breezy day and for anyone prone to seasickness.
• Room to move around – shaded indoor seating, an open-air sun deck and toilets on board throughout the day.
• A proper Thai buffet lunch served on the boat, plus snacks, fruit, coffee, tea, soft drinks and drinking water all day.
• Unhurried time ashore – nearly three hours on Koh Wua Talap for the viewpoint, the cave or simply the beach.
• Both of the park’s headline sights – the famous Koh Wua Talap viewpoint and the Thale Nai Emerald Lake on Koh Mae Ko.
• Round-trip hotel transfers included from anywhere on Koh Samui.

Ang Thong Tour Itinerary from Koh Samui

Times are approximate. The programme may change without prior notice depending on weather and sea conditions.

1. 07:30

   Hotel pick-up on Koh Samui

   Transfer to Na Thon Pier. Your exact pick-up time depends on where your hotel is located.

2. 08:30

   Depart from Na Thon Pier

   Set off across the Gulf of Thailand towards Mu Ko Ang Thong, with coffee, tea and light refreshments served on board.

3. 09:45

   Koh Wua Talap (Sleeping Cow Island)

   The park headquarters, and your longest stop of the day. Hike up to the Koh Wua Talap viewpoint, also known as Pha Jun Jaras, for the classic panorama across all 42 islands, explore Tham Bua Bok cave with its lotus-shaped rock formations, or simply swim and relax on the beach.

4. 12:30

   Thai buffet lunch on board

   Back on the boat for a freshly prepared Thai buffet while you cruise to the next island.

5. 13:30

   Koh Mae Ko and the Thale Nai Emerald Lake

   Climb the stairway above this hidden saltwater lagoon, encircled by towering limestone cliffs, for the most photographed view in the park. Time on the beach and for snorkelling afterwards.

6. 15:00

   Cruise back to Koh Samui

   Snacks, fruit and drinks are served on the return leg – a good time for the sun deck.

7. 17:00

   Arrive at Na Thon Pier

   Arrive back on Koh Samui and transfer to your hotel.

How to Get to Ang Thong from Koh Samui

Mu Ko Ang Thong lies roughly 30 km north-west of Koh Samui and there is no public ferry to the islands – the park can only be visited with a licensed tour operator. Highsea Tour big boats depart from Na Thon Pier on the west coast of Koh Samui, and the crossing takes about 1 hour 15 minutes each way. A speedboat is quicker, at roughly 45 to 60 minutes, but the trade-off is a much livelier ride.

Big boat or speedboat?

In a hurry, or want to fit four islands into one day? Have a look at our speedboat tour to Ang Thong National Marine Park instead.

Ang Thong National Marine Park tickets and entrance fee

The park entrance fee is 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child. It is collected in cash at registration by the National Park authority, is not included in the tour price and cannot be paid by card, so please bring it with you on the day.

What’s Included

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes with good grip – the viewpoint trail is steep in places
• Swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
• A waterproof bag or case for your phone and camera
• Cash for the national park entrance fee

Good to Know Before You Book

• How demanding is the viewpoint hike? The trail up to the Koh Wua Talap viewpoint (Pha Jun Jaras, shown as Pha Chan Charat on Google Maps) is a steep climb of roughly 500 metres over stepping stones and bare limestone, with rope handrails and rest platforms along the way. The reward at the top is a 360-degree panorama across the whole archipelago. It does require a good level of fitness, but it is entirely optional – the lower platforms already offer a fine view, and you can just as easily spend the stop at the cave or on the beach.
• Kayaking is an optional add-on. It is not part of the standard tour and must be selected at the time of booking – it cannot be added on the day.
• Which boat will we be on? Highsea Tour assigns either the wooden boat or the red-and-white boat depending on the day’s schedule. Both carry around 150 guests and offer the same programme, but a specific boat cannot be reserved in advance.
• When the park is closed. Mu Ko Ang Thong closes every year during the monsoon, from 1 November to 15 December, and no tours run in that window.
• If the weather turns. Should the trip be cancelled because of sea conditions, you can choose between a full refund or rescheduling to another day.
• Staying the night? This is the only Ang Thong boat option that lets you split the visit over two days at no extra charge – stay overnight on Koh Wua Talap and return on a later sailing. Tell us when you book so we can arrange the return leg. Accommodation is reserved separately and directly with the national park, which runs bungalows and a campsite at its headquarters on the island.
• Prefer to move faster? A speedboat reaches the park in under an hour and fits four islands into a single day – see our Ang Thong speedboat tour.
• Bring cash. The park entrance fee is collected on site by the National Park authority and cannot be paid by card.

Frequently Asked Questions