The 12 Koh Samui Island Hopping Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52Our pick

You’ll visit Pig Island with guides such as Sun, Joe, or Cola, then snorkel near Koh Tan and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Short boat rides leave more time for swimming, photos, pigs, and island views. Hotel transfers, gear, water, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Great experience. Unfortunately, we were not able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling. The meal was very good and Pig Island was perfect. Guides were great, we had a lot of fun !”

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2.Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,453 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Join a small group of up to nine for a seven-hour trip from Koh Samui to Koh Madsum and Koh Taen. Meet wild pigs, snorkel, swim, eat lunch by the beach, and possibly kayak. Guides such as Ann, Wan, Mario, and Namwhan are praised for friendly help and excellent photos.

“We had great fun on the island tour. Namwhan, our guide was excellent and made the tour so much fun. Pig island was good fun for the children and Coral Island as brilliant for snorkelling and swimming to the beach. The lunch on the island was delicious and fresh, and free use of the kayaks was an added bonus. The sea was a bit bumpy on the way back but our boat captain was excellent.”

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3.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Take a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. You’ll snorkel for about an hour, kayak or swim, meet free-roaming pigs, and eat a Thai meal on the beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and return transport are included.

“The day was seamless- really well organised from beginning to end and so much fun. Our guide arrived right on time to take us to the boat. He was great, super informative and funny which added to the day. Snorkelling and pig island were so much fun- we did this on Christmas Day and it was a perfect day.”

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4.Koh Phangan Island Full-Day Cruise with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 797 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight relaxed hours aboard the Chantara Junk Boat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. You’ll eat a five-dish Thai buffet, snorkel at Koh Ma Reef, rest at Thong Nai Pan, and watch sunset with snacks. Multilingual guides, hotel pickup, towels, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“we had a fantastic day staff were amazing got well fed and well looked after wouldn't change a thing many thanks”

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5.Pink Dolphin Spotting & Pig Island Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 596 reviews · 6 hours · from $72

Spend six hours by speedboat searching for pink dolphins, snorkeling around Ko Taen, and meeting free-roaming pigs on Ko Madsum. Thai and English-speaking guides, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, lunch, and hotel transfers are included. Guide Philips is often praised for his humor and helpfulness.

“Great day! Saw lots of dolphins, not all pink, they turn pink as they age so lots of half grey half white ones. Long boat trips to the mainland and back. Saw the black pot bellied Pigs. Went snorkeling on coral reefs and saw all the little colorful fish”

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6.Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · from $58

Ride a modern speedboat from Koh Samui to Pig Island, where you can meet pigs and piglets before snorkeling near Koh Tan. A buffet lunch, bottled water, equipment, hotel transfer, life jacket, and English-speaking crew are included. Guides such as Superman, Joe, and Coca-Cola are known for friendly help and photos.

“A great trip, the pig island was fantastic. Boat crew extremely kind and friendly, a lovely way to see more”

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7.Private Longtail Boat to Pig Island with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews

From Thong Krut Pier, your private longtail boat and local Thai captain take you to Koh Tan for snorkeling, then Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island. You get about 2.5 hours to swim, relax, and meet the pigs. Snorkeling depends on sea conditions, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Amazing day, great service, lovely people. Very good value for money.”

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8.Pig Island Private Longtail Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 199 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private longtail boat from Koh Samui to Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island, then snorkel at Koh Taen. You get beach time, friendly pigs, life jackets, masks, and optional hotel pickup. The boat ride takes about 15 to 20 minutes each way.

“Pig Island was way more fun than I expected and the snorkeling was the best we had.”

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9.Pig Island & Koh Tan Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 120 reviews · 5 hours · from $47Best value

From Koh Samui, you’ll speedboat to Koh Tan for snorkeling, then visit Pig Island to feed friendly pigs, swim, kayak, and relax. An English or Thai speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, safety gear, and accident insurance are included. Confirm the lunch location before booking.

“War alles super. Für Kinder allerdings bei Wellengang eher nicht zu empfehlen, da das Speedboat wie auf einer Achterbahn auf die Wellen knallt.”

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10.Electric Long-tail Boat Eco Tour to Pig Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Travel from Koh Samui in a small group of up to six on a 100% electric long-tail boat, when available. Snorkel at Koh Tan, visit Pig Island, try kayaking or paddleboarding, and release an artificial coral. Captains such as Chai and Shay have led recent trips.

“Bon, soyons honnêtes, on met 5 étoiles pour donner un coup de main. Si vous aimez une exprience un peu "roots," typique Thaï (sympa rigolard avec équipage épique, mais un peu bancal, c'est pour vous!) on est loin du luxe .. le bateau électrique est un protoype et il était en panne lors de notre tour, (batterie à plat) on a pris un autre bateau à moteur mais pas si mal .. pas trop bruyant et pas de fumée... si vous êtes pas sportif ou lestes ça va être compliqué de monter à bord du bateau après le snorkling .. (pas d'échelle) Soutenez les précurseurs, il le mérite, mais soyez…”

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11.Private Island Hopping Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $191

Spend seven hours island hopping by private longtail boat from Koh Samui. Choose Koh Rap, Koh Madsum, and Koh Tan, then set the pace with an English-speaking guide such as Aek or Pek. Snorkeling gear, kayaking, lunch, hotel transfers, and drinking water are included.

“The best day of our trip! We explored the beautiful islands at our own pace, with Pek our amazing tour guide who took us to the best spots (avoiding big crowds). We saw the pigs, swam on secluded beaches, went kayaking near a mangrove forest and ate a delicious thai lunch. Id recommend this tour to anyone that wants a private tour around the islands!We love you Pek!”

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12.Private Speedboat to Pig Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews Top rated

You’ll ride a private speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island, for beach time, photos, and friendly pigs. Then your English-speaking guide takes you to Koh Tan for snorkeling among fish and coral. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, fruit, and flexible planning are included.

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