Ang Thong Marine Park Tour by Big Boat from Samui

Start the trip with a pickup from your hotel on Koh Samui by air-conditioned minibus. Depart from Nathon Pier by fully equipped tour boat with 3 decks and plenty of space, including a light breakfast while crossing the Gulf of Thailand with Angthong Archipelago as the final destination. Arrive at Angthong Marine Park and start kayaking under huge limestone cliffs through crystal blue waters along the coastline. Reach Mae Koh Island by kayak or set over by longtail boat if you have chosen the sightseeing option. Climb the steps to the top of the island in approx. 10 minutes and enjoy a fantastic view over the Emerald Lagoon which is also known as 'Talay Nai'. The salt water lake is surrounded by sheer cliffs and is definitely the highlight of this tour. After this great adventure you will be ready to feast on a Thai buffet on board the tour boat, followed by fresh seasonal fruits. Enjoy more kayaking at Wua Talap Island or hike along a 1640ft (500m) natural trail which leads to a view point with an impressive panoramic view over the picturesque setting of Angthong Marine Park. Please note that there is a little climbing passage along fixed ropes at the end of the trail. Another highlight is a short hike to the Lotus Cave, known as 'Bua Boke', with beautiful stalactite and stalagmite mineral formation. For people who are physically less active, there are a plenty of other activities available. Swim, snorkel or just relax on a beautiful beach with soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters and powder-soft white sand. If you like to stay overnight on the island, we will drop you off at the park ranger head quarter and pick you up from there again the next day. There are bungalows and camping sites available. The hours passed quickly without noticing, and it's already time to leave this wonderful place. On the way back to Samui you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while admiring the last views of the astonishing islands. Arrive back at Nathon Pier and get transferred to your hotel where can look back on your day in the enchanting still of the evening

Itinerary:
07:30 Hotel pickup on Koh Samui.
08:30 Cruise by tour boat to Angthong Marine Park.
10:00 Arrival at Angthong Marine National Park. Kayaking to Mae Ko Island Beach. If the program was booked without kayaking, we will take you to the island by boat. You will have a simple ascent (about ten minutes) along the steps to the observation deck of the island, where you will see the amazing Talay Nai lake known as the Emerald Lagoon formed in the mouth of a long-extinct volcano.
12:00 Enjoy a tasty Thai buffet lunch
13:00 Arrival on the main island of the Ang Thong National Park — Wua Ta Lap. Kayaking around uninhabited islands. On the island Wua Ta Lap, you will have the opportunity to climb to the observation deck (500 metrv) with stunning views of the archipelago, or visit the Lotus Cave known as Bua Boke with stalactites and stalagmites as well as relax on the white sandy beach where you can swim in the clear turquoise water and watch the fish during snorkeling.
15:00 Head back to Koh Samui
16:30 Transfer to hotel