Thailand · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Pink Dolphin Spotting & Pig Island Speedboat Tour From Koh Samui

6 Hours Round trip from Koh Samui Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Look for rare pink dolphins near Khanom
02 Snorkel at Koh Tan’s coral reef
03 Relax and swim at Koh Madsum (Pig Island)
04 Travel by speedboat from Koh Samui
05 Enjoy lunch, drinking water, and seasonal fresh fruit
06 Includes hotel transfers and snorkeling equipment
07 Family-friendly day trip with English-speaking guidance

Set off from Koh Samui on a speedboat adventure that combines wildlife spotting, snorkeling, and beach time in one easy day trip. Cruise toward Khanom for the chance to see the area’s rare pink dolphins in their natural habitat, then continue to Koh Tan for snorkeling among colorful coral and marine life.

After time in the water, head to Koh Madsum, also known as Pig Island, where you can swim, relax on the beach, and enjoy the island scenery. With hotel transfers, lunch, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour is a fun and convenient choice for families and beach lovers alike.

A unique tour where you can enjoy not only snorkeling and relaxing on the beach but you also have a chance to see rare pink dolphins in the waters near Khanom.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Koh Samui, Khanom

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

A unique tour where you can enjoy not only snorkeling and relaxing on the beach but you also have a chance to see rare pink dolphins in the waters near Khanom. While being on Koh Samui, you have a unique chance to see an extremely rare type of dolphins – pink dolphins. Their habitat is the Gulf of Thailand near Khanom. Only 30 minutes by speedboat and you surely will be lucky to see these fascinating creatures splashing in the water.

• 08:30am-09:30am Transfer from hotel to pier at Thong Krut Beach. • 10:00am Boat departs from the pier to Khanom area. • 10:40am Arrive at Khanom area for sightseeing dolphin. • 11:30am Arrive at Koh Tan for the best coral reef in the area, where you are snorkeling and see the fish are gorgeous, plentiful and not shy. • 01:00pm Arrive at Koh Madsum, natural beach, where you can swim or simply relax on the beach. • 02:00pm Come back to the pier to have lunch (Thai set menu) at restaurant. • 03:00pm Return transfer to your hotel.Transfer from hotel to pier at Thong Krut Beach.Arrive at Khanom area for sightseeing dolphins.Arrive at Koh Tan for the best coral reef in the area, where you are snorkeling and see the fish are gorgeous, plentiful, and not shy.Arrive at Koh Madsum, a natural beach, where you can swim or simply relax on the beach.Come back to the pier to have dinner (Thai set menu) at restaurant. Return transfer to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Koh Samui 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel Transfer
Lunch, drinking water, seasonal fresh fruit
English snorkel instruction
Life jacket, mask & snorkel
Insurance

What's Not Included

Admission Fee(50THB per person)

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Child ticket age between 4-9 years.
The opportunity to see pink dolphins depends on marine and weather factors.
Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
This activity is not recommended for guests arriving by cruise ship or large boat.
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
• For the mentioned service. • Not transferable to any other service or person. • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
• You can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui. • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking • Get picked up from your hotel on Koh Samui located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill, you have to come to a nearby hotel or meeting point • Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows