Ang Thong VIP Small-Group Speedboat Tour
Highlights
- Sixteen guests maximum on a boat licensed for 25
- Its own route, away from the standard convoy
- Thai lunch on Koh Paluay, the one inhabited island in the park
- Park fee already included in the price
Description
Enjoy a more personal visit to Ang Thong Marine Park aboard a spacious speedboat carrying a maximum of just 16 guests. Although the boat is licensed for 25 passengers, nine seats are deliberately left empty. This gives everyone more room and keeps boarding, transfers and activity stops relaxed throughout the day.
Pricing
Adult
Age 11+
THB 4,195per person
Child
Age 4-10
THB 4,095per person
Infant
Age 0-3
Free
per person
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Pickup window07:15–08:00Meet your driver at the time confirmed in your booking and travel to the northern pier by air-conditioned van or SUV. Pickup timing varies by area, so please use the individual time supplied after booking.
Set off for the marine park aboard a spacious speedboat limited to 16 guests. The crossing normally takes 45 to 60 minutes, giving the group a quick start to the day in the islands.
Stop at Koh Wao for snorkelling, swimming or a quiet break on the boat. Equipment is included, and the smaller group makes it easier to enter the water without a long wait.
Stretch your legs on the climb to a viewpoint over Ang Thong’s island group. Take your time on the trail and enjoy the broad sea views from the platforms along the way.
Continue to Koh Mae Ko to see the Emerald Lagoon from above. The short staircase leads to a clear view of the green saltwater lake and the limestone cliffs that surround it.
Travel to Koh Paluay, the marine park’s inhabited island, for a freshly prepared Thai lunch. This quieter stop offers a glimpse of a community whose daily life remains closely connected to the sea.
Paddle with the guide around sheltered bays and limestone edges, or choose a slower afternoon with swimming and time on the white-sand beach.
Leave Ang Thong in the late afternoon and relax during the speedboat ride back to the pier. Keep watch across the water as you travel, since marine wildlife is sometimes seen in the Gulf.
The boat normally reaches Koh Samui between 16:30 and 16:45. A van or SUV will take you back to your accommodation, with most drop-offs completed by about 17:30.
Included
- Pickup and drop off from/to your hotel
- Luxury VIP speedboat to Angthong Marine Park (max. 16 guests)
- Entrance fees to Angthong Marine Park
- Friendly English & Thai-speaking guide
- Thai-style lunch
- Fresh fruits
- Bottled water & soft drinks
- Life vests
- Snorkeling & kayaking equipment
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Flip flops
- Swimming suit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Camera
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Your exact pickup time depends on your area and departure time. You'll see it at checkout and we confirm it with your booking.
Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
We'll share the exact meeting point and a map link in your booking confirmation.
Please self-arrive by 08:30 am.
Around eight hours at a noticeably calmer pace. The later start kills the pre-dawn pickup. You'll do the Emerald Lagoon, the Wua Talap viewpoint, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, with lunch on Koh Paluay. Small group means the gaps between stops are short and there's not much standing around waiting for people. Ten guests is the minimum for the boat to run, so a very quiet date can get moved. Weather still has the final say on the order of stops.
FAQs
This is a scheduled small-group tour, not an exclusive charter. It carries a maximum of 16 guests on a boat licensed for 25, leaving more room aboard. If you need the whole boat for your party, ask for a separate private-charter quote rather than assuming the VIP ticket reserves every seat.
Yes. Park admission, the guided kayaking activity and snorkelling equipment are included, along with the listed hotel transfers, Thai lunch, fruit, water and soft drinks. Unlike the standard speedboat and big-boat tickets, this tour does not add a separate park entrance payment on arrival.
The smaller group follows a route intended to avoid the busiest times at popular stops. Lunch is served on Koh Paluay, giving the trip a different island stop from an onboard lunch. Exact stop order depends on the departure and conditions; a smaller group cannot guarantee an empty beach or exclusive access to the park.
Return hotel transport is included, but a private roundtrip transfer is a separate booking extra. Review that option if you want a vehicle reserved for your group. Your pickup time and location are confirmed for the selected departure; choosing the VIP boat ticket alone does not select the private-transfer extra.
The operator does not accept pregnant guests on this speedboat tour. For other mobility, boarding or swimming concerns, contact the team before paying so the arrangements can be checked. Extra space aboard does not remove the movement of a speedboat, the island landings or the stairs at viewpoint stops.
Lunch is ordered ahead for the group, with Thai dishes served on Koh Paluay. Vegetarian, vegan and halal arrangements are advertised, but the team needs your requirements before the departure. Tell us about allergies or dietary restrictions when enquiring so the actual meal options can be confirmed rather than left to the lunch stop.
For a cancellation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start, the amount paid is refunded; a date change in that period has no change fee. Cancellations inside 24 hours and missed departures are non-refundable. If we cancel the tour, including for unsafe conditions, the choice is an alternative date or a full refund.
To keep the ride safe, this tour is not suitable for back problems, heart conditions or pregnant women. If that could apply to anyone in your group, contact us before booking and we will help you find a better fit.
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Reviews
Based on 52 reviews
- Mark VinesAugust 27, 2026· Verified booking5.0
Definitely recommended this tour. Worth the extra to have fewer people on the boat. Our guide, Lip, was both hilarious and knowledgeable; he and the captain did a good job of steering us away from other boatloads of tourists where possible, meaning we had the Emerald lagoon to ourselves first thing and kayaking to ourselves. Each stop a bit rushed though, and the snorkelling was underwhelming - I think rough sea conditions meant we couldn’t use the best sites. Also be aware that the crossing can be rough and very loud; the speedboat is not a relaxing way to travel if that’s what you’re after. Ultimately it ticked the box but I might choose something more leisurely next time.
- MohammedApril 25, 20265.0
The guide was the standout element for me - really knowledgeable about the park and the sea gypsy community at Koh Paluay. Halal food was available at lunch and the quality was much better than we expected. The emerald lagoon is one of those sights you just have to see in person - photos don't capture it. Small group, great guide, beautiful park.
- AlexeiApril 7, 20265.0
The difference between this and a standard Angthong tour comes down to one thing: time and space. With a small group you have time at each stop and you don't feel the pressure of 40 other people waiting to get on the kayak. The guide was knowledgeable and relaxed. The emerald lagoon was stunning - that green colour surrounded by limestone cliffs is one of the most striking natural sights I've seen. The gypsy village lunch was an experience in itself, a real window into a way of life you don't often see as a tourist.
- PierreMarch 10, 20265.0
We'd been to Angthong on a big boat tour years ago and this was a completely different experience. The small group let us access beaches and spots that the larger tours couldn't stop at. Worth the extra cost without any question.
- Amy WilsonFebruary 6, 20265.0
Booked this as a treat after several days of cheaper tours and it was worth it. The guide was excellent - knowledgeable, funny and clearly passionate about the park. The snorkeling at Koh Wao was the best I did on the whole trip. Being just 16 people meant everything felt more personal and less chaotic.
