Bophut Trip Overview
Go aboard the Blue or the Red Dragon Classic Thai Yachts, entirely built from teak wood, featuring a generous sun deck, fully furnished lounge, jacuzzi, giving them rare charm and character.
Maximum of 14 guests on the Blue Dragon or 28 on the Red Dragon yacht (licensed for 74 plus 5).
Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room and on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations!
The yachts are fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, galley, and chef, which allows us to visit the park’s most sought-after attraction when no one is around!
Visit the most remote and magical spot of the park, the secret lagoon island. Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters where you will find the best snorkeling abord the only non-speedboat vessel to reach the islands.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Bophut, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bophut, Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Go aboard the Blue or the Red Dragon Classic Thai Yachts, entirely built from teak wood, featuring a generous sun deck, fully furnished lounge, jacuzzi, giving them rare charm and character.
Maximum of 14 guests on the Blue Dragon or 28 on the Red Dragon yacht (licensed for 74 plus 5).
Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room and on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations!
The yachts are fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, galley, and chef, which allows us to visit the park’s most sought-after attraction when no one is around!
Visit the most remote and magical spot of the park, the secret lagoon island. Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters where you will find the best snorkeling abord the only non-speedboat vessel to reach the islands.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Ko Thalu ตำบล ตลิ่งงาม อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี Thailand
Begin your journey at the southwest of Koh Samui where we will pass the picturesque Five Islands.
These islands are home to a mysterious and rarely seen phenomenon, the harvesting of bird`s nests.
Stop At: Ko Nai Phut, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Our first stop in the Ang Thong Marine Park archipelago is also the most remote and magical spot, exclusive to our tour.
Go for a guided sea kayaking tour along the coastline to explore the dramatic cliffs, limestone islands, caves, magical tunnels, as well as a secret lagoon.
Alternatively, hop on our dinghy that accompanies the kayaks.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ko Wao Noi ตำบล อ่างทอง อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี Thailand
Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters, to Koh Wao, where you will find the best snorkeling sites.
Stop At: Ko Wao Yai ตำบล อ่างทอง อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี Thailand
Sailing further north we will reach the Ko Wao island group, which offers some of the best sites to explore the vibrant tropical reef. It’s considered one of the top 20 snorkeling sites in Thailand. We’re the only non-speedboat vessel to reach this destination.
We’ll select the optimal site depending on conditions, to ensure you have the best underwater journey possible.
After a short safety briefing, our crew will fit you with complete snorkeling gear, and take you on a guided underwater tour, to see some amazing marine life.
Non-swimmers and young children are welcome to get into our netted floating raft, which allows you to see the tropical reef from the safety of a raft.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ko Lao Yu ตำบล อ่างทอง อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84140, Thailand
We head back to the marine park and will pass Ko Lao Yu to enjoy the scenery.
At this point, we will offer you a delicious buffet lunch while you journey along Ang Thong park`s most interesting limestone islands, which rise from the sea as dramatic rock cliffs and bizarre rock formations.
Pass By: Koh Thong Thaeng, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Koh Thong Thaeng is one of the bigger islands in the Marine Park, and a beauty to behold.
Pass By: Ko Wa Noi ตำบล อ่างทอง อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี Thailand
Next, we pass Ko Wa Noi on our way to Ko Mae Ko to see the Blue Lagoon.
Pass By: Ko Sam Sao, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
As we head south, we will also pass Ko Sam Sao or three sister island, with its notable natural stone bridge that extends out into the sea, with clean white sandy beaches.
Stop At: Ko Mae Ko, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Ko Mae Ko is where you will find the famous “Blue Lagoon”, the inspiration for Alex Garland’s book and later movie, “The Beach”.
Also known as the “Emerald Lake”, locals call it “Talay Nai”, which means “inside sea” and it is widely considered the highlight of the Ang Thong Marine Park.
We are the last boat allowed to visit Ko Mae Ko, which means that we do not meet other organized tours.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Blue Lagoon (Emerald Lake), Ko Mae Ko, Ang Thong 84140 Thailand
Here you can decide to climb up to the viewpoint or relax on the secluded beach.
Climb up the steep stairs along narrow ravines to reach a panoramic view of the Park’s 42 islands. Once we’ve reached the top, you will venture to the other side to take a closer look at the hidden saltwater lake completely enclosed, which besides its beauty, also acts as a natural nursery for all sorts of marine life.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Ko Wua Talap Island, Ang Thong Thailand
As we head back to Ko Samui, we will also pass Ko Wua Talap, the Marine Park headquarters.
Pass By: Ko Phaluai, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Cruise past Phaluai Island, one of the few inhabited islands in the Ang Thong Marine Park, home to a small community of “sea gypsy” fishermen, which are the original people that settled in the Samui archipelago.
Enjoy the scenic cruise back to Ko Samui, cool down with a few drinks and a banana split on the deck, or take a dip in our jacuzzi.
On most days you will embrace wonderful views of the sunset that will remain with you for a lifetime.
