Questions, answered

From Koh Phangan we run the Ang Thong Marine Park speedboat day tour, overnight stays inside the park (bungalow or tent), the Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan day trip, private speedboats to Ang Thong and around Koh Phangan, and private speedboat transfers to Koh Samui and Koh Tao. All shared tours also pick up from Koh Samui.

The speedboat day tour is 2,200 THB per adult and 1,700 THB per child up to 120 cm; children under 4 travel free. Overnight stays start at 3,600 THB with a tent and 4,200 THB with a bungalow. A private speedboat for up to 10 guests is 33,000 THB per boat.

No. The Ang Thong park fee is paid in cash at the park on the day: 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child. On the Koh Tao trip, the Koh Nang Yuan island fee is 250 THB per person, also in cash. Everything else in the tour description is included.

The park closes every year from 1 November to 15 December; the last tours run on 31 October and tours restart on 16 December. During the closure you can join our Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan day trip or take a private speedboat around Koh Phangan. December to February is peak season and park places are limited, so book early.

Rain alone does not cancel a trip; strong wind and waves do. Your captain checks the sea every morning. If we cancel because it is not safe, you choose a full refund or a new date, and we tell you by WhatsApp and email as early as possible.

Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before departure: a full refund or a new date, subject to availability. Within 48 hours of departure, or if you do not show, the booking is charged in full. Refunds go back to your card within 5–10 working days.

Choose your trip, date and guests on the tour page and pay securely by card through Stripe. We check the boat and confirm by email and WhatsApp with your pickup time and pier. For trips tomorrow or today, message us on WhatsApp first. Private boats and transfers are booked by message with a fixed price.

Pickup is usually between 07:30 and 08:30; your exact time comes by WhatsApp the evening before. Pickup is free from most hotels on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Thong Nai Pan and Than Sadet (Koh Phangan) and Nathon, Lipa Noi, Bang Kao and Thong Krut (Koh Samui) are +400 THB per person return. Bottle Beach, Haad Wai Nam and Haad Yuan have no road, so there is no hotel pickup there; we meet you at the nearest agreed point. You are back at your hotel around 16:30–17:00.

Yes. Life jackets in children’s sizes are included and children wear them on the boat at all times. Snorkelling, kayaking and the viewpoint climb are optional, so non-swimmers and grandparents can enjoy the beach. Boat trips are not recommended in pregnancy or with back problems, because the boat crosses open sea.

Yes. The national park has simple bungalows with clean bathrooms and a campsite on Koh Wua Ta Lap. Our overnight tours include the bungalow or a full tent set, so you do not need to book accommodation separately; we take care of it with the park.

Yes. We run private speedboat transfers between Koh Phangan, Koh Samui (including piers near the airport) and Koh Tao, day or evening when the sea is safe. The crossing to Samui takes around 30 minutes. Message us your route, date and time for a fixed price.

Yes. Safari Boat is operated by The Lawana (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thongsala, Koh Phangan, holds Tourism Authority of Thailand licence 43/01467, and has been Thai-Australian owned and running island trips since 2006.

Yes. This tour departs from both Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, with hotel pickup on both islands.

No. You pay it in cash at the park: 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child.

No. Swimming in the lake is not allowed. You see it from a viewing platform at the top of a short stairway.

About one hour by speedboat, a little less from Koh Samui. The boats return to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui around 16:00–16:30.

It is steep and rocky with ropes in places, about 40–45 minutes up and down. It is optional: you can swim and relax on the beach instead.

Yes. A Thai lunch is included, with vegetarian options. Tell us about allergies when you book.

The park is closed from 1 November to 15 December. You can already book for 16 December onwards, or join the Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan day trip, which runs all year.

Yes. The bungalow is part of the price; we arrange everything with the park.

Simple national park bungalows with clean bathrooms. Bring a torch; the island has no streetlights.

Koh Wua Ta Lap, the island with the park headquarters, the beach, the restaurant and the trail to the 360° viewpoint.

Lunch on day 1 is included. Dinner and breakfast are at the national park restaurant and paid on the spot, so bring some cash.

You join a returning boat in the afternoon and are back on Koh Phangan or Koh Samui around 16:00–16:30, then hotel drop-off.

Yes, the bungalow is for your group. Bathrooms are clean and simple; bring a torch, as there are no streetlights on the island.

Tent, sleeping bag, pillow and mat. You only need your own overnight bag.

Yes, the park campsite has shared bathrooms.

Koh Wua Ta Lap, next to the beach and the national park station, with rangers on the island.

Lunch on day 1 is included. Dinner and breakfast are at the park restaurant and paid on the spot.

Yes. Tents have mats, sleeping bags and pillows, and the campsite has shared bathrooms. Bring insect repellent and a torch.

Dusky langurs (spectacled monkeys) often visit the campsite in the early morning, along with monitor lizards and sea eagles.

No. It is 250 THB per person, paid in cash on arrival. Single-use plastic bottles are not allowed on the island; water is provided on the boat.

Yes. Snorkelling is optional and life jackets are provided for everyone.

Every day, all year round, whenever the sea is safe. While Ang Thong is closed (1 November – 15 December) it is our most popular day trip from Koh Phangan and Koh Samui.

About one hour from Koh Phangan. From Koh Samui it takes about 1.5–2 hours including a stop on Koh Phangan.

Yes, a Thai lunch on Koh Tao with vegetarian options, plus water, soft drinks and fresh fruit on the boat.

No. Masks and life jackets are provided. Standard fins are not allowed in some protected areas.

Koh Nang Yuan and the Japanese Gardens, then two bays around Koh Tao chosen on the day for the calmest water, such as Mango Bay, Hin Wong or Aow Leuk.

Up to 10 guests on one boat. Ask us for larger groups.

Yes. Your captain plans the order around tide, wind and your wishes.

No. It is paid in cash at the park: 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child.

Yes, from Koh Phangan or Koh Samui. Meet the boat at the pier for free, or add hotel transfers for 400 THB per person.

You can add a Thai buffet lunch for 400 THB per person, stop at a restaurant and order, or bring a picnic.

Usually around 09:00 and back by 16:00–16:30, but the schedule is yours. Start earlier to beat the day boats.

It depends on the boat and the route. Message us your date, group size and wish list and we reply with a fixed price.

Yes. Tell us what you like: beaches, snorkelling, a sunset, Bottle Beach or Koh Ma. Your captain plans the day around the sea conditions.

From the pier or beach nearest to you that the boat can reach safely. We agree the spot when you book.

Yes. Birthdays, proposals and family days are popular. Ask us about larger boats for bigger groups.

Yes, masks and life jackets for all ages are on board.

Often yes, when the sea is safe. Message us on WhatsApp and we confirm availability right away.

Around 30 minutes, depending on the piers and the sea. Koh Phangan to Koh Tao is around 60–90 minutes.

We land at a Samui pier close to the airport and can arrange the short land transfer to the terminal.

Normal suitcases and backpacks are fine. Tell us the number of bags when you book so we send the right boat.

Your captain only goes when it is safe. If a transfer cannot run, you get a full refund and we help you with the ferry or another time.