Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling
4.8
Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling
By Happy Samui Tours
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Ages 1-70, max of 50 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Travel Insurance, Admission Fee, Snorkeling mask, Life jacket, Lunch, Drinking water, Hotel Transfer
- Entry/Admission - Surat Thani
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, ThailandAt your hotel lobby.
Pickup details- -Your pickup time may vary based on your hotel's location or traffic conditions. A confirmed pickup time will be sent to you via WhatsApp or email -Cruise ship passengers are requested to book the private tour option. Unfortunately, the group tour cannot accommodate cruise ship passengers due to conflicting pickup times with the join-in tour itinerary
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 382123P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- What to bring : Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Towel
- Travelers arriving by cruise ship are not accepted
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 382123P5
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- alisonpalmer40 contributionsInformation, interesting and great value!For the price this is a very good tour. It gives you a flavour of the island without the commitment of a whole day. The guide was friendly and informative. It was nice that it was a small group and there was no herding and directing, it was very informal with plenty of time built in to explore on your own. The van was comfortable and cool with plenty of water provided. Please note that women need to have their shoulders and legs covered when visiting the temples, so take a sarong or scarf with you.Written 18 March 2025
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Natalie Carr
35 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We are travelling as a family if 4 with two teenagers (13 & 15)
We booked the half day trip via our guide Yui at our accommodation. We were collected in an air conditioned mini bus and taken to the port which was approximately an hour drive. The drive was great as we got to see lots of Koh Samui. We boarded the boat and met our team and Cindy our guide, who was bright and bubbly. We speeded across to Pig Island, stopping partway to get in the sea and enjoy some snorkelling, we saw lots of beautiful fish and enjoyed the swim. When we arrived on Pig island (Koh Matsumoto) there were not only pigs but beautiful dogs aswell. We had a great time wandering around meeting the pigs, dipping in the warm waters. Back on the boat we then headed over to Koh Tan, beautiful island for some lunch, which was delicious. Before having some time to explore this island and relax.
Back to port and transferred back to our hotel. Cindy and the team were great, very informative and attentive to whatever we needed and information on where we visited. I would recommend this trip
We booked the half day trip via our guide Yui at our accommodation. We were collected in an air conditioned mini bus and taken to the port which was approximately an hour drive. The drive was great as we got to see lots of Koh Samui. We boarded the boat and met our team and Cindy our guide, who was bright and bubbly. We speeded across to Pig Island, stopping partway to get in the sea and enjoy some snorkelling, we saw lots of beautiful fish and enjoyed the swim. When we arrived on Pig island (Koh Matsumoto) there were not only pigs but beautiful dogs aswell. We had a great time wandering around meeting the pigs, dipping in the warm waters. Back on the boat we then headed over to Koh Tan, beautiful island for some lunch, which was delicious. Before having some time to explore this island and relax.
Back to port and transferred back to our hotel. Cindy and the team were great, very informative and attentive to whatever we needed and information on where we visited. I would recommend this trip
Written 5 April 2024
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Hello Natalie! Thank you 🙏 for taking your precious time and sharing us your experience and giving us 5 star review! We are grateful that you chose to travel with us. We are Glad to know that you had a great experience following Pig Island Koh Tan & Madsum. And are impressed by our team and service, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. We really appreciate you for supporting, trusting us and our team. We are trying to improve our team and service day by day.
Your review mean a lot to us and give us motivation. Thank you again for your recommend and support. Have a nice day! We hope to provide you an excellent experience again for your next trip in the future. 😊
Khing
Office Manager
Happy Samui
Written 19 April 2024
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Vee M
10 contributions
This rating is not to do with the staff at all. They were all brilliant. The tours the day before were cancelled and the weather was quite windy today which caused some issues with the itinerary meaning it wasn’t safe to snorkel Alex our guide gave us the options of mangroves instead which we did. I really felt for him as we could see how he was struggling to keep everyone happy. Pig island was funny and a must do. Dinner was pleasant but all in all a wonderful morning. Thank you to Alex and the crew.
Written 17 January 2025
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Judith W
Lanark, UK17 contributions
A well organised excursion. First we were picked up in a van which did the milk run to various hotels to pick up guests (up to an hour). Then we all met at the pier and ‘checked in’. There was an opportunity to purchase beverages and use the toilets (for 10 baht). We then boarded the boat and set off for Pig Island. Note that they use a speed boat which is quick 10-15’ but it is a bumpy ride and my niece was quite seasick. Once we arrived on Pig Island there was a bit of a scramble to find loungers but there were plenty of tables and chairs and umbrella coverage from the sun. There was a bar where one could purchase beverages and snacks. And of course there were the pigs! They were very very tame and playful. They were clearly used to humans and we were well instructed by the crew not to feed them and not to tease them but to approach them gently. The setting was beautiful and the water was warm and clear. Lots of great photo opportunities. After about an hour on pig island we took the boat a short distance (10’) to
a reef off the coast of Kao Tan for some snorkelling. It was not the Great Barrier Reef but still spotted some interesting fish and coral. After about 45’ of snorkelling we went to the other side of Koh Tan and docked on the beach. There we had a meal that was not as bad as we were expecting. Actually very tasty with spring rolls, soup, rice, a vegetable stir fry, chicken, and fresh fruit for dessert. Importantly there were toilets at this stop (and at the Pig Island stop) that were basic but clean.
We then took the short ride back to the pier and then the drive back to our respective hotels. All in all it was a fun half day and our lead crewman Tom was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout.
a reef off the coast of Kao Tan for some snorkelling. It was not the Great Barrier Reef but still spotted some interesting fish and coral. After about 45’ of snorkelling we went to the other side of Koh Tan and docked on the beach. There we had a meal that was not as bad as we were expecting. Actually very tasty with spring rolls, soup, rice, a vegetable stir fry, chicken, and fresh fruit for dessert. Importantly there were toilets at this stop (and at the Pig Island stop) that were basic but clean.
We then took the short ride back to the pier and then the drive back to our respective hotels. All in all it was a fun half day and our lead crewman Tom was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout.
Written 7 September 2024
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80Gta
Switzerland50 contributions
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Collection and organization
Pig Island
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“Snorkeling tour”: you didn’t see anything and no alternative was offered (that’s how I know it from other countries)
PigTour too short and bulk handling
Lunch ok
I would not recommend this tour, as it is probably only about the money and not primarily about offering the tourists an optimal experience for the high price-> bay best locally cheaper something!
It could have been reacted: either longer on Pig Island or then an AlternativeLocation for snorkeling: none of it was done and the snorkeling hotspot turned out to be a waste island...sorry, but to siphon off so much money for it and for about 5-6h is just outrageous!
Collection and organization
Pig Island
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“Snorkeling tour”: you didn’t see anything and no alternative was offered (that’s how I know it from other countries)
PigTour too short and bulk handling
Lunch ok
I would not recommend this tour, as it is probably only about the money and not primarily about offering the tourists an optimal experience for the high price-> bay best locally cheaper something!
It could have been reacted: either longer on Pig Island or then an AlternativeLocation for snorkeling: none of it was done and the snorkeling hotspot turned out to be a waste island...sorry, but to siphon off so much money for it and for about 5-6h is just outrageous!
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Written 24 December 2024
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the tour didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the snorkeling and Pig Island experience. Your suggestions for improvements are appreciated, and we’ll use them to enhance our services.
Written 24 December 2024
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Jamie
11 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Really struggling to understand all the amazing reviews that we booked after reading.
Hotel pick up good
Boat and crew good
It was nice to see the pigs on the beach, but sad to see the amount of rubbish and deal coral
Food good
Snorkeling not good, not much to see
The time to relax on the beach after lunch was not good, the place was filthy and the sand was mostly dead coral
Honestly I wouldn't recommend this trip, I didn't think it was value for money (maybe 4 hours including transport to/from hotel) and there are other better trips to do on the island
Hotel pick up good
Boat and crew good
It was nice to see the pigs on the beach, but sad to see the amount of rubbish and deal coral
Food good
Snorkeling not good, not much to see
The time to relax on the beach after lunch was not good, the place was filthy and the sand was mostly dead coral
Honestly I wouldn't recommend this trip, I didn't think it was value for money (maybe 4 hours including transport to/from hotel) and there are other better trips to do on the island
Written 14 November 2024
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Torsten P
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Wonderful reviews have already been written about Pig Island and the Around the Island Tour. Our two tours were also top - entertaining, timed very well, great guides (Aekki is wonderful) on time etc.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the operator “Happy Samui Tours”. We had a scheduling conflict with the two bookings via Get Your Guide and could no longer make a booking change via the portal, but only via Happy Samui Tours. We were happy to do that. Communication via WhatsApp was straightforward, solution-oriented, fast, appreciative. Even when we were 2. Tour had to postpone due to health. A dream!
We thank you for the trusting and uncomplicated service!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the operator “Happy Samui Tours”. We had a scheduling conflict with the two bookings via Get Your Guide and could no longer make a booking change via the portal, but only via Happy Samui Tours. We were happy to do that. Communication via WhatsApp was straightforward, solution-oriented, fast, appreciative. Even when we were 2. Tour had to postpone due to health. A dream!
We thank you for the trusting and uncomplicated service!
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Written 3 September 2024
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Dear, Torsten
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to write a review and awarding us a 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience on the " Pig Island Tour and Around the Island ". Your positive feedback about our team and the tour is truly inspiring.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. We understand that you have many options, and we are honored that you selected our tour. Your choice means a lot to us, and we are committed to ensuring that every aspect of your experience is exceptional.
We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour in the future and continuing to provide you with outstanding experiences.
"Your happiness is our dream".
Warm regards,
Team Happy Samui
Written 7 September 2024
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Nicola R
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great trip to pig island, we had plenty of time with the pigs to feed them and take plenty of photos. Then onto snorkelling when we had just over 35 mins which was plenty and saw loads of fish. The team were really good and helped make sure we did not get stung by the many jelly fish that arrived while on pig island.
Written 18 August 2023
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Hello, Nicola🙏 Thank you for leaving a kind review and giving us 5 stars ⭐️ We are delighted that you have chosen to travel with us. Nice to know that you had a great holiday experience following the Koh Madsum (Pig Island) & Koh Tan Tour and we’re so happy you are satisfied with our team.
Your review means a lot to us. Have a nice day! Hope you will come back to us again on your next holiday 🩵
Thicha.
Written 19 August 2023
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BELMONT Ipswich
Ipswich, UK772 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
The pick up from the hotel was on time. The large speedboat was efficient & fast and it took place despite the bad weather, which was good. Pig island was good but because of the weather the snorkelling did not take place as the visibility was not good.
Written 5 March 2025
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Dear Customer
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the tour was well-organized and that the pickup and speedboat ride went smoothly, despite the challenging weather. 🌧️ We understand that poor visibility can affect the snorkeling experience, but we appreciate your understanding.
We're happy you still enjoyed Pig Island, and we hope that next time, the weather will be perfect for an even better experience. We look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure! 😊🌴
Best regards,
Happy Team
Written 8 March 2025
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Gaston82
5 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
The whole trip was excellent! Everyone was friendly and attentive. The good thing is that you don’t spend too long on each part but long enough to enjoy them without feeling rushed. I loved the snorkelling experience, highly recommend it if it is the first time you do it as it feels super safe. I highly recommend this half day trip!
Written 23 July 2024
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anna
Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
We did this tour today and it was amazing!!! It was an unforgettable experience, both seeing Pig Island and snorkelling afterwards.
Our tour guide Alex was the best! He was kind, helpful and super fun!
It was well-organised, with smooth transportation and plenty of time to explore. They collected us from our hostel and brought us home afterwards. Lunch was also included which was delicious.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Koh Samui, and a special thanks to our tour guide for making this day extra fun! 😊😊😊
Our tour guide Alex was the best! He was kind, helpful and super fun!
It was well-organised, with smooth transportation and plenty of time to explore. They collected us from our hostel and brought us home afterwards. Lunch was also included which was delicious.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Koh Samui, and a special thanks to our tour guide for making this day extra fun! 😊😊😊
Written 15 January 2025
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How do I book a private tour?
Written 6 February 2025
We booked ours through the hotel. There seems to be some standard pricing set so what we paid at the hotel was the same as what other people on the tour paid.
Written 7 February 2025
What time do you return to the Chaweng beach area?
Written 16 January 2025
We were back between 2-2:30 depending on the order of hotel dropoff
Written 17 January 2025
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