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Ang Thong Marine Park & Koh Paluay

Koh Samui pier (confirm zones)

$77

per person · children ฿1,800 ฿2,300

Overview

The 42 islands that inspired 'The Beach'

The 42-island Ang Thong archipelago that inspired 'The Beach' — a viewpoint hike over a turquoise lagoon, kayaking, and lunch on Koh Paluay, usually run from Koh Samui.

Your Day

What to expect

1
Morning
Pickup & cruise to Ang Thong park.
2
Late morning
Koh Wua Talap
viewpoint hike & kayaking.
3
Midday
Buffet lunch on Koh Paluay.
4
Afternoon
Emerald Lake & swimming.
5
Late afternoon
Return to Samui.

What's covered

Included & not included

Included 7

Hotel pickup & return (Samui)
Boat cruise
Kayaking
Buffet lunch, fruit & water
Park fee
Guide
Accident insurance

Not included 1

Personal extras

Before you go

What to bring & what to leave

Bring with you 6

Reef-safe sunscreen (regular sunscreen is banned in the parks)
Swimwear under your clothes & a quick-dry towel
Dry bag for phone, cash & valuables
Hat, sunglasses & a light layer
Seasickness tablets if you're unsure
Some cash for snacks, tips & extras

Please leave behind 5

Single-use plastic bottles & bags
Drones (not permitted over national parks)
Hard liquor & loud speakers
Anything to collect coral, shells or sand
Oversized luggage — boat space is tight (bags over 20" may incur a fee)

Traveller fit

Who's this trip for?

Great fit

🥾

Viewpoint & kayak lovers

Great fit

📸

Scenery seekers

Maybe

🤿

Snorkelers

scenery-led, not reef-led

Honest Corner

— real talk before you book

You'll love this if…

You want the iconic 'Beach' viewpoint over the lagoon
You'd enjoy kayaking among 42 islands
You're based on Koh Samui

Worth knowing before you book

Usually departs from Koh Samui, not the Andaman side
Viewpoint hike is steep
Local operator — cost is a proxy