Early Bird Snorkeling Trip to Hidden Bays From Koh Tao

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, English

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Dive into Koh Tao’s underwater world on an early bird snorkeling trip across four bays known for different marine highlights. Travel by Big Boat with hotel pickup included, then snorkel above green staghorn coral at Tao Thong Bay. At Freedom Bay, look for parrotfish and elephant ear fish while Buddha Rock at Laem Pho Ta To adds character to the coastal view. Ao Leuk offers clear shallows, a white sand beach, and the chance to spot blacktip reef sharks around the reef. Shark Bay adds another wildlife highlight with possible green turtle sightings. With four snorkeling areas in one morning, this trip suits couples, families, solo travelers, and groups seeking a varied look at Koh Tao’s marine life without spending a full day at sea.

What's included

Drinking water
English speaking guide trained
Life jacket and snorkeling equipment
2-way transfer on Koh Tao
Coffee and tea
Lunch and seasonal fruits

National Park entrance fee: THB 250 per person

What to expect

Koh Tao
45m

Start underwater at Tao Thong Bay, where clear water reveals one of the area’s distinctive marine highlights: green staghorn coral. Snorkel among tropical fish, follow the shapes of the reef below, and enjoy the bay’s quieter coastal atmosphere.
Freedom Beach
45m · Admission ticket not included

Dive into the calm waters of this sheltered bay and enjoy a closer look at staghorn corals, parrotfish, and elephant ear fish. Back above water, the coastal scenery is marked by Buddha Rock at Laem Pho Ta To, a distinctive local landmark.
45m · Admission ticket not included

Watch for blacktip reef sharks as you explore the clear shallows beyond a beautiful white sand beach. An abundant coral reef spreads beneath the water, adding vibrant underwater scenery and the excitement of possible wildlife sightings to your swim.
Free Beach To Shark Bay
45m · Admission ticket not included

Peer into the clear waters of Shark Bay and watch golden fish bring flashes of color to the underwater scenery. As you swim through this lively marine habitat, stay alert for green turtles that may appear and make the final stop even more rewarding.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere on Koh Tao. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

End point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere on Koh Tao. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels in Koh Tao, with pickup times between 7.20 a.m. and 7.40 a.m., depending on your location. Please wait in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Pickup is provided from hotels located near the main road. Guests staying on hillside properties are required to wait at a nearby hotel or travel to a designated meeting point.
The tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time by email. Please check your email before the tour date. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes late or after the vehicle has departed may be considered a no-show.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 4–10 years are charged the child rate.
Times shown are approximate and may vary depending on pickup, drop-off, transfer times, and activity operations.
In the rare event that the tour must be cancelled, you will be informed in advance and offered a different tour date, an alternative tour, or a full refund.
There is a minimum of 10 people required to run this tour! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.