Koh Lipe Backyard 5-Island Small-Group Snorkeling Boat Tour

About this experience

Strap on your snorkel and fins and set sail on a thrilling snorkeling tour of the 5 islands around Koh Lipe in Tarutao National Park. Plunge into azure waters and explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish at Koh Jabang, Koh Yang and Koh Adang. Bask on white-sand beaches and soak up the sun's rays on Koh Rawi and Koh Hin Ngam. This is an adventure you'll never forget!

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   Meet the boat crew at Star Travel office in the walking street near Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Your English speaking guide will give you helpful snorkeling and safety instructions.

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   Journey to the best snorkeling spots surrounding the tiny island of Koh Lipe in Tarutao National Parak directly on the border with Malaysia, and discover stunning hidden away beaches in “the Maldives of Thailand”.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   First experience a snorkeling adventure at Jabang Island which is surrounded by pink soft coral, lavender soft coral and red soft coral with the arrange shade of colors. There are phylum porifera, sea whip, sea anemone, feather star and beautiful fish which live in the coral reef.

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   Continue to Koh Hin Ngam, a small island located to the southwest of Koh Adang. It is covered by beautiful black polished volcanic stones that have formed by the waves hitting the shores for possibly thousands of years. It is said that if you stack 12 rocks and make a wish at the black pebble beach then you’ll be blessed with good luck.

5. Stop 5 · 30min

   Make another snorkel stop at Koh Yang on a beautiful hard coral reef in the shallows and big boulders overgrown with fantastic soft corals at depth.

6. Stop 6 · 1h

   A lunch stop is made at Koh Rawi famous for its white sand beaches.

7. Stop 7 · 1h

   Then make the journey back to Lipe Island with short stopovers on Koh Adang for a final swim in the underwater paradise with colourful fish.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet at Star Travel office in the walking street near Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe at 09:00.

End point

• Meet at Star Travel office in the walking street near Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe at 09:00.

• Show the ticket voucher on the mobile phone to the staff of Star Travel. • Bring a dry bag, towel, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and a camera. • If you have already paid for the National Park entrance fee after arrival on Koh Lipe by speed boat or ferry, please reuse this ticket so you don't have to pay again on the day of the tour. • Lost or damaged items (including masks and snorkels) must be compensated for at full replacement cost.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Lost or damaged items (including masks and snorkels) must be compensated for at full replacement cost.

Cancellation policy

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