Bestseller
Private
Private
฿2,250
Look for rare pink dolphins off Khanom, snorkel Koh Tan and meet the pigs of Koh Madsum, with lunch on a mainland beach.
- Full day by speedboat · hotel transfer included
- Lunch, snorkel gear and water included
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours
Description
Two kinds of wildlife in one day
A full-day speedboat trip that crosses from Koh Samui towards the Khanom coast on the mainland to look for the area’s rare pink-grey dolphins, then snorkels at Koh Tan, lands on Koh Madsum (Pig Island) to meet the pigs, and stops for a Thai lunch on a mainland beach. Hotel transfers are included.
The dolphins off Khanom are Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, which turn pink as they age. They are wild animals: sightings are common but never guaranteed, and the boat keeps a respectful distance. The crossing to the dolphin area takes about 45 minutes.
This is the trip for wildlife lovers and families who want more than a beach day. If you only have half a day, the speedboat tour covers Pig Island and Koh Tan in 4–5 hours.
Why guests choose this trip
- Look for rare pink dolphins in their natural habitat
- Pig Island and Koh Tan snorkelling in the same day
- Lunch on a quiet mainland beach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- A full day out at a half-day price
Itinerary, hour by hour
- MorningHotel pickup Van to the pier on Koh Samui, about 30 minutes for most hotels.
- +45 minDolphin spotting off Khanom The speedboat searches the dolphins’ usual feeding grounds. Cameras ready.
- Late morningKoh Tan snorkelling About 45 minutes in the water over the reef.
- MiddayKoh Madsum (Pig Island) About an hour with the pigs, the beach and the shallows.
- AfternoonThai lunch on a mainland beach Lunch and fruit, time to swim.
- Mid-afternoonBack to Koh Samui About 30 minutes by speedboat, then the van to your hotel.
The exact order depends on tide, wind and where the dolphins are. Your pickup time is sent the day before.
What is included
Included
- Return hotel transfer
- Shared speedboat, captain and crew
- Contact person for the day
- Snorkel equipment
- Thai lunch and fruit
- Drinking water on the boat
- Life jackets and accident insurance
Not included
- Koh Madsum island fee, about 50 THB per person, cash
- Soft drinks and snacks on the islands
- Tips (optional)
Who this trip suits
Great for
- Wildlife lovers and photographers
- Families with children aged 6+
- Repeat visitors who have seen Pig Island before
- Anyone with one full free day
Think twice if
- You get seasick easily: there is open-water crossing
- You are pregnant or have back problems (speedboat)
- You need a guaranteed dolphin sighting: wildlife cannot be promised
What to bring
- Swimwear, towel and a change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Cash for the island fee, drinks and snacks
- A waterproof phone pouch or dry bag
- Your booking confirmation on your phone
Pickup and meeting point
We collect you from your hotel lobby or the main road outside it. After you book we confirm by email and WhatsApp, then send your exact pickup time by 18:00 the day before. If your hotel road is too steep or narrow for the minibus, we send a nearby meeting point with a map pin.
Cancellation and weather
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure (full refund).
- 50% refund if you cancel 24 to 48 hours before departure.
- No refund for cancellations under 24 hours or no-shows.
- If the captain cancels for weather or sea safety, you choose a full refund or a new date.
Read the full booking terms.
Questions about this trip
Will we definitely see dolphins?
No one can promise wild animals. Sightings off Khanom are frequent, but some days the dolphins stay out of sight. The rest of the day runs as planned either way.
Why are the dolphins pink?
They are Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. Calves are grey, and many adults turn pink as they age. Khanom, on the mainland opposite Koh Samui, is one of the best places in Thailand to see them.
Do we get close to the dolphins?
The captain keeps a respectful distance and does not chase them. Please stay seated and quiet near the animals.
Is the Pig Island fee included?
No. Bring about 50 THB per person in cash for the Koh Madsum fee.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a change of clothes, sandals, sunscreen (reef-safe if possible), a camera and a copy of your passport.
