About this tour
When Tom from our team did this private longtail boat snorkel around Koh Lipe's inner zone, we hit five islands in five hours—a solid half-day if you're keen on reefs without the crowded tour boat vibe. You start at Koh Yang for easy shallow snorkeling, move through the coral gardens of Koh Jabang, walk the black pebble beach at Koh Hin Ngam (which locals reckon has a story), laze on Koh Rawi's white sand, and finish snorkeling Koh Adang's reef. It's the kind of tour that works for couples, families, and solo types—mix of water time and island hopping in the Andaman.
Highlights
- Five islands in one morning, no queuing behind a big tour group.
- Koh Yang's shallow reef ideal for nervous or beginner snorkelers.
- Koh Jabang's coral gardens packed with colourful fish and life.
- Koh Hin Ngam's black pebble beach has genuine local legend attached.
- Koh Rawi's white sand and shade trees perfect for a proper rest.
- Private longtail boat means you steer the pace and stops.
- Gear and life jacket included; no surprise equipment rental costs.
- Reefs still healthy and teeming compared to busier Thailand dive zones.
What to expect
You'll start early and pile into a private longtail—small enough to feel nimble but roomy enough for a family or small group. The boat bounces between islands, and you're snorkeling roughly 30–40 minutes at each spot. Koh Yang's the warm-up, shallow and forgiving if you're rusty on the snorkel gear. Koh Jabang is where the reef shows off: properly vibrant corals and fish darting everywhere. Koh Hin Ngam breaks up the water time with a beach walk; the black pebbles are striking and the local stories add a bit of flavour. Koh Rawi is the chill stop—swim if you want, lie on the sand, eat lunch (bring snacks). Koh Adang wraps it up with another snorkel session. The five-hour window includes boat travel, so you're not in the water the whole time, but the itinerary flows without feeling rushed.
What travellers say
- Private longtail boat skips crowds and lets you control stops.
- Five islands, three snorkel spots, and a beach walk in one trip.
- Healthy coral reefs with abundant tropical fish and clear water.
- Suitable for beginner snorkelers and families with young children.
- Gear and life jacket included—no hidden rental fees.
- National park entrance fee (THB 200) charged separately per person.
- Five-hour duration includes boat transit; active snorkel time is shorter.
- Itinerary subject to change; weather and logistics shuffle start times.
- Not suitable if pregnant or with certain pre-existing health conditions.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Private boat means no shepherd tours and no jostling for reef space. The reefs themselves are genuinely healthy—fish populations are solid, corals intact. Water's clear and warm. Gear and life jackets are supplied, so beginners don't fret about hiring extras. The mix of snorkeling and island exploring keeps things varied; you're not just staring at reefs all day. Works for families (infants sit on a lap), couples, and solo travellers.
National park fee is THB 200 per person on top of the tour price. Five hours sounds long but includes all that boat transit, so active water time is less. Early start is standard for these tours. Pregnant guests can't go, and if you've got heart conditions, high blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder, it's flagged as risky. Weather can shuffle the itinerary—times are approximate.
Hat, sunscreen, a rash guard, reef-safe lotion, underwater camera if you're keen, and cash for the park fee and tips. Snorkel gear is provided. Group size is private, so just your party. Peak season (Nov–Feb) books up; shoulder months are quieter.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.