Private Pig Island & Koh Tan Tour by Longtail boat
Highlights
- Private traditional longtail boat
- Snorkeling stop at Koh Tan
- Morning or afternoon, price per boat
- Gear and insurance included
- Optional add-on: Roundtrip transfers
Description
Enjoy the amazing islands of Koh Madsum (Pig Island) and Koh Tan in the comfort of your own group of friends or family! Book a traditional longtail boat trip in the morning or afternoon for just your group. The private pig island tour includes a longtail boat tour to Pig Island with a snorkeling stop at Koh Tan, drinking water, snorkeling gear (mask & snorkel) and accident insurance. Roundtrip hotel transfers can be booked for an extra price. You can choose a morning or afternoon departure.
Pricing
1–5 people
per group
per person
6–10 people
per group
per person
Additional fees
Paid directly on the day, not part of the price above.
Entrance fee at Koh Madsum (Pig Island)
Payable on arrivalTHB 50per person
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Pickup times08:0013:00If you booked a transfer, our driver will pick you up at the mentioned time from your hotel or villa on Koh Samui. Our air-conditioned minivan brings you and your group south to Thong Krut. That's where the private longtail boat leaves from.
If you didn't book a transfer, please self-arrive to the pier 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
Put on a life jacket, pick a seat and we're ready to start the private pig island tour! The boat ride to Koh Tan takes about 15-20 minutes.
The captain anchors the boat close to a reef near Koh Tan. You can go swimming, snorkeling or relaxing on the boat here. We provide masks & snorkels, and you are free to go snorkeling.
When everyone is back on the boat we make our way to the neighbouring island of Koh Madsum, also known as Pig Island.
After a very short boat ride we arrive at pig island. The island is home to the famous group of pigs. You can feed them, spend time in the water with them or relax at the beach. There is a beach bar with cold drinks and snacks.
After quite some time with the pigs we board the longtail boat for the last leg back to Koh Samui. This trip should take no more than 20 minutes.
- Drop-off times13:0018:00
If you booked a transfer, our air-conditioned minivan will bring your group back to the hotel or villa on Koh Samui. If you’re staying in the north, the trip should take no more than 30 minutes.
Included
- Private longtail boat to Koh Madsum (Pig Island) & Koh Tan
- Friendly captain
- Drinking water & ice box (bring your own drinks!)
- Life vests
- Snorkeling gear
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Pickup and drop off from/to your hotel: THB 1500/van (1-10 guests)
- Entrance fee to Koh Madsum (Pig Island): THB 50/adult, free for kids
- English speaking guide: THB 2000
- Lunch or dinner: available for THB 300/person
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Cash for the entrance fees to Pig Island
- Flip flops
- Swimming suit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Camera
Hotel pickup on this tour runs as a private transfer only. Add it to your booking and a driver collects you from your hotel; otherwise you make your own way to the start point.
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Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
We'll share the exact meeting point and a map link in your booking confirmation.
Please self-arrive 15 minutes before the starting time.
The private pig island tour from Koh Samui is a nice trip to experience the small islands south of Koh Samui. You will have plenty of time to go snorkeling, relaxing on the beach or go swimming with the pigs. If you want to bring food for the pigs; they love watermelons! In addition, you can go kayaking at Pig Island for an extra fee, which can be arranged on the spot.
FAQs
Lunch or dinner can be arranged at a beach side restaurant on return from the trip. It's not included but can be arranged for THB 300/person. If you want to include food, please let us know during checkout so we can arrange a delicious Thai-style set menu for you.
Yes, as it's a private tour you can bring your own food & drinks. There is a cooling box with ice on every boat to keep your drinks cool. You can also enjoy drinks and snacks at the beach bar on Koh Madsum (Pig Island) for a reasonable price.
If it’s just raining, we'll still go out on this tour as it is a special experience as well to go snorkeling and to visit pig island in the rain. When the waves are too high for us to go out with the longtail boat, we'll cancel the tour and offer you an alternative date or refund the paid fees.
The best time to visit Pig Island & Koh Taen is right after the rainy season (February - October). The seas are usually calm and we’ll get plenty of sunshine. The best months are April and May, but keep in mind it will get hot on the island so bring plenty of (reef safe) sunscreen!
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
A deposit is required for all private tours if you chose to pay cash on tour option. After you submit your booking, we will send you an email with deposit payment instructions. Please note that your booking is not confirmed until we receive the deposit. This deposit helps us secure the boat and arrange all services specifically for your group. We use secure and reliable payment channels to ensure your information is protected.
To keep the ride safe, this tour is not suitable for back problems, heart conditions or pregnant women. If that could apply to anyone in your group, contact us before booking and we will help you find a better fit.
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Reviews
Based on 22 reviews
- SamanthaNovember 12, 20255.0
We rented our private boat for a morning trip to pig island. It was a great trip, not too busy and the kids loved snorkeling and feeding the pigs. Defo a must do here on Samui
- Stefan SOctober 28, 20243.0
The pigs were cute, but they didn’t seem very interested unless you had food for them. The beach was okay, but it wasn’t as nice as I hoped. The boat ride was fine, but the whole tour felt a bit overpriced for what it was. I’d only recommend it if you really love pigs.
- Fatima El-SayedOctober 17, 20244.0
The tour was good, but the island was smaller than I expected. The pigs were adorable, and the beach was relaxing, but there wasn’t much else to do. The guides were friendly and kept things running smoothly. It’s a nice trip if you want something quick and easy.
- Lucas TaylorOctober 2, 20244.0
This was a good experience overall. The pigs were cute, but they didn’t stay around for long, which was a little disappointing. The island itself is really beautiful, though, and the boat ride was fun. Bring water shoes if you plan to swim—there are a few rocks.
- Priya SharmaSeptember 27, 20244.0
We enjoyed the tour, but I was hoping for a bit more interaction with the pigs. The beach was clean and quiet, and the boat ride was smooth. Our guide was great and explained a lot about the area. It’s worth doing, just don’t expect to spend hours with the pigs.
