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15 Koh Tao Tours That Repay The Whole Day

25 tours  ·  from $11

Sort the morning before the heat does it for you. These 15 koh tao tours come with prices, durations and a plain note on who each suits.

Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch - Koh Nangyuan and the viewpoint hike
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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

1.Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,742 reviews · 7 hours · from $27Our pick

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao by boat, with hotel pickup, a Koh Nangyuan viewpoint hike, five snorkeling areas, Thai lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and free underwater photos. Guides lead you toward turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish, while the route leaves time for beaches, swimming, and relaxing on a two-level boat.

“a must do activitiy in Koh Tao. competent team and guide. very fun and well planned trip and worth every penny.”

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Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao - Hin Wong Bay and Aow Leuk Beach
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Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

2.Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,300 reviews · from $24Top rated

Spend about seven hours cruising Koh Tao with English, Chinese, and Thai-speaking guides. Snorkel at several bays, visit Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint, eat lunch and fruit, and use the boat’s slide, climbing wall, and jumping board. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and insurance are included. The THB250 marine park fee is extra.

“Had a wonderful day with the staffs on board. They were always taking care of our wellbeing and about the safety. They were taking pictures under water as well. The food was OK. Great memories”

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Open Water Course - Become certified diver in 3 days - Why Koh Tao works well for first-time scuba training
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Open Water Course – Become certified diver in 3 days

3.Open Water Course – Become certified diver in 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,137 reviews · from $358

Train for your open-water scuba certificate over three focused days with Koh Tao Scuba Club. Groups are capped at four, giving instructors such as Tom and A time to coach you closely. Expect calm local sites, a buddy system, boat trips, lunch, and a digital achievement certificate.

“Tom was an amazing instructor. He was so calm and laid back which made everything feel much less scary while also keeping us educated and safe . I was so nervous but I signed up for an advance course right after I finished .”

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Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch - Pickup, boat travel, and the first look at Koh Nang Yuan
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Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch

4.Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 912 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by traditional boat, stopping at five snorkeling areas including Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. Guides such as Tiny, Lucky, and Co Coa swim with you, help spot turtles and black-tip reef sharks, and take free underwater photos. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides were so kind and helpful and really kind! We really enjoyed our time with them.”

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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset - Hotel pickup and the start at Mae Haad
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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

5.Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 711 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Join Royal Mariblue for a 510-minute small-group cruise from Koh Tao to Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay. You get guided snorkeling, a fresh mouthpiece, underwater photos, kayaks, paddle boards, Thai buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and a sunset BBQ. Guides such as Zin and Lucky are known for helping less-confident swimmers.

“A lovely boat trip with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The crew was friendly and made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area.”

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Koh Tao: Snorkeling Trip to Nang Yuan Island & Hidden Bays - Nang Yuan Island and the Japanese Garden
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Koh Tao: Snorkeling Trip to Nang Yuan Island & Hidden Bays

6.Koh Tao: Snorkeling Trip to Nang Yuan Island & Hidden Bays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 646 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Spend about seven hours snorkeling around Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Island with English and Thai speaking guides, including M, Mr K, Matthew, and Banana. You’ll visit Japanese Garden, Ao Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay, with lunch, hotel transfers, underwater photos, a boat slide, climbing wall, and floating beds included.

“I loved this tour! The best activity I did on Koh Tao. The guides looked after us the whole day and we saw two turtles”

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Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen - From your hotel to Mae Haad pier
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Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen

7.Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 305 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $24

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard the Oxygen visiting Koh Nangyuan, Japanese Garden, Mango Bay, Ao Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. You get hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, drinks, an English-speaking guide, and time to look for turtles, reef sharks, coral, and tropical fish. Guides such as Tiger and Fin may join the crew.

“Absolutely brilliant! So well organised, the Oxygen team couldn’t have done more for us. They were great fun, you can see they love their job.”

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Advanced Adventurer - 2 days ( Advanced Open Water) - The 30-meter limit comes with the deep session
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Advanced Adventurer – 2 days ( Advanced Open Water)

8.Advanced Adventurer – 2 days ( Advanced Open Water)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $326

Build your SSI Advanced Adventurer qualification in Koh Tao over two days with five underwater sessions, including deep, navigation, buoyancy, wreck, and night work. The course meets at Koh Tao Scuba Club at 9:30 am, keeps groups to four, and may be led by instructors such as Oni, Safari, Ae, or Rosita.

“Onilio was our instructor. Confident, knowledgeable, and putting safety first, he made the lessons fun, and allowed us to enjoy the dives, while still teaching us very useful skills. 10000/10 would recommend”

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Basic Diver ( One Day Experience) - The 40-minute theory session
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Basic Diver ( One Day Experience)

9.Basic Diver ( One Day Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $127

Spend 6 to 8 hours learning basic scuba skills at Koh Tao Scuba Club, then make a supervised underwater visit to 5 meters. A second session to 12 meters is available for an added fee. Groups are limited to four, with instructors such as Jimmy praised for patient beginner support.

“Really cool. They have patience with beginners, even if you are scared like me and start panicking:)”

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Open Water Course - Day two: two open-water sessions around Koh Tao
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Open Water Course

10.Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $376

Learn scuba skills in a small group of no more than four students per instructor, then complete five underwater sessions around Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Island. The 2.5-day course includes classroom work, equipment training, guided open-water practice, and an exam. Instructors including Natasha, Jess, Tyler, Jony, and Malena teach in several languages.

“I booked it as a last minute option for my open water course. The communication was great from the start, George replied super quick to my queries. Tomas was helping me to register a day before I started the course, he was super nice and helpful. My instructor was EsnRead more”

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Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and the hidden bays of Koh Tao onboard the Oxygen - Japanese Reef Garden and the first snorkel
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Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and the hidden bays of Koh Tao onboard the Oxygen

11.Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and the hidden bays of Koh Tao onboard the Oxygen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $27

Spend about seven hours aboard the Oxygen visiting Koh Nangyuan, Japanese Reef Garden, Mango or Lighthouse Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. You’ll hike to a famous viewpoint, snorkel several reefs, enjoy Thai lunch, and receive hotel transfers, gear, drinks, and fruit. Expect a lively boat that can carry up to 120 people.

“This was an amazing tour with lots to see and friendly staff. Be prepared if you get sea sick because the waters can get choppy. It's also cheaper to book through your hostel.”

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La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course - Why the pool session matters
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La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course

12.La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $423

Spend about three to four days learning scuba in Koh Tao with La Bombona Diving. You’ll study the basics, practice in a pool, then complete four supervised ocean sessions with supplied equipment. Groups are capped at four, and instructors such as George, James, Nico, and Koldo are praised for calm, patient teaching.

“My friend and I completed the Try Dive. We were a bit apprehensive at first but the instructors made us feel so excited and comfortable straight away. The day was amazing and I’d truly recommend it to anyone. We had James, who was an incredible instructor, made us feel so safe and at ease. If in doubt - do it! One of the best days Ever!”

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Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan Bays by Oxygen - Koh Nangyuan first: viewpoint, beach, and Japanese Garden
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Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan Bays by Oxygen

13.Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan Bays by Oxygen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours aboard Oxygen Tour’s premium boat, limited to 25 people, with stops around Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao. You’ll snorkel coral reefs, climb to Koh Nangyuan’s viewpoint, visit Japanese Garden, and look for turtles, reef sharks, and tropical fish. Guides such as Spy, Win, Ben, David, and Night are praised for hands-on help, photos, and safety.

“Super fun tour. The weather wasn’t windy so we couldn’t stop at certain points but the guides still found us awesome places to snorkel and we saw over 6 sea turtles. Amazing day and some of the best snorkeling I’ve ever experienced.”

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Ko Tao: Late Riser Snorkeling Tour with Lunch and Photos - From hotel pickup to Mae Haad Pier
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Ko Tao: Late Riser Snorkeling Tour with Lunch and Photos

14.Ko Tao: Late Riser Snorkeling Tour with Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 135 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Set out from Mae Haad with an English or Thai-speaking guide for Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay. You will hike to a famous viewpoint, snorkel for more than two hours, eat a Thai buffet, and look for turtles, baby sharks, and blacktip reef sharks. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and underwater photos are included.

“we visited multiple snorkeling locations including a private island ( ko nang yuan). the experience was thoroughly enjoyed by my group. the tour guides were helpful, attentive and had good banter. we were able to see coral, many exotic fish as well as turtles. for the price its amazing how much we done and the quality of the service. The food was tasty and water was supplied. bring a little extra money if you want a drink as this will be 40 baht a can (very reasonable in my opinion) overall i highly recommend the tour.”

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Koh Tao: Snorkeling and Sunset Tour - Two snorkeling stops in 150 minutes
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Koh Tao: Snorkeling and Sunset Tour

15.Koh Tao: Snorkeling and Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2h 30m · from $23

Join a small group of up to 10 people for 2.5 hours of sunset snorkeling around Koh Tao. Guides such as Chema, Pablo, and Gemma have helped swimmers find turtles, blacktip sharks, colorful fish, and coral. Gear, refreshments, insurance, and a life jacket are included, with hotel transport available for 100 THB each way.

“definitely good value for money we swam with the turtle and the onstructor was ace!”

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