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4 Island Tour to Emerald Cave by Longtail Boat from Koh Lanta

4.219 reviewsEmerald Cave (Tham Morakot)

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Cruise by iconic longtail boat to the 4 Islands near Koh Lanta. Stop at Koh Chuak and Koh Maa for spectacular open water snorkeling, and walk along the white sandy beach of Koh Ngai. The highlight of the tour is the Emerald Cave on Koh Mook, with a 80 m swim to the hidden lagoon in the inner of the island.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Life jackets
  • Basic accident insurance
  • Drinking water, soft drink & seasonal fruits
  • Thai buffet lunch on the beach at Koh Ngai
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Hotel round trip transfer

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee to Hat Chao Mai National Park of 200 THB/adult and 100 THB/child

Itinerary

  1. Meet the crew at the office in Saladan Pier.

    15 min

  2. After a ride of approximately 45 minutes you will arrive at the first destination. Enjoy great snorkeling in crystal clear water of Koh Chueak , a small karst islet with sea caves and small sandy beaches between Koh Mook and Koh Ngai.

    1.5 h

  3. Around an hour later visit Koh Mook, the largest island on this tour.

    1 h

  4. It is best known for its Emerald Cave (also called Tham Morakot) and hidden lagoon in the center of the island. The entrance to the cave is located on the western side of the island and is only accessible during low tide. The cave itself winds for about 80 meters to its other exit, onto a white beach with an emerald pool surrounded by steep cliffs.

    1 h

  5. Continue to Koh Ngai to enjoy a delicious Thai picnic lunch on the beach, consisting of steam rice, fried mix vegetables, Massaman Curry with chicken and seasonal fruits. Koh Ngai is a charming island that features a dramatic interior and a spotless sandy beach along its eastern coast. Mountainous and covered by tropical forest, the island is surrounded by clear waters with magnificent corals, making it a perfect site for snorkeling.

    1 h

  6. Cruise further to the second snorkeling spot at Koh Maa where you can feed the fish with bread or bananas. Thousands of giant bats can also be seen here. Depart from Koh Maa for the long-tail boat trip back to Koh Lanta and arrive at the port in the old town at approx. 15.30. Get transferred back to your hotel on Koh Lanta. If you like exploring tropical islands, caves and snorkeling with amazing marine life then this is the trip for you!

    1 h

  7. On this full-day excursion you’ll experience the beauty of the southern islands of Koh Lanta. Get picked up from your hotel 1 hour before scheduled departure and head to the pier near Lanta Old Town. A traditional longtail boat with an English speaking guide will be waiting for you, ready to depart to the 4 Islands on this fun-filled adventure.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet at the pier in Lanta Old Town at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Operated by
Trip Store Krabi
  • 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
  • There is a minimum of 10 people required to run this tour!
  • The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions

How it compares in Ko Lanta

  • Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 25 day trips we list in Ko Lanta.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 25.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta is an island pair on Thailand's Andaman coast, with quiet west-coast beaches, an old stilt-house town and a national park at its southern tip.

Ko Lanta is a pair of islands in Krabi province, Ko Lanta Noi and the much larger Ko Lanta Yai, which is the one with the beaches and villages. Ferries arrive at Sala Dan on its northern tip, and a road runs south along the west coast past a string of beaches, among them Klong Dao, Phra Ae, Klong Khong and Kantiang Bay, where sand backs onto hills and rubber plantations.

Top-ranked sights in Ko Lanta: Koh Haa (Koh Ha), Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot), Koh Kradan (Ko Kradan).

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