Ao Nang Archipelago Snorkelling Day Trip from Krabi (Kon-Tiki)
Thirteen islands forty-five minutes off Ao Nang beach, three snorkelling stops from the dive boat Ingmarie, back on the beach at 15:00. ฿1,900 (about $53) for an adult and ฿1,500 for a child of 4–12 — the operator publishes both, so the price is per head. No snorkel guide in the water on this particular trip: you must be able to swim on your own.
Krabi, Thailand · 7h 15min · ฿1,900 Per person: the operator publishes an adult price of ฿1,900 (about $53) and a child (4–12) price of ฿1,500 side by side. The trip page states that no marine park fee applies to the Ao Nang archipelago route. · EN
My wife and I went for in total 9 dives with kon-tiki and enjoyed the islands in low season basically in private dive setup. Steve, Libby and Andreas took us on cool adventures including two caves. Plenty of marine life as dotted eagle rays and seahorses.
What is this tour like?
A full-day snorkelling trip through the Ao Nang archipelago — what the operator and the local boats call the Local Islands — on Kon-Tiki’s boat Ingmarie. ฿1,900 (about $53) for an adult, ฿1,500 for a child of 4 to 12. You meet the guide on Ao Nang beach at 07:45 and are back there at 15:00.
The archipelago is thirteen islands about forty-five minutes from the beach. The boat stops at three of them. The operator lists butterflyfish, cornetfish, pufferfish, sea snakes, needlefish and large shoals of fusiliers among what you can expect, and says some of the islands have sea caves you can snorkel into.
One thing to read before booking: on this route there is no snorkel guide in the water with you. The dive staff brief each site thoroughly from the boat, but you must be able to swim independently. On Kon-Tiki’s Phi Phi and Koh Haa trips a guide does go in with the snorkellers — the operator states the difference itself.
The trip page says no marine park fee applies on the Ao Nang archipelago route. Equipment, hotel pickup, soft drinks, electrolyte, snacks, water, coffee, tea, fresh fruit and lunch are all included.
What are the highlights?
- Thirteen islands of the Ao Nang archipelago, forty-five minutes from the beach
- Three snorkelling stops in one day, with sea caves at some of the islands
- The operator names its boat: you go out on the Ingmarie with the dive crew
- Away from the crowds of the standard Four Islands tour, by the operator’s own description
- Equipment, hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, fruit and drinks are in the price
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- 07:45Meet your Kon-Tiki guide on Ao Nang beach
Hotel pickup is included in the price; the beach is the meeting point.
- 08:00Departure
The boat leaves Ao Nang.
- 08:15Coffee and boat briefing
The crew runs through the day and the sites.
- 09:00First island, first snorkel
Arrival at the first island and into the water.
- 10:00Snack break on board
Snacks, fruit, coffee and tea are on the boat all day.
- 11:00Second stop
The divers on board go down here as well.
- 12:00Lunch
Lunch is included in the price.
- 13:00Third snorkelling stop
The last island of the day.
- 15:00Back at Ao Nang
The operator notes that times may change without notice.
What's included in the price?
- Snorkelling equipment
- Pickup from your hotel
- Lunch on board
- Soft drinks, electrolyte drink, water, coffee and tea
- Snacks and fresh fruit
- A site briefing from the dive staff at every stop
What's not included?
- A snorkel guide in the water — this route is unguided in the water
- Any personal spending on board
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Kon-Tiki’s centre is at 335/4-5 Na Thai, Tambon Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi 81180, on the main Ao Nang strip. Hotel pickup is included; the sample schedule has you meeting the guide on Ao Nang beach at 07:45, with departure at 08:00.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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How many islands do we visit?
Can children come?
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When is the best time of year for this trip?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“My wife and I went for in total 9 dives with kon-tiki and enjoyed the islands in low season basically in private dive setup. Steve, Libby and Andreas took us on cool adventures including two caves. Plenty of marine life as dotted eagle rays and seahorses.”
“Amazing experience! I felt very relaxed from the beginning. Everything was professional, safe, and well organized, with an individual approach to every diver. Despite different experience levels, everyone was well taken care of.”
“A big choice of equipment. They also fill tanks here.”
How can you pay?
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