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Private Beach Picnic in Koh Samui
Badge of ExcellenceKoh Samui, Thailand
From $110.97
Price varies by group size
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set out for a secluded ocean side picnic on an unhurried half-day tour from Koh Samui. Board a traditional longtail boat for Koh Tan, where you’ll slip into the water and snorkel over a thriving reef that’s home to vivid fish and brilliant sponges. Continue across the Gulf to Koh Madsum beach for a sumptuous picnic of Thai foods, and relax into the sand. Sink into the ocean for another swim, sip chilled wine or simply absorb the perfect tranquility of your personal island getaway.
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Vegetarian meal option available
What's Included
- Freshly prepared Thai picnic with a variety of foods to eat for each
- Beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks, water)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Upgrade to speedboat (maximum 10 guests)
- Fishing equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
10:00 AM
Pickup details
Holiday villas and place on the Island transport is included
What To Expect
Koh Tan
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Island Gem Tours
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Ben_W
Incredible experience if you are looking for something a bit more exclusive for a couple's excursion. Snorkeling at a fairly public spot was a lot of fun, followed by a short boat ride to a beautiful beach which was the best part! The beach picnic was amazing, beautiful location, and having our own picnic was the perfect experience for our honeymoon
Reviews
5.0
57 reviews
John_F, May 2024
Da is super friendly and food was incredible. If you are looking for a beach lunch do this trip.
The rest - transportation was poor. Driver taking us to drop off location took us to the wrong place. Finally got back into vehicle after a short “discussion” and an hour later arrived in a car park. Had to search for Da.
Snorkeling was average at best. At least 20 boats. Many people standing on coral, which of course was damaged in areas. Fish were ok - not too many varieties. Many people were feeding fish. Visibility a bit murky.
Pig island is meh. Do it if you haven’t seen a pig before.
Again, if you are looking for a great beach lunch then do this trip. Don’t expect much of the other experiences
gabriellejross, Apr 2024
Snorkelling wasn’t too crowded and had tour guide fed the fish so there was plenty around for us. The beach where we stopped was lovely and quiet with no one else around but close proximity to go see the pigs if we wanted. Food on the beach was amazing and very impressive to be made just on the beach. Definitely would recommended
Michael_M, Feb 2024
Entire staff was very helpful, friendly and responsive. Had some issues getting picked up at the right time and location
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review and it's great to hear our staff were helpful, friendly and responsive. Thank you also for your feedback on your pick up, yes the driver at first went to the wrong location but he quickly worked that out and got to you as fast as he could.
Jeneane_B, Jan 2024
In a word, this tour was PERFECT! We were on an 11-day cruise with lots of great tours and sight-seeing, but this is the one that we look back on and felt was our best day.
From the start when we were planning the tour, Megan was incredible to work with. She answered all of my questions and was patient. I was truly excited to book this tour after working with her.
On the day, Dai and our driver were excellent! There were lots of issues with tendering from the ship that day that delayed us, but Dai was patient and had a big smile on her face when we spotted her with our name on her sign. She asked what time we needed to be back at the port and assured us that we would be back easily by then and still have plenty of time for a great day. She was right on both accounts! She told the driver that we needed to stop at an ATM on the way to the longtail boat pier to Koh Tan, so we could get some baht to feed the pigs at Koh Madsum. The driver had to stop at three different ATMs until we found one that worked - the patience of this man was astounding!
The snorkeling was short, but the right amount of time to see the beautiful tiger fish and many other kinds. Dai threw out pieces of bread and the fish swam right in front of our faces! The water was so clear and also easy to step into.
Then we were off to Koh Madsum for some relaxing on the beach and our picnic lunch. This lunch was maybe the best food we had on our entire cruise. It was cooked from scratch when we got to the beach, and Dai set up a beautiful blanket with palm frond decorations and many options for drinks - beers, sodas, wine. We had plenty of time to walk up and down the quiet beach, which we had to ourselves, and take a little dip in the water. Then lunch was served - fried rice, green curry, chicken and pork satay, papaya salad. It was fresh, delicious, and authentic. So classy for a picnic. I think we ate every last bite. Then mango and sticky rice for dessert with fresh cut watermelon. Everything was sooo good.
We went to the busier part of the island then to feed and pet the pigs. (It is 50Baht per bag of pig food.) While there were lots of tourists, there was still plenty of space to move around and I never felt crowded to feed the pigs (except crowded by the pigs, perhaps). Dai took a few pictures of us on the beach, which Island Gems emailed to us later.
Wow - what a day! I would do this exact same tour again without hesitation.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks so much for such a wonderful review,we were really wrapt to read that you loved your experience 🤩
So glad you had great day,and as we are a small, boutique tour company we really do spend the time to make sure our guests have the best experience and memories to take away of our beautiful island Koh Samui.
Have a GEM of a day
Jennifer_B, Jan 2024
The best tour in Koh Samui!
We literally had the most private and luxurious day you could!
Private pickup and tour was something else! After doing a few tours throughout Thailand, with thousands of other people, it was so amazing to be able to be on a long boat, snorkle, and eat a privately curated lunch on a secluded beach!
Lunch was so delicious and romantic
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review and sharing your experience with us and our guests. We truely believe in being a small, boutique tour company means we can curate and give individual attention to our guests rather than try to make money in the masses🙂 means more to us that our guests have a great experience and even greater that they take away Lovely memories of our awesome island 🏝️
Kayleigh_D, May 2023
We had the best time! Picked up in a very nice air conditioned van from our hotel and treated to a boat ride and snorkel. The picnic on the beach was truly special- food was delicious and Dai was wonderful. Would highly recommend to friends!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thanks so much for your lovely review, Dai goes that extra bit to make sure our freshly cooked picnic on the beach exceeds expectations.
Have a GEM of a day
Megan
Island Gem Tours
AngelaK_L, May 2023
This was the highlight of Samui for us. The boat was clean and the ride was smooth. The tour guide/private chef and the man who drove the boat were both very nice and friendly.
The private beach where we had lunch was so serene. We got to swim with fish, swam around with no crowd around, ate some yummy Thai food, napped in peace, swam some more before heading back. Totally worth the $$ just for the meal alone.
A total must do for anyone who would like to enjoy peace and quiet while enjoying the beauty around.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thanks so much for an awesome review and also for taking the time to share those special details so other guests can see what a wonderful day out on Koh Samui this tour is.
Have a GEM of a day
Megan
Island GEM tours
Carmen_Y, Dec 2022
Wonderful tour, excellent food and the place, we enjoyed so much. Really recommend to my friends and family, will come back to Ko Samui again
Response from Host, Jan 2023
So pleased you had a great tour and we appreciate your recommending us to your frie ds and family, wedlock forward to having you again with our returning guests discounts🙂
Have a GEM of a day
Tal_K, Jun 2022
We went on a private picnic tour with Dai to Ko Tan and Ko Madsum. Dai was able to adjust her menu to us (vegan couple) and provide a wonderfully made lunch in a secluded spot in an island. The whole preparation of the lunch was quick (we had time for ourselves on the beach and just to chill and relax while Dai and the boat Captain prepared everything. The place she picked is practically all to ourselves and we gelt alone on a private alone with full intimacy. The food itself was perfect including desserts! Before lunch we stopped for some snorkeling in Kotan, which was awesome, although we were not alone, there weren't that many people aside from us (max 10 people and quite far from us). The snorkeling was great, we saw the reef corals, plenty of fish and even a manta ray! Overall the trip was perfect! We will definitely book again with Dai when we come back to Ko Samui!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks so much for your lovely review which is so appreciated as you have highlighted the special things we try hard to please, Dai shared what a wonderful couple and day you had and hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay on Samui.
Have a GEM of a day
Megan
Island Gem Tours 🏝
Taylor_B, Mar 2020
This was the perfect day. We saw so many beautiful fish and had a private and incredible meal on the beach. We were treated so well! Best Tom yum and Pad Thai I have ever had! She is a genius! Don’t forget to put sunscreen on part way through the snorkelling. Food was all made GF for me and she did a great job.
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