Planning the Koh Samui Pig Island & Island Day? The speedboat option takes about 5-6 hours with hotel transfers; the island day starts at about 9:00 am with Heaven Gate, lunch at The Roof Samui and the elephants, then the boat to Koh Tan and Pig Island, about 6 hours in total. Below is the sequence of the day, the packing list and what to send to confirm.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: Koh Samui Pig Island & Island Day — From $50 per person, about 5-6 hours.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and water shoes. Mask, snorkel and life jacket are provided.
This guide also answers:
- How long is the tour?
At a glance
- Duration: About 5-6 hours
- Format: Shared boat tour
- Area: Koh Samui, Surat Thani
- Pickup: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui (Mae Nam, Bophut, Choeng Mon, Bang Rak, Chaweng, Lamai)
- Best for: families with children and anyone on Koh Samui who wants an easy, fun half day on the water
- Price: From $50 per person
- Payment: Book on WhatsApp
The day in order
The standard sequence of the Koh Samui Pig Island & Island Day; timing shifts with your hotel area, traffic, weather and group size. What happens at each stage is described in the travel guide.
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel pickup |
| 2 | Island day: Heaven Gate |
| 3 | Island day: elephants |
| 4 | Koh Tan |
| 5 | Pig Island |
| 6 | Back to your hotel |
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and water shoes.
- Free pickup covers Mae Nam, Bophut, Choeng Mon, Bang Rak, Chaweng, Chaweng Noi and Lamai; hotels on steep hills meet at a point nearby.
- The pigs are animals living on the island: no chasing or riding, and feed them only what the guide allows.
- Not wheelchair accessible; not recommended for travellers with back problems or prone to seasickness.
- Non-swimmers can join: life jackets are provided and you can stay in the shallow water.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and water shoes.
- If the sea is unsafe, the operator moves the trip to another date or refunds it.
- We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What shifts by season
Koh Samui is on the Gulf of Thailand and keeps a different calendar from Phuket: the driest months are about January to August, and the heaviest rain falls from about October to December, when the sea can be rough and boat trips are sometimes moved.
Booking and confirmation — what to send
To confirm the Koh Samui Pig Island & Island Day, send the date, your hotel name and area, and the group size on WhatsApp — that is what sets the pickup time, the vehicle and the slot. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and water shoes. Mask, snorkel and life jacket are provided.
How long is the tour?
About 5-6 hours for the speedboat option and about 6 hours for the island day, including hotel transfers.
Is the elephant visit riding?
No. At I Love Elephant Samui you watch, learn about and feed the elephants; there is no riding.