Nang Yuan Island (Koh Nang Yuan) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Nang Yuan Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure around Koh Tao

• Open Water Course

• Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan VIP Small Group Tour

• Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat from Samui

• Become Certified Diver in 3 Days - PADI Open Water Diver Course on Koh Tao

Nang Yuan Island typically charges an entrance fee of around 250 baht per adult, though prices may vary by season. Many visitors arrive on the island by boat tour from Koh Tao, often to go snorkeling around the island; these tours range from US$30 to US$140 for a 1-day trip.

Yes, Nang Yuan Island is worth visiting. It's particularly popular for its snorkeling opportunities as well as its white sandbar. Visitors come to swim and snorkel around the island, and also hike to its famous viewpoint. Coming to the island on a guided tour is a hassle-free way to discover coastal highlights, as boat transportation is included, as well as snorkeling gear, and a guide to point out the best snorkeling spots.

Per one customer who booked the Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan VIP Small Group Tour, "The wife and I loved this tour. You get a full day on the water. With two snorkeling spots and one beach location, along with lunch provided at a nice restaurant on Koh Tao Island. We were lucky enough to see a sea turtle in one of the snorkeling spots. Overall, this tour is well worth the money."

Admission is around 250 baht for adults and 120 baht for kids to visit Nang Yuan Island, which is privately owned. Bring cash for the fees. Many travelers also head to the island on a speedboat tour or snorkeling trip, and these have a range of prices.

Plan to spend a half or full day on Nang Yuan Island, depending on what you’d like to do. Swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and hiking to the viewpoint are the main activities. If you’re just up for relaxing, you could spend a full day or more.

It’s easy to get to Nang Yuan Island from Koh Tao, where you can charter a longtail boat taxi from Sairee Beach; there are companies that can do this for you, or head down to the beach and negotiate a rate with one of the local captains. For simplicity and convenience, join a guided tour that includes transportation.

Yes, you can kayak to Nang Yuan Island from Koh Tao, and it usually takes between 40 minutes to an hour. Seas are generally smooth, except in the rainy season when they can be choppy. Kayaking is not recommended at that time, but it’s an option for other seasons.

Yes, there is one resort, rather than multiple options. Most people stay on Koh Tao, which has a range of accommodation styles, and then head over to Nang Yuan Island by longtail boat for the day. If you stay at the island’s resort, you’ll experience Nang Yuan when it’s less busy with travelers.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Nang Yuan Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Gulf of Thailand:

• Ang Thong National Marine Park

• Na Muang Waterfall

• Koh Tan

• Coral Island

• Big Buddha Temple

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Koh Tao.