Koh Samui: Viewpoint, Elephant, Pig Island & Snorkel + Lunch

Name: Koh Samui: Viewpoint, Elephant, Pig Island & Snorkel + Lunch
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (517 reviews)

4.7 (517 verified reviews)

A couple standing on the Big Hand sculpture at the Samui viewpoint above the coast

A visitor standing between tall rock formations at a coastal viewpoint

A guest on the timber viewing deck looking out over the coastline

Two snorkellers face-down at the surface above the reef

A visitor sitting on the sand with three pigs at the waterline

About This Experience

The highest-rated Pig Island trip in this catalogue, and the one that does the most with a day. It opens inland at Heaven Gate, the viewpoint above the island’s southern ridge, then breaks for lunch at The Roof Samui before heading down to the coast.

The middle of the day is spent at I Love Elephant Samui, an observation-only nursery and clinic project — no riding, no bathing shows. You learn how the animals are cared for, watch them behave normally and take photographs, and then move on.

The boat leg is the second half: snorkelling over the reef at Koh Tan with gear provided, then the white-sand beach at Koh Madsum and the pigs. It is a lot of ground for one day, and the rating across more than five hundred reviews suggests the operator paces it well.

Highlights

Heaven Gate Samui viewpoint before the heat of the day
Lunch at The Roof Samui, included in the price
Observation-only elephant nursery — no riding, no bathing shows
Snorkelling at Koh Tan with equipment provided
Beach time on Koh Madsum with the island’s pigs

What's Included

✓ Round-trip hotel transfer within the designated pickup areas
✓ Heaven Gate Samui viewpoint visit
✓ Lunch at The Roof Samui
✓ Visit to I Love Elephant Samui
✓ Boat transfers to Koh Tan and Pig Island
✓ Snorkelling equipment
✓ Tour guide
✓ Accident insurance

Not Included

Personal expenses

What to Bring

Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel
Sunglasses
Reef-safe sunscreen
Camera

Good to Know & Caveats

Elephant riding is not part of this trip and is not offered — the visit is observation only.
Pickup times vary with your hotel location and are confirmed by WhatsApp beforehand.
Timings are approximate and shift with weather, sea conditions and traffic.
Guests who cannot swim should sit out the snorkelling; the beach time is unaffected.

Not Suitable For

Pregnant women
People prone to seasickness

Meeting Point

Round-trip hotel transfer is included within the designated Koh Samui pickup areas. Your exact pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp before the activity.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 517 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Really great! I highly recommend it! The staff are awesome ✨ Great live guide, AEKY
— léa, Septemb

The tour was just great! At Heavens Gate and at The Roof Samui, you have enough time for photos, and the food was also good. There is a lot of explanation about the elephants. It is brief but sufficient, and you are close enough to the animals. You also see a lot of fish while snorkeling. Despite the murky water, they were all around you. And the Pig Island is so beautiful. Everything was very well organized. Definitely recommended.
— Emine, Septemb

Great tour, especially the viewing spot at the Jungle Club. The snorkeling could have been a little shorter, as the water was quite cloudy and you could hardly see anything anyway. But the guides Aekky and Pad Thai always made sure everyone was in a good mood
— Lucas, Septemb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is elephant riding part of this tour?

No. I Love Elephant Samui is a nursery and clinic project, and the visit is observation only — you prepare food, feed the elephants and watch them, and riding is not offered.

What is included in lunch?

A meal at The Roof Samui, on the hillside near the viewpoint, is part of the ticket.

Why is this trip rated higher than the cheaper ones?

It carries the highest average rating in this catalogue across more than five hundred reviews. The recurring theme is pacing — four stops in six hours that do not feel rushed.

Do I have to snorkel?

No. If you cannot swim or would rather not, you stay on the boat or the beach; the rest of the itinerary is unaffected.

How much driving is there?

Enough to matter — the viewpoint and the elephant project are inland and the pier is on the south coast, so the day includes several road transfers between stops.