Koh Phangan Discovery Jeep Safari

A join-in jeep safari on Koh Phangan from Koh Samui or the island, with a guide, Thai lunch, and elephant feeding on the feeding options. Stops vary, especially for the 17:00 Samui ferry.

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About this tour

Koh Phangan Discovery is a shared join-in jeep safari around Koh Phangan. A guide goes with the group. The drive can take in elephant feeding, Than Sadet, temples, beaches, and a Thai lunch. The places actually visited change with the day.

Choose the option for the island where you are staying, and choose whether elephant feeding is part of your day. Feeding is included only on the With Elephant Feeding options. The activity is feeding.

From Koh Samui, hotel pickup is between 06:30 and 07:00. The round-trip Lomprayah ferry and the hotel transfers on Koh Samui are included. The ferry to Koh Phangan leaves at 08:00 and arrives at 08:30. Vehicles cannot collect passengers on the pier. Walk to the parking area at the beginning of the pier and meet the staff holding a "Phangan Discovery" sign. You need to be back for the return ferry at 17:00. It arrives at Koh Samui at 17:30, and the hotel drop-off follows. That boat leaves little spare time after lunch, so an afternoon stop on a Samui departure may be shortened or left out.

From Koh Phangan, hotel pickup is at approximately 09:00 and varies with the hotel location. Drop-off is at your hotel on Koh Phangan. The ferry is not included. A Phangan departure can stay out longer than a Samui departure. The stops can still change.

When the route allows, the day may include Than Sadet beach and waterfall, Wat Khao Tham, the ancient Yang Na Yai tree, Haad Rin, Thai lunch at Haad Chao Phao, Mae Haad and the Koh Ma sandbar, and a Chinese temple. Further sightseeing stops are added only when there is time. No stop is promised on every departure.

The price includes the guide, a Thai lunch, water and soft drinks, and accident insurance, plus the transfers that belong to the option you book.

Highlights

  • Shared join-in jeep safari on Koh Phangan with a guide
  • From Koh Samui: hotel pickup 06:30–07:00, round-trip Lomprayah ferry, and hotel drop-off. The 17:00 return ferry can shorten the afternoon
  • From Koh Phangan: hotel pickup at approximately 09:00, varying by hotel location, and hotel drop-off, with no ferry
  • Elephant feeding on the With Elephant Feeding options
  • Than Sadet beach and waterfall, Wat Khao Tham, and the ancient Yang Na Yai tree, when those stops are made
  • Haad Rin, Thai lunch at Haad Chao Phao, Mae Haad and the Koh Ma sandbar, and a Chinese temple, when the day allows
  • Water, soft drinks, and accident insurance
At a glance
Tour type
Join Tour
Category
Jungle Safari & Sightseeing
Scheduled departures
  • Hotel pickup 06:30–07:00
  • Hotel pickup 09:00

Departure times vary by date. Select a date to see available times.

Passenger policy

  • Adults: 11 years and older.
  • Children: 3 to 10 years old. No height restriction is applied.

Operating days & capacity

  • The tour operates every day, Monday to Sunday.
  • About 10 passengers travel in each safari vehicle. That figure is the vehicle size, not a limit on how many places can be sold. More than one vehicle may run.

Itinerary

  1. 06:30–07:00

    Hotel pickup on Koh Samui

    Samui departures only. Hotel pickup is between 06:30 and 07:00.

  2. 08:00–08:30

    Lomprayah ferry to Koh Phangan

    Samui departures only. The ferry leaves at 08:00 and arrives at Koh Phangan at 08:30. Vehicles cannot collect passengers on the pier. Walk to the parking area at the beginning of the pier and meet the staff holding a "Phangan Discovery" sign.

  3. About 09:00

    Hotel pickup on Koh Phangan

    Phangan departures only. Pickup is at approximately 09:00 and varies with the hotel location.

  4. Elephant feeding

    With Elephant Feeding options only. The group stops to feed the elephants. The activity is feeding. This stop is not part of the Without Elephant Feeding options.

  5. Than Sadet beach and waterfall

    When this stop is made, there is time at Than Sadet beach and at the waterfall, including a swim when the sea and the pools are suitable. The monument to King Rama V may be part of the same stop. It is not promised on every departure.

  6. Wat Khao Tham

    When the day includes it, a visit to Wat Khao Tham, a monastery with a wide view over the island. Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees.

  7. Ancient Yang Na Yai tree

    When the route reaches it, a stop at the ancient Yang Na Yai tree, a very old tree of the island. This stop can be left out if the group is short of time.

  8. Haad Rin

    A stop at Haad Rin beach when it is on the day’s route. The beach is known for the Full Moon Party, but this tour is a daytime visit and does not include the party.

  9. Thai lunch at Haad Chao Phao

    Thai lunch is included and is planned at Haad Chao Phao. If the route that day uses another place, lunch is still included.

  10. Mae Haad and the Koh Ma sandbar

    When there is time, Mae Haad beach and the sandbar that links it to Koh Ma. Walking the sandbar depends on the tide. This stop is one of the easier ones to skip when Samui guests must reach the 17:00 ferry.

  11. Chinese temple and other stops

    A Chinese temple, a viewpoint, or another temple may be added when the schedule still has room. These later stops are not promised, and they are the first to be dropped for the Samui return ferry.

  12. 17:00–17:30

    Return ferry to Koh Samui

    Samui departures only. The ferry leaves Koh Phangan at 17:00 and arrives at Koh Samui at 17:30. The safari finishes in time for this departure.

  13. Hotel drop-off

    Samui departures continue to the hotel on Koh Samui after the return ferry. Phangan departures end with drop-off at the hotel on Koh Phangan. The ferry is not part of a Phangan departure.

What's Included

Includes

  • Shared join-in jeep safari on Koh Phangan
  • A guide
  • Thai lunch
  • Water and soft drinks
  • Accident insurance
  • From Koh Samui: hotel pickup between 06:30 and 07:00, the round-trip Lomprayah ferry, and hotel drop-off on Koh Samui
  • From Koh Phangan: hotel pickup at approximately 09:00, varying by hotel location, and hotel drop-off on Koh Phangan
  • Elephant feeding on the With Elephant Feeding options

Not included

  • Elephant feeding on the Without Elephant Feeding options
  • The ferry on departures from Koh Phangan
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel for the beach and waterfall stops
  • Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses
  • Shoes you can walk in, and insect repellent
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temple stops
  • Your hotel name and a phone number where the driver can reach you
  • Cash for personal expenses

Pickup information

From Koh Samui, hotel pickup is between 06:30 and 07:00.
On Samui departures, the Lomprayah ferry leaves for Koh Phangan at 08:00 and arrives at 08:30.
At Koh Phangan, vehicles cannot collect passengers on the pier. Walk to the parking area at the beginning of the pier and meet the staff holding a "Phangan Discovery" sign.
On Samui departures, the return ferry leaves Koh Phangan at 17:00 and arrives at Koh Samui at 17:30. Hotel drop-off on Koh Samui follows. The safari ends in time for this boat, so later sightseeing stops may be left out.
From Koh Phangan, hotel pickup is at approximately 09:00 and varies with the hotel location. Drop-off is at the hotel on Koh Phangan. The ferry is not included.

Know before you go

  • This is a shared join-in tour. Each safari vehicle carries about 10 passengers. More than one vehicle may run, and the operator assigns the vehicles.
  • The route can change. A listed place is visited when the day allows it, not on every departure. Samui guests must make the 17:00 ferry, so stops after lunch are the ones most likely to be shortened or skipped.
  • From Koh Samui, walk to the parking area at the beginning of the pier. Vehicles cannot collect passengers on the pier. Look for staff holding a "Phangan Discovery" sign.
  • From Koh Phangan, pickup is at approximately 09:00 and varies with the hotel location.
  • Elephant feeding is included only when you choose a With Elephant Feeding option. The activity is feeding.
  • For temple stops, wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
  • Swimming and the Koh Ma sandbar depend on the sea, the weather, and the tide.
  • Adults are 11 and older. Children are 3 to 10. There is no separate infant price.

FAQ

What is the difference between the Koh Samui and Koh Phangan options?

Samui options include hotel pickup from 06:30 to 07:00, the round-trip Lomprayah ferry, and hotel drop-off after the 17:30 arrival on Koh Samui. Phangan options include hotel pickup at about 09:00, varying by hotel, and local drop-off. They do not include the ferry.

Where do Koh Samui guests meet the safari on Koh Phangan?

The ferry leaves Koh Samui at 08:00 and arrives on Koh Phangan at 08:30. Walk to the parking area at the beginning of the pier. Staff hold a sign reading Phangan Discovery. Vehicles cannot collect guests on the pier.

Does every option include elephant feeding?

Only the options named With Elephant Feeding include it. On those options the elephant activity is feeding only.

Who can join, and how are ages charged?

Children are 3–10. Adults are 11 and over. There is no height restriction and no infant price.

Will every departure visit every stop?

Stops can change. Samui guests must make the 17:00 ferry, arriving at 17:30, so afternoon stops may be shortened or skipped. Every option includes a guide, Thai lunch, water and soft drinks, and accident insurance.

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