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Samui, Phangan & Tao by Passenger Ferry: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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5
days
190 km
distance
10.2 h
in transit
9
curated stops

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Day 1 Surat Thani passenger gateway → Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure

1 curated stops
Transit
4h45
Finish
~16:15
Temperature
26.3°C–27.8°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 07:30–08:00
    Transfer
    Surat Thani passenger gateway → Lomprayah Tapee Pier check-in
    Reach the operator check-in point and present the dated passenger booking.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  2. 08:00–09:30
    Transfer
    Lomprayah Tapee Pier check-in → Lomprayah Donsak passenger terminal
    Use the separately booked operator coach transfer from Surat Thani city to Donsak.
    Planning allowance: 90 min
    Check source
  3. 09:30–10:00
    Transfer
    Lomprayah Donsak passenger terminal → Lomprayah Donsak boarding gate
    Complete passenger check-in and boarding; the operator voucher requires arrival at least 30 minutes before departure.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  4. 10:00–11:30
    Ferry
    Lomprayah Donsak boarding gate → Ko Samui Pralarn Pier
    Take the separately booked passenger ferry; this is a conservative crossing allowance rather than a promised clock time.
    Planning allowance: 90 min
    Check source
  5. 11:30–12:15
    Transfer
    Ko Samui Pralarn Pier → Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure
    Continue by separately arranged local transfer to the chosen Samui base; no hotel transfer is included.
    Planning allowance: 45 min
    Check source
12:15
Ko Samui temple and coast circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Link a bounded selection of Ko Samui’s public temple, heritage and coastal stops by separately arranged local transport; dress respectfully and confirm live access.
240 min · Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure · Book or verify any admission and local transport directly with the current operator or authority
Overnight here
e.g. The Passage · Cape Fahn Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 2 Around Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~15:30
Temperature
26.3°C–27.8°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
07:30
Mu Ko Ang Thong confirmed return day from Ko Samui tourismthailand.org map ↗
Take only a separately booked licensed return day from Ko Samui when the park, passenger inventory and sea conditions are confirmed; no wildlife sighting is promised.
420 min · Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure · Book or verify any admission and local transport directly with the current operator or authority
14:30
Khun Yak facebook.com map ↗
Feast on Thai classics like pineapple rice and som tam in a lively, family-friendly space.
60 min · Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure · Mains around ฿100
Overnight here
e.g. The Passage · Cape Fahn Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 3 Ko Phangan

1 curated stops
Transit
2h30
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
26.3°C–27.8°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 07:30–08:15
    Transfer
    Ko Samui — Ang Thong departure → Ko Samui Pralarn Pier check-in
    Reach Pralarn Pier from the chosen Samui base by a separately arranged local transfer.
    Planning allowance: 45 min
    Check source
  2. 08:15–08:45
    Transfer
    Ko Samui Pralarn Pier check-in → Ko Samui Pralarn Pier boarding gate
    Complete passenger check-in and boarding at least 30 minutes before the booked sailing.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  3. 08:45–09:30
    Ferry
    Ko Samui Pralarn Pier boarding gate → Ko Phangan Thong Sala Pier
    Take the separately booked passenger ferry; current operation and the exact clock must be reconfirmed.
    Planning allowance: 45 min
    Check source
  4. 09:30–10:00
    Transfer
    Ko Phangan Thong Sala Pier → Ko Phangan
    Continue by separately arranged local transfer to the chosen Ko Phangan base.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
10:00
Ko Pha-ngan village and quiet-coast circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Choose a bounded village, coconut-farm or fishery context and a suitable public beach without turning the date-specific Full Moon Party into a default stop.
240 min · Ko Phangan · Book or verify any admission and local transport directly with the current operator or authority
14:00
Phangan Cabana Restaurant facebook.com map ↗
Enjoy a mix of Thai and Western dishes, including seafood, BBQ, and vegetarian options.
60 min · Ko Phangan · 20-800 baht
open: 8:30-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Haad Son Resort · Haad Yao Bay View
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 4 Around Ko Phangan

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~13:30
Temperature
26.3°C–27.8°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
07:30
Than Sadet and northeast Ko Pha-ngan circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Explore the Tan Sadet waterfall area and northeast coast only when current access and weather suit the group; arrange island transport separately.
300 min · Ko Phangan · Book or verify any admission and local transport directly with the current operator or authority
12:30
Absolute Island search
Enjoy a breathtaking view from the restaurant, worth the climb for great breakfast and cocktails.
60 min · Ko Phangan
Overnight here
e.g. Haad Son Resort · Haad Yao Bay View
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 5 Ko Tao

1 curated stops
Transit
3h00
Finish
~14:30
Temperature
26.9°C–27.6°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 07:30–08:00
    Transfer
    Ko Phangan → Ko Phangan Thong Sala Pier check-in
    Reach Thong Sala Pier from the chosen Ko Phangan base by a separately arranged local transfer.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  2. 08:00–08:30
    Transfer
    Ko Phangan Thong Sala Pier check-in → Ko Phangan Thong Sala Pier boarding gate
    Complete passenger check-in and boarding at least 30 minutes before the booked sailing.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  3. 08:30–10:10
    Ferry
    Ko Phangan Thong Sala Pier boarding gate → Ko Tao Mae Haad Pier
    Take the separately booked passenger ferry; the conservative allowance is not a promised departure or arrival time.
    Planning allowance: 100 min
    Check source
  4. 10:10–10:30
    Transfer
    Ko Tao Mae Haad Pier → Ko Tao
    Disembark on foot and continue to the chosen Ko Tao base; no island vehicle is included.
    Planning allowance: 20 min
    Check source
10:30
Ko Tao Sairee and island orientation circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Take a non-diving orientation through Sairee and accessible island viewpoints, respecting the fragile ecosystem and leaving wildlife and coral untouched.
180 min · Ko Tao · Book or verify any admission and local transport directly with the current operator or authority
13:30
995 Roasted Duck search
Savor a local favorite spicy noodle soup with duck, pork, or fish balls on a simple yet well-executed menu.
60 min · Ko Tao · 60-80 baht
open: 09:00-22:00

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