🏝️ Nang Yuan

Ко Нанг Юань
Жемчужина Сиамского залива

Stunning white sandbar, Japanese Garden & Twins diving, 360° viewpoint — all in one day from Samui

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Остров Нанг Юань — вид сверху

About Nang Yuan Island

Koh Nang Yuan is three small islands connected by a stunning white sandbar. It is one of the most photographed places in all of Thailand. The island is located just a few minutes by longtail boat from the northwest coast of Koh Tao. Entry fee is 250 baht. Plastic bottles are strictly prohibited — this is the island's strict environmental rule. At the top of the hill there is a viewpoint with a 360° panoramic view offering breathtaking vistas of turquoise waters, the sandbar, and all three islands. The underwater world of Nang Yuan rivals its above-water beauty — it is home to two magnificent dive sites, Japanese Garden and Twins, and the snorkeling here is considered among the best in Thailand.

Nang Yuan Dive Sites

Two unique underwater worlds off Nang Yuan's shores — for beginners and experienced divers alike

Japanese Gardens — подводный сад Ко Тао
All levels

Japanese Garden

A coral garden at the base of Nang Yuan island — one of the most beautiful shallow dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand. A gentle slope from 2 to 16 meters depth, covered with hard corals and anemones. Perfect for beginner divers and snorkelers thanks to calm conditions and shallow depth. Home to clownfish in vibrant anemones, schools of butterflyfish, blue tangs (like Dory from the movie), parrotfish shimmering in every color of the rainbow, and cornetfish. Calm, clear water, excellent visibility, and rich underwater life make Japanese Garden one of the best places for a first dive ever or a relaxed drift over the reef.

Depth: 2–16m Beginner Snorkeling Corals
Twins — парные скалы для дайвинга
Diving

Twins (Nang Yuan Pinnacle)

'Twins' — two massive underwater boulders located between Nang Yuan islands and Koh Tao. Depth from 2 to 18 meters. This is a true underwater garden with incredible coral diversity: table corals, staghorn corals, brain corals, fire corals — all creating a picturesque underwater landscape. Between the boulders stretches a sandy bottom where blue-spotted rays and reef sharks often rest. Excellent visibility, mild currents, and vivid colors make Twins an ideal spot for underwater photography. Also home to angelfish, groupers, moray eels, and numerous nudibranchs for macro enthusiasts.

Depth: 2–18m All levels Photography Rays

Snorkeling at Nang Yuan

Koh Nang Yuan is one of the best snorkeling spots in all of Thailand. Visibility from 10 to 25 meters lets you enjoy the underwater world even from the surface. Rich shallow corals literally teem with tropical fish — butterflyfish, parrotfish, blue tangs, clownfish in anemones, triggerfish, and dozens of other species. No diving certificate needed — just a mask, snorkel, and fins. Japanese Garden is especially great for snorkeling: depth starts from 1–2 meters, water is calm and crystal clear. This is a perfect activity for families with children, couples, and anyone who wants to see the beauty of the underwater world without diving.

Снорклинг с тропическими рыбами
Рыба-клоун в актинии — подводный мир

Clownfish (Nemo)

Clownfish live in vibrant anemones right off the shore — visible at just 1-2 meters depth.

Черепаха на Ко Тао — дайвинг тур

Turtles and Rays

Green sea turtles and blue-spotted rays are frequent visitors. Small reef sharks occasionally swim by — completely harmless.

Коралловый риф — дайвинг тур

Corals and Reefs

Parrotfish, sea urchins, starfish on the sandy bottom. Visibility up to 25m — perfect for photos.

Nang Yuan Viewpoint — 360° Panorama

The famous Nang Yuan viewpoint is accessible via a hiking trail — the climb takes 15–20 minutes. From the top, you get breathtaking views of all three islands, the white sandbar, turquoise waters of the gulf, and neighboring Koh Tao. This is one of the most recognizable views in Thailand, reproduced on thousands of postcards and all over social media. Best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon, when the light is soft, there are fewer tourists, and photos come out especially stunning. Don't forget water (not in plastic!) and comfortable shoes — the trail is steep and rocky in places.

Смотровая площадка Нанг Юань

This tour is perfect for families and any group

No certification required. Suitable for beginners and children from 8 years, certified divers who haven't dived in a while, families where some dive and some don't

Катамаран Lomprayah у Нанг Юань
All inclusive

Day program

06:30 — hotel pickup to pier. 08:00 — Lomprayah speed catamaran departure. Arrival at Nang Yuan — shore entry, two dives (Japanese Gardens, Twins), buffet lunch at the island restaurant between dives. Free time: beach, snorkeling, 360° viewpoint hike. Return to Samui by 17:30.

✓ Transfer to/from pier
✓ Light breakfast at the pier
✓ Comfortable catamaran to/from Nang Yuan
✓ Nang Yuan entry ticket
✓ Insurance
✓ Russian-speaking PADI instructor
✓ Full equipment set
✓ 2 dives
✓ Lunch on the island (buffet)
06:30–17:30 Transfer included Shore entry
Prices

Prices

Everything is included: transfer, catamaran, entry ticket, equipment, instructor, lunch, insurance. No certification required for this program.

Дайвер (1 чел.): 5,900 ฿
Дайвер (2+ чел.): 4,900 ฿
Снорклер: 2,600 ฿
Дети 4–11 лет: 1,800 ฿
No cert needed Families with kids Any level
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What to bring

Reef-safe sunscreen, towel, comfortable shoes for the viewpoint climb, camera or phone in a waterproof case. You can bring water in a reusable bottle — plastic is banned on the island. If you plan to snorkel — we provide mask and snorkel. For diving, all equipment is included in the price.

No plastic Reef-safe sunscreen

Book a Trip to Nang Yuan

Message us — we'll find a convenient date and program: diving, snorkeling, or a full-day excursion

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