“A snorkeling spot with very healthy coral, especially brain coral, and featuring colorful sea anemones, as well as tridacna clams. Ko Lawa is often one of the four main islands included in a One Day Trip snorkeling program.”
Ko Lawa Chumphon is a marine tourist destination that focuses on snorkeling activities. As a large rocky island with steep cliffs, there is no convenient sandy beach for resting on the island. However, its beauty lies in the underwater world, which is known for its rich and thriving marine ecosystem.
Around the island, there are various types of shallow water corals, especially brain coral and boulder coral, as well as colorful sea anemones that contrast beautifully with the clear seawater.
Visitors can also see tridacna clams and schools of various fish species.
Due to its natural beauty, Ko Lawa is often included in One Day Trip snorkeling tours, together with nearby islands in Mu Ko Chumphon National Park.
How to Get There
- Ko Lawa can be reached only by boat and is usually part of a snorkeling tour program.
- To reach the boat departure point: Go to the Mu Ko Chumphon National Park office or Pak Nam Chumphon Pier, which is the main boarding point.
- Booking a snorkeling trip: You must go with a tour company offering One Day Trip snorkeling tours (covering 4–5 islands).
The package price is usually 1,200–1,500 THB per person,
which typically includes boat, snorkeling equipment, lunch, and park fees for Thai tourists.
Tours usually run from 08:00–16:00.
Travel Tips
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The best season for snorkeling is March to September.
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As the island is rocky with no sandy beach, the main activity is snorkeling around the island.
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Bring sun protection, drinking water, and an underwater camera.
Entrance Fee:
There is no direct fee to enter the island, but there is a Mu Ko Chumphon National Park entrance fee.
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Thai visitors: Adults 40 THB, Children 20 THB
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Foreign visitors: Adults 200 THB, Children 100 THB
Opening Hours:
- Open for tourism year-round, but snorkeling activities are conducted in the morning to afternoon according to tour schedules, approximately 08:00–16:00.