Cheapest
Budget speedboat
Pickup and 1 hour ashore
- Time6 hours
- StopsPier, Koh Larn, Tawaen
- From$9
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Koh Larn tour package prices: what each kind costs
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Starting prices as on the booking platform, converted at the ECB reference rate. You see the exact price at booking.
A Koh Larn tour package can cost very little or a great deal. See what sits behind each starting price, from a short speedboat run to a private boat.
Editorial team, kohlarntour.click · Updated November 12, 2026 · A 6 min read
Summary view
- CheapestThe shortest speedboat packages start from $9, with pickup and a lunch stop, and carry modest ratings.
- The day from BangkokThe 12 hour day with the Sanctuary of Truth starts from $53 and has 960 reviews behind it.
- With water sportsPackages that bundle snorkeling, a jet ski or parasailing run from $27 to $89.
- Private boatA private speedboat is priced per boat, from $164, with water sports not included.
- Extras to expectA Koh Larn half day tour or a full one often charges children, a bigger engine and optional activities on top, in baht.
What a Koh Larn tour package really covers
Prices for a Koh Larn tour package look wildly different because the word package stretches across very different products. At the bottom sits a short speedboat run with a hotel pickup, which starts from $9 and spends 45 minutes with parasailing on the island before a lunch stop back in Pattaya. At the top sits a boat that is yours alone, priced per boat rather than per head, from $164.
Between those poles the price follows a few simple things: where you start, how long you are away, and how many activities are already in the fare. A day from Bangkok adds a long drive and a temple visit. A day from Pattaya adds water sports. A transfer-only package adds almost nothing, and it leaves the rest to you.
Read each listing as a list of what is inside rather than as a headline. Pickup, boat, lunch, guide language, a refund window and the exact activities are what you are paying for. The sections below take the main kinds one at a time, so you can set each fare against what it buys, and then narrow the list to the handful of packages that fit your hotel, your hours and your patience for crowds.
Package by package
What the main Koh Larn packages cost and cover
| Package | What is covered | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short speedboat run | Van, speedboat, 1 hour on the island | 5 hours | $9 |
| Speedboat with lunch | Parasailing stop, Tawaen Beach, lunch | 6 hours | $9 |
| Koh Sak and Koh Larn | Parasailing, Koh Sak, Koh Larn | 6 hours | $27 |
| Day from Bangkok | Sanctuary of Truth, speedboat, lunch, viewpoint | 12 hours | $53 |
| Water sports bundle | Parasailing, jet ski, banana boat, snorkeling | 7 hours | $89 |
| Private speedboat | One boat, no water sports | 6 hours | $164 |
Every figure is a from price copied from a listing and is not exact; the private boat costs per boat.
Short speedboat packages from Pattaya
The cheapest packages are speedboat runs that start near Bali Hai Pier. One lists a day of 5 hours with a van of 20 minutes to the pier and 1 hour on the island, from $9. Another lasts 6 hours, adds parasailing for 45 minutes and a stop at Tawaen Beach, and starts from $9. Both include a hotel pickup.
Cheap has a visible cost in the reviews. The 5 hour listing averages 3.36 from 50 reviews, and its ratings for guide, transport and value sit between 3.2 and 3.3. The 6 hour one averages 3.9 from 45 reviews. Those are the scores of real guests, so treat them as a warning about rushed, crowded runs rather than as a bargain.
Read the small print on rules too. The 6 hour package does not allow children under 6 on water activities, the driver waits at most 5 minutes at a hotel, and a no-show is not refunded. If your hotel is far from the pickup area, or you travel with small children, a slightly dearer package often works out simpler.
Time on the clock
Hours away on Koh Larn packages
- Short speedboat5
- Speedboat and lunch6
- Private boat6
- Koh Sak and Koh Larn6
- Day from Bangkok12
Hours as each listing states them: the short run, the speedboat with lunch, the private boat, the Koh Sak and Koh Larn day and the day from Bangkok.
The full day from Bangkok and its rivals
The day this site is built around starts in Bangkok and lasts 12 hours: a car of 2.5 hours, the Sanctuary of Truth for 2.5 hours with a guided tour, a speedboat of 30 minutes, Koh Larn for 3.5 hours with lunch, and a car of 2 hours home. The fare starts from $53, and the listing carries 960 reviews averaging 4.5.
Rivals from Bangkok cost more for different reasons. A coach day of 12 hours with a ferry of 45 minutes each way starts from $202 with 6 pickup options. A day that visits Pattaya City, the viewpoint and the Sanctuary, but not the island, starts from $84. A day by van with water sports on the beach starts from $88.
Setting those side by side, the 12 hour day pairs a temple with an island at the lowest starting price in this group, while the dearer days buy a different style of travel. The listing for the VIP day warns that if the sea is too rough the operator runs an alternative program inside Pattaya, and that no refund is possible after the journey has begun.
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Which price point fits your trip
Tell us your priority and see which kind of package to open first.
If I want the lowest price
A short speedboat package
Starts from $9 but rates lower in reviews.
If I am staying in Bangkok
The 12 hour day
It starts from $53 and includes the Sanctuary of Truth.
If I want to try water sports
A package with activities
One starts from $89 and bundles several.
If I travel with a group of friends
A private boat
It starts from $164 per boat, for your own group.
If I only have a few hours
The 5 hour package
It gives 1 hour on the island from $9.
Price points compared
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This site's tour
Day from Bangkok
Temple and island
- Time12 hours
- StopsSanctuary, Koh Larn, viewpoint
- From$53
Private
Private boat
Your own group
- Time6 hours
- StopsKoh Sak, Koh Larn
- From$164
Packages that add snorkeling, jet skis and parasailing
Water sports change the fare in steps. The Koh Sak and Koh Larn day lists parasailing, snorkeling and paddle boarding from $27, but only snorkeling and paddle boarding sit in its basic package, and the rest are chosen and paid for separately. A trip with snorkeling, a jet ski and parasailing starts from $67 and again includes only snorkeling and lunch in the base fare.
The all-in versions sit higher. A shared day with parasailing, jet ski, a banana boat and snorkeling for 1.5 hours starts from $89. A day that adds sea walking and a lunch at an island restaurant starts from $68. A seafood-lunch day for a small group of at most 20 guests starts from $54.
Weight and age limits apply to some activities. Parasailing is closed to guests of 100 kg or more on several listings, and one shared package accepts only participants under 60. A stand-alone parasailing session of 1 hour from Manta Marina starts from $27 and cannot be rescheduled without a fee of THB 200 per person.
Pricing your day
How to read a Koh Larn package step by step
Step 1
Check where it starts
A Bangkok day lasts 12 hours, while a Pattaya pickup run can last 5 hours.
Step 2
Count the island hours
Time on Koh Larn runs from 1 hour to 3.5 hours across the listings.
Step 3
List what is inside
Look for lunch, snorkeling, paddle boarding and a guide.
Step 4
Price the extras
A bigger engine costs an extra THB 5000 on the private boat.
Step 5
Check the refund window
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Private, half day and per-boat pricing
A Koh Larn private tour changes the unit of the price. The private speedboat to Koh Sak and Koh Larn takes 6 hours, carries a private group, and starts from $164 per boat. Divide it by the number of seats you fill and the cost per person becomes easy to compare with the shared fares, whatever the size of your group.
Pricing details matter more here. The base price covers one boat with 1 engine, and a boat with 2 engines costs an extra THB 5000, arranged with the provider 1 day ahead. Snorkeling and other water activities are not in the price, so a private boat is a ride and a beach, with activities bought on top.
The other way to trim the bill is a shorter trip. The 5 hour speedboat package spends 1 hour on the island and starts from $9. If a half day is all you have between a morning and an evening plan, it fits, though you see one beach and not much else. Anyone who wants to swim, eat and still get back for a dinner booking in Pattaya should read the departure and return times in the listing before paying.
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A Pattaya day trip guide to Koh Larn island
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There are boats for servicing at South Pattaya Port (Bali Hai Pier). The distance is 7 kilometers from the shore taking 45 minutes.
Before you book
Price checks for every Koh Larn package
Ask what is inside3
- Whether lunch and a guide are in the fare
- Whether the fare counts seats or the whole vessel
- Which water activities cost extra
Know the limits3
- Parasailing is closed at 100 kg and above
- The pickup window and how long the driver waits
- The review score as well as the fare
Keep it flexible3
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Sunscreen, a hat and swimwear
- Some cash in baht for extras
Going on your own against buying a package
A package bundles a transfer, a boat and often a lunch. Going on your own splits those into separate payments, each small. Pattaya City reports that boats leave South Pattaya Port, known as Bali Hai Pier, for Koh Larn, with a crossing of 7 kilometers that takes 45 minutes.1 The report gives no fare, so check the current price at the pier before you plan.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand notes that on the island there are minibuses and motorbike taxis, and that visitors can rent a motorbike.2 Those are costs you pay on the day, and they rise with every beach you add. Because none of them is bundled, the cheapest looking plan on paper can end up close to the price of a package after lunch, a chair and a ride back to the pier are counted, so write the figures down before you decide.
The sums are simple. Add the way to the pier, the crossing back and forth, transport on the island, lunch and any gear you hire, then set that total against a package that includes the pickup. For a short stay in Pattaya the cheapest package often wins on convenience, and for a whole day on the sand going alone gives you more control.
FAQ
Common questions, answered fast.
How much does a Koh Larn tour package cost?
From about $9 to $164.
Short speedboat packages start near $9, the day from Bangkok from $53 and a private boat from $164 per boat.
Is a private Koh Larn tour priced per person?
No, per boat.
The private speedboat listing prices the boat and its group, not each guest.
What does a half day Koh Larn tour include?
A speedboat and 1 hour on the island.
The 5 hour package has a van, a speedboat and 1 hour on the island, with hotel pickup.
Are water sports included in the price?
Often only snorkeling.
Several listings include only snorkeling, paddle boarding or lunch in the base fare, with other activities priced separately.
Is there a weight limit for parasailing?
Yes, 100 kg on several listings.
Guests of 100 kg or more cannot parasail on these listings, so ask before you pay.
What happens if my plans change?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The day from Bangkok allows free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Do children pay the same?
It depends on the listing.
One listing charges THB 300 on site for a child under 3 and THB 700 for ages 3 to 7, and the adult price from 7.
Does the price include the Sanctuary of Truth?
On the Bangkok day, yes, as a stop.
The 12 hour day includes 2.5 hours at the Sanctuary of Truth with a guided tour; a ticket bought alone is a separate product.
Sources
- Pattaya City · Pattaya City yearly report 2018 (PDF, English summary, May 2019) ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand · Pattaya (TAT official destination page, archived copy) ↩