Khanom Pink Dolphin Watching – Half Day
Temporary AI illustration — will be replaced with real photos
About this tour
A private long-tail boat tour with local Khanom people, usually in the morning — pickup time and the order of activities are confirmed when you enquire. The schedule below is only an overview of the route.
The program includes pickup from your Khanom accommodation to the pier, a responsible search for wild pink dolphins in their natural habitat, Pancake Rock, a stop at Koh Nui to visit the Chao Pho Thuat shrine, the island’s wild pigs — descendants of pigs once raised by villagers, now living freely — and a natural fish spa. Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Highlights
- Private long-tail boat with local Khanom people
- A responsible search for wild pink dolphins in nature (sightings cannot be guaranteed)
- Pancake Rock, a curious rock formation by the sea
- Koh Nui and the Chao Pho Thuat shrine
- The island's wild pigs, descendants of pigs once raised by villagers, now living freely
- Natural fish spa
Approximate itinerary
The program below is only an overview — the order of activities and actual times are confirmed when you enquire, depending on tides, waves and where the wildlife is on the day.
-
Morning
Pickup from your accommodation in Khanom, then transfer to the pier
-
Morning
Long-tail boat trip searching for wild pink dolphins — sightings depend on the actual conditions of the day
-
Morning
See Pancake Rock
-
Morning
Stop at Koh Nui / Chao Pho Thuat shrine
-
Morning
See the island's wild pigs — descendants of pigs once raised by villagers, now living freely on the island; at low tide they may come down to graze on seagrass along the shore
-
Morning
Natural fish spa
-
Midday
Return to the pier and transfer back to your accommodation
Suitable for
- Travellers with half a day to explore
- Families, couples and friends hoping to see pink dolphins in the wild
- Anyone who wants to experience Khanom's sea the local way
What to bring
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Motion-sickness tablets (if needed)
- Camera
- Drinking water