An Thoi Island Hopping Tour: Stops and Timeline

What it is and who it suits

An An Thoi island hopping day takes you from hotel pickup to a few islands in the An Thoi archipelago, then back to the pier in the afternoon. The usual route visits Hon Mong Tay, Hon May Rut and Hon Gam Ghi. Basic shared boat tickets are about USD 20 to 27 per person, a guide range checked on 5 November 2026.

The archipelago has about 18 islands of various sizes, including Hon Thom and Hon Mong Tay. The trip suits beginners and families.

The day from check-in to return

• Early morning: speedboat tours usually start around 8 AM with hotel pickup. Pickup begins in the northern areas and moves south, with a short pearl farm stop before the harbour.
• Departure: the speedboat leaves An Thoi Harbour between 09:30 and 10:00. One operator reports reaching Hon Thom around 9:00 AM, where guests can take the cable car or relax on the beach.
• Between islands: speedboat transfers take 20 to 30 minutes, which leaves more time for swimming and beach stops. One route goes from the harbour to Gam Ghi, then May Rut Trong and May Rut Ngoai or Mong Tay.
• Midday: the boat docks at a secluded beach for a grilled seafood lunch.
• Afternoon: the trip ends in the afternoon, back at the pier and hotel.

The island order can change to keep the trip safe and visibility good. Sources do not give how long each snorkelling or beach stop lasts, so ask when you book. Our pier departure points and times guide helps you pick a pier.

What is included

Inclusions belong to each operator. Some include hotel pickup, life jackets, a grilled seafood lunch and a snorkelling session, but ask whether your quote includes them. The Hon Thom cable car ride is optional and its ticket is not included in the tour. The cable car only goes to Hon Thom, not to other small islands.

What to bring: sunscreen, sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, swimwear and motion sickness medicine if you are prone to seasickness.

Price range

One operator lists the 3-island speedboat tour at USD 307 for a single traveller, and another lists a full-day tour at USD 220 with no unit stated, so treat both as outliers. Speedboats and canoes cost more than traditional boats but are faster and flexible, while traditional boats move at a moderate speed, so the trip takes longer. See the 4-island tour price page for a fuller comparison.

How to book and what to check

1. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and hotel area.
2. Ask for the departure pier, time and islands on the route.
3. Confirm shared or private boat, and how long each stop lasts.
4. Check lunch, equipment, cable car ticket and entry fees.
5. Confirm life jackets, weather and cancellation rules, and payment.

We arrange it with local partners and confirm the exact price in the chat before you pay.

Safety and conditions

Wear a life jacket and follow staff instructions when boarding. The snorkelling area is chosen for calm conditions, and Hon Gam Ghi is described as a protected marine area with coral reefs, so look and do not touch. Our snorkelling trip guide explains what to expect.

Message us on WhatsApp for the exact price on your date.