Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Pig Island is the main attraction, and the typical itinerary goes something like this: A car picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the pier. From there, a boat departs for Koh Mat Sum, where dozens of pigs of all sizes roam the beach. A 50 baht fee is charged upon arrival. Pig Island is the most highly praised spot by those who have taken the excursion: a small, clean place with a beach bar. This stop is definitely worth including in your itinerary. Snorkeling is included, although visibility varies greatly from day to day, and some have been rather disappointed.

The staff is highly praised for their friendliness. However, problems arise regarding payment. Reviewers report being quoted prices of around 1,000 THB for a shared boat and 1,500 THB for a private boat, but then ending up in a group and the negotiations becoming unpleasant. The quoted prices even reached as high as 2,500 THB.