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The 4 Islands tour is the classic half-day boat trip from Ao Nang visiting Koh Poda, Koh Tup, Koh Mor (collectively the Talay Waek or Separated Sea sandbar), and Koh Kai (Chicken Island, named for its rooster-shaped limestone). At low tide, a natural white-sand bar emerges connecting Tup and Mor islands - one of Thailand's most photographed natural phenomena. The trip is offered as both speedboat (4 hours) and long-tail (6 hours) options.

Speedboat 4 Islands 1200-1800 THB per person plus 400 THB national park fee. Long-tail 800 THB plus park fee. All tours include a snorkel stop (basic gear provided), lunch, and beach time. Tours run daily 09:00 and 13:00 departures. Talay Waek tidal sandbar is best around mid-tide (check the tour operator's tide chart) - it disappears at high tide and is rocky at low tide.

Pro Tip: Take the long-tail rather than speedboat option if you have time - the open-sided boat with the noisy engine is the authentic Thai island experience and the longer journey allows actual snorkelling stops rather than rapid drive-bys.