Similan Islands Snorkeling Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore vibrant coral reefs
- Swim with diverse marine life
- Visit pristine white-sand beaches
- Enjoy a delicious onboard lunch
- Experience guided snorkeling sessions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Khao Lak
- Guided snorkeling sessions at Similan Islands
- Lunch and refreshments on board
- Personal snorkeling equipment
Itinerary
Islands are a group of small, lush islands situated 64 km. off the West Coast of Phang-Nga province. Set in the beautiful Andaman sea, and covering an area of 80,000 rai, each one of these naturally perfect islands is National Park-listed and can be reached within 1.30 hours from Thaplamu pier, Khao Lak. Due to their incredible underwater beauty, deep visibility (down to 30 m.), spectacular palm tree and granite boulder landscape, turquoise water bays and magnificent white sand beaches, Skin Diver Magazine has vote the Similan Islands one of the world’s best diving destinations. The coral reefs are host to a dazzling variety of sea life, appreciated at best whilst snorkeling. The islands’ breathtaking beauty is also easily accessibly by foot; making for the perfect self-guided walking tour. Book your Trip to Paradise with Fantastic Similan Travel. We are local operators who know the islands well, and our proud of all they have to offer. And we are sure to make your trip a truly exceptional experience. Itinerary • 06:50am - 08:30am Pick up at your hotel • 08:30am Get ready - Check in at Love Andaman private pier(Tablamu). Enjoy warm bread, tea and coffee as you receive a briefing from our beloved eco-alert tour guide. • 09:00am Let's start! - Hop on our first class speedboat and heading for Similan Islands. • 10:00am Donald Duck Bay Similan Island (Island No.8) - Let's do some hiking to the famous symbolic Sail Rock for some amazing scenery and worth a 100+ likes Instagram shot. After the hike, white sandy beach is perfect for relaxing, swimming and sunbathing for beautiful sun kissed skin. • 11:00am 1st snorkeling spot at Ba Ngu Island (Island number 9) It's snorkeling time! Let's explore the breathtaking Coral Bay, the best place to see all different kinds of fish in colorful sightseeing underwater world. • 12:00pm Lunch time - Enjoy a home cooked delicious Thai lunch buffet with chicken and fresh fruits on Thailand's most beautiful white sandy beach. • 01:00pm 2nd snorkeling sport - Next station, Finding Nemo! Depart for the 2nd snorkeling point at Payu Island (Island No.7) where sea turtles and clown fish (Nemo) are often sighted. • 02:00pm Take a rest at Mieng Island (Island No.4) - Head to the gorgeous beach of the Honeymoon Bay & Princess Bay for more scenic photos and relaxing time. • 03:15pm Time to say goodbye. - Heading back from Similan Island to our private pier. • 04:30pm Back to the hotel - Arrive safely at the pier and get on a transfer back to the hotel with a backpack full of wonderful memory, salty hair and new tan skin! *The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions* **Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance
- Check the weather forecast for optimal snorkeling conditions
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture underwater moments
- Apply reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
- You have to bring copy paper of your passport/ID Card or save as picture on your phone to check in before getting on board.
- Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
- Remark : Due to the policy of Similan Islands National Park, you have to send your passports to us suddenly after you make a booking in order to buy the ticket to enter the National Park first.
Traveler reviews
Crowded but beautiful
A very beautiful place. The tour itself and the guides were good oh they took us to good snorkeling spots. Unfortunately, I still have to say that there are far too many people visiting the viewing island and the dining area. So I am very divided to the excursion itself. There were about 30 boats on site at the famous vantage point and unfortunately it brought a sense of mass tourism and overcrowding
Relaxing on Similan
Just looking at the shallow sea, it's like rechargeing, relaxing from work, enjoying a lot!!!! and under the water are highlights, gorgeous corals, a variety of fish, more enjoyable, clear waters with fish without diving.
Similan Islands snorkelling trip
Thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to the Similan Islands. Everything was organised very well and a big shout out to Rami for his pleasantness and personality.
Maybe the best day out on a 5 week trip to SE Asia.....?
3 out of 4 of us said this was the best trip we did on a 5 week trip around SE Asia. The whole day was really well organised if busy, other operators go to these islands so you don't have them to yourselves, but the snorkelling was really good, the beaches lovely and we had a really good lunch. They catered especially for our 2 vegetarians. A big highlight was our Guide Kwang and her team. They really looked after everyone, taking good of weaker swimmers and keeping a watchful eye. While safety outside North America and Europe may be more relaxed this team made it an unobtrusive priority. They even gave close up care to a couple who were sea sick. Kwang's enthusiasm for the sea and knowledge of the islands made it a really enjoyable day.
Amazing scenery, heaps of sea life including sea turtles, and great staff
Had an absolute ball, Stephanie & Rami were the best guides you could have. Like a ray of sunshine. We had a great trip to 4 islands & snorkelling, lunch provided was great & photos are stunning, but the memories will last a lifetime!! We got to see Sea turtles!!