Overview
The Similan Islands off Phang Nga are among Thailand’s best marine destinations — clear turquoise water, white beaches and reefs full of life.
Climb to Sail Rock for the view the islands are known for, then snorkel with tropical fish and sea turtles. The park opens only from October to May so the reefs can recover each year.
Highlights
- The climb to Sail Rock, Island 8
- Snorkelling at Island 9 and Island 4
- Thai lunch on the beach
- Honeymoon Bay and Princess Bay
Itinerary
- 06:30Hotel pickupFrom Phuket or Khao Lak to Tab Lamu pier.
- 08:00Check-inLight breakfast: sandwiches, juice, tea and coffee.
- 08:45BriefingYour guide on coral-friendly snorkelling and safety.
- 09:00DepartSpeedboat to the Similan Islands.
- 10:15Donald Duck BayIsland 8: hike to Sail Rock, then beach time.
- 11:15SnorkellingBa Ngu Island, Island 9.
- 12:15SnorkellingMiang Island, Island 4.
- 13:15LunchHome-cooked Thai lunch and fruit on the beach.
- 14:15Miang IslandHoneymoon Bay and Princess Bay.
- 15:15ReturnBack to the pier, then van transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
- Round-trip transfer between your hotel and the pier
- Speedboat for the day
- Food, snacks, fruit and soft drinks
- Snorkelling equipment
- Crew trained in CPR and first aid
- Passenger accident insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
- Beach towel
- Friendly guide and staff
- National park fee
Not included
- Pickup outside the free zones (see below)
- Personal expenses and tips
What to bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Personal medicine
- Waterproof bag
- Reef-safe sunscreen — ordinary sunscreen harms coral
Good to know
Free pickupPatong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, Phuket Town, Chalong and Kathu.Pickup +200 THB / personSurin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Harn, Rawai and Ao Makham.Pickup +400 THB / personAirport, Mai Khao and Nai Yang.Private taxiAvailable on request for any area — ask us for a quote before you book.Khao Lak pickupStaying in Khao Lak? Choose the Khao Lak rate when you book.SeasonThe Similan Islands are open 15 October to 15 May. The park closes for the rest of the year.National park feeIncluded in the price for every traveller, Thai and foreign.Passport copyThe national park requires a passport or ID copy for every traveller. We ask for it by email once your booking is confirmed.Booking deadlineBookings close at 18:00 the day before departure.ChildrenChild rate is for ages 4–11 and up to 120 cm tall. Infants under 4 travel free and must sit on an adult's lap where there is no seat.Not suitable forTravellers with high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma or bone or spinal conditions, pregnant travellers and infants under 1 cannot join this trip.GuidesEnglish-speaking guide on board. A Russian or Chinese-speaking guide can join at no extra cost for groups of 8 or more; ask when you book.
