Overview
Two days in the Surin Islands National Park, the best snorkelling in the northern Andaman. On the first day you snorkel Chong Kad Channel, visit the Moken sea gypsy village, then settle into your tent on Mai Ngam beach and walk to Kra Ting Bay for sunset.
Day two starts with breakfast at the park canteen and a swim at Mai Ngam, then two more reef stops at Bon Bay or Mae Yai Bay and Pineapple Bay or Tao Bay before the speedboat back to Namkhem pier.
Highlights
- Snorkelling at Chong Kad, Bon Bay and Pineapple Bay
- The Moken sea gypsy village
- Sunset walk to Kra Ting Bay
- A night in a tent on Mai Ngam beach
Itinerary
- 08:30Check-inNamkhem pier: check in and pick up your snorkelling gear.
- 09:00DepartSpeedboat from Namkhem pier to the Surin Islands.
- 10:20Chong KadSnorkelling in Chong Kad Channel, then the Moken village or time on Mai Ngam beach.
- 12:00LunchAt the national park canteen, with drinks and seasonal Thai fruit.
- 13:30Check inMeet your guide, settle into your tent and relax on Mai Ngam beach.
- 16:30Sunset walkHike to Kra Ting Bay for sunset, or free time on Mai Ngam beach.
- 19:30DinnerDinner from the national park, then a night on the island.
- Day 2 · 08:00BreakfastAt the national park canteen.
- Day 2 · 09:00Mai Ngam beachSwim and snorkel, then pack up for departure.
- Day 2 · 12:00LunchAt the national park canteen.
- Day 2 · 13:30SnorkellingBon Bay or Mae Yai Bay, then Pineapple Bay or Tao Bay.
- Day 2 · 15:30DepartLeave the Surin Islands.
- Day 2 · 17:30ReturnArrive at Namkhem pier, then transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
- Round-trip transfer between your hotel and the pier
- Round-trip speedboat
- Tent at Mai Ngam beach for one night
- 6 meals
- Snorkelling equipment and fins
- Towel
- Long-tail boat
- Professional guide
- All staff trained in first aid and CPR
- Full travel accident insurance
- National park fee
Not included
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Reef-safe sun cream
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Camera and phone
- Waterproof bag
- Some Thai baht for small purchases
Good to know
SeasonOpen 15 October to 15 MayAccommodationA tent on Mai Ngam beach inside the national parkKhao Lak pickupStaying in Khao Lak? Choose the Khao Lak rate when you book.Not suitable forPregnancy, children under 1, or bone surgery in the last 6 monthsNeeds a companionGuests with asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure or another medical condition, and guests over 60, must travel with someone who can help themChildrenChild rate is for ages 4–11. Infants under 4 travel free.Changing your dateTell us at least 14 days ahead. Each booking can be changed once.WeatherThe programme can change with the weather and tide













