Thailand · Snorkelling

Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket

12 Hours Round trip from Kathu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Similan Islands snorkeling trip from Phuket
  • 02 Snorkel in crystal-clear waters among colorful marine life
  • 03 Visit Miang Island, Payu Island, Bangu Island, and Similan Island
  • 04 Relax on white-sand beaches and enjoy island scenery
  • 05 Climb to the viewpoint at Sailing Rock on Koh 8
  • 06 Thai buffet lunch, fresh fruit, and drinks included
  • 07 Round-trip hotel transfers and speedboat transport included

Discover the Similan Islands on a full-day snorkeling adventure from Phuket, with time to swim, relax on white-sand beaches, and explore some of Thailand’s most celebrated island scenery. In the clear waters of the Andaman Sea, you’ll have the chance to snorkel among colorful marine life and enjoy the striking mix of turquoise bays, granite boulders, and palm-fringed shores.

The day includes visits to several islands for snorkeling, beach time, and a Thai buffet lunch, with hotel transfers and speedboat transport included. If conditions are right, you may even spot dolphins or sea turtles along the way.

Discover the Similan Islands on a full-day snorkeling adventure from Phuket, with time to swim, relax on white-sand beaches, and explore some of Thailand’s most celebrated island scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Phuket, Phang Nga Bay, Khao Lak
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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: • 05:00am - 08:00am Pick up at your hotel, transfer to Fantastic Similan Travel private pier. • 09:00am Departure to Similan islands. • 10:20am Arrive at Miang Island (Koh 4) for walking across island or snorkeling and swimming. • 11:30am Enjoy a great thai buffet lunch. • 12:00pm Departure to Payu Island (koh 7) for snorkeling and swimming. • 01:00pm Departure to Bangu Island (koh 9) for snorkeling and swimming. • 02:00pm Arrive at Similan Island (koh 8) for swimming snorkeling, relaxing on beach and climbing the viewpoint at Sailing Rock. • 03:00pm Departure to Fantastic Similan Travel private pier. • 04:30pm Relax and enjoy with snack, fresh fruit and drink at pier then transfer to your hotel.

*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**

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathu 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer from / to hotel.
  • Round trip speed boat
  • Thai Traditional Food
  • Fresh fruits and Drink
  • Snorkeling (Mask, snorkel, fins, life-jacket)
  • Insurance
  • English speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • National park fee(400THB per adult and 200THB per child)

What to bring

  • Passport/ID Card
  • Swimming suit
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
  • What to bring : Passport/ID Card, Swimming suit, Towel, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hat, Camera
  • 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.
  • Please note that the activity duration includes the time for hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • • For the mentioned service. • Not transferable to any other service or person. • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
  • • You can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking • Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathu, TH
Tour start
Kathu, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Kathu.

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