Highlights
Snorkel in the vibrant marine playground of Similan Islands
Cruise to 4 out of 9 islands in the archipelago
Experience panoramic landscapes with amazing beaches & rocks
Feast in a delicious picnic lunch at the beach of Island No. 8
Spot Nicobar flying fox & pigeons, Blacktip & Whitetip reef sharks
What can you expect
Get an early pickup service from the hotel in Phuket by air-conditioned minivan and get driven to the pier in Khao Lak. After a warm welcome by the Wow Andaman team, enjoy a light breakfast with coffee and tea, and pick out your snorkeling gear. Your guide will give you useful safety instructions and information about the tour program before cruising to the Similan Islands in less than 90 minutes.
The first stop will be at Koh Miang (Island No. 4) where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the white sand contrasting the color of the sea. If you are lucky, you can spot Nicobar flying foxes and Nicobar pigeons.
Head further to Koh Payu (Island No. 7) which offers stunning snorkeling spots rich in hard and soft corals. Spot colourful species of fish which are swimming among the coral reefs.
After a short cruise you will arrive at Ko Bangu (Island No. 9). It is the northern most island with one of the best snorkeling spots for varied fish life on it’s eastern side, a arch of reef called Breakfast Bend laden with sea fans, staghorns growths and coral outcrops.
Are you feeling hungry? Savour a delicious picnic lunch on a secluded, white-sand beach on Koh Similan (Island No. 8). It is the largest island with stunning views and hikes through jungle and over mountains. After lunch you can walk up to the Sailing Rock which is a huge rock formation on the upper part of the beach, where at the lookout point a massive rock is shaped like a ship’s sail.
Then it's already time to head back to the pier in Khao Lak where you can enjoy a light meal before the driver will take you safely back to the hotel in Phuket with lasting impressions and nice memories.
Please note that the Similan Islands National Park is officially opened to the public from 15th October until 15th May.
Itinerary
05:45 - 08:00: Hotel pickup in Phuket
08:00 - 08:10: Get safety instructions at Wow Andaman Pier
08:10 - 08:30: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee & tea
08:30 - 09:40: Cruise by speed boat to the Similan Islands
09:40 - 10:50: Sightseeing at Koh Miang (Island No. 4)
10:50 - 11:30: Snorkel at Koh Payu (Island No. 6)
11:30 - 12:00: More snorkeling at Koh Ba-ngu (Island No. 9)
12:00 - 13:30: Enjoy a Thai seafood lunch box on Koh Similan (Island No. 8)
13:30 - 14:30: Relax at the beach of Similan Island
14:30 - 15:30: Climb to the viewpoint at Sailing Rock
15:30 - 16:30: Depart from Similan Island to Wow Andaman Pier
16:30 - 16:50: Enjoy light refreshments at the pier
16:50 - 19:00: Transfer back to your hotel
* The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
Hotel round-trip transfer
Light breakfast
Drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea & fresh fruits
Lunch box
Light meal after the trip
Snorkeling equipment
Life jacket
Beach towel
National Park entrance fee
Professional English-speaking guide
Basic accident insurance
Important
Bring a dry bag, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and a camera.
If you want to switch your hotel in Phuket we charge an extra fee of 300 THB per person.
To be able to confirm the booking, it is very important that you send us a copy of the passport ID page for all travelers. We have to send this information to the Thai Marine Department before the trip starts. It will be handled strictly private and confidential. Please also bring a digital photo of the passport on your phone or a copy of the passport to the trip.
During certain seasons, jellyfish may be present in the Andaman Sea, and contact can cause skin irritation or discomfort. To minimize the risk, we recommend wearing protective clothing such as watershoes and long swimwear when swimming.
Ensuring your safety is our top priority. To that end, we strongly recommend wearing a life jacket throughout the entire boat ride to the islands and while snorkeling.
Speed boats navigate close to the shoreline, allowing passengers a convenient and effortless transition to the beach.
While flip-flops are convenient, water shoes offer better protection against sharp objects like shells or rocks on the sand, and provide improved traction on wet surfaces.
Shorts are ideal as they dry quickly and allow for greater freedom of movement, especially if the water level reaches above your knees when getting on or off the boat.
This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 4 years, people over 69 years or people with back or neck problems.
There is a minimum of 15 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.
