The Surin Islands offer the best snorkeling sites in Thailand.
Due to their remote location and size, a trip to the Surins is still a true island adventure without the usual high amounts of other visitors. The Surin Islands are 5 dreamlike islands, at about 100 km north of Khao Lak. They are not as known as the Similan Islands, but in no way inferior. Known for its colourful coral reefs and its living underwater world it fascinates many divers and even while snorkelling one can see a lot of the natural beauty. The islands abundantly covered with vegetation and surrounded by turqouise water are an almost untouched paradise. Fantastic coral reefs in combination with various types of fish and white sandy beaches invite you to stay. The Surin Islands are truly perfect for snorkelling, swimming and relaxing. Therefore we have to snorkel stops of 45 minutes each and some more time on one of the a bit more hidden beaches. We will reach it by longtail boat, to enjoy a tasty Thai lunch in the sun. The two main islands of Ko Surin Nuea (North Island) and Ko Surin Tai (South Island) are roughly the same size and form a very shallow, extensive channel, which is only about three feet deep at low tide. As the tides wash fresh sea water between the two islands every day, the reefs have recovered rapidly from the coral bleaching in 2010. They now offer excellent snorkeling conditions again. Especially the hard corals flourished for the last three years and are home to countless animal species again. As the Surin islands are the only inhabited archipelago, you will get the chance to visit the small fishing village with original wooden huts and own culture. Traditionally the Moken, a group of sea-faring people used to live on their houseboats at least half of a year. Living together in a village on land was only temporarily common during monsoon season. Now they started to settle down, but they still own an impressive knowledge related to underwater hunting and diving. On the southern island is a village of the indigenous Moken, the nomadic sea folks of the Andaman Sea. About 300 residents from 80 families lead a more or less authentic traditional sea nomadic life under the protection of the National Park authority. The sea nomads’ village is accessible for tourists and the Moken accept the limited daily visitor groups. Unlike in neighboring Myanmar, where the Moken neither posess nationality nor have the right to designated settlement areas, the last descendants of this fascinating people in Thailand are granted at least the status of a recognized ethnic minority with the right of settlement in their ancestral habitat. We pay the Moken village a short visit to give you a little insight of the original Andaman Sea inhabitants history and lifestyle. Your tour guide will give you some interesting information according to island life and if you like to you can buy one of the beautifully manufactured souvenirs as a memory of another good day in Thailand.
Due to their remote location and size, a trip to the Surins is still a true island adventure without the usual high amounts of other visitors. The Surin Islands are 5 dreamlike islands, at about 100 km north of Khao Lak. They are not as known as the Similan Islands, but in no way inferior. Known for its colourful coral reefs and its living underwater world it fascinates many divers and even while snorkelling one can see a lot of the natural beauty. The islands abundantly covered with vegetation and surrounded by turqouise water are an almost untouched paradise. Fantastic coral reefs in combination with various types of fish and white sandy beaches invite you to stay. The Surin Islands are truly perfect for snorkelling, swimming and relaxing. Therefore we have to snorkel stops of 45 minutes each and some more time on one of the a bit more hidden beaches. We will reach it by longtail boat, to enjoy a tasty Thai lunch in the sun. The two main islands of Ko Surin Nuea (North Island) and Ko Surin Tai (South Island) are roughly the same size and form a very shallow, extensive channel, which is only about three feet deep at low tide. As the tides wash fresh sea water between the two islands every day, the reefs have recovered rapidly from the coral bleaching in 2010. They now offer excellent snorkeling conditions again. Especially the hard corals flourished for the last three years and are home to countless animal species again. As the Surin islands are the only inhabited archipelago, you will get the chance to visit the small fishing village with original wooden huts and own culture. Traditionally the Moken, a group of sea-faring people used to live on their houseboats at least half of a year. Living together in a village on land was only temporarily common during monsoon season. Now they started to settle down, but they still own an impressive knowledge related to underwater hunting and diving. On the southern island is a village of the indigenous Moken, the nomadic sea folks of the Andaman Sea. About 300 residents from 80 families lead a more or less authentic traditional sea nomadic life under the protection of the National Park authority. The sea nomads’ village is accessible for tourists and the Moken accept the limited daily visitor groups. Unlike in neighboring Myanmar, where the Moken neither posess nationality nor have the right to designated settlement areas, the last descendants of this fascinating people in Thailand are granted at least the status of a recognized ethnic minority with the right of settlement in their ancestral habitat. We pay the Moken village a short visit to give you a little insight of the original Andaman Sea inhabitants history and lifestyle. Your tour guide will give you some interesting information according to island life and if you like to you can buy one of the beautifully manufactured souvenirs as a memory of another good day in Thailand.
Snorkeling Day tour by speed boat 35-45 Pax
Lunch & Hotel transfer included.
Duration 05.00 am. -19.00 pm. Free Cancellation
Lunch & Hotel transfer included.
Closed from 15 May - 14 October
Lunch & Hotel transfer included.
Duration 05.00 am. -19.00 pm. Free Cancellation
Lunch & Hotel transfer included.
Closed from 15 May - 14 October
Premium full day tours by speedboat.
Real Price = Adults 4,200 // Children 3,300 THB
Special Promotion = Adults 3,690 // Children 2,990 THB
Child 4 - 11 year old.
under 4 year old free of charge.
Real Price = Adults 4,200 // Children 3,300 THB
Special Promotion = Adults 3,690 // Children 2,990 THB
Child 4 - 11 year old.
under 4 year old free of charge.
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ITINERARY PROGRAM
08.00 Check-in and pick up your snorkeling gear.
09.00 Depart from Namkhem pier to Surin Island (Best for snorkeling site of Andaman) by speed boat.
10.20 Arrived at Surin Island National Park, go to 1st snorkeling at Chong Kad Channel then visit Moken village where the sea gypsy residing in north Andaman sea or choose alternate to relaxing on Mai Ngam beach.
12.00 Set lunch served in the national park canteen with variety of beverage menu and seasonal Thai fruits being provided by SeaStar for a special person like you.
13.30 2nd Snorkeling at Bon Bay or Mae Yai Bay and 3nd Snorkeling at Pineapple Bay or Tao Bay to enjoy the beauty of coral and fishes.
15.30 Departure from Surin Island with the impression.
17.00 Arrived at the Namkhem pier and transfer to your accommodation.
Note:
The itinerary and timings above are approximate and may be modified without notice to fit the tides and local weather conditions.
09.00 Depart from Namkhem pier to Surin Island (Best for snorkeling site of Andaman) by speed boat.
10.20 Arrived at Surin Island National Park, go to 1st snorkeling at Chong Kad Channel then visit Moken village where the sea gypsy residing in north Andaman sea or choose alternate to relaxing on Mai Ngam beach.
12.00 Set lunch served in the national park canteen with variety of beverage menu and seasonal Thai fruits being provided by SeaStar for a special person like you.
13.30 2nd Snorkeling at Bon Bay or Mae Yai Bay and 3nd Snorkeling at Pineapple Bay or Tao Bay to enjoy the beauty of coral and fishes.
15.30 Departure from Surin Island with the impression.
17.00 Arrived at the Namkhem pier and transfer to your accommodation.
Note:
The itinerary and timings above are approximate and may be modified without notice to fit the tides and local weather conditions.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
INCLUDES:
Round trip Speedboat , Lunch , Fruits
Soft drinks , Local Guide , Snorkeling gears
English-speaking guide , National park entrance fee
WHAT TO BRING
Sunglasses
Sunscreen , Hat or cap
Swimsuit , Towel
Dry clothes for change
REMARKS
This trip can be pick up from both Phuket Hotels and Khao Lak Hotels
Please note that it takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to transfer between your Phuket hotel and the pier
NOT Allowed on the Boat :
if you pregnant woman, Mature people with age over 65 years old,
having any medication disability (Such as Back pain & Heart disease) & Infant under one year old
Round trip Speedboat , Lunch , Fruits
Soft drinks , Local Guide , Snorkeling gears
English-speaking guide , National park entrance fee
WHAT TO BRING
Sunglasses
Sunscreen , Hat or cap
Swimsuit , Towel
Dry clothes for change
REMARKS
This trip can be pick up from both Phuket Hotels and Khao Lak Hotels
Please note that it takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to transfer between your Phuket hotel and the pier
NOT Allowed on the Boat :
if you pregnant woman, Mature people with age over 65 years old,
having any medication disability (Such as Back pain & Heart disease) & Infant under one year old
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
REMARKS
This trip can be pick up from both Phuket Hotels and Khao Lak Hotels
Please note that it takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to transfer between your Phuket hotel and the pier
NOT Allowed on the Boat :
if you pregnant woman, Mature people with age over 65 years old,
having any medication disability (Such as Back pain & Heart disease) & Infant under one year old
This trip can be pick up from both Phuket Hotels and Khao Lak Hotels
Please note that it takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to transfer between your Phuket hotel and the pier
NOT Allowed on the Boat :
if you pregnant woman, Mature people with age over 65 years old,
having any medication disability (Such as Back pain & Heart disease) & Infant under one year old
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms & conditions
1. Term of payment
All rated are in Thai Baht and inclusive of VAT.
2. Reservation and Confirmation
Reservations of enquirers should be directed to Reservation Department: E-mail: [email protected]
All reservations requested will be replied by fax or e-mail within two business day.
If you do not receive any reply from us within this period, please kindly resend your request as your messages could have been lost in transmission.
3. Tour Voucher & Payment
Tour voucher to re- confirm your reservation, please print out a copy of to confirm all services.
Option of the payment transfer to Paypal account .
After payment please send payment number back to [email protected]
4. Child Rate
Child rate is based on each tour agent's policy. We apply child rate children to between 4- 11 years old. Infant and children under 4 years old are free of charge. When booking your trip please clearly specified the age of the children
5. Cancellation
*for change date or Canceeled Much do 48 hours before the program start, it will be free of charge
*All Cancellations or changing of your booking mush be writing by email or fax 48 hours (or more) , before your trip departure date, please quote you booking detail such as your full name or any booking reference number
*Cancelled in period , same day , or no show we will charge full amount of the total price
1. Term of payment
All rated are in Thai Baht and inclusive of VAT.
2. Reservation and Confirmation
Reservations of enquirers should be directed to Reservation Department: E-mail: [email protected]
All reservations requested will be replied by fax or e-mail within two business day.
If you do not receive any reply from us within this period, please kindly resend your request as your messages could have been lost in transmission.
3. Tour Voucher & Payment
Tour voucher to re- confirm your reservation, please print out a copy of to confirm all services.
Option of the payment transfer to Paypal account .
After payment please send payment number back to [email protected]
4. Child Rate
Child rate is based on each tour agent's policy. We apply child rate children to between 4- 11 years old. Infant and children under 4 years old are free of charge. When booking your trip please clearly specified the age of the children
5. Cancellation
*for change date or Canceeled Much do 48 hours before the program start, it will be free of charge
*All Cancellations or changing of your booking mush be writing by email or fax 48 hours (or more) , before your trip departure date, please quote you booking detail such as your full name or any booking reference number
*Cancelled in period , same day , or no show we will charge full amount of the total price
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