Similan Islands Snorkel Tour by Fantastic Similan Travel from Khao Lak

1. Fantastic Similan Travel
   9h
   Start the island adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Khao Lak and ride to Por Duangtaweeporn 1 Pier. Enjoy a light breakfast and pick out your snorkeling gear after you have meet your friendly guide from Fantastic Similan. Take a speed boat ride to the beautiful Similan Islands in less than 80 minutes with 36 limited seats so you never feel crowded.
   
   Appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your first snorkeling spot at Koh Miang, the Similan Island No. 4. Clear waters, healthy coral and plentiful fish, this island is perfect for the beginner and experienced snorkeler. Spend some time at the beach and explore the underwater world before enjoying a seafood lunch with authentic Thai cuisine and a fruit basket on the serene sandy beach of Princess Bay.
   
   Depart for Koh Payu, the Similan Island No. 7, which is ideal for snorkeling at the East of Eden with a reef slope that ranges from 5 to 40 metres. Then make your way to the waters of Christmas Point at Koh Bangu, the Island No. 9, for one more snorkeling opportunity with massive coral heads in The Mooring, and Snapper Alley for Asian snapper living among the giant rocks.
   
   The last stop is at the tranquil waters of Donald Duck Bay on Koh Similan, the Island No. 8. Here you can relax on the beach or hike to the island's viewpoint at Sailing Rock before heading back to the pier where a light snack with fresh fruits and drinks are awaiting you. Get transferred back to your hotel and replay the day's happenings.
   
   Please note that the Similan Islands National Park is officially opened to the public from 15th October until 15th May.
   
   Itinerary:
   • 06:45 - 08:00: Hotel pickup in Khao Lak
   • 08:00 - 08:30: Transfer to Por Duangtaweeporn 1 Pier in Khao Lak
   • 08:30 - 09:00: Have coffee & light breakfast at Por Duangtaweeporn 1 Pier
   • 09:00 - 10:45: Cruise by speed boat to Similan Islands
   • 10:45 - 11:45: Sightseeing & swimming at Miang Island (Koh 4)
   • 11:45 - 12:45: Enjoy a Thai seafood lunch on the beach
   • 12:45 - 13:45: Snorkel & swim at Payu Island (Koh 7)
   • 13:45 - 14:45: More snorkeling at Ba-ngu Island (Koh 9)
   • 14:45 - 15:45: Relax at the beach of Similan Island (Koh 8), climb to the viewpoint at Sailing Rock
   • 15:45 - 17:15: Depart from Similan Island to Por Duangtaweeporn 1 Pier
   • 17:15 - 17:30: Have a light break before go back to the hotel
   • 17:30 - 18:00: Transfer from Por Duangtaweeporn 1 Pier back to the hotel
2. Fantastic Similan Travel
   9h
   Meet at Fantastic Similan Travel counter at Tao Than Pier in Lam Kaen 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
3. Similan Islands National Park
   9h
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4. Similan Islands
   9h
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Pickup details

Get picked up from your hotel in Khao Lak. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. If you stay in a hotel in Natai, Thai Muang or Khok Kloi, there is an extra charge of 300 THB per person.

The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.

Pickup times for each zone:
• Bang Niang: 06:10 - 06:20
• Bangsak: 06:45 - 07:00
• Center Khao Lak: 06:20 - 06:30
• Kho Khao Area: 07:10 - 07:20
• Khok Kloi: 06:00 - 06:10
• Khuk Khak: 06:30 - 06:40
• Nam Kem Pier: 06:45 - 07:00
• Nang Thong: 06:10 - 06:20
• North Khao Lak: 06:45 - 07:00
• Pakarang: 06:45 - 07:00
• South Khao Lak: 06:00 - 06:10
• Sunset Beach: 06:20 - 06:30

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
• 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 carry passengers as close to the beach as they can so passengers can hop off and on easily.
• Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on the boat.
• Post-trip drop-off changes incur extra one-way fees: 300 THB for hotel switches or Phuket transfers, and 600 THB for Krabi.
• Rates for hotel transfers include one passenger and one piece of luggage. Any additional luggage will incur a surcharge of 200 THB per piece.