Phuket: Wow Andaman Snorkeling Trip to Similan Islands

1. Phuket
   2h 45m
   Get an early pickup service from the hotel in Phuket by air-conditioned minivan and get driven to the pier in Khao Lak.
2. 30m
   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.
3. Similan Islands
   40m
   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.
4. Similan Islands
   40m
   Head further to Koh Payu (Island No. 7) which offers stunning snorkelling spots rich in hard and soft corals. Spot colourful species of fish which are swimming among the coral reefs.
5. Similan Islands
   30m
   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.
6. Similan Islands
   1h 30m
   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.
7. Similan Islands
   1h
   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.
8. Similan Islands
   Pass by
   Itinerary:
   • 05:45 - 07:45: Hotel pickup in Phuket
   • 07:45 - 08:30: Transfer to Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak
   • 08:30 - 09:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee & tea
   • 09:00 - 10:10: Cruise by speed boat to the Similan Islands
   • 10:10 - 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 - 18:00: Drive by van back to Phuket
   • 18:00 - 19:00: Transfer to the hotel in Phuket
9. Similan Islands National Park
   7h
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10. Similan Islands
    7h
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11. Wow Andaman
    10h
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Pickup details

Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill or at a private villa or airbnb, you have to come to a nearby hotel. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.

Pickup times for each zone:
• Ao Por Pier: 06:00 - 06:15
• Bangtao Beach: 06:15 - 06:30
• Chalong Beach: 05:30 - 05:45
• Kamala Beach: 06:00 - 06:15
• Karon Beach: 05:45 - 06:00
• Kata Beach: 05:30 - 05:45
• Khao Khat: 05:45 - 06:00
• Khokkloy: 07:00 - 07:15
• Koh Sire: 05:30 - 05:45
• Laguna: 06:30 - 06:45
• Layan Beach: 06:15 - 06:30
• Maikhao Beach: 06:45 - 07:00
• Naiharn Beach: 05:15 - 05:30
• Naithon Beach: 05:30 - 05:45
• Naiyang Beach: 05:45 - 06:00
• Panwa Beach: 05:45 - 06:00
• Patong Beach: 06:00 - 06:15
• Phuket Town: 05:30 - 05:45
• Rawai Beach: 05:15 - 05:30
• Surin Beach: 06:15 - 06:30
• Tri Trang: 05:45 - 06:00

• 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