Similan Islands Snorkel Tour by Fantastic Similan Travel from Khao Lak
Description
Enjoy the splendor of the Similan Islands on a speed boat tour operated by Fantastic Similan with 45 limited seats from Khao Lak. Swim in one of the world's top snorkeling sites with blue water and colourful marine life. Relax at white sand beaches including a yummy Thai style lunch and a seasonal fruits.
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Itinerary
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
Meet at Fantastic Similan Travel counter at Tao Than Pier in Lam Kaen 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(27)
Nice experience. Nice snorkeling. Excellent service from the guides. Viator asked me if I had any food allergies. Very much appreciated by me.
The staff was the best part of the trip entertaing and friendly. The snorkelling was disappointing to many people in the water and not much to see. The islands are beautiful though a victim of tourism with us been 3 of them.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re truly happy to hear that our staff made a positive impression on your trip. Your kind words about their friendliness and entertaining service mean a lot to our team. We’re sorry to hear that the snorkeling experience did not meet your expectations. During the high season, the islands can be quite busy, and unfortunately, the number of visitors is something we cannot fully control. This can sometimes affect the snorkeling conditions and overall experience. That said, we’re glad you still found the islands beautiful, and we truly appreciate your understanding and honest comments. Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for a better experience in the future.
Too many people on the beaches and dive sites. Good organization, though. Engine failure of the boat on return, well managed: transfer to other boats. Attentive and friendly staff.
I could not fault the tour guides and organisation of this company but this is a mass produced tour day with hundreds of people descending on the islands at the same time. We left our hotel at 730am and returned at 530pm. We had 2 x 30mins sessions in the water snorkelling all day. It wasn’t enough. There was no time or room on the beach to set up and relax and snorkel at your leisure. The weather wasn’t favourable which meant the boat ride each way was almost 1.5 hrs and extremely rough (do not recommend if you suffer sea sickness!). We were lucky enough to see one turtle, the poor thing had nearly 100 people trying to see it and yelling at it either from in the water or on the boats. Such a shame as the marine life and water was absolutely magnificent, we need to find a way to enjoy it without the crowds.
We participated in a beautiful excursion organized by this agency and led by the fabulous Nancy! Everything perfect, super nice exceptional team, great value for money. The Similan Islands are a precious treasure, if you are in Phuket or Kao Lak area you can not miss them!
Great tour guides with a lot of energy and service minded (Mr Tequila and Miss Siri!!). Plenty of drinks and small snacks on the boat between stops. We stopped at 2 islands and 2 beautiful snorkeling sites where we saw a lot of fish, corals and an occasional turtle. Though would have preferred to have more time snorkling instead of on the islands since they had a lot of tourists. The last stop that included lunch where about 1,5 hours which was understandable but a bit too long. Great to receive breakfast buffet, sea sick pill (1,5 hours boat ride to first island) and snorkeling gear with towels at arrival. Very nice coordinated with color coding silicone wrist bands to know what boat/team you belonged to as well as the transport from and to the hotel. Though didn't expect the boats to be as packed with people as they were, must've been up to 40-50 people on each boat so a bit crowded and tight spaced. We also had several people on the boat who couldn't swim, which created waiting time since they needed life jacket/life boes and extra attention. Don't recommend going on a snorkeling trip if you are not comfortable with swimming since the snorkeling sites was in at least 5 meters deep water/open sea. Wished that we have had more time snorkling but overall a great day for only 87 USD per person! Would really recommend!
Fantastic one day adventure! Amazing guides and everything from start to finish well organized! Beautiful Islands and we were so lucky to see the sea turtles! Nice lunch buffet included on one of the Islands! Thank you so much for a wonderful day for our family ❤️
The islands themselves are really beautiful but way too many boats so too many people . Boat felt cramped . Whole day felt rushed with minimal time on the islands . Lunch was after 2 pm and was awful like a school dining hall . Staff were pleasant but were constantly shouting . Getting on and off the boat in big waves on the beach is an injury waiting to happen
Dear David_L Thank you for sharing your experience with the Similan Islands Snorkel Tour. We're glad you enjoyed the islands themselves, as they are indeed a stunning natural wonder. We understand that the number of boats and people can be a factor in the overall experience. We'll take your feedback into consideration and explore ways to manage the crowds more effectively. We apologize for the cramped conditions on the boat and the rushed schedule. We'll work to improve these aspects of the tour. Regarding the lunch, we appreciate your feedback. We'll investigate the quality of the food and make necessary adjustments. Your safety is our top priority. We'll review the boarding and disembarkation procedures to ensure they are safe and efficient. Thank you again for your review. We value your feedback and will strive to provide a better experience for future guests.
It was very nicely and sharply organized! Everything was on good schedule and personnel tried their best to entertain us. We had fun snorkeling in 3 islands and the last was cool option to relax. One tip for the travelers: do not go to another beach across the island, unless you want to go walking, there is the same beach, but you lose time for getting there.
Dear Galyna_D Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the streamlined schedule, friendly staff, and snorkeling adventure across the three islands. We couldn't be happier that you found the final relaxation spot cool - perfect for recharging after all that fun! Your tip about exploring the nearby beach is super helpful, and we appreciate you sharing it with fellow travelers. We want everyone to have the best possible experience, so your insights are invaluable. Thank you again for choosing our tour! We hope to welcome you back aboard soon for another unforgettable adventure.
The beaches are crazy. It's nice to snorkle but there's not much vegetation and fish. Fantastic gave us a bag with towels and a carpet. The guides were nice, but they put too many people in the speed boat, and the place for lunch was not stunning and didn't look clean and organized.
Dear Explorer05923301532 Thanks for joining our trip to Similan Island with Fantastic and great to hera that you enjoyed our service.
