Similan Islands Snorkel Tour by Fantastic Similan Travel from Krabi

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(5 reviews)
Khao Lak, Thailand

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This snorkel tour will take you to 4 of the best 9 islands of the Similan Islands archipelago. Ride by van from your hotel in Krabi directly to the starting point in Khao Lak and board the speed boat with 45 limited seats. You will experience wild, unspoiled beaches, magnificent coral growth, prolific marine life, crystalline blue water and sensational underwater rock formations.

What's Included

Drinking water
Basic accident insurance
Hotel round trip transfer from/to Krabi
Snorkeling equipment & life jacket
National Park entrance fee
Coffee and light breakfast
Thai seafood lunch and fruit basket
Professional English and Chinese speaking guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Get picked up from your hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang and Tub Kaek Beach. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.

If you stay at Railay Beach, we offer a pickup service from the boat ticket office at Ao Nam Mao Pier which is just a 15-minute longtail boat ride from Railay East.

If you stay in Ton Sai, please come to the meeting point at Phra Nang Inn reception in Ao Nang.

If you stay at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas, please take the hotel shuttle boat to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang.

Pickup times for each zone:
• Ao Nam Mao: 05:45 - 06:00
• Ao Nang: 05:45 - 06:00
• Klong Muang Beach: 05:30 - 05:45
• Krabi Town: 05:30 - 05:45
• Nopparat Thara Pier: 05:45 - 06:00
• Tubkaek Beach: 05:30 - 05:45

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Meeting point
Fantastic Similan Travel

Meet at Fantastic Similan Travel counter at Tao Than Pier in Lam Kaen 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
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    Trip Store Krabi

    Get picked up from your hotel in Krabi and ride by shared minivan to Tao Than Pier in Lam Kaen. 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 45 limited seats so you never feel crowded. Appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your first snorkeling spot at Koh Miang, the 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 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. The Similan Islands National Park is situated 95 km north-west of Krabi and 65 km west of Khao Lak. It consists of nine densely wooded islands fringed with rocky outcrops and gorgeous beaches of fine talcum-powder-like sand. Rising sea temperatures cause plankton blooms, which attracts a wealth of the larger animals into the area. Spot chevron barracuda, giant trevally, rainbow runners and reef sharks. Please note that the Similan Islands National Park is officially opened to the public from 15th October until 15th May. Itinerary: • 05:30 - 06:00: Hotel pickup in Krabi • 06:00 - 08:30: Drive by minivan from Krabi to Khao Lak • 08:30 - 09:00: Have coffee & light breakfast at Tao Than 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 Tao Than Pier • 17:15 - 18:45: Drive back by minivan to Krabi • 18:45 - 19:00: Transfer to the hotel in Krabi

    9 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Fantastic Similan Travel

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    9 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Similan Islands National Park

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    9 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Similan Islands

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    9 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Meet at Fantastic Similan office at Por Duangtaweeporn 1 Pier in Lam Kaen 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Jet Boat Rentals
Private and Luxury
Water Tours
Speed Boat Rentals

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