Phuket: Wow Andaman Snorkeling Trip to Similan Islands

4.6
(28 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take a 1-day trip to the Similan Islands with the friendly and professional crew of Wow Andaman and experience the ocean wonders and colourful marine life in the heaven on earth. The snorkel tour includes a light breakfast at Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak, a picnic lunch on Koh Similan, a light meal after the trip and a convenient hotel round-trip transfer from Phuket.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Beach towel
Drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea & fresh fruits
Basic accident insurance
Snorkeling equipment & life jacket
National Park entrance fee
Hotel round trip transfer
Lunch box & light meal after the trip
Light breakfast

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 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

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Meeting point
Wow Andaman Pier

Meet at Wow Andaman Pier (Thap Lamu Pier) in Khao Lak 45 minutes before scheduled departure

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Phuket

    Get an early pickup service from the hotel in Phuket by air-conditioned minivan and get driven to the pier in Khao Lak.

    2 hours 45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Wow Andaman Pier

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Similan Islands

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Similan Islands

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Similan Islands

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Similan Islands

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Similan Islands

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Similan Islands National Park

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    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Similan Islands

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    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Wow Andaman

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    10 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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