Patong Trip Overview
There are a few destinations in Thailand that can be really called ‘Paradise on Earth’ and one of these is the Similan Islands. Simply the best snorkelling destination in the Kingdom, these inhabited islands form an area of great natural beauty.
• One of Thailand’s best snorkelling destination
• Soak up the scene of uninhabited tropical islands
• Entrance to one of Thailand’s best protected Marine parks
• See the abundance of underwater life off its islands
• A local lunch is included on this full day excursion
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Patong, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Patong, Phuket, Thailand
There are a few destinations in Thailand that can be really called ‘Paradise on Earth’ and one of these is the Similan Islands. Simply the best snorkelling destination in the Kingdom, these inhabited islands form an area of great natural beauty.
• One of Thailand’s best snorkelling destination
• Soak up the scene of uninhabited tropical islands
• Entrance to one of Thailand’s best protected Marine parks
• See the abundance of underwater life off its islands
• A local lunch is included on this full day excursion
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Phuket, Phuket
A day that will bring you and your travel companions to one of the most pristine and unspoiled parts of Thailand that has gained international name and fame for its marine life and abundance in peace and serenity. Pick up from your hotel in Phuket will be around 6 am and gets you to the main pier for a speed boat ride to the Similan Islands, an officially declared National Marine Park since 1982. Closed during May and October for visitors in line with its protected status, snorkelling and scuba diving are amongst the most sought-after activities.
Stop At: Similan Islands, Phang Nga Thailand
The Similan Islands are located in the junction between the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean. The 9 islands, covering an area of approximately 130 square kilometres, were created from volcanic activity some 65 million years ago, smoothened by glacial ice and now stand as granite-based, foliage covered, and coral loving tropical paradise. Clear tropical waters and notorious low in nutrients, which tends to eclipse any possibility of a high density of marine life are some of the ‘commodities’ one will find here.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ko Miang, Lam Kaen, Thai Mueang District, Phang-nga, Thailand
In the morning, we are taken across the Andaman Sea to Koh Miang and Koh Payu for snorkelling before heading over to Ba Ngu Island where you can either snorkel in watch the amazing landscape of the island’s surroundings.
Afterwards, a Thai buffet lunch is served at an idyllic beachside restaurant on island no. 8, aptly called Koh Similan. Then it is time to head deeper into the island for a hike up to the island’s viewpoint. Known as “Sailing Rock”, a huge boulder stands out from the island’s outlines and offers dramatic views over an endless ocean of turquoise. The journey back to Phuket is made at around 3:30 pm.
We reach the mainland and drive back to Phuket, where we expect to arrive in the early evening.
Duration: 4 hours
