The Similan Islands national park is one of the most beautiful marine national parks in Thailand. It was rated by American Diving magazine as one of its top ten dive sites in the world. The beach is not be missed either. Containing golden powdery sand, it sits next to mirror like waters, the likes of which you�d imagine paradise to possess � a place everyone should visit once in their.

The Similan Islands in brief information

�       Similan or Semilan is a word that derives from the Malaysian language and means a group of nine islands. This is located in Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Khura Buri, occupying an area of 32,000 acres. It was declared a national park on 1st September 1982. The nine Similan islands stretch from north to south and are known respectively as: Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. The National Parks office is located on Ko Miang. The Similans are renowned for their beautiful scenery, both onshore and underwater. It was also voted by tourists as one of the ten best dive sites in the world � with a multitude of activities such as diving, snorkeling and camping.

How to travel to the Similan Islands?

�        The Similan Island�s National Park is situated 100 kilometers away from Phuket. The best way to travel here is to book a speed boat tour from a respectable tour operator. The reason for this is that for half of the year there are no public boats operating to the Islands. We suggest for access and value for money you book yourself or a group onto one of our speed-boat packages. As ever the larger the group the better the value for money as well as a personalized tour to suit your groups needs. For those interested we also offer private speed-boat charters.

Details of speedboat day trip package :

�        Our package includes collection from any hotel in Phuket, Krabi and the Khao Lak area. Included in the price is all your snorkeling equipment � masks, snorkel and fins as well as lunch, soft drinks and an expert tour guide to help you make the most of your day. See more�the tour itinerary �below.

Details of overnight package:

�        �We also provide a selection of over night tours. The first is for two days & one night. The other is for three days and two nights. These packages are available at a reasonable price. See more�the tour itinerary below.

Tour status: Available instant confirmation.
Type of tour: Join tour speed boat triple engines capacity 45 passengers
Duration of tour: 9-12 hours from approximately depend your origin point
Service area: This tour available only for pick up and drop off service in Phuket, Khao Lak and Krabi area.

Tour includes:

• Around trip transfer by air –con minibus from Phuket,Khao Lak and Krabi only
• Snorkeling gear, Mask, Life jacket ,Soft drink, Fresh serve on board
• Lunch (Thai food buffet service Vegetarian food or Halal food are available on request)
• English speaking tour guide, Accident insurance ( The insurance not cover your belonging )
• National park entrance fee 

What to brings

• Swimming suits, Shorts & light T-Shirt, spare dress.
• Beach towel, Sun cream protection, Sun cap, Sunglasses.
• Small bag, Camera, Some money.

Trip advises:
        - Similan Islands speed boat trip is suitable for age 4 years up to 65 years old.
       - This trip not available for baby less than 4 years old and pregnant women,
       - This trip not available for chronic back pain chronic neck pain.
       - Not collect the coral or any things from the island just take photos only.
       - For people normally get sea sick please take the sea sick tablet can get at the pier
       - The highlights of the trip are Snorkeling, swimming and sightseeing.
       - The tour itineraries can be change depend on the local weather condition.
         Will be deciding by the tour leader on the trip.

Hotel transfers additional charge for pick up and drop off to these areas below

       - Additional 200 Baht charged for around trips transfer in Cape Panwa, Rawai
          beach, Nai harn Beach,Merlin each tritrang beach, Ao Po area.
       - Additional 250 Baht charged for around trips transfer in Kamala, Bang Tao,
          Surin Beach, Laguna , Layan beach Nai Yang, Nai Ton and Mai Khao beach.

Trip Notes:

       1. The itinerary may be modified without notice according to the tides and
           weather.
       2. Traveling time from Phuket to the jetty about 1.30 minutes (by minibus)
           and from Taplamu jetty to Similan Island about 1.35-1.45 hr. by
           speedboat.