Wow Andaman Day Trip to Surin Islands from Khao Lak
Snorkel tour with WOW factor
Highlights
- Snorkel the emerald waters of the Surin Islands
- Visit the Moken sea gypsies of Surin
- Enjoy lunch at Mai Ngam Beach
- Spot over 48 different types of tropical fish
- Light refreshements before & after the tour
What to expect
After a convenient pickup service by minivan from your hotel in Khao Lak and enjoying a light breakfast at the pier, cruise by speedboat to Mu Ko Surin National Park. During the whole trip you will be attended by the carefully trained and lovely Wow Andaman crew.
Surin Islands is rated as one of Thailand's prime snorkeling sites with a phenomenal range of flora and fauna on the land and in the sea. The two main islands Koh Surin Nua (North Surin Island) and Koh Surin Tai (South Surin Island) form the bulk of the land mass. The other 3 satellite islands both enhance the overground vistas and provide supplementary fringing reef.
The casual tourist may be able to enjoy a glimpse of the park's promise whilst the naturalist can marvel at the impressive bio-diversity. During the day you will make several snorkel stops, at Pakkard Bay, at Nemo Fish Village and at Ao Mae Yai, always with turquoise waters and colourful reefs and fish.
You will also visit the village of the Moken where you can meet the local Sea Gypsies. Discover their natural way of life, still dependent on fish hunting and building their homes from natural raw materials. They are very friendly and welcome kind explorers to their home.
Afterwards, make a stop on Koh Surin Nua for enjoying a delicious lunch at the National Park canteen. You will also have time for fun activities in the sun at Mai Ngam Beach or some hiking along the 2-kilometre walking path.
In the afternoon you will visit one more snorkeling site at Ao Mae Yai to explore the amazing coral gardens. Then head back to the pier in Khao Lak where you can enjoy light refreshments before finally being dropped off at your hotel in Khao Lak.
Please note that the Mu Ko Surin National Park is officially opened to the public from 15th October until 15th May.
Itinerary
- 06:00 - 08:00: Hotel pickup in Khao Lak
- 08:00 - 08:10: Get safety instructions at Wow Andaman Pier
- 08:10 - 08:30: Have coffee & light breakfast at Wow Andaman Pier
- 08:30 - 10:00: Cruise by speed boat to Surin Islands
- 10:00 - 11:00: Visit the Moken village on Surin Tai
- 11:00 - 12:00: Snorkel at Pakkard Bay and Nemo Fish Village
- 12:00 - 12:45: Have lunch at the park ranger station and relax on the beach
- 12:45 - 13:15: Relax at Mai Ngam Beach
- 13:15 - 14:30: More snorkeling at Ao Mae Yai
- 14:30 - 16:30: Depart from Surin Island to Wow Andaman Pier
- 16:30 - 16:50: Enjoy light refreshments at the pier
- 16:50 - 17:30: Transfer from Wow Andaman Pier back to the hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Light breakfast
- Drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea & fresh fruits
- Thai lunch at the park ranger station
- Snorkeling equipment (mask & snorkel)
- Life jackets (mandatory for all guests)
- Beach towel (free rental but charge applies for loss)
- National Park entrance fee
- Professional English speaking guide
- Licensed local boat captain & crew
- Accident insurance coverage during the trip
Important Information
- Bring a dry bag, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops, a camera and cash.
- If you want to switch your hotel in Khao Lak we charge an extra fee of 300 THB per person.
- To confirm your booking, please send a copy of the passport ID page for all travelers. This information is required by the Thai Marine Department and will be kept strictly confidential. Additionally, please keep a digital photo or physical copy of your passport with you during the trip.
- During certain seasons, jellyfish may be present in the Andaman Sea, and contact can cause skin irritation or discomfort. To minimize the risk, we recommend wearing protective clothing such as watershoes and long swimwear when swimming.
- 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 navigate close to the shoreline, allowing passengers a convenient and effortless transition to the beach.
- While flip-flops are convenient, water shoes offer better protection against sharp objects like shells or rocks on the sand, and provide improved traction on wet surfaces.
- Shorts are ideal as they dry quickly and allow for greater freedom of movement, especially if the water level reaches above your knees when getting on or off the boat.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 4 years, people over 69 years or people with back or neck problems.
- There is a minimum of 15 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.
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Price Breakdown
- To guarantee a booking, book no later than 20 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- During high season (November - April) and on National Holidays, book as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
- Due to bad weather or sea conditions, the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
- You can cancel up to 24 hours prior to departure date and receive a refund (minus payment fees). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Activity Details
- Availability
- Schedule 08:30 - 17:30
- Duration 9.0 hours
- Pickup times per zone Show
- Means of transport Speed boat
- Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
- Group size 15 - 40 people
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