Phuket to Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Phuket to Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour

Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Destination: Thailand, Phuket, Phuket
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  • 10 to 11 hours
  • Phuket
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural scenery of the Similan Islands by joining this tour. Islands are a group of small and lush islands. off the West Coast of Phang-Nga province. Set in the beautiful Andaman Sea, each one of these naturally perfect islands is National Park-listed and can be reached within 1.30 hours from Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak. Due to their incredible underwater beauty, deep visibility (down to 30 m.), spectacular palm tree and granite boulder landscape, turquoise water bays, and magnificent white sand beaches, Skin Diver Magazine has voted the Similan Islands one of the world’s best diving destinations.
• Visit the popular Sailing Rock formation that boasts a panoramic view of the surrounding islands
• Snorkel over brilliant corals and lush aquatic life, if you are lucky you can watch dolphins frolic in the sea or swim with sea turtles
• Start the day right with free sumptuous breakfast and round trip transfers between your hotel and private pier

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Phuket, Phuket

Start the island adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in the early morning by minivan from all areas in Phuket


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fantastic Similan Travel, Unnamed Road Tambon Lam Kaen, Amphoe Thai Mueang, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82210, Thailand

Enjoy a light breakfast and pick out your snorkeling gear after you have met your friendly guide.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ko Miang, Lam Kaen, Phang-nga, Thailand

Walking across the island or snorkeling and swimming and enjoy a great Thai buffet lunch

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ko PA Yu (Ko Jed), Ko Phra Thong, Khura Buri, Phangnga, อำเภอ คุระบุรี พังงา Thailand

Snorkeling and swimming

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: เกาะบางู อำเภอ คุระบุรี พังงา Thailand

Bangu Island (Koh 9) for snorkeling and swimming.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Similan Islands National Park, 50 kilometers from Khao Lak, Phang Nga Province Thailand

Similan Island (Koh 8) for swimming snorkeling, relaxing on the beach

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sailboat rock, MJ8X+W74, Lam Kaen, Khura Buri District, Phang-nga, Thailand

Climbing the viewpoint at Sailing Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
  • Insurance
  • Fresh fruits and Drink
  • Round trip speed boat
  • Transfer from / to hotel.
  • Snorkeling (Mask, snorkel, fins, life-jacket)
  • Thai Traditional Food
  • Entry/Admission - Similan Islands National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Ko PA Yu (Ko Jed)
  • Entry/Admission - Sailboat rock
  • Entry/Admission - Fantastic Similan Travel

Exclusions
  • National park fee(400THB per adult and 200THB per child)

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
  • What to bring : Passport/ID Card, Swimming suit, Towel, Sunglasses , Sunscreen , Hat, Camera
  • Remark : Due to the policy of Similan Islands National Park, you have to send your passports to us suddenly after you make a booking in order to buy the ticket to enter the National Park first.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

1: Phuket, Thailand
2: Fantastic Similan Travel, Unnamed Road Tambon Lam Kaen, Amphoe Thai Mueang, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82210, Thailand
Traveler pickup is offered
• You can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket
• The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking
• Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows


Departure Time

06:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 to 11 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Phillip_P

21 Apr, 2024

We enjoyed this tour. We saw lots of different variety of fish when snorkelling. The crew were excellent (Lady Gaga).

967danniig

04 Apr, 2024

Similar islands review Me and my partner went on a similan islands tour on 01/04/24. We went to the similan islands as  it is regarded as the second best place to snorkel if you are holidaying in phucket (1st best being surin island, but the tours are not regular ). (the reason we didn't go to surin island is because the tour was further away so would have to be up even earlier, it did not run everyday like th similan tour, and was more expensive). The similan islands are actually located much further in the north, a 2 hour drive north from Kata beach. Then you get the speedboat to the similan islands which takes a further 1 hour 30 minutes. So in total it is 3 hours 30 mins trip from Kata beach. This meant we had to get up at 5.30am for it as we got picked up at 6am. This was a long time of travelling but I was expecting that as it had been fully explained  how far away it was.  And this would of been worth the travel if the snorkeling was as described, some amazing fish and coral. But to be honest the snorkeling was not very good at all. I felt a bit robbed of my money with our tour. I had read reviews beforehand and people were saying that surin island are better than similan for snorkeling but they said it was a close call and that the similan islands were still really good. But from mine and my partners experience we did not think the snorkeling was good at all. Very little fish, and the fish that there was were just the standard fish that I have seen doing the phi phi island tour. There was 2x stops for snorkeling and 2 X stops for island / sunbathing.  they advertise it as 45 minutes in each snorkeling stop and roughly an hour to relax at the island stops. And it was planned as: set off -snorkel , island, snorkel, island - go home. I didn't time when I got off the boat and on again, but 100% it was not 45 minutes for each snorkeling spot. Maybe 20/25 minutes max snorkeling at each place which was more than enough anyways as there was not much coral or fish. The 2x island relaxing stops were very beautiful and picturesque, with a lot of people getting off the boat for photos as the water was crystal clear and the sky bright blue. However, there was no sunbeds on either of the islands so you had to either be in the sea or hide under the trees to get some shade. The first island stop was where we had our lunch that was included in the price of the ticket. It was a really unpleasant meal as it was not in an air conditioned building or anything. It was outside on uncleaned picnic benches which were wet and sticky as loads of other boats were coming to the island to get lunch at the same place. Due to the fact that we had snorkelled beforehand I felt sticky already from the saltwater and sand on me and did not like the fact that everyone just had to find a space and such onto these unclean picnic tables with 6 other people. There was flies everywhere but we did have some shade from the trees. The food was in metal trays with plastic lids. The food was cold and consisted of: two fried chicken wings, spaghetti with a tomato sauce on, rice, bag on vegetables in a tomato sauce and a small bottle of water. Me and my partner rushed this meal so that we could go back in the sea where it was cleaner.  The waves were really strong and everyone was clearly loving being in the sea and enjoying getting knocked over by the waves.  The sea was super clear and there was no jellyfish or anything in the water. On the first island there was also a walk up to a famous rock where you could get a photo of an Ariel view of the island and sea below. Me and my partner decided not to do this as we did not need the photo from above as  we were happy with our photos from the ground and were enjoying being in the waves.  There was nowhere to shop on the island if you enjoy shopping, apart from a tiny store to buy a ice-cream etc . After this island stop we were told we were going for or second snorkel so we all got back on the boat which took some time , counting people on and setting off again and we didn't leave the island . We just drove to a section of water off of the beach. We could of swam to it quicker than we got to it on the boat, it was pointless getting back onto the boat. And again at the second stop the snorkeling was ever worse than it had been at the first stop. Common fish, not that many fish / coral, very deep so can barely see the lower down fish. The second island we went to was a lot smaller than the first island , it was more like a cove. Trees were overhanging the water along the full beach cover so all the water had twigs and leaves in. And there were massive rocks and boulders in the water which looked great for photos as they stood out so much from the clear water. But. The island was very rocky, stoney and full of shells / twigs so it was hard to walk on if you were not wearing water shoes.  But again the waves were massive and it was fun to be in the water. However, there is  many beaches including Kata which have great waves so this trip really was not worth  it as a snorkeling tour, and I am very shocked by people saying it's a great snorkeling tour. To me it seemed more of a tour for photos as on the last island most people were posing on the rocks or on the swings facing the water. After this island it was a 1 hour 30.mins ride back to the island. The speedboat was jam packed with 64 people on so you all had to sit up there was nowhere to lay or get conformable. When we got back from the tour there was food for us which was good as I didn't eat most of lunch due to how packed the place was. So I was pretty hungry by 5pm.when.we got back to the port so I ate some of the food there before we got a taxi back to our hotel which was another 2 hour drive. I would not recommend this tour it was 7 hours traveling for substandard snorkeling, not relaxing beaches, overcrowded , underwhelming food and massively overpriced for what it is.

Maja_D

29 Mar, 2024

Very good organization👏 but too many tourists. If you want to enjoy the beaches in peace, it won't happen. But the places we visited were beautiful, breathtaking 🤩 Our guide Tee was unique. Day well spent, I will never forget it 👌🏼🌞

Olivia_D

27 Mar, 2024

Yes very touristy but well organised. Free drinks and snacks on the boat plus the bfast lunch and dinner. Staff is helpful and makes sure u get the best photos on the beach. Yes it’s a lot to travel car ride is 2 h from phuket south plus waiting time and boat ride. Total travel time 3-4h one way. 5h on the beach/snorkelling. Pick up in Karon beach at 6am and you reach phuket Karon beach back by 7:40pm. But for the type of turquoise water and white sand the trip is worth it. You don’t l get such beaches in Phuket. Bring water shoes for the big rock beach as it has white coral stones inside the water which one needs to cross to get to the deeper waters. Facilities at the checkin point are great they cater to many groups of travellers, despite the hundreds of ppl no chaos on the tour. Lunch was also okay the veg soup was delicious. They have one veg set lunch option and two other meat options. They provide a free big beach bag baskets with a mat towel mask and fins. Trip is Good for solo travelers too.

Oliviasingapore

20 Mar, 2024

Yes very touristy but well organised. Free drinks and snacks on the boat plus the bfast lunch and dinner. Staff is helpful and makes sure u get the best photos on the beach. Yes it’s a lot to travel car ride is 2 h from phuket south plus waiting time and boat ride. Total travel time 3-4h one way. 5h on the beach/snorkelling. Pick up in Karon beach at 6am and you reach phuket Karon beach back by 7:40pm. But for the type of turquoise water and white sand the trip is worth it. You don’t l get such beaches in Phuket. Bring water shoes for the big rock beach as it has white coral stones inside the water which one needs to cross to get to the deeper waters. Facilities at the checkin point are great they cater to many groups of travellers, despite the hundreds of ppl no chaos on the tour. Lunch was also okay the veg soup was delicious. They have one veg set lunch option and two other meat options. They provide a free big beach bag baskets with a mat towel mask and fins. Trip is Good for solo travelers too.

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Rubbish snorkeling, overcrowded and uncomfortable, poor food but pretty beach. Not worth all the travel

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Touristy but worth it

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Touristy but worth it!

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A must go tourist destination

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:)

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Nice trip and beautiful island with crystal clear water

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Fantastic trip with incredible beaches and snorkelling

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Excellent snorkelling

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Diese paradiesischen Inseln sind jeden Euro wert!

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Absolument à faire !

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a conseiller

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