Wow Andaman Day Trip to Surin Islands from Khao Lak
Overview
Snorkel in the magnificent emerald waters of the Surin Islands on a full-day tour from Khao Lak. Get away from the crowds and immerse into the magnificent underwater world with colorful fish and pristine coral reefs on board the Wow Andaman speed boat with 35 limited seats.
Inclusions
- Hotel round trip transfer
- Light breakfast
- Drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea & fresh fruits
- Thai lunch at the park ranger station
- Snorkeling equipment, life jacket & beach towel
- Professional English speaking guide
- Basic accident insurance
- National Park entrance fee
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khao Lak Beach, Phang-nga, Thailand
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 snorkelling 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 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.
Itinerary:
• 06:00 - 07:45: Hotel pickup in Khao Lak
• 07:45 - 08:00: Transfer to Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak
• 08:00 - 08:30: Have coffee & light breakfast at Wow Andaman Pier
• 08:30 - 10:15: Cruise by speed boat to Surin Islands
• 10:15 - 11:00: Visit the Moken village on Surin Tai
• 11:00 - 12:00: Snorkel at Pakkard Bay and Nemo 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
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Wow Andaman, Taplamu, Thai Mueang 82210 Thailand
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Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Wow Andaman Pier, 60/6 หมู่ 5 ลำแก่น Amphoe Thai Mueang, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82210, Thailand
Meet at Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mu Ko Surin National Park, Khura Buri 82150 Thailand
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Duration: 8 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khao Lak Beach, Phang-nga, Thailand
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 snorkelling 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 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.
Itinerary:
• 06:00 - 07:45: Hotel pickup in Khao Lak
• 07:45 - 08:00: Transfer to Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak
• 08:00 - 08:30: Have coffee & light breakfast at Wow Andaman Pier
• 08:30 - 10:15: Cruise by speed boat to Surin Islands
• 10:15 - 11:00: Visit the Moken village on Surin Tai
• 11:00 - 12:00: Snorkel at Pakkard Bay and Nemo 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
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Wow Andaman, Taplamu, Thai Mueang 82210 Thailand
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Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Wow Andaman Pier, 60/6 หมู่ 5 ลำแก่น Amphoe Thai Mueang, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82210, Thailand
Meet at Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mu Ko Surin National Park, Khura Buri 82150 Thailand
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Duration: 8 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- 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 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
GMLfromTexas
February 2023
We are snorkelers. Have been for > 30 years. Do not scuba. This was the best snorkeling experience since the Great Barrier Reef 30 years ago. Coral is alive, reefs are vibrant, fish are plentiful and many species were new to us. Giant clams with their blue and gold were amazing. If you are ...
We are snorkelers. Have been for > 30 years. Do not scuba. This was the best snorkeling experience since the Great Barrier Reef 30 years ago. Coral is alive, reefs are vibrant, fish are plentiful and many species were new to us. Giant clams with their blue and gold were amazing. If you are into snorkeling and you have only time for one trip, this is it. We did Similan trip also--separate review. We were staying in Khao Lak so hotel to pier transit time was 15 minutes. Staying in Phuket, adds another 60-70 minutes of travel on each end. Details: Trip is a long day. Two hours solid travel each way to and from the pier to the island cluster. Boats have two (2) or three (3) 250 hp outboard engines that run constantly at @ 5000 rpm for the four (4) hour total. They are loud and monotonous. I used earplugs during the trips and perceive they made a huge difference. I considered our trip to be mildly-moderately rough. Some segments much worse than others. If one is prone to motion sickness, preparation ahead of time is worthwhile. Onboard head (toilet) is a nightmare! It literally is in a crawl space requiring hands & knees entry and limited manueverability. Best to plan ahead in this respect also. Crew was competent, friendly, and attentive. You do get fed light foods, snacks, water, soft drinks, and the not-to-be-missed coconut ice cream. Lunch is provided. Actually, a breakfast prior to leaving and supper on return are both served at the dock reception area and are adequate and refreshing. If coconut ice cream were available at breakfast, it would be outstanding. Moken village stop seems perfunctory, but local crafts are for sale. As mentioned, did the Similan trip also. My opinion: That trip is much more "socially" oriented, has less spectacular snorkeling experiences, but shorter travel times. If snorkeling is your thing and you have only time for one trip, Surin is the one.alisonaF3753LY
November 2022
Tan and Nami looked after us on this amazing snorkelling and beach trip. Travelling by longtail boat to 'secret island' Trip included soft drinks, fruit and a great unexpected picnic on the beach. They set us up with beach umbrellas, rugs, beanbags and cushions. The snorkelling was good,...
Tan and Nami looked after us on this amazing snorkelling and beach trip. Travelling by longtail boat to 'secret island' Trip included soft drinks, fruit and a great unexpected picnic on the beach. They set us up with beach umbrellas, rugs, beanbags and cushions. The snorkelling was good, lots of fish amongst the coral. We thought this would be the highlight, but swimming at the beach was stunning. They really couldn't offer us much more. Stunning setting !!Felix_M
February 2023
Snorkeling through the coral reefs was a stunning experience. It was our first time doing anything like this, so we were blown away the first time we got a look at the corals and various fish. Our guide was really cool and gave us good instructions. Food and snacks on the boat and at the dock we...
Snorkeling through the coral reefs was a stunning experience. It was our first time doing anything like this, so we were blown away the first time we got a look at the corals and various fish. Our guide was really cool and gave us good instructions. Food and snacks on the boat and at the dock were great, the lunch on the island was okay.Achala_11
January 2023
We loved our experience with WOW Andaman to explore the Surin Islands. Nancy and the crew looked after us so well. We chose WOW Andaman as it was recommended by the Khao Lak Paradise Hotel manager, catering for a group of 20 people. The speed boat trip is 2 hours from Khao Lak pier each way but w...
We loved our experience with WOW Andaman to explore the Surin Islands. Nancy and the crew looked after us so well. We chose WOW Andaman as it was recommended by the Khao Lak Paradise Hotel manager, catering for a group of 20 people. The speed boat trip is 2 hours from Khao Lak pier each way but well worth it. The speed boat was well equipped and well organised to ensure everyone was kept safe and comfortable through the whole trip. The itinerary was very good with 3 snorkelling stops of about 30 mins - 40 mins each and a trip to the sea gypsy Moken village where you can buy local hand-made crafts. The coconut ice-cream and fruits on board were a real treat. Great lunch on the island, make sure you allow enought time to go to the secluded side of the island to take in the beautiful landscape and swim in the blue-green sea.Yi Lun C
December 2022
Great staff, overall trip and good food. Journey- Calm waters that day but I will warn you that a nearly 2 hour speedboat ride is mentally and physically taxing, they do offer motion sickness pills at the pier. Snorkeling sites- we saw several species of small fish and I was surprised to see a ...
Great staff, overall trip and good food. Journey- Calm waters that day but I will warn you that a nearly 2 hour speedboat ride is mentally and physically taxing, they do offer motion sickness pills at the pier. Snorkeling sites- we saw several species of small fish and I was surprised to see a large eel swim under me. This was also a heart wrenching moment to see some of the coral dying off from the effects of coral bleaching and its a must see for any climate change denier or activist. You could see their tips turning skeleton white as the coral cling for survival. Service and staff- Staff were very friendly and treated us like extended family, that’s probably the perk of going on a smaller tour boat vs a ship.David_J
December 2022
Great trip again with WOW. this company keeping higher quality of their trips i think compare to others i been to. Their pier serving food even after the trip and great food as well. Big check in area you are not feeling like a tourist in a box. And about this trip to surin was great. Its was a l...
Great trip again with WOW. this company keeping higher quality of their trips i think compare to others i been to. Their pier serving food even after the trip and great food as well. Big check in area you are not feeling like a tourist in a box. And about this trip to surin was great. Its was a long trip to get their by speedboat so get ready for that. But it was worth it. Great place! Great snorkelingwaters. Clear and beuty. Nice food on the island. You go to diffrent places to snorkeling and visit islands. And the staff was amazing againg. Always serving you with drinks or snacks 24/7 on the trip. And good information to during every stop and before and so.