Talk:Similan Islands

Itinerary

Just moved this itinerary here as it cluttered the main page --(WT-en) globe-trotter 13:51, 15 February 2010 (EST)

Day tour & overnight stay

Full day tour - Pickup by operator at hotel in Phuket or Khao Lak by minivan. Depart from Khao Lak Thap Lamu pier or Pakarang Beach by speedboat to Similan archipelago. Snorkelling in area of the beautiful fishes and coral on Island no. 4. - relax on the beach until buffet lunch is set up on the beach. Continuing to Island no. 7 and do snorkelling from the boat. Landing on Island no. 8 to do more swimming and climb the landmark of the islands "The Sail Rock". Last stop at the strait between Island no.8 and 9 called "Snapper Alley" for snorkelling. Returning to Khao Lak or Phuket at the end of the day.

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Overnight stay - requires that you join in on a operators vessel or charter your own boat. Recommend 1 or 2 nights stay. There are no public transportation to Similan Marine National Park. Only Island no. 4 has bungalows / Island no. 4 and 8 has tent camps and restaurants. All accommodations is run by the Similan Marine National Park. Transfer to ongoing destinations can be arranged.

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--(WT-en) globe-trotter 13:51, 15 February 2010 (EST)