Snorkelling in the Surin Islands

Jewel of Thailand: Snorkelling Adventure to Surin

Overview
Surin is a far cry from the mass tourism of other Thai destinations. Perfect for a tranquil day of swimming and snorkelling while thinking you’re the luckiest person alive.
Tour Timings
07:00 - 17:00
Duration
Full Day
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Koh Surin

Itinerary

Depart the hotel between 7am and 8am for a drive to the jetty to board a speedboat for the hour cruise to Mo Ko Surin National Park. Famous for being the best snorkelling destination in all of Thailand, the five-island archipelago is heartachingly beautiful, whether above or below the water. The islands have thrived because of their remote location and its status as a protected marine sanctuary.  

You’ll stop at three snorkelling destinations around the islands.  Offering some of the best visibility for underwater life in Thailand, you’ll often think you’re swimming in an aquarium. Under the surface it is stocked with corals, turtles, sharks, moray eels and an endless variety of tropical fish.  

After working up an appetite, go ashore for lunch at the national park canteen where the staff cook excellent Thai food.  Afterwards, you’ll have time to enjoy the sandy beaches and short walking trails surrounding the national park headquarters.  

During the trip you’ll stop to visit the Moken people.  Their village, which is one of the last living a semi-traditional life, is situated on South Surin Island although modern encroachments are becoming more present. You’ll have time to wander the beachfront stilted houses and interact with the community who are often all too happy to sell trinkets to supplement the income they harvest from the sea.  

In the late afternoon, you’ll depart for the return boat and van transfer before arriving to your hotel in Khao Lak.  

Important Information
Inclusions
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation
  • Meals and Snacks as mentioned
  • Drinking Water
  • Exclusions
  • Tips for Guide and Driver
  • Personal Expenses
  • Beverages Not Mentioned
  • Services Not Mentioned
  • Additional Notes
  • Surin National Park is open 15 October to 15 May – park opening and closing dates can vary
  • Not recommended for children under 4 or those with medical conditions that prevent them from longer boat rides
  • Private tours available upon request
  • Economic Distribution Disclosure

    Where does your money go?

    12.3% of the costs from this tour directly benefit the specific locality where the tour takes place.
    84% of the costs from this tour are distributed to the wider provincial area, outside of the specific locality of the tour.
    2.5% of the costs of this tour are distributed to costs occurring in the wider national area, outside of the same province.
    1.2% of the costs of this tour are distributed overseas.

    *EDDI, Tripseed’s Economic Distribution Disclosure Initiative is in the very early stages of rollout. Check back soon for more information.

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