It is located about 100 kilometers from Phuket Island.
The Similan Islands are a beautiful archipelago on the Andaman coast. These islands are always beautiful to impress visitors. The scenery here is the most beautiful and visitors will definitely get beautiful pictures.
Most tourists tend to come here on a day trip. But it's much better to stay on the island for 2 days to have a happy time with the atmosphere here.
Things to know before visiting the Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are located in the Similan Islands National Park, Phang Nga Province.
It is a marine tourist attraction that is one of the 10 most beautiful scuba diving spots in the world. The Similan Islands consist of many islands, but the highlight of the Similan Islands is Similan Island or eight islands (Koh Phat). this island is said to be the most beautiful with sailing rocks and iconic horseshoe-shaped coves.
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| Sailing rocks |
There are also many beautiful fish, sea turtles, coral reefs, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. And there is also accommodation of the Similan National Park for tourists who come to experience the Similan Islands as well.
In a year the Similan Islands are open to tourists for only 6 months because during the 6 months that the Similan Islands are closed, it will be the face of the monsoon making it unsafe for travelers. And in addition, the closure of the Similan Islands will also help preserve the beautiful nature. The Similan Islands will be open from October until May.
About similan Islands National Park
Similan Islands National Park is located at Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Kuraburi District, Phang Nga Province. (The park office is located at Lam Kaen Subdistrict, Thai Mueang District) covering an area of 12,800 hectares. The word "Similan" is a Yawi or Malay word meaning "nine". The Similan Islands are small islands in the Andaman Sea, 9 islands.
- Huyong Island
- Payang Island
- Payan Island
- Miang Island (Koh Miang)
- Five islands (Koh Haa)
- Pusar Rock Island
- Similan Island (Koh Similan)
- Bangu Island
- Payu Island
Similan Islands It is regarded as the most beautiful islands both on land and under water. There are many beautiful corals that can be dived, both snorkeling and scuba diving. Rare fish such as whales, dolphins, moray eels are also found here.
Coral reefs found in the Similan Islands National Park are deep-water coral reefs with a great diversity of coral species such as staghorn coral, bottlebrush and Seriatopora histrix coral.
While other islands did not find any coral in this group (except Surin Islands).
Taboos when traveling to the Similan
- It is strictly forbidden to feed the fish.
- Do not remove or destroy corals and marine life.
- Do not step on the coral is strictly prohibited.
How to get to Similan
Bangkok to Similan islands
You can travel from Don Mueang Airport to Phuket Airport. Then travel to Phang Nga Province by bus or van (there is a van from the pier 300 baht per trip per person) to Thap Lamu Pier, a distance of about 100 kilometers.
Upon reaching the pier, continue with a speedboat to the Similan Islands National Park. The distance is about 70 kilometers. To travel by boat, reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. Because the boat will have both going and returning only one way. Morning departure to the island at 8.30 and return from the island at 3.30 PM.
Phuket to Similan islands
From Phuket to Similan by speedboat There is a selection of services from a variety of companies. This option may be a bit tiring because the distance from Phuket to Similan is quite far. But it is very worthwhile because if arriving here in the morning, people will not be as crowded as having a private beach to walk in the morning breeze.
Alternatively, you can take a bus to Thap Lamu Pier in Phang Nga Province and then take a speedboat as well.
Khao Lak to Similan islands
If you are in Phuket, you can travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands. There are many tour package providers, try contacting this provider.
Attraction of Similan Islands
In Koh Similan (Koh Eight)
Ao Kuak
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| Ao Kuak Koh Similan |
Located in the north of the Similan Islands, opposite Koh Bangu and is the largest bay of the Similan Islands.Ao Kuak looks like a curve deep into the island like a horseshoe, flanked by a pointed tip that extends into the sea. To the right of this bay is a hill with large boulders. At the top, there is a strange shaped rock similar to a sail called Sailing Rock, a prominent symbol that makes tourists know the Similan Islands.
The beach of Ao Kuek has fine sand, clean white, and the water is so clear that you can see the sand bottom, the water level is not deep, suitable for swimming or diving.
Ao Wong Chang
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| Ao Wong Chang Koh Similan |
Located in the west of Koh Similan, is the only beachfront bay on the east coast.The bay is curved and wide, with clean white sand stretching to both ends of the cape, longer than the beach of Ao Kuek.
Most tourists choose to stay at Ao Kuek and walk to Ao Wong Chang as a day trip.By preparing a picnic lunch on the beach, the general atmosphere of Ao Wong Chang is quite quiet and very private.
Traveling by taking the nature study route from Ao Kuak to Ao Wong Chang, a distance of 2.5 kilometersThe journey takes approximately 1.30 to 2 hours. On the way, you will pass a bird's eye viewpoint overlooking the southern tip of Koh Similan.
Koh Miang (Koh Four)
Other than the Similan Island, a trip to the Similan Islands wouldn't be complete if you didn't come to Koh Miang. It is the second largest island of the Similan Islands, being the center of the 9 islands as it is located in the middle of the other islands and is also the headquarters of the Similan National Park.
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| Haad Na Koh Miang, Similan Islands |
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| Haad Lek Koh Miang, Similan Islands |
There are two main tourist beaches, Haad Na on the west of the island and Haad Lek on the east. With "Haad Na" as the gateway to Miang Island, there are complete facilities such as houses, camping grounds, restaurants, restrooms, exhibition centers. Most tourists prefer to stay overnight on Koh Miang. In addition, there is a long tail boat service to take you to various islands as well.
Lan Ka Luang Viewpoint
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| Lan Ka Luang Viewpoint |
It is a viewpoint that overlooks the most beautiful scenery on Koh Miang. It looks like a cliff on a big rock at the top of the mountain, you can see 180 degree view. The path in the first part will pass through a bamboo forest that is not very steep and then a line of sparse forest. The path is slightly higher than the first part but it is easy to walk. The last part, before reaching the viewpoint, must climb the rocks by pulling the ropes tied to the trees.
When reaching the Lan Lan viewpoint, you will see a view of Pusar Rock Island and the end of Koh Similan, while the northern part of the viewpoint will see the tip of Koh Miang and Haad Lek.
List of Similan Islands Snorkeling
- Koh Tachai
- Koh Huyong
- Ao Kwang
- Koh Haa
Snorkeling spots around the Similan Islands
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| Similan Islands Snorkeling |
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| Similan Islands Snorkeling |
Koh Tachai is at the northern end of the Similan Islands National Park with 2 snorkeling spots.
The first point on the north side of the island has beautiful shallow water corals, the sea is about 4-6 meters deep, while the other point is 6-10 meters deep below the island. There are hard corals and there is a chance to see fish more than the first point.
Koh Huyong (Koh Nueng) has a snorkeling spot in the north of the island, a large coral grove of various types.In this area, the water depth is 6-18 meters, can dive in both shallow and deep water.
Ao Kwang En (Beacon Beach) in the east of the Similan Island can be dived in both shallow and deep waters with water depths of 5-9 meters before sloping down to 31 meters.
Because the top of the coral is only 3 to 4.5 meters from the water surface, it is home to a variety of fish such as grouper, Morray eels. And always find sea turtles.
Koh Haa (Five Island) will find Snapper Alley as a dive site with many staghorn coral reefs. Anemone and clownfish can be found. The highlight is the garden eel that has been remembered for so long that it has been known as the eel garden.
List of Similan Diving
Koh Tachai
Koh Bon (Koh Talu)
Huyong Island (Island Nuang)
Hin San Shark or Hin Phae
Pusar Rock (Skull Rock)
Christmas Point Pile
Scuba diving spots around the Similan Islands
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| Similan Diving |
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| Similan Under Water |
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| Beautiful underwater world |
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| Clownfish |
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| Beautiful coral in Similan Islands |
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| ne of the 10 most beautiful dive sites in the world |
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| Underwater miracle |
Koh Tachai has a famous scuba diving spot on the west side of the island, characterized by two large sunken rock peaks, surrounded by large schools of fish. Especially manta rays and whale sharks are found more easily than other dive sites in the Similan Islands.
Koh Bon or Koh Talu has many scuba diving spots, but most of them are exploring diving around the western islands. There are important dive sites as follows.
- In the south, not many divers start diving from this point. Due to the strong currents, it is not suitable for beginner divers.
- The dive site in the west along the ridge has a depth of about 35 meters. Most tourists use it as a starting point for diving to explore the surrounding dive sites.
- The west dive site along the wall has a depth of about 40 meters. This is the last point for exploratory diving around the west island (this point has strong currents).
Koh Bon scuba diving site is rich in marine life such as coral reefs, soft corals, whitetip sharks and frog sharks are easily found.
Huyong Island (Island Naung) is a scuba diving site in the southeast of Huyong Island with a depth of 21-42 meters. There are many underwater ditches and caves along the coral reef with many kinds of fish such as frog sharks, manta rays, lionfish and lobsters.
Hin San Shark or Hin Raft is located near Payang Island (Koh Two). This point has a depth of 21-27 meters. There are larger coral reefs growing on rocks and sand and soft coral. Sharks, frogs and manta rays can often be found.
Hin Pusar (Skull Rock) is a rock outcrop shaped like a skull located in the southwest of Koh Similan (Koh Similan). It is an underwater rock mound at depths ranging from 12 to 36 meters, with straits between the rock walls filled with soft corals, scallops, and small marine life such as shrimp and crabs.
And there are also large sea creatures such as manta rays, white fin sharks. This is a popular spot for underwater photographers. because there are many beautiful angles to take pictures
Christmas Point Pile On the east side of Koh Ya Ngu is a famous scuba diving site with intricate rock formations filled with soft corals. complete coral and various types of fish such as the blue ribbon eel flaming goby, gray shark, manta rays
Similan island tour
There are many Similan Islands tour packages for you to choose from, both non-return and overnight.
We have compiled the contact information for the tour operators in the Samuilan Islands listed below.
Liveaboard Diving in Similan Islands
We recommend a liveaboard operator to take you around the Similan Islands. You will be happy to relax and see the beautiful nature. In addition, you will also be able to see the beautiful underwater world as if in heaven. Click here for more informations of Similan Liveaboard
Have a nice trip!
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