Far beyond the usual island-hopping routes lies the Surin archipelago, a cluster of five islands north of the Similans and close to the border with Myanmar. The whole group is protected as a Thai national park, which has kept it remarkably wild.
Expect dense, untouched rainforest rolling up to green hilltops, quiet beaches of pale sand and water so clear you can see the reef from the boat. Beneath the surface, coral gardens and shoals of tropical fish make this one of the most rewarding snorkeling spots in the Andaman Sea.
The islands are also home to the Moken, a seafaring community whose way of life is closely tied to the ocean. It is a trip for travellers who want nature first and crowds last.
As a national park, Surin has strict rules: do not touch coral, feed marine life or take anything from the beaches or reefs. Thai marine parks usually close during the monsoon season, so please confirm available dates when booking. The crossing is in open sea, so anyone prone to seasickness should come prepared.
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No prepayment needed for this tour, you pay on the day.
They are a five-island archipelago in the Andaman Sea, north of the Similan Islands and close to the Myanmar border, protected as a national park.
Thai marine national parks usually close during the monsoon season, so please confirm available dates when booking.
Yes, with a life jacket you can snorkel at the surface, but take care in open water and follow the guide's instructions.
Sail from Phuket to the Surin Islands, a protected national park near the Myanmar border with untouched jungle, clear water and colourful reefs for snorkeling.
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