Surin Islands snorkeling tour: Speed boat & coral reefs

Speed boat to Thailand's prime snorkeling sites, with lunch and time on the beach

A full-day snorkeling tour from Khao Lak to Mu Ko Surin National Park aboard a 35-seat speed boat, with three snorkel stops at named reefs, a Moken village visit, lunch at the park canteen and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 9 hours and includes snorkeling gear, a professional English-speaking guide, and access to turquoise waters rated among Thailand's best for coral and fish. Hotel pickup is available from either Khao Lak or Phuket at checkout.

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From US$ 113 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Pickup from hotels in Khao Lak 08:30 Guide in English or Thai Choose this if your accommodation is in Khao Lak; pickup is included.

Pickup from hotels in Phuket 08:30 Guide in English or Thai Choose this if your accommodation is in Phuket; pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day snorkeling trip to Surin Islands

• Pickup from hotel in Khao Lak
• Enjoy light breakfast at pier
• Cruise by speedboat to Mu Ko Surin National Park
• Snorkel at Pakkard Bay, Nemo Village, Ao Mae Yai
• Visit Moken Sea Gypsies village
• Lunch at National Park canteen on Koh Surin Nua
• Relax or hike at Mai Ngam Beach
• Afternoon snorkeling at Ao Mae Yai coral gardens
• Return to Khao Lak pier and enjoy refreshments
• Drop off at hotel in Khao Lak

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Khao Lak or Phuket.
• light breakfast at the pier.
• snorkeling equipment, life jacket and beach towel.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• three snorkel stops at named reefs.
• visit to a Moken village.
• Thai lunch at the National Park canteen.
• time to swim or walk at Mai Ngam Beach.
• drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea and fresh fruit throughout the day.
• National Park entrance fee.
• basic accident insurance.

Times

• Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 08:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 40

Live guide English and Thai Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Ages Adult (12 to 69 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds No refund if you cancel. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The day starts with minivan pickup from your hotel and a light breakfast at the pier before boarding the speed boat for the cruise to Mu Ko Surin National Park. The boat carries a maximum of 35 people, which means the deck doesn't feel packed and there's room to move between snorkel stops. You'll be looked after by the Wow Andaman crew throughout: trained staff who handle the logistics so you focus on the water.

Three snorkel stops anchor the morning and afternoon: Pakkard Bay, Nemo Village and Ao Mae Yai, each with turquoise water and fringing reef. The islands themselves (Koh Surin Nua and Koh Surin Tai, plus three smaller satellite islands) hold both the snorkeling sites and the day's other stops. Between the reef dives, you'll visit the Moken village to meet the Sea Gypsies and see how they live, still building homes from raw materials and fishing by hand. It's a genuine encounter, not a staged performance: they welcome respectful visitors into their community.

Lunch happens at the National Park canteen on Koh Surin Nua, and afterwards you have time to swim at Mai Ngam Beach or walk the 2-kilometre path if you'd rather stay on land. The afternoon includes one more snorkel site at Ao Mae Yai before the speed boat heads back to Khao Lak. You'll have light refreshments at the pier and then a minivan ride back to your hotel. Snorkeling equipment, life jacket and towel are provided. The guide speaks English and Thai.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What are the three snorkeling stops on this tour?

The tour stops at Pakkard Bay, Nemo Village and Ao Mae Yai, each with turquoise waters and coral reefs. All three are within Mu Ko Surin National Park and are rated among Thailand's prime snorkeling sites.

What happens at the Moken village stop?

You'll visit the village of the Moken Sea Gypsies, who still live by fishing and building their homes from natural materials. They welcome respectful visitors, so you can meet them and see their way of life firsthand.

Is hotel pickup included, and from where?

Hotel pickup is included and you choose your location at checkout: either Khao Lak or Phuket. A minivan collects you in the morning and drops you back after the tour ends.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel round-trip transfer, light breakfast at the pier, National Park entrance fee, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, a professional English-speaking guide, Thai lunch at the park canteen, drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea and fresh fruit, plus basic accident insurance.

How long does the full tour take?

The tour runs 9 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including travel time, three snorkel stops, the Moken village visit, lunch and beach time on Koh Surin Nua.