Surin Islands Three Day Tour
This 3 day, 2 night, tour of the Surin Islands includes an exciting boat trip. It is your chance to visit some of the best snorkeling sites in Thailand.
Surin Islands feature exquisite white sandy beaches as well as lush jungle. The pristine waters are ideal for snorkeling. Experience Thailand's largest coral reef.
These islands are also the land based home of the Moken. This seafaring nomadic community has called the Andaman Sea home for countless generations.
Koh Surin National Park's untouched beauty provides a paradise for nature lovers. Connect with nature and learn about the culture of the Moken sea gypsies.
Itineraray
Meals included: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Day 1 Turquoise Bays and Sea Nomads
- 08.00 Pick up at your hotel in Kuraburi or Khaolak area then transfer to Kuraburi pier.
- 08.40 arrival Kuraburi pier get your snorkel gear, then transfer by speedboat to Koh Surin National Park. (around 1 hour)
- 10.20 Explore snorkeling at Mae Yai Bay. Then move to the next place for snorkeling or Moken village depending on the tide.
- 12.00 Enjoy buffet lunch at the national park restaurant and then relaxing on the beach.
- 13.00 After lunch snorkel and discover an abundance of coral reefs and some rare fish not found anywhere else. Spend the afternoon immersed in the underwater world.
or Visit the Moken village. Take a walking tour of the community with your guide to learn about the history and lives of these villagers. (depending on the tide). - 15.30 Return to National Park camping.
- 18.30 Dinner at the national park restaurant and relax at your private tent.
Overnight: Koh Surin National Park, tents on the beach with bedding provided; electricity generated from 18:00 pm until 06:00 am in the morning.
Day 2 Reefs and Sea Nomads (B,L,D)
- 08.00 Have breakfast at National Park.
- 09.00 Take long tail boat to snorkel and discover the abundance of coral reefs and some rare fish not found anywhere else.
- 12.00 Enjoy buffet lunch at the national park restaurant and then relaxing on the beach.
- 13.00 After lunch snorkel at various locations. Spend the afternoon immersed in the underwater world.
- 18.30 Dinner at the national park and relax at your private tent.
Overnight: Koh Surin National Park, tents on the beach with bedding provided; electricity generated from 18:00 pm until 06:00 am in the morning.
Day 3Â Reefs and Sea Nomads (B,L)
- 08.00 Have breakfast at national park restaurant.
- 09.00 Take long tail boat to snorkeling to see a variety of coral reef and fish. Enjoy the beautiful beach.
- 12.00 Lunch at the Surin national park restaurant.
- 13.00 Prepare to leave Surin Islands.
- 15.30 Depart Surin Island by speed boat.
- 16.45 Arrive to Kuraburi Greenview Pier, transfer back to hotel in Kuraburi, Khao Lak or Phuket.
Remark : Snorkel point or tour program can be changed due to climate and weather conditions. Program provided with ‘safety first’ standards.
What's Included?
• Transfer to and from your hotel in Kuraburi or Khaolak
• Round trip transfer by shared speedboat from Kuraburi to Koh Surin
• Activities as mention in the program
• National park fee
• Snorkel equipment
• Life jacket
• English speaking guide
• Refreshments on board: water/soft drinks
• Meals at Surin National Park restaurant (vegetarian option available)
• Tent, camping mat, sleeping bag & pillow
• Transfers by long tail between speedboat & Mae Ngam or Chong Khard on first & last day
• Travel insurance
• TAX
Why we care
Andaman Discoveries has supported the Moken over the last 20 years. We have provided scholarships, medical assistance, and helped to rebuild the village after it burned down in 2014. We have also facilitated community trainings about health, sanitation, waste management, and sustainable tourism. We support the women's handicraft program and cultural education for the children. This 1-day, tour directly helps the Moken people. Firstly, by directly adding money to their local economy. Secondly, through money raised by the North Andaman Network foundation.
