SDEKLK002: SURIN ISLANDS DAY TRIP

04.00 - 05.30AM Pick up from your hotel in the Khao Lak and Phuket area:
Avoid the crowds at the islands with an early morning pick-up time. Pick-up times begin at 4am in Phuket and 5am in Khao Lak. The exact time is dependent on the location of your hotel. Enjoy a light breakfast, sip a coffee or tea, then receive a short tour and safety briefing before departure. Embark on the 75 minute cruise to the Surin Islands aboard one of our speedboats.

Visit the Moken Village:
Explore the unique sea-faring culture of the Moken people. The Moken people, being traditionally nomadic, settled at the Surin Islands, which they have called home for centuries. Visit their traditional village, interact with their fascinating way of life, and witness their incredible skills of navigating the turquoise waters in handcrafted boats. The Moken people make traditional hand-made jewelry and crafts to share their culture with visitors. If you wish to take home one of these authentic souvenirs, remember to bring your pocket money ashore when you arrive at the village.

First Snorkel Stop:
Based on the sea conditions, our experienced tour guides will choose the best spot for snorkeling with the fewest tourists possible. Please remember to look at, but not touch, the marine flora and fauna. As the SCUBA divers say, take only pictures and leave only bubbles. The water temperature is around 30˚C. The visibility is usually above 20m. Look out for sea turtles while exploring colorful coral reefs, teaming with vibrantly coloured fishes and invertebrates. Thailand is home to five sea turtle species, from the ornate-shelled Hawksbill to the largest species in the world, the Leatherback.

Lunch and time to relax on the beach:
For your lunch break, we will take you to the Mu Ko Surin National Park restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious Thai buffet. The lunch buffet is some of the best food available on any tour! After lunch, free time is available to swim at the nearby beach or relax and work on your tan. Remember to look up! Flying lemurs call this ecosystem home. You may be lucky enough to see one in flight

Second Snorkel Stop:
As with the first stop, the second location will be selected based on sea conditions and the number of tourists at each location. The North Andaman Sea around the Surin Islands is home to numerous colorful fish species and multitudes of interesting invertebrate species. Keep your eye out for giant Tridacna clams, Christmas Tree worms, Nudibranchs, moray eels, anemone fish, parrot fish, butterfly fish, angel fish, puffer fish, and many more. Turtles and sea snakes are often spotted as well.

Departure from the Surin Island:
It is time to say goodbye to the Surin National Park. After everyone is back onboard, the speedboat begins the trip back to our private pier, where refreshments await your arrival. Transit time back to the pier is around 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on sea conditions.

17.00PM Return to your hotel in the Phuket or Khao Lak area:
Our minibus drivers will await your arrival, ready to take you back to your hotel in the Khao Lak area. You will be back in time to watch the magnificent Andaman Sea sunset at the end of the day.