The 10 Snorkeling & Diving Trips in Khao Lak That Earn Their Price

1.Best Seller – Surin Islands Snorkeling Trip from Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $106Our pick

Leave Khao Lak early for a full day around Mu Ko Surin National Park. You will ride a speedboat, snorkel at up to three bays, visit Mai Ngam Beach and a Moken community, and enjoy Thai food, fruit, drinks, and a return barbecue. Guides including Emily and Jenny are praised for their care.

“It’s pretty good once you get there, but be warned it’s an hour and a half on a speedboat with about thirty others, if you get seasick make sure you take the tablets they provide, no-one did on our boat though. It’s very noisy for the travelling tRead more”

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2.Local Reef Snorkelling and Deserted Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $101Best value

Travel by local taxi and six-seat longtail boat from Khao Lak to a coastal reef, mangrove waterways, and a little-visited beach. Guides such as Man, Ohm, Kiwi, Garfield, and Yaya may join you, with snorkel gear, lunch, hotel transfers, and weather alternatives included.

“Unfortuanatly at the time of travel Too many jellyfish to snorkel in some areas tuk tuk transport was not a good option for travelling to site too long and the road to the pier was very uncomfortable There really was not many fish and coral was Read more”

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3.Wow Andaman Snorkeling Trip to Similan Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $117

From Khao Lak, you’ll ride a speedboat to Koh Miang, Koh Payu, Koh Bangu, and Koh Similan for reef snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and a short hike. Wow Andaman supplies gear, food, drinks, towels, safety guidance, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Puu, Tan, Yaya, and Poi are praised for attentive care.

“This was an excellent trip. We booked three other tours with Viator in Thailand and this was the first and only time we had guides that spoke English in such a way that it was possible to follow them! Puu as main guide and his assistant guiRead more”

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4.Best Seller – Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $104

Set out from Thap Lamu Pier at 7:00 am for an 8 to 9-hour Similan Islands trip from Khao Lak. You’ll snorkel at Ko Pa Yu and Bangu Island, visit Ko Miang and Koh 8, climb Sailing Rock, and get hotel transfers, equipment, lunch, fruit, and drinks. A 400 THB park fee is extra.

“Brilliant snorkeling and beaches and sea beautiful, but very busy as lots of boat trips which I didn't expect”

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5.Wow Andaman Snorkeling Trip to Similan Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $126

Travel from Phuket to Khao Lak, then cruise by speedboat to Koh Miang, Koh Payu, Ko Bangu, and Koh Similan. You get breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and guidance from the Wow Andaman team, including guide Puu.

“This excursion is a must do!!! These islands (Similian islands) are some of the prettiest islands we have ever been to, including the most beautiful clear blueish green water we have ever seen!! Also the snorkeling is out of this world, with mRead more”

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6.Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Speed Catamaran From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $116

Join guide Way and the Oh-Hoo team for an 8 to 9-hour Similan Islands day trip from Khao Lak. A fast catamaran takes you to several snorkeling sites, Island No. 8’s beach and viewpoint, and includes transfers, equipment, Thai food, fruit, and an English-speaking guide.

“We had a great journey. The boats are crowded by Western standards, but the crew was fun, and super organized. More children than i would have expected, but luckily all well behaved. And the water was clear and reef beautiful.”

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7.Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Sea Star Andaman From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling by speedboat from Khao Lak to Similan National Park, with snorkeling at Islands 5, 7, 9, and others, Thai lunch, beach time, and Sailing Rock. Hotel transfers, gear, guide, insurance, and fruit are included. The 400 THB park fee is extra.

“I signed up to a small group max 20 trip.....try full capacity 60. A multiple island tour try 2 islands. Snorkelling stop and then beach adjacent counted as two stops and then the same on island two. The final straw was being tethered to anotRead more”

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8.Khao Lak/Phuket: Wow Andaman Snorkeling Trip to Surin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $119Top rated

Travel from Khao Lak to Mu Ko Surin National Park by Wow Andaman speedboat for several snorkel stops, a Moken village visit, Thai lunch, and beach time. Hotel transfers, equipment, park fees, snacks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Snorkeling through the coral reefs was a stunning experience. It was our first time doing anything like this, so we were blown away the first time we got a look at the corals and various fish. Our guide was really cool and gave us good instructions. Food and snacks on the boat and at the dock were great, the lunch on the island was okay.”

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9.Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip By Love Andaman From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $120

Travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands with hotel pickup, a fast boat, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and provided snorkeling gear. Guides such as Rami and Stephanie lead the day, which includes several island stops, clear water, white beaches, and a chance to see sea turtles.

“Had an absolute ball, Stephanie & Rami were the best guides you could have. Like a ray of sunshine. We had a great trip to 4 islands & snorkelling, lunch provided was great & photos are stunning, but the memories will last a lifetime!! We got to see Sea turtles!!”

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10.Surin Islands Snorkeling Day Trip By Love Andaman From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $119

Take a full-day speedboat trip from Khao Lak to Mu Ko Surin National Park for beach time, viewpoints, snorkeling, and a visit with the sea-faring Moken people. Love Andaman supplies transfers, meals, equipment, and an English-speaking eco-tour guide. Expect an early start and a long day at sea.

“Fantastic experience. Well organized and run, nice quieter tour with only 16ish people, got to see a turtle at the final snorkeling location. Host was enthusiastic and fun.”

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