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About The Similan Islands
The Similan and Surin Islands are where you will find the best and most diverse diving in Thailand. Famous for their white sandy beaches these National Marine Parks are situated 65km off the coast of Phang Nga Province and Khao Lak or around 100 kilometres north west of Phuket.. Beautiful uninhabited tropical islands surrounded by crystal clear blue water. No wonder the Similan Islands are officially one of the top ten dive sites in the world
The area itself is a protected national park now but camping is permitted on the islands. There are nine granite islands covered in thick tropical jungle, frindged by white beaches and surrounded with by waters. Below the surface lies a diverse landscape of deep canyons, giant boulders, coral gardens, caves and walls. |
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Almost all diving to the Similans is done off liveaboards that run out of Phuket or day trips from Khao Lak. There are world class dive sites all around the islands and all of them have something different and exciting to offer.
Koh tao at a glimpse
Accomodation : Liveaboards, Liveaboard Trips, Liveaboard Holidays
Benefits : The best diving in Thailand with swim throughs and boulder formations.
Average cost of a dive : 1000 baht from a Liveaboard
Dive Sites : 25+
Dive Operators : from Phuket or Khao Lak
Getting there : By Liveaboard about three hours
Off Season : July / Sept
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