Category: Islands & sea

When to visit the Surin Islands: park season, the best snorkelling months, and why the early start is worth it.

Both are iconic Andaman day trips from Khao Lak — but they are very different experiences. Here is the honest comparison. The one-sentence answer Choose Similan for world-class snorkeling in a protected national park with near-zero crowds at the water level. Choose Phi Phi for dramatic scenery, iconic landmarks (Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon), and the […]

James Bond Island and Hong Island are the two headline tours into Phang Nga Bay, the maze of limestone karsts just up the coast from Khao Lak. We run both, so here’s an honest, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the one that fits your trip. James Bond Island — the icon The famous leaning […]

The Similan and Surin Islands are the two headline marine parks off the Khao Lak coast, and visitors often have to choose between them. We run trips to both, so here’s an honest, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the one that fits your trip. The Similan Islands — granite, big blue, and dive sites […]

The Similan Islands are one of the Andaman Sea’s great snorkelling and diving destinations — but unlike most of Thailand, you can’t visit year-round. The Mu Ko Similan National Park closes for the monsoon, so timing your trip matters more here than almost anywhere else on the coast. Here’s how the season works and when […]