Similan - Surin Itinerary B: 6 Days / 7 Nights on board

This itinerary is new to the 2008-2009 schedule and allows our guests not only the best of the Similan Islands but also a chance to explore the lesser known Surin Islands. Last season we did just one or two dives per trip in Surin which were very well received and so by popular demand we have added two days dedicated diving in this sister park to the Similans.

The trip gives a full six days diving with up to four dives a day. Dive sites we usually visit include East of Eden, Deep 6, Elephant Head Rock, Ko Bon, and Ko Tachai in the Similan National Park as well as Ko Torinla Pinnacle, Hin Kong, and the world famous Richelieu Rock in the Surin National Park.

We encourage all our guests to visit the islands whenever possible between dives (either by tender or kayak), so that you can experience what the Islands have to offer above, as well as below the water. You could lounge on the beaches of Ko Miang, Ko Tachai, and Ko Surin Tai or stretch your legs to the view points overlooking Honeymoon Bay and Ao Guerk in the Similans or the trail across Ko Surin Tai.

In both parks you will see hard coral reefs, soft coral covered pinnacles, and large boulder sites (a Similan speciality). All these are covered with Snapper, Goat Fish, Grouper, Green and Hawksbill Turtle, Anthea, and Damsel Fish. There is also the chance for the lucky ones to see Leopard Sharks, Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. In 2007-08 Surin also delivered some extras such as large White Tip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Hump Head Parrot Fish, and Napoleon Wrasse.

For more information on diving from SY Philkade and travelling to Thailand see our Thailand Travel Facts.

Departure Day
3:00-5:00pm	Pick up from the hotel or airport
6:00pm	Check-in, orientation, boat & crew introduction.
7:00pm	Depart from Chalong Bay to Similan Islands, while having dinner.
Day 1	Light Breakfast Dive #1 at Similan Islands - Anita's Reef Full Breakfast Dive #2 at Similan Islands - East of Eden Lunch Dive #3 at Similan Islands - Squeaky Rock Snacks Dive #4 (Sunset Dive/Evening Dive) at Similan Islands - Hideaway Reef Dinner
Day 2	Light Breakfast Dive #1 at Similan Islands - Elephant Head Rock Full Breakfast Dive #2 at Similan Islands - Christmas Point Lunch Dive #3 at Similan Islands - Three Trees Snacks Dive #4 (Sunset Dive/Evening Dive) at Similan Islands - Turtle Rock Dinner
Day 3	Light Breakfast Dive #1 at Similan Islands - North Point Full Breakfast Dive #2 at Ko Bon Ridge Lunch Dive #3 at Ko Tachai Pinnacle Snacks Dive #4 (Sunset Dive/Evening Dive) at Ko Tachai Reef Dinner
Day 4	Light Breakfast Dive #1 at Richelieu Rock Full Breakfast Dive #2 at Richelieu Rock Lunch Dive #3 at Richelieu Rock/Surin Islands Snacks Dive #4 (Sunset Dive/Evening Dive) at Surin Islands – Turtle Ledges Dinner
Day 5	Light Breakfast Dive #1 at Surin Islands - Hin Kong Full Breakfast Dive #2 at Surin Islands - Ko Torinla Pinnacle Lunch Dive #3 at Richelieu Rock/Ko Tachai Pinnacle Snacks Dive #4 (Sunset Dive/Evening Dive) at Ko Tachai/Ko Bon Dinner
Day 6	Light Breakfast Dive #1 at Similan Islands - Deep Six Full Breakfast Dive #2 Guests choice Lunch Dive #3 at Similan Islands - Shark Fin Reef/Boulder City Snacks Depart from Similan Islands to Chalong Bay Dinner
Arrival Day
6:00am	Arrive Chalong Bay
8:30am	Transfer to the hotel/airport after Breakfast

Remark: All itineraries are subject to changes without notice based on the weather conditions.

To make an enquiry about this trip, contact SY Philkade.