Similan-Inseln
The Similan Islands are a group of granite islands in the Andaman Sea, protected as a marine national park. They are known for clear water, white beaches and some of Thailand's best diving.
Most visitors come on day trips or liveaboards from the Khao Lak area.
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Beste Reisezeit
The islands are generally open to visitors in the dry season, roughly from mid-October to mid-May. During the rainy season the park is normally closed because of rough seas.
Top-Sehenswürdigkeiten
- Ko Similan is the largest island in the group, with a beach and a viewpoint.
- Elephant Head is a well-known dive site with large granite boulders.
- Shark Fin Reef is a dive site known for marine life.
- Koh Tachai Pinnacle is a dive site near Koh Tachai.
Empfohlene Listen
Erlebnisse & Aktivitäten
- Diving: Dive among granite boulders.
- Snorkeling: Float over clear water.
- Beach time: Relax on white sand.
Touren & Aktivitäten
Similan-Inseln — Karte
Tagesausflüge
- Day boat trips: speedboats run from the mainland.
- Liveaboard trips: multi-day diving cruises.
Orte zum Entdecken
- Khao Lak is the main mainland base.
- Phang Nga Bay is a limestone bay to the east.
Anreise
- By boat: Boats leave from piers near Khao Lak.
- By air: Fly to Phuket and continue by road.
Unterwegs vor Ort
- Boat: The only way between islands.
- Walking: Short trails on some islands.
Autofahren
- Is a car worth it?: Not on the islands, but useful for reaching the pier.
- Driving side: Traffic drives on the left.
Essen & Trinken
Meals on boat trips are usually simple Thai dishes. Restaurants in Khao Lak serve fresh seafood.
Sicherheit & Gesundheit
- Sea conditions: Check weather before sailing.
- Reef care: Do not touch coral or wildlife.
- Sun: Bring sunscreen.
- Royal family: Do not speak or write badly about the monarchy. It is a serious crime in Thailand.
Geschichte
The islands are protected as a national park, and numbers of visitors are managed to protect the reefs.
Länderfakten
Quick practical facts for Thailand at a glance:
- Währung
- Thailändischer Baht THB ฿ · Kartenzahlung · Häufig akzeptiert
- Notrufnummern
- 191 Polizei
- Stromnetz
- 220 V · 50 HzSteckertyp A / Steckertyp B / Steckertyp C / Steckertyp O
- Sprachen
- Thailändisch
- Leitungswasser
- Mit Vorsicht trinken
- Fahrseite
- Linksverkehr
- Telefonvorwahl
- +66
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