Similanøyene
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 reisetidspunkt
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.
Hovedseverdigheter
- 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.
Utvalgte lister
Opplevelser verdt å få med seg
- Diving: Dive among granite boulders.
- Snorkeling: Float over clear water.
- Beach time: Relax on white sand.
Turer og aktiviteter
Similanøyene – Kart
Dagsturer
- Day boat trips: speedboats run from the mainland.
- Liveaboard trips: multi-day diving cruises.
Steder å utforske
- Khao Lak is the main mainland base.
- Phang Nga Bay is a limestone bay to the east.
Reise dit
- By boat: Boats leave from piers near Khao Lak.
- By air: Fly to Phuket and continue by road.
Komme seg rundt
- Boat: The only way between islands.
- Walking: Short trails on some islands.
Kjøring
- Is a car worth it?: Not on the islands, but useful for reaching the pier.
- Driving side: Traffic drives on the left.
Mat og drikke
Meals on boat trips are usually simple Thai dishes. Restaurants in Khao Lak serve fresh seafood.
Sikkerhet og helse
- 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.
Historie
The islands are protected as a national park, and numbers of visitors are managed to protect the reefs.
Fakta om landet
Quick practical facts for Thailand at a glance:
- Valuta
- thailandske baht THB ฿ · Kortbetaling · Vanligvis akseptert
- Nødnumre
- 191 Politi
- Elektrisitet
- 220 V · 50 HzType A / Type B / Type C / Type O
- Språk
- thai
- Kranvann
- Drikk med forbehold
- Kjøreside
- Venstre
- Retningsnummer
- +66
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