– 2 Ways transfer 3500 Baht, with the first morning snorkeling at 2 different location from the boat and on the day of return snorkeling in the afternoon from the boat as well, after the transfer to Similan island, you will be on your own. The price includes the national park entrance fees.
Getting there
- By Car
There are daily bus services from Bangkok to Phang Nga (approximately 788 kilometres) Standard bus fee is 357 Baht, air-conditioned bus fee is 459 Baht, and VIP air-conditioned bus fee is 685 Baht. Then another 65 kilometres from Phang Nga to Thap Lamu District, it cost 35 Baht. for Motorbike can then be taken to continue on to Thap Lamu Pier (another 5 kilometres) at 30 Baht.
- By Plane
Flights from Bangkok-Phuket operate daily at 2,300 Baht. From Phuket, take a bus to Thap Lamu Pier, Phang Nga province then take a ferry to Mu Ko Similan National Park.
- By Boat
Thap Lamu Port to Mu Ko Similan National Park, you can take a private tour boat which controlled by the national park and serves tourists everyday. The cost for round trip is 1,500 - 2,300 baht per person. This tour boat departs from Thap Lamu Port at 08.00 am. in everyday. From the port to this islands is about 70 kilometers which takes about 3.5 - 4 hours of journey. The return boat from Mu Ko Similan National Park to Thap Lamu Port departs at 14.00 pm. in everyday. However, this service would be closed at May 16 every year because entering of raining season. Once reached Ko Similan, motorboats are available for tourist to get to different islands per the following fare. Ko 4 to Ko 6 - distance 3 kilometers a 150 Baht/person
Ko 4 to Ko 8 - distance 11.5 kilometers a 200 Baht/person
Ko 4 to Ko 9 - distance 13.5 kilometers a 300 Baht/person
Around Ko 8 and Ko 9 a 300 Baht/person
Facilities
Camping site/Tent - Around the chalets (2.5 rais) with bathrooms and shared toilets. Around the national park office, Ko 8 (6 rais) with bathrooms and shared toilets. Docking , Boat Tie-up , Wharf - located at Ban Thap Lamu.