Explore Khao Lak

• Similan Islands – the best snorkelling in the country, open mid-October to mid-May only.
• Surin Islands – quieter reefs and a longer crossing, also a national park.
• Phang Nga Bay – limestone cliffs, James Bond Island and sea-canoe caves.
• Khao Sok – rainforest and the lake, inland and a complete change of scene.

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The national park closes for the monsoon, so the islands can be visited roughly from mid-October to mid-May. The exact dates are set by the park each year and can move, so check with our Tour Desk before you fix your plans around them.

Most excursions include pickup from hotels along the Khao Lak beaches, from Bang Niang and Nang Thong to Khuk Khak. Boat days start early — each excursion page shows the pickup areas and times.

Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a dry bag for your phone, and some cash for drinks or any national park fee not included. The crossing to the Similans is open sea, so bring something for travel sickness if you are prone to it.

The beaches are long and quiet, which suits families well. The Similan crossing is long and can be rough, so for small children a shorter trip or a day inland is usually the better choice. Child prices apply; the age range is on each excursion.

Contact our Khao Lak Tour Desk by email or the contact form. We confirm availability and the final price. Book at least one day ahead — and well ahead for the Similan Islands in December and January, when the boats fill up.