Similan Islands Travel
Similan Islands Overview
Similan Islands, considered the best place for divers in Thailand, is located in the southern part of the country, 50 kilometers west of Khao Lak. The best time to visit Similan Islands is during the months of December until April, when the monsoon is far away, the winds are calm and the water is clear. Similan is also considered a National Park and was scheduled to become a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Similan Islands Main Attractions
The famous attractions of Similan Islands is the incredible marine life, great scenery and great white sand beaches. You can take yourself for a trip into the island and witness the uncovered beauty of unspoiled water life of the island; the coral reefs, the vast number of marine animals and the aquatic flora. The water is fine to dive in especially during dry seasons.
Another attraction of Similan islands is the water falls around the island. Indeed, Similan Islands is a home for amazing waterfalls. The journey to these amazing waterfalls is impressive and is great for sightseeing and nature trekking. Once you arrive at your destination, you can enjoy the cool waters and relish in the sounds of the falls.
Similan Islands Activities
Similan Islands cater to a lot of activities for tourists. Similan is considered one of the best diving sites in the world. You can experience great water adventures and there are also diving schools around the island making sure that you won’t miss this amazing experience. If you’re not a diver, you can go snorkeling, bird watching and sun bathing in any part of the island. You may also take yourself on an eco-tour and discover the lush rainforest of the Similan and uncover the hidden beauty of the national park.
Similan Islands Accommodation & Dining
Accommodations in Similan Islands is pretty unique. Since it is considered a national park, tents and bungalows are available for your stay instead of huge hotels and resorts. This aims to protect the nature and at the same time letting you live within nature during your visit. The dining experience can prove to be exciting. The islands have a kilometer stretch of restaurants for better access to a great dining eperience. Restaurants offer anything from Thai cuisine to a wide range of European cuisines.
Similan Islands Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife is pretty different in Similan Islands. Since this island is a national park, people come to this island to dive and snorkel not for nightlife. You can have a couple of drinks in some bars on the island just to chill out. Another unique thing about nightlife in Similan is that the lights go out at midnight. Shopping can also prove to be a different experience in Similan. Similan is home for nature so there are only a few things to buy in the island, most of them are souvenirs.
Getting To & Around Similan Islands
Once you’ve found yourself in Thailand, you can reach Similan Islands via boat and even dive trips from Phuket and Khao Lak. You can simply tell your boat operator to drop you off and you can find yourself relaxing on Similan.
