Similan Islands – Top Places In Thailand – Travel Guide
The Similan Islands are nine islands located in the south-west of Thailand. Their fame is growing more and more and this tourist destination is an absolutely unmissable stop for those who love nature and breathtaking landscapes. The Similan Islands are located in the Thai Mueang district.
The province to which the nine islands belong is that of Phang Nga. All nine Similan Islands are absolutely uninhabited. To reach the destination, the nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, which is located south of the Similan Islands, about 100 kilometers away.
The ideal period to visit the Similan Islands is from October to the first half of May. This period is called the “dry season”, as the climate is dry and rainfall is very rare. If you love the sea, the Similan Islands are a paradise.
Most of the beaches are surrounded by rich, green and lush vegetation. There are also granite rocks, with a light and shining colour, which protect the various beaches, forming a symbolic frame that encloses an astonishing environment. In all nine islands there are snorkeling routes
To follow in order to admire some marine species of rare beauty, ranging from small fish to whale sharks. if you exclude Ko Miang where there are bungalows in the entire National Park there are no accommodation facilities. On the coast the closest town to stay is Khao Lak Thanks for watching this video,
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Access to the Similan Islands is primarily through Tab Lamu Port, located just south of Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province. The park headquarters is situated in Tab Lamu, a small fishing village approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Bang La On in Khao Lak. Regular boat services to the islands operate from the middle of October to the middle of May, with trips taking around three hours on standard boats and approximately 70 minutes by speedboat.
During the diving season, liveaboard dive boats frequent the Similan Islands. These boats, departing from Tab Lamu, Ko Lanta, Phuket, and Ranong, offer multi-day stays in the Similan National Marine Park.
The Similan Islands Park has experienced significant visitor traffic, making it one of Thailand’s most overcrowded national parks. Data reported by the Department of National Parks (DNP) indicates that since October 2017, the park has received 883,438 visitors. The peak season, from mid-October to mid-May, typically sees five to six thousand visitors per day. The high visitor numbers have led to environmental degradation, prompting increased regulatory measures.
Annually, the park is closed during the rainy season, from 16 May to 15 October. Specifically, the island of Ko Tachai has been indefinitely closed to tourists since 15 October 2016 to facilitate environmental recovery. Following its re-opening on 15 October 2018, the park implemented a daily visitor limit of 3,850 to mitigate environmental impact. This measure represents a reduction from the previous average of about 7,000 visitors per day. In 2017, the park attracted approximately 912,000 tourists. The introduction of these restrictions has elicited responses from tour operators, who express concerns over potential job losses. Additionally, as part of the rehabilitation efforts, all overnight accommodations on the islands have been removed.
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