The 9 Best Khao Lak Snorkeling Tours

1.From Khao Lak: Full-Day Snorkeling in the Surin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 410 reviews · 12 hours · from $122Our pick

Leave Khao Lak early for a full day at the Surin Islands. You’ll visit a Moken village, snorkel at three reef sites, eat lunch on the beach, and receive drinks, snacks, equipment, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Stephanie, Rami, Lily, and Minnie are praised for attentive care, though the speedboat ride can take nearly two hours each way.

“Stefanie was the best guide ever. Very caring, funny and it made the experience 10 times better! Pineapple bay was definetly my favorite 🥰”

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2.Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $83Best value

Travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands by speedboat, stopping at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar for reef snorkeling. You’ll see Sailboat Rock, Donald Duck Bay, Koh Meang, and tropical beaches, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, fruit, soft drinks, and a light dinner included. Guides such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake help keep the day lively and organized.

“Guiderne var virkelig gode og venlige. Stoppene var af passende længde. Der var ikke meget plads på båden, da vi skulle have redningsveste på og i vandet”

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3.From Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $92

Spend 10 hours traveling from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands with hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, a Thai buffet, and stops at Koh Miang, Koh Payu, Koh Ba Ngu, and Koh Similan. Tim, Monica, and the local crew help keep the day organized, though the islands can be very crowded in peak season.

“C’était super, je recommande. Malgré le monde l’organisation fait en sorte d’éviter un maximum l’agglutination. L’ambiance et la joie de vivre de Tim et Monica accompagnés de tout leur staff est magique. Ça ne sert à rien de payer plus cher Encore merci et bravo au capitaine”

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4.From Khao Lak: Surin Islands Snorkeling Tour w/ Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 111 reviews · 10 hours · from $114

Travel from Khao Lak to the Surin Islands by speedboat for three snorkeling sessions, a Moken village visit, and a park lunch. Guide Jay Jay is praised for keeping the day smooth. Expect an early start, a possible wait at Namkhem Marina, and a busy boat, but excellent reef time, meals, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“A little less talking and standing around and making sure people adhere to timings given by the guides.”

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5.Local Reef Snorkelling and Deserted Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $101

Spend a relaxed day on Khao Lak’s coast with guides such as Man, Ohm, Kiwi, Garfield, or Yaya. Ride a local-style taxi and longtail boat past fishing villages and mangroves, snorkel from the boat near a local reef, then enjoy lunch and quiet beach time. Groups are limited to six, though sea conditions can affect visibility and the route.

“My friend and I throughly enjoyed this trip. There were only 4 of us on the boat and everything was well organised and fully explained to us. We had a stop on a beach for a quick bob in the ocean and then onto a local reef. The water was sRead more”

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6.Khao Lak: Phi Phi Island, Maya Beach and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 68 reviews · from $110

Set out early by minivan and speedboat for Phi Phi’s limestone cliffs, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Bay, and four snorkeling stops. You’ll get hotel transfers, equipment, a buffet lunch, and commentary in English, French, or German. Maya Bay is closed for restoration, so you’ll photograph it from the water and visit Ko Rang Yai instead.

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7.Khao Lak: Surin Islands & Moken Village Premium Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $122

Set out from Khao Lak by shared minivan and premium speedboat for three snorkel stops, a Moken village visit, and lunch at Chong Kad Bay. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with hotel transfers, park fees, equipment, drinks, snacks, and a late-afternoon barbecue included. Expect an early start and a potentially rough 80-minute boat ride.

“host was lovely and bubbly although somewhat hard to understand what she was saying sometimes. due to the bad weather the boat ride was unpleasant for many, and there were no waterproof sides to prevent you getting wet, so we were cold and wet before we even reached snorkeling spots (the boat ride can be 90 minutes or longer depending on conditions) overall I am rating this trip purely based on snorkle merits as the sites we stopped at were truly amazing. other than that, even the breakfast in the morning was over stretched and organised chaos sitting around waiting for a very long time. There are photographers who will…”

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8.From Khao Lak: Similan Islands Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 23 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Take a 9-hour guided speedboat trip from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands. You will visit Donald Duck Bay, snorkel near Islands 9 and 7, eat Thai lunch on Koh Miang, and have time for beaches and trails. Hotel transfers, equipment, refreshments, and an English-speaking guide are included. Expect a long ride and busy beaches.

“Activities were good but we didn’t see much marine life and transportation took up a lot of the day. I would cut short the breakfast/afternoon tea hour at the pier and put that towards spending more time on the islands. Otherwise, guides and overall day was great - more family friendly than adventure.”

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9.From Khao Lak & Phuket: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 11 hours · from $135

Travel by van and speedboat from Phuket or Khao Lak to Similan Islands 8, 9, and 4. Climb to Sailing Rock, snorkel for fish and turtles, swim at two beaches, and enjoy breakfast, Thai lunch, snacks, and drinks. Guides such as Nancy, Ni Ran, and Monica lead English-language groups, though the day can feel long and crowded.

“iy was a beautiful day with able and energetic crew led by Nancy, who was funny and witty all the time. snorkeling experience with coral was also amazing. Similan was an unforgettable experience, gives a toughcompetition to the Caribbean islands. Highly recommended.”

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