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[JoacimB]

Has anyone stayed at Similian Islands? Are there hotels on the islands?

[JoacimB]

Also, how do I get there from Phuket?

[taninthai]

JoacimB, on 2010-07-25 18:46:47, said:

Also, how do I get there from Phuket?

when are you going im not 100% on this but i think they are closed till october

[mallorca284673]

Hi,The Similan islands are closed until October, there are many boat trips there from phuket,  You can stay on one of the islands, there are NO hotels, only small huts or camping tents, this is a national park there are park rangers who will pick you up and take you to the huts / camp site, you need to take provisions with you, BEWARE mosquitos!!!! Lots of people stay here because of the Great Dive sites.

Enjoy
http://www.dnp.go.th...p?npid=212&lg=2
check out the department of national parks official website

Edited by mallorca284673, 2010-07-25 21:05:43.

[mallorca284673]

Just Realised islands closed till 14th november 2010

see this link http://phuket.sawade...similan_np.html


enjoy

[taninthai]

mallorca284673, on 2010-07-25 20:57:33, said:

Hi,The Similan islands are closed until October, there are many boat trips there from phuket,  You can stay on one of the islands, there are NO hotels, only small huts or camping tents, this is a national park there are park rangers who will pick you up and take you to the huts / camp site, you need to take provisions with you, BEWARE mosquitos!!!! Lots of people stay here because of the Great Dive sites.

Enjoy
http://www.dnp.go.th...p?npid=212&lg=2
check out the department of national parks official website

im correct then closed till october check out your own link

[stevenl]

mallorca284673, on 2010-07-25 20:57:33, said:

Hi,The Similan islands are closed until October, there are many boat trips there from phuket,  You can stay on one of the islands, there are NO hotels, only small huts or camping tents, this is a national park there are park rangers who will pick you up and take you to the huts / camp site, you need to take provisions with you, BEWARE mosquitos!!!! Lots of people stay here because of the Great Dive sites.

Enjoy
http://www.dnp.go.th...p?npid=212&lg=2
check out the department of national parks official website

Yes, may people stay there, but not because of the great divesites. Diving is done from boats coming in from o0utside the islands, ni divecenter/tank filling etc. on the islands. Most people staying are relaxing and/or snorkeling, not diving.

Edited by stevenl, 2010-07-26 09:53:58.

[Xonax]

The Similan Islands are well worth a visit because of the beauty and the excellent diving and snorkling sites.  Some smaller non-luxury bungalows for rent on at least one of the islands. Only very limited shopping and dining possibilities on the Islands. If you are a diver, you should instead consider to buy a several day trip with a diving boat, where you can eat and sleep.

Speed-boats available from Thap Lamu pier (Khao-Lak). Day-tours with van to Thap Lamu pier and speed-boat to Similan Islands available from Phuket and Krabi.

[Artamus]

mallorca284673, on 2010-07-25 20:57:33, said:

Hi,The Similan islands are closed until October, there are many boat trips there from phuket,  You can stay on one of the islands, there are NO hotels, only small huts or camping tents, this is a national park there are park rangers who will pick you up and take you to the huts / camp site, you need to take provisions with you, BEWARE mosquitos!!!! Lots of people stay here because of the Great Dive sites.

Enjoy
http://www.dnp.go.th...p?npid=212&lg=2
check out the department of national parks official website

You do not need to take ALL your own provisions as there is a simple restaurant at the park HQ, so basic meals, water (and maybe beer?) are available.