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Mu Koh Surin National Park is a tourist spot that may be popular for snorkeling enthusiasts. For people planning to visit this destination for the first time, this park is the home of various coral reef life, white sandy beaches, and tropical forests. Those natural creatures help attract many divers to Phang Nga Province, which also ensures you find this photogenic and gorgeous site worth every penny.
Although this Thai marine park is remote from the mainland, its ecological beauty will be something that you will absolutely admire. Let’s discover more about this marine paradise with Asia King Travel!
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Mu Koh Surin National Park is a tourist spot in Thailand @ZuBlu
Moving to this park will cost you a lot of time and stamina. To get to Mu Koh Surin Park, travelers need to spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes flying from Bangkok to Phuket, plus a taxi or bus trip from Phuket to Phang Nga as well. Additionally, it would take almost an hour to reach Khura Buri Pier from the center of Phang Nga Province.
Finally, you have to take a speedboat to reach the final destination, and after approximately 1.5 hours, tourists can witness the pristine scenery of Ko Surin Nuea and Ko Surin Tai, the main islands of the Surin Archipelago. However, there is only a trip from Khura Buri Pier at 9:00 and a return trip from the main island at 13:30, so you should note this information so as not to let your travel schedule be delayed.
Get to Koh Surin Park by express boat @Aussie Divers Phuket
The National Park is closed between May and November, or mid-October, which is during the rainy season. Furthermore, the annual closure periods may vary from year to year, and sometimes the park may close earlier than the announced time because of bad weather.
Overall, travelers should visit the park in the dry season, especially the period between December and March, to experience the best of marine life in the sea and coastal environment, as well as avoid the unsustainable conditions that will affect your itinerary.
December to March is the ideal period to visit Koh Surin National Park @Phuket Thailand Travel
The marine life diversity of the islands is one of the best in the world. According to a series of studies from 2001 to 2002, more than 260 species of reef fish, 68 species of coral reef, 48 species of nudibranchs, and 31 species of shrimp were recorded in the national park. Also, the islands are perhaps not a popular birding destination, but few rare migratory birds are visiting the islands, unlike elsewhere in the country.
The shallow and deep waters around the islands allow for some of the most impressive marine species, plus some rare creatures on the continent. So do not miss the chance to witness the plentiful ecological life of animals on the archipelago when you set foot here.
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Observing the life of creatures in Mu Koh Surin National Park is a worthy opportunity @It's better in Thailand
On account of the diverse marine ecosystem, snorkeling is becoming one of the must-do activities in the national park. Nothing would be better for travelers to observe the spectacular coral bed with their bare eyes or dive with a school of colorful underwater creatures in one of the prettiest marine viewing sites in the world.
Noticeably, the locals suggest that the best time for diving is around December to April, when the wind is minimal and the average water temperature is around 29 °C. As well as admiring the crystal-clear waters and the abundance of sea animals and flora, you should take advantage of the weather conditions and dive deep into the ocean during that period.
Snorkeling is one of the must-do activities in Mu Koh Surin National Park @Tourism Authority of Thailand
Koh Surin is the home of the Moken, a long-gone seafaring race that has wandered the Andaman Sea for thousands of years. Mokens are fascinating people with unique lifestyles: they traditionally gathered in villages during the monsoon and lived on Kabang houseboats in the dry months.
If you are on a trip to Koh Surin National Park, you can join a tour exploring the lives of the Moken tribe in temporary villages, learning their mythology,... Moreover, Moken locals have a great understanding of the environment, you can ask them for guides and where to look for marine creatures such as clownfish, sea turtles, sharks, barracudas, diverse soft and hard corals, lobsters, sea cucumbers, and many other underwater species.
The Moken people are a unique tribe on Koh Surin, Thailand @The Moken Islands
It would not be completely fulfilling if travelers didn’t try camping at Mu Koh Surin National Park.
It is possible to camp at one of the two campsites on Surin Island, right next to the white beaches, and observe the combination of the azure ocean and greeny tropical forests, which create a marvelous panorama of the marine park.
However, travelers should notice that these temporary campsites are open at different times of the year. Ao Chong Khad Campsite is open from October 15th to November 30th. Meanwhile, Ao Mai Ngam Campsite is open from December 1st to May 15th.
A campsite in Koh Surin Park @Kent Wang
Depending on what type of trip you are looking to do, there are two different accommodation options when staying on the Surin Islands: you can either rent a tent or stay in a bungalow.
The two campsites welcome walk-in guests and guests who have reserved online through travel agencies. Commonly, the tent comes in two different sizes: small and large. It could comfortably fit 3 people, maybe 4 if you wanted to be cozy.
On the other hand, visitors can choose to stay in a bungalow. These bungalows are located near Chong Khad Beach and Mai Ngam Beach, which also have restaurants. that serve tourists food, drink, and toiletries. If you go in a large group, definitely look to book these early, because of the high demand from travelers, especially during big holidays such as Christmas, New Year,...
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A Bungalow is the best option for large groups when reaching Mu Koh Surin National Park @Thailand Magazine
Mu Koh Surin National Park is far from the coastline, so there is no special cuisine here. However, this park features two open-air restaurants run by the National Park Authority, each of which is spacious and includes long communal tables that make for good chatting with other travelers. The menu is mostly basic Thai food; Western breakfasts and sandwiches are also served, along with coffee, tea, beer, and bottled water.
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Mu Koh Surin National Park is the perfect place to go to escape the rat race, snorkel, dive, explore, and relax. For natural lovers, this is the ideal paradise that should not be missed when listing some of the must-go Thailand attractions. To find out more similar destinations like this, you can search for more information on Asia King Travel. Contact us, and plan your ideal itinerary now!
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