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Khao Lak (Similan and Surin Islands) Stays for Your Dive Trip

Stays · Destination Guide

Khao Lak (Similan and Surin Islands)

A calm beach base for Similan boulders, Surin reefs, and Richelieu Rock

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Plan your stay

Accommodation listings are not available for this destination yet. Use the local planning notes to choose your base.

Getting there

Most visitors fly into Phuket International Airport (HKT), then transfer north to Khao Lak.

Phuket Airport to central Khao Lak is roughly 80 km by road.
Krabi Airport (KBV) can work if you are combining destinations, but it is farther.

Offshore trips usually depart from dedicated piers:

Thap Lamu Pier for Similan speedboats and many liveaboards
Khura Buri Pier for Surin transfers and some Richelieu-oriented itineraries

Plan your arrival day with buffer time. Many dive days start before sunrise, so arriving the day before your first boat trip reduces stress.

Getting around

Khao Lak is spread out along a coastal road. For most visitors, the practical options are private transfers, taxis, and rental cars.

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