Koh Tachai (Similan #11)

Koh Tachai is located at the northern tip of the Similan Islands National Park and the latest addition to the coverage of the National Park area along with Koh Bon. Koh Tachai boasts spectacular white beaches and crystal-clear waters surrounding it.

According to National Geographic Society Koh Tachai is due to its remoteness among the top 10 diving destinations in the world. On the island you can trek the nature trail to spot hermits, various reptiles, and Nicobar pigeons. This ancient jungle is full of wonders and mysterious wildlife that is hard to find elsewhere.

Similan Islands (Mu Ko Similan)

The Similans, a group of 11 uninhabited islands about 50 km from the Phang Nga coastline, are probably the most uniquely beautiful islands. They are under the National Marine Park protection and with crystal clear 50 meters visibility quite famous for lovers of diving and snorkeling , as well as being idyllic above the waves, too.

Imagine a dreamy chain of eleven remote islands tucked away in the Andaman Sea, incredibly beautiful, with a coral reef that’s 5000 years old. Covered in jungle and grandeur rocks, with remarkable beaches and marine life unmatched in Thailand, the Similan Islands promising perfect images of paradise from any angle.

Visiting this archipelago by private charter yacht and staying for a few days is a lifetime experience like no other. Not only are you able to dive at the best times, experience cinematic sunrises and sunsets and the unique atmosphere of the sea, you also avoid the crowds of day visitors who frolic here between 8am and 4pm.

The islands are:

1. Ko Hu Yong *
2. Ko Payang *
3. Ko Payan *
4. Ko Miang - best beaches (Honeymoon Bay and Princess Bay)
5. Ko Ha - best snorkeling sites
6. Ko Payu - best snorkeling sites
7. Ko Hin Pousar *
8. Ko Similan - Donald Duck and Sail Rock viewpoints
9. Ko Bangu - best diving sites
10. Ko Bon (Ko Talu) - best diving sites
11. Ko Tachai * - best diving sites

* This islands are fully protected since their beaches are usually used by turtles to lay eggs.

The park is open for visitors daily between 8am and 4pm, from 15th October to 15th May. Closed the rest of the year during the rainy seasons.