{"id":2710,"date":"2026-09-23T16:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T09:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/product\/seastar-surin-moken-village\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T22:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:39:17","slug":"seastar-surin-moken-village","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/product\/seastar-surin-moken-village\/","title":{"rendered":"<span class=\"notranslate\" translate=\"no\">Sea Star \u00b7 Surin Islands Moken Village Full Day<\/span> (Surin Islands Moken Village All Day)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"trp-desc\">\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 8px;background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e7490,#0891b2);color: #fff;border-radius: 999px;padding: 8px 16px;font-size: 14px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 12px\">\ud83e\udd7d 3 snorkeling sessions \u00b7 Fins and towel included<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #cfe9ef;background: #f2fbfd;border-radius: 10px;padding: 12px 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.75;color: #245a66\"><strong>The departure port is not Phuket.<\/strong><br \/>Trips to the Surin Islands depart from <strong>Ban Nam Khem Pier<\/strong>\u00a0in Phang Nga Province. It's about 2 hours by car from Phuket Town, so pickup is early. Staying in Khao Lak puts you much closer.<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"trp-lead\">The Surin Islands are known for the best-preserved coral in the Andaman Sea. They lie far offshore, almost two hours by boat, so they are uncrowded, and many say the water and coral beat Similan. After the first snorkel at Chong Kad Channel, you visit the village of the sea nomads of the northern Andaman Sea, the <strong>Moken people<\/strong> \u2014 then snorkel twice more at Bon Bay and Pineapple Bay.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc99<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Great for<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li>For those who want plenty of snorkeling (3 times a day)<\/li>\r\n<li>For those looking for an uncrowded sea<\/li>\r\n<li>For those who want to see local culture, such as the Moken village<\/li>\r\n<li>For those staying in Khao Lak (the pier is close)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd50<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Itinerary<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sub\">\ud83d\udea4 Speedboat \u00b7 09:30 Departure<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-time\">\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">08:30<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Meeting and check-in at Ban Nam Khem Pier (08:30\u201309:00)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">09:30<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Speedboat departs<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">1<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Chong Kad Channel 1st Snorkeling<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">2<\/span><span class=\"tx\"><strong>Moken Village<\/strong> Visit \u2014 Sea Gypsy Village in the North Andaman Sea<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">3<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Lunch at Chong Kad Beach<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">4<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Second snorkeling at Bon Bay or Mae Yai Bay<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">5<\/span><span class=\"tx\">3rd snorkeling at Pineapple Bay or Turtle Bay<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">17:30<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Arrive at the pier (17:30\u201318:00) and transfer to the hotel<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sub\">\ud83d\udee5 Speed Catamaran \u00b7 09:30 Departure<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-time\">\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">08:30<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Meeting and check-in at Ban Nam Khem Pier (08:30\u201309:00)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">09:30<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Speed Catamaran departs<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">1<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Chong Kad Channel 1st Snorkeling<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">2<\/span><span class=\"tx\"><strong>Moken Village<\/strong> Visit \u2014 Sea Gypsy Village in the North Andaman Sea<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">3<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Lunch at Chong Kad Beach<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">4<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Second snorkeling at Bon Bay or Mae Yai Bay<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">5<\/span><span class=\"tx\">3rd snorkeling at Pineapple Bay or Turtle Bay<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"tm\">17:30<\/span><span class=\"tx\">Arrive at the pier (17:30\u201318:00) and transfer to the hotel<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83e\uddf3<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Included\/Not included<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sub inc\">\u2713 What's included<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-inc\">\r\n<li>Round-trip hotel pickup<\/li>\r\n<li>English-speaking guide<\/li>\r\n<li>National Park admission fee<\/li>\r\n<li>Snorkeling gear<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Includes fins and towel<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li>Life jacket<\/li>\r\n<li>Lunch (National Park Restaurant Buffet)<\/li>\r\n<li>Snacks<\/li>\r\n<li>Drinks<\/li>\r\n<li>Fruit<\/li>\r\n<li>Traveler&#039;s accident insurance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sub exc\">\u2715 Not included<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-exc\">\r\n<li>\ud301<\/li>\r\n<li>Personal expenses<\/li>\r\n<li>GoPro (available for rent at the dock)<\/li>\r\n<li>Compensation for lost items<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Tour guide language<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li>English, Thai, and Chinese guides accompany all tours.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>High-speed boat departing at 09:30<\/strong> \u2014 German: Every day except Friday \/ Russian: Sunday \u00b7 Tuesday \u00b7 Thursday \/ French: Tuesday<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Catamaran departing at 09:30<\/strong> \u2014 Russian: Sunday \u00b7 Tuesday \u00b7 Thursday<\/li>\r\n<li>This is based on the operator&#039;s guidelines for the period from October 15 to May 15 of the following year and is subject to change depending on the operator&#039;s circumstances. If you would like a guide in a specific language, please request it when making your reservation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-note\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udccc<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Good to know before booking<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>As this is a shared group tour, please arrive at the meeting point on time.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Surin National Park is closed every year from May 16 to October 14<\/strong>. No trips run during this period.<\/li>\r\n<li>Guests who have had bone surgery within the last 6 months cannot board.<\/li>\r\n<li>This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or infants under 1 year old.<\/li>\r\n<li>If a pregnant woman or an infant under 1 will be joining, please contact us before booking.<\/li>\r\n<li>This tour is not recommended for people with asthma, heart disease or high blood pressure, or for those over 70. If you do join, please board with a companion.<\/li>\r\n<li>The snorkeling point is determined as one of two locations based on the wave and tide conditions of the day.<\/li>\r\n<li>The schedule is subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.<\/li>\r\n<li>If the number of participants is less than 10, the operator may cancel the tour. In this case, a full refund will be provided.<\/li>\r\n<li>For suitcases larger than 20 inches, you must pay an additional 200 baht per bag on-site when loading them into the pickup vehicle.<\/li>\r\n<li>We provide pickup services throughout Phuket and from accommodations in Khao Lak, Khok Kloy, and Natai. Estimated pickup times and additional fees by region are listed in the pickup region field on the booking page.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"trp-extra\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Tour Route Map<\/span><\/div>\r\n<figure style=\"margin:14px 0 0;text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/seastar-map-surin-moken.jpg\" alt=\"Sea Star Surin Islands and Moken village route map\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:440px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:inline-block\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b7d85;margin-top:6px\">\ud83d\udea4 Surin Islands \u00b7 Moken Village Tour Route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A full-day tour with three snorkeling stops at some of the Andaman Sea's best spots, plus a visit to the Moken sea-nomad 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