Day 2 – To Similan Islands

My handphone alarm rang at 6.15am; disturbed us from our deep sleep but indicating the start of a new day. It’s time to get all set for our next destination. My roomie woke up to have her shower first while I’m allowed for at least 15 minutes of extra sleep (come on….a minute of sleep in the morning almost equals to an hour during night time…alright, I’m exaggerating …but I still need my sleep!! LOL). After a while, in my half awake mode I heard my roomie called out “Girl, are you already awake? It’s your turn to shower”. Argghhh....reluctantly, I had to drag myself out from bed, then headed for shower. Fifteen minutes later, both of us were already on our way down to the hotel restaurant for breakfast, where I realised some of the members had started their morning meals. We just had a quick breakfast and half an hour later, we were already on our way heading Khao Lak Jetty. Took us about 45 minutes drive to reach just the Jetty (and still need another one and a half hours journey by speed boat to reach the islands). If you still can recall, our driver drove F1 van; therefore the journey from our hotel to Jetty may be longer than just a mere 45 minutes for normal driver. Yet, the tar roads there aren’t bumpy at all, unlike Penang; it’s like riding on a horse. Hence, makes the traveling more comfortable although at such a fast speed.

Khao Lak Jetty - where we will take a speed boat to Similan Islands


Sampans and fishing cages by the Jetty

While waiting for our speed boat ride, we were treated with some biscuits and coffee or tea (self served) by the tour agent. The one day trip package actually includes beverage, lunch, snorkeling gears, insurance and entrance fees (The Thai government has imposed strict condition to entry into Similan so as to keep the islands pristine). All the 9 people from my group took the first class seats on the speed boat i.e the front un-shaded area - first class view but also free first class tanning services.

Approaching Koh Similan (the largest island)


The underwater is full of rock formations and coral reefs with an average depth of 60 feet

We were allowed to snorkel at two different locations by Island No. 9 and No. 8 where the underwater view was as magnificent just as if I am entering an underwater castle. Sadly, my camera is not waterproof hence all the breathtaking sceneries underneath are just captured and locked in my mind. Apart from that, we also passed by Island No. 4 (namely Mieng Islang) where there is a rock formation with the shape of an old man with two kids sitting beside him.

Then we headed back to Island No. 8 for lunch.

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