5D4N Similan Islands / Koh Bon / Koh Tachai / Richelieu Rock
5D4N Similan Islands ITINERARY
NEW SIMILAN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK REGULATIONS
- guests must have tour insurance (covered by DiveRACE)
- guests must indicate passport details to national park beforehand
- national park tickets must be bought before trip departure
*Due to the above new regulations coming into effect on 15th Oct 2018, dive itinerary would be subjected to changes if necessary.
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Day 1 |
0 dives |
Scheduled pick up (between 4-8pm - please refer to below)
Transfer to Thap Lamu pier, near Khao Lak, to MV DiveRACE Class E for welcome and Dinner on board
Sail overnight to Similan Islands (sailing time between 4 – 5 hours)
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Day 2 |
3 day dives + 1 night dive |
Dives (Anita's Reef / elephant head rock / west of eden / Snapper Alley) around Similan Islands + Visit to Island #8 (Sail Rock)
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Day 3 |
4 day dives |
Dives around Similan Islands (Xmas Point / North Point) & Koh Bon (North Reef / Ridge / Pinnacle) & Koh Tachai (Reef)
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Day 4 |
4 day dives |
Dives around Koh Tachai (Pinnacle / Reef) & Richelieu Rock.
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Day 5 |
2 day dives |
Boonsung wreck or MV Sea Chart wreck and Premchai wreck. Return to Thap Lamu pier by 1.30pm. Transfer back to hotel by 5pm/ Airport by 3.30pm.
* Note: if you have to fly on the day of arrival (day 5) you will NOT be able to dive the last 2 dives or reschedule. This is to allow for your minimum surface interval/No Fly Time (as recommended by PADI).
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**Please take note that DiveRACE reserves the right to:
- make changes to the timing and destination of the trip in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
- imposed a fuel surcharge if necessary
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Thap Lamu Pier, Near Khao Lak
Dive Trip Package
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What is included? |
What is excluded? |
- All nights’ accommodation on board
- All meals (Western & Thai) snacks, hot beverages, coffee, tea, Milo
- Towel, daily cabin services
- Fresh hot towel and drink after every dive
- Tanks, weight belt, weights
- Dive guides
- Free Scheduled Pick Up/ Drop Offs anywhere in Phuket
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- All flights & hotels stay
- National Marine Park fee
- Dive & travel insurance
- Massage services
- Laundry services
- Soft drinks, alcohol
- Nespresso coffee
- Diving gear subject to availability
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Dive Site Information
Water Temp: 27-30 degrees Celsius
Visibility: 10-40 meters
Dive Experience: Suitable for all levels
Best Time to Dive: November to April
Additional Trip Notes
National Marine Park fee: 1,800THB/ diver, 1,000THB/ non-diver. Fees to be collected in CASH at beginning of trip (Thai baht).
Transfers range between 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on where guests are staying.
Dive Insurance is compulsory for this trip. We also strongly advise you to get travel insurance. Please check your travel insurance policy for your diving needs. We recommend Diver Alert Network or DAN Asia Pacific if you are not covered.
Services on Board
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Description |
Pricing |
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Thai Massage |
600THB per hour |
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Soft drink |
40THB |
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Beer |
70THB |
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Wine |
1000THB |
Equipment Rental
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Item Name |
Rental Cost |
Lost Equipment charges |
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Buoyancy Control Device |
250THB per day |
12000THB |
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Regulator |
250THB per day |
15000THB |
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Mask |
100THB per day |
1200THB |
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Fins |
100THB per day |
5000THB |
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Wetsuit |
250THB per day |
5000THB |
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15L Aluminum Tank |
350THB per day |
N.A. |
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Underwater Torch |
250THB per day |
3500THB |
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Dive Computer |
350THB per day |
12000THB |
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Full Set (Mask, Fins, Wetsuit, BCD, Reg) |
700THB per day |
N.A. |
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Nitrox Fills |
300THB per fill
Buy 6 get 1 free |
N.A. |
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2lb Lead Weights |
Free of Charge |
250THB per piece |
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Weight Belt |
Free of Charge |
300THB |