Mu Ko Surin National Park
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The Mu Ko Surin National Park comprises some beautiful protected islands kilometers 60 west of the Northern Andaman Coast.
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Mu Ko Surin National Park is in the Andaman Sea roughly 60 kilometers from the coast of Phang Nga Province in the southern peninsula region. The park covers an area of roughly 135 km. Of the protected area 102 kilometers or 76% is sea. The park comprises 5 main islands; Ko Surin Nua, Ko Surin Tai, Ko Ree (Ko Stok), Ko Pachumba, and Ko Kai (Ko Torinla). A few kilometers to the north of the park is the Myanmar border and about 100 kilometers to the south are the Similan Islands.
These stunningly beautiful islands are open to visitors from 16 November - 15 May each year. The picture postcard beaches and excellent snorkelling are a big draw. The main activity enjoyed by visitors is snorkelling, closely followed by scuba diving. Accommodation is the form of bungalows and tents. There are two campsites on Ko Surin Nua.
The islands were declared a national park on the 9 July 1981 in recognition of the islands unique beauty and to protect the fragile marine habitat. Green and hawksbill turtles are frequent visitors to the islands. They come to nest on the island's beaches. In the 1990s some rare Olive Ridley turtles were also laying their eggs here. Diving is not allowed in certain areas of the park where conservation initiatives are taking place.
Travel to Surin National Park
Access to Surin Islands Marine National Park is easiest from either Khao Lak, Khuraburi, or Ko Phra Thong on mainland Phang Nga Province. The park is closed during rainy season, 1 May-31 October every year. The mainland office of the park is in Ngan Yong, just north of Khuraburi. Dive operators in Khao Lak offer liveaboard diving trips and day trips via speedboat. Ferry tickets to the islands can be purchased in Khuraburi as well. All boat operators in Khuraburi provide free land transfer to the ferry pier, which is a 10-minutes ride from the town centre.
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Diving and snorkelling
Virtually every dive shop on the Andaman Coast offers dive trips to the islands. See dive shop listings for Khao Lak, Patong, Ranong, etc.
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