About Mu Ko Surin National Park
Mu Ko Surin National Park is a marine national park in the Andaman Sea off Khura Buri District, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. Established in 1981, it comprises five main islands and surrounding waters covering 135 square kilometers. Renowned for pristine white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, intact coral reefs and diverse marine life, it is considered one of Thailand's premier snorkeling and diving destinations, including the famous Richelieu Rock.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an offshore archipelago of five forested islands with white-sand beaches, shallow bays and clear waters. The park is accessed only by boat from Khura Buri Pier. Facilities are concentrated at Ao Mae Yai and Ao Chak on Ko Surin Nuea, with campsites, park bungalows and a visitor centre. Activities centre on snorkeling and diving over fringing reefs, hiking on short forest trails, and visiting the Moken village at Ao Bon on Ko Surin Tai. There are no roads or private vehicles on the islands.
Key highlights
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Five-island archipelago with pristine beaches at Ao Mae Yai, Ao Mai Ngam and Ao Chak
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Extensive shallow coral reefs with high marine biodiversity for snorkeling
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World-renowned dive site Richelieu Rock within park waters
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Moken (Chao Leh) village at Ao Bon on Ko Surin Tai