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Ko Surin Nuea
Surin Islands
The larger park island with headquarters and visitor bays.
Thailand · Phang Nga · Andaman Sea
Surin Islands
A quiet national-park island pair with shallow coral gardens and a Moken sea-nomad community, reached by boat from Kuraburi Pier.
Moken sea-nomad villageCoral gardensRichelieu Rock diving
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Ko Surin Tai
Surin Islands
The southern island, home of the Moken village.
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Ko Torinla
Surin Islands
Small northern island with reef and clear water.
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Ko Kai
Surin Islands
Small island with clear shallows.
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Richelieu Rock
Dive site · between the Surins and the mainland
World-famous dive site south of the islands.
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Ko Surin Nuea viewpoint
Surin Islands
Hill trail viewpoint over the islands.
Beaches
Ao Chong Khat
Surin Islands
Main east-coast bay with shallow, clear water.
Beaches
Ao Mae Yai
Ko Surin Nuea · west side
Calm bay with coral-garden snorkelling.
Beaches
Ao Maya
Ko Surin Nuea · southeast
Sheltered bay and overnight anchorage.
Culture
Moken village
Ko Surin Tai · Ao Bon Yai
Sea-nomad community at Ao Bon Yai; visit with a guide.
City life
Khao Lak dive shops & restaurants
Mainland · Khao Lak
Dive centres and restaurants serving Surin trips.
Transport
Kuraburi Pier
Mainland · Kuraburi
Mainland pier for park boats; about 1.5 hours to the islands.
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Map locations are approximate. Nearby excursions are labelled; check venue access, opening days and sea conditions before visiting.
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The larger island, with park headquarters, bays and the main visitor facilities.
A calm, sheltered bay with easy coral-garden snorkelling.
The main east-coast bay with clear, shallow water and a white beach.
A sheltered southeast-coast bay often used as an overnight anchorage.
A world-famous dive site south of the islands; best reached with a dive boat or liveaboard.
A small northern island with reef and clear water; watch the currents.
A small island with clear shallows south of Ko Surin Nuea.
A small sea-nomad community on the southern island; visit with a guide and respect residents’ privacy.
The shallow reefs around the islands are the main reason people come.
Short trails on Ko Surin Nuea, including a viewpoint over the islands.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Surin Islands
The Moken have lived from these seas for generations; the park village explains their traditions.
The Moken village sits on Ao Bon Yai; visit with a guide, dress modestly and ask before photographing.
Protected since 1981; rangers manage the park, its campsites and its rules.
Turtles nest on quiet beaches; some areas close during nesting and hatching.
No-anchor zones and guide-led snorkelling protect the coral; do not touch or stand on it.
Kuraburi’s pier town grew from fishing communities that still work the coast.
Dive boats from Khao Lak and Phuket include Surin and Richelieu Rock on their routes.
Mainland towns near the park serve Andaman seafood and southern curries.
Traditional kabang boats are part of village life; the visitor centre explains their craft.
The Moken’s reading of the sea helped communities reach safety in 2004 — a respected part of the islands’ modern story.
Geography
Two islands, one park
Mu Ko Surin National Park covers Ko Surin Nuea and Ko Surin Tai and their reefs, about 60 km offshore from Kuraburi on the mainland coast.
Season & access
The park opens roughly mid-October to mid-May; in the monsoon the sea is rough and tours stop. Day trips and pre-booked overnight park stays both run from the mainland.
Culture & heritage
Protect the reef
Do not touch or stand on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and take rubbish back with you.
Sea-nomad neighbours
The Moken community lives inside the park; support it through guided visits and buy craft where it is offered, rather than entering homes uninvited.
City life: bars & restaurants
Food & facilities
There are no restaurants on the islands: day boats carry food and the park canteen serves overnight guests. Bring water and take all rubbish back to the mainland.
Evenings
The islands are quiet after dark; overnight visitors camp or stay in park tents on Ko Surin Nuea. Most visitors sleep on the mainland in Khao Lak or Kuraburi.
To, from & around Surin Islands
Boats from Kuraburi Pier
Park boats and tour speedboats leave Kuraburi Pier, about 1.5 hours offshore; many tours run from Khao Lak with hotel transfers included.
No island terminals
There are no terminals on the islands. For mainland coach connections, Khao Lak is the practical hub, with VIP buses to Bangkok and Phuket.