Scuba Thailand
Koh Tao → Similan Islands → Richelieu Rock
Trip Overview
Experience Thailand's world-class diving, from beginner courses to legendary dive sites with whale sharks and manta rays.
Highlights
Regions Covered
Estimated Costs
*Estimates per person, excluding international flights
Best Season
February - May
Difficulty
active
Duration
7 Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Koh Tao
Koh Tao
Morning
Fly to Samui, ferry to Koh Tao
Afternoon
Check in, dive shop orientation
Evening
Sairee Beach sunset
Open Water Day 1
Koh Tao
Morning
Pool training, theory
Afternoon
First open water dives
Evening
Log book review, beach dinner
Open Water Day 2
Koh Tao
Morning
Open water dives 3 & 4
Afternoon
Certification complete! Fun dive
Evening
Celebrate at beach bars
Transfer to Khao Lak
Khao Lak
Morning
Ferry to Samui, fly to Phuket
Afternoon
Transfer to Khao Lak
Evening
Prepare for liveaboard
Similan Liveaboard Day 1
Similan Islands
Morning
Board liveaboard, sail to Similans
Afternoon
2 dives at Similan Islands
Evening
Night dive, sleep on boat
Similan Liveaboard Day 2
Richelieu Rock
Morning
Sunrise dive at Richelieu Rock
Afternoon
2 more dives - whale shark territory
Evening
Return sail to Khao Lak
Departure
Phuket
Morning
Rest, beach time
Afternoon
Transfer to Phuket Airport
Evening
Depart
Packing Tips
- Dive certification card
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Motion sickness medicine
- Underwater camera
- Rash guard
Pro Tips
- February-May is whale shark season
- Book liveaboards well in advance
- Koh Tao certification is internationally recognized
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