Ko Tachai dive site, also known as Twin Peaks is, along with Ko Bon, one of the most famous spots of the Surin Island National Park. Ko Tachai is actually located on the North Side of the Similan Islands but divers usually do so during a Liveaboard trip to the Surin Islands. On the Southern Side of the Island, you can find rock boulders worth exploring with many swim-throughs. The site is famous for spotting Manta Rays, as well as Leopard Sharks and turtles. If you are lucky you might even see a Whale Shark! So prepare your camera! As the site is in open water and the current can be sometimes quite strong, this dive site is reserved to experienced divers.
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here is October to November. Access: Boat. See the map of Ko Tachai on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Ko Tachai
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Barracuda
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Giant Trevally
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Leopard Shark
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Lion Fish
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Manta Ray
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Pipefish
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Seahorse
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Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Whale Shark
Photos
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Clown fishes waiting in front of their blue anemone housePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Blacktip Shark patrolling the crystal clear water... EPIC photo!Photo by Yann Hubert -
Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French PolynesiaPhoto by Yann Hubert -
Beautiful & Colorful Mandarin FishPhoto by Rich Guest -
Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh StraitPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear waterPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Flying Ray Manta in Bali!Photo by Jihye Lee -
Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Crab On ReefPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
White And Blue Underwater Coral ReefPhoto by Jihye Lee
Diving Reviews for this region
Surin Islands
Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!
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