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Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea

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Mr.T: At Similan Islands the Elephant Head Rock is a "Top Dive Site"
Top dive destinations in Thailand: Similans - Koh Nang Yuan - Koh Lanta - Phuket

Elephant Head Rock lies at the Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea between Island No. 7 and Island No. 8.
Elephant Head Rock is arguably the most famous west side dive site. It boasts a maze of swim throughs and has the reputation for spin cycle like currents running in every direction.
The rock formation looks like the head of an elephant.

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Beach at Similan Island No. 8

One of the top dive sites in the Andaman Sea

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Elephant Head Rock

Elephant Head Rock (Elephant Head Rock (diving spot)) (PhangNga)

Elephant Head Rock lies between Similan Islands No. 7 and 8. It is arguably the most famous west side dive site with a maze of swim-throughs and the reputation for spin cycle like currents running in every direction. The rock formation looks like the head of an elephant.
There is plenty of marine life residing in the site's shallower sections. Around the boulders are angelfish, trigger fish and schools of fusiliers and juvenile snappers. This is an ideal place for spotting small reef sharks. Down to 30 meters on the sand you will find purple fire gobies and in shallower water, the endemic Similan jawfish.
Diving Information:
Elephant Head Rock Reef Basics: Boulder, pinnacle and wall diving
Depth: 5 - >40 m
Visibility: 20 - 40 m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 26 - 29°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: November to April

Latitude: 8.624264169744093, Longitude: 97.6447188300873

Mu Koh Similan National Park, Koh Phra Thong, Kruraburi, Phang Nga 82150

Diving on the Similan Islands is best from Khao Lak which is the closest
tourist destination. In Khao Lak there are more than 26 dive operators available. All of them offer professional services. Over the years we established very good relations with the following dive operators in Khao Lak.

Dive Operators in Khao Lak

Diving

Khaolak Scuba Adventures

Tel.: 076-485602 or 083-6379191

Khaolak Scuba Adventures (เขาหลัก สคูบ้า อัดเว็นเชอส์) (KhaoLakTown)

Khaolak Scuba Adventures offer Scuba Diving or Snorkeling to the Similan Islands and beyond. They offer programs such as live-aboards on Manta Queen 1 & 2, Day Trips & Individual Overnight Trips. All PADI Courses are available in multiple languages. Specialties are snorkeling day trips & overnight trips, as well as TEC Diving & re breather Diving.
Khao lak Scuba Adventures also have flexible packages and live-aboard schedules to suit any holiday requirement.They are located on Nang Tong Beach road.