There are many Koh Samui day trips and tour packages. With limited time and money, we could not sign up for all. I have collected the information of a few day trips organized by different agencies that interested me as follow. *All trips are subject to weather or tidal conditions. All prices and times are subject to change without notice.
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions
Big Buddha
Big Buddha is probably the most famous landmark on Koh Samui. Placed on a small island you drive across a short jetty to the imposing Golden Buddha. The Buddha is 12 metres high placed at the top of 73 steps. There you can see how the Buddhist Monks live and pray and at the top take in the amazing view overlooking Koh Phangan and Maenam Beach.
Wat Leam Suwanaram
Visit this temple which is over 100 years old and Chinese Lady Monk “Jao mae Kuan Im”. See the large Buddha statue placed in the middle of a pond full of fish. Enjoy both the beauty of the temple and understand more about the Buddhist religion and those people who come to attend meditation courses.
View Point and Chaweng Beach
Take a view over the longest beach on Koh Samui 7 km. of white sand, crystal clear water, local wildlife and nature.
Grandmother and Grandfather Rock
Away from Lamai Centre on the beach there are two famous granite rocks-better known as Grandmother and Grandfather rocks and shaped like female and male genitalia. A love story of a young man and woman ending their life together during a big storm and the symbol of their love turning the granite rocks into these shapes. These rocks are very popular to visit and the only one shaped like this in the world.
Monkey Show
The Monkeys in this show used to be seen all over the island when selling coconuts was the main income for the local people. Now you can visit them and see the working relationship between man and monkey in harvesting the coconut trees.
Khunaram Temple/ Mummified Monk
The body of Samui’s most famous mummified monk loung Pordaeng, is on display in the temple in the same position in which he died in over 30 years ago.
Namuang Fall
Namuang Fall is famous on Koh Samui. It originates from the Mountain in the heart of the Island and falls from the cliffs 20-40 metres high. You can enjoy swimming, jungle around the area and also elephant trekking service at the entrance.
Nathon Town
Visit the largest and oldest town on the island. See the local people selling and buying fruits, clothes and many local products. It is the only market where you can shop all day long. It is also the biggest port on the island where visitors can take the ferry to the mainland.
Koh Samui Day Trips
Around the Island Tour by A/C Minibus
6 hours Morning and Afternoon Trip
Adult: 450 Baht
Child: 350 Baht
– Full insurance and guide
– Hotel transfer
– Big Buddha
– Leam Suwanaram Temple “Jao Mae Kuan Im”
– View Point
– Grandmother and Grandfather Rock
– Monkey Show
– Mummified Monk/ Khunaram Temple
– Namuang Fall
– Nathon Town
Morning trip start from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Afternoon trip start from 11.30 am to 5.30 pm
4 hours Morning and Afternoon Trip
Adult: 400 Baht
Child: 300 Baht
– Full insurance and guide
– Hotel transfer
– Big Buddha
– Leam Suwanaram Temple “Jao Mae Kuan Im”
– View Point
– Grandmother and Grandfather Rock
– Monkey Show
– Mummified Monk/ Khunaram Temple
– Namuang Fall
Morning trip start from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Afternoon trip start from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm
| Pick up time | Lamai Beach | Chaweng Beach | Choeng Mon Beach | Bophud Beach | Maenam Beach |
| Morning | 08:45 – 09:00 | 09:00 – 09:15 | 09:20 – 09:30 | 08:45 – 09:00 | 08:15 – 08:30 |
| Afternoon | 11.30 – 11:45 | 11:00 – 11:15 | 10:40 – 10:50 | 10:30 – 10:40 | 10:20 – 10:30 |
You may book the trip at your hotel reception or any travel agency or call 07 7484 8334, 08 1719 2733, 08 1970 8129.
Sita Tour 2000
Address: 23/301 Moo 4, Soi Bon-Kai Bangrak, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani Thailand 84320
Around the Island Tour by Boat
Only Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Quality customer service, delicious food, safe and fun. This excursion presents the most beautiful and popular bays and beaches of Samui such as Big Buddha, Choengmon, Chaweng, Lamai, Laem Set and Laem Sor – ideal scenery for beautiful pictures. Stopover at Koh Tan (Green Peace Island) for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and a state of art lunch with local and international delicacies, served in beach restaurant. Back to Samui passing the famous 5 rock Island (with swallow nests), and Baan Taling Ngam until arrival at Nathon. Guides speaking in English, French, German and Italian.
Samui Evasion
Tel: 077 230 159
Fax: 077 230 438
Mobile: 081 979 1770, 081 597 2898
Email: holidays@samuievasion.com
Website: www.samuievasion.com
Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao
Enchanting islands abundant in natural beauty.
Koh Nangyuan is a secret jewel nestled in the Gulf of Thailand and is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Three island, lushly vegetated and peppered with boulders are connected with a sandy beach which changes with the seasons and tide. Coral reef fringes the islands creating a beautiful mosaic of coral and fish life. If you take the time to walk to the viewpoint you will be rewarded with breathtaking views. For beach lovers, Nangyuan is blissful.
Koh Tao (turtle island) is blessed with beautiful bays and beaches and has spectacular coral reefs along its shoreline. It is a paradise for snorkelers and divers alike. On the tour, you will visit one of these bays to enjoy the beauty of the underwater world.
Lomprayah One Day Snorkeling Trip to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao
A perfect escape to paradise. Lomprayah offers a unique snorkel tour. They go directly to Koh Nangyuan and have lunch exclusively in the Nangyuan Restaurant.
Itinerary:
06:30 Lomprayah can provide you with hotel transfers to the Lomprayah Pier. Light breakfast at the pier with tea and coffee.
08:00 Time to board the Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran for the fastest, safest and most comfortable way to reach paradise, only 1 and half hours. (Koh Phangan @ 08:30)
10:00 Arrive at Koh Nangyuan. The snorkel boat will then head to one of the most beautiful bays of Koh Tao for your snorkeling adventure.
12:00 Buffet lunch at Koh Nangyuan restaurant. After lunch you have time to enjoy the beauty of the island. Do not miss View Point only a 10 minute walk up the hill, the views are spectacular. Enjoy snorkeling in Japanese Gardens and for beach lovers unwind in the sun.
14.30 Time to head back to Koh Samui.
16.40 Arrive back at Koh Samui.
You day includes:
– Over 4 hours in Paradise
– Full insurance coverage
– Admission fee to Nangyuan
– Lunch buffet at Nangyuan
– Light breakfast
– English speaking guides
– Free snorkel equipment and life jacket
– Soft drink on the boat
Optional extras:
– Diving
– Beach chair or umbrella
– Drinks from the bar
– Souvenirs
– Underwater camera hire
– Photographs
Lomprayah
Website: www.lomprayah.com
Grand Sea Discovery One day trips by Speed Boat
- Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan
- Angthong National Marine Park
- Koh Phangan and Koh Mah
1. One Day Trip to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan
2100 Baht
Itinerary:
08:00 – 08:20 Transfer from hotel to Grand Sea pier.
08:45 Check-in and enjoy with continental breakfast.
09:00 Board speed boat to Koh Tao.
10:30 Arrive at Ao Muang (Mango Bay, Koh Tao) for snorkeling, sightseeing the beautiful beach.
12:00 Have lunch at Bingo restaurant, Koh Tao.
13:00 Depart from restaurant to Koh Nangyuan and you can relax with beautiful corals by snorkeling which we call “Crystal Clear” or sightseeing, climbing up the view point to make a memory.
15:00 Depart from Koh Nangyuan to Koh Samui.
16:30 Arrive at Koh Samui and transfer you to hotel.
*Price excludes entrance fee 100 baht/person
2. One Day Trip to Angthong National Marine Park
Snorkeling and sightseeing 2100 Baht
Snorkeling, sightseeing and kayaking 2300 Baht
Itinerary:
08:00 – 08:20 Transfer from hotel to Grand Sea pier.
08:45 Check-in and enjoy with continental breakfast.
09:00 Board speed boat to Angthong National Marine Park.
10:00 Arrive at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow for snorkeling with a lot of fish and wonderful corals.
11:00 Sightseeing around the National Marine Park.
11:30 See wonderful Emerald Lake known as Talay Nai the lake surrounded by the island with the amazing emerald saltwater lake surrounded.
12:30 Have Thai buffet lunch.
13:30 Adventure by kayaking around the wonderful nature of the Angthong National Marine Park or climbing up to the mountain’s top to take a look the fantastic panorama of the Marine Park. (Optional)
15:30 Depart from the Angthong National Marine Park.
16:30 Arrive at Koh Samui and transfer you to hotel.
*Price excludes admission fee 200 baht/person
3. One Day Trip to Koh Phangan
2100 Baht
Itinerary:
08:00 – 08:20 Transfer from hotel to Grand Sea pier.
08:45 Check-in and enjoy with continental breakfast.
09:00 Depart from pier to Koh Phangan.
09:30 Board the local taxi to the first place, Chinese Temple
10:00 Go to Pha-ngan Safari for seeing and feeding elephants show.
10:30 Visit an authentic fisherman village.
11:00 Reach Koh Mah, Mae Had Beach that is one of the most beautiful coral areas in Thai Bay for snorkeling.
12:00 Have lunch at restaurant, Mae Had Beach.
13:30 Arrive at Kao Thum Temple for the Pha-Ngan scenic viewpoint and then, go to Haad Rin where the world-famous as Full Moon Parties are held every month for relaxing.
16:30 Back to Koh Samui and transfer you to hotel.
Tour includes:
English speaking guide
Round trip transfer by shuttle bus
Continental breakfast
Lunch and soft drink
Travel accident insurance
Snorkeling equipment
Life jackets
First aid
Remark:
Exclude admission fee
Angthong National Marine Park: 200 baht/person
Nang Yuan Island: 100 baht/person
*Time and program might be changed depending on the weather conditions.
*Cancellation less than 8 hours before trip start will be charged.
Grand Sea Discovery Co., Ltd.
187 M.1 Maenam, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84330 Thailand.
Tel: (+66 77) 427001, 247668
Fax: (+66 77) 247663
Email: info@grandseatours.com
Website: www.grandseatours.com
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