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Thailand’s best days out.
The 14 most popular bophut tours in Thailand. What each trip actually includes, what it costs and who runs it - the standouts worth building a day around.
Semi-private yacht to Ang Thong Marine Park from Koh Samui. Snorkel, kayak, Emerald Lake, Blue Lagoon viewpoints, and great onboard food.
“The crew is very helpful. The food is good. Very relaxing to just be on the boat in general. The pickup was exactly on time.”
VIP Ang Thong day tour from Koh Samui with hotel pickup, small group (max 12), guided snorkelling, kayaking, Thai lunch, and Emerald Lake.
“We had an amazing day trip to the 42 Islands. The service was of a very high standard, professional and friendly throughout the entire day. The attractions were diverse and well organized, making the experience enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended”
Farm-to-table Thai cooking in Koh Samui with Chef Lat. Harvest herbs, cook 4 Thai dishes, and learn curry paste, coconut cream, and drinks.
“My sister and I took Lat's Thai Cooking Class in December and it was such a wonderful experience. Lat is super charming, sweet, professional and has great knowledge in Thai Cuisine, not to mention everything she taught us about hRead more”
Speedboat snorkeling from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan, with hotel pickup, Thai buffet lunch, and time to hike or chill.
“We had an absolutely amazing time! The boat rides were not as bad as expected, the islands were stunning and snorkelling was magnificent. The lunch on Koh Tao was SO delicious!! We couldn’t believe how good ! The entire experieRead more”
Koh Samui’s Elephant Nature Care sanctuary visit with hotel pickup, snacks and vegetarian lunch, roaming elephants, and a free highlight video.
“Excellent attraction, great to see the elephants so well looked after. Great to get up close and get involved with the feeding of these gracious animals.”
Speedboat day tour to Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, snorkeling and kayaking gear, and lagoon hikes.
“A full day of adventure, plenty of time to explore with hiking, swimming, kayaking and snorkelling all thrown in. The crew on the boat were amazing and thank you so much to Joe, Sunshine and the team (fun and easy names to remember and pronounce!). Not only did they look after you very well, they…”
Private 52-foot sailing yacht in Koh Samui for up to 6, with an attentive crew, open bar, and chef-prepared Italian seafood lunch.
“We had a very nice experience with Independence. The crew were very friendly and luckily the weather was very good. The amenities on the yacht were nice and clean and it was very nice just sunbathing on the deck. The canapes were very delicious as well. A bit shame that we didn't get to snorkel…”
Private Blue Dragon yacht from Koh Samui to Ang Thong: snorkeling at Emerald Lake, sea-kayak cliffs, and yacht comfort for up to 6.
“We were looking for a traditional Thai boat experience and we got it. The boat, the crew and the food were perfect. We enjoyed our time on the cruise very much and would do it again.”
Hands-on Thai cooking class on Koh Samui with market herbs, outdoor kitchen, coconut milk from scratch, and 4 menus in 4 hours.
“The Tom Yum we made in class was the best I've ever had. The market stop was a revelation—I've never seen such a variety of fruits and vegetables. Thanks for the experience.”
Koh Samui minivan highlights tour with hotel pickup: Big Buddha, Plai Laem, viewpoints, Na Muang waterfall, and Wat Khunaram.
“The tour itself was fine and followed a standard program, but the description is highly misleading and contradictory. Under the 'Pick up time' section, it clearly states a timeframe for Lipa Noi (08:00-08:15 am), which led us to believe a pickRead more”
Private customized Koh Samui tour with pickup and a driver. See Big Buddha, Lad Koh, Hin Ta & Hin Yai, Na Muang waterfall.
“Our polite and helpful driver met us at the cruise port when we docked and helped us to experience the island in a unique and amazing way. He took us exactly where we wanted to go, had a great suggestion for somewhere that we didn't even know about. And the 6 hour private driver cost…”
ATV up Samui’s mountains with a hidden waterfall stop, Buddha views, and a real Thai lunch plus drinks, with pickup and GoPro support.
“Such a fun tour! We started off by getting picked up in a truck. Which was so fun bc you’re in the back and you get a nice tour of the island. Then we were able to ride the atv’s for a while until we reached a waterfall. We got to dive in! The water…”
VIP small-group tour to Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao with hotel pickup, lunch, guided snorkeling, and stunning viewpoints from Koh Samui.
“Great tour, saw multiple turtles and fish. The lunch was at a lovely beach restaurant. The final stop at Nang Yuan was very touristy but the water was very clear.”
Ride Koh Samui’s off-road ATV/buggy trails to a temple viewpoint and Hin Lad Waterfall, with lunch and pickup included.
“An absolute fun day out!! The tour and tour guides were spot on! Upgraded to Z10 buggy which was worth it. Great locations on the way for refreshments and the view at the lunch location was stunning. Definitely recommend for an inland tour. Tip: wear old clothing and trainers. Take wet wipes”
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