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The 15 most popular koh samui tours in Thailand. What each trip actually includes, what it costs and who runs it - the standouts worth building a day around.
4WD wild jungle safari from Koh Samui to Na Muang Falls, Hin Ta & Hin Yai, the mummified monk, and Buddha’s Magic Garden, with lunch.
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Speedboat half-day to Koh Madsum Pig Island plus Koh Tan snorkeling and lunch, with hotel transfers and gear included from Koh Samui.
“The guides were absolutely fantastic and so helpful! They took such great care of us and made the whole experience even better.”
Koh Samui jungle tour with elephant sanctuary feeding, Na Muang waterfall, Secret Garden, Wat Teepangkorn views, and Thai lunch.
“Our guide Fifa was very nice person and so friendly. Such amazing excursion ! It was incredible view at the top of mountain in the jungle. Cool experience with elephants ! Nice waterfall ! Amazing day in Samui. I am very recommend !”
Semi-private Ang Thong cruise from Koh Samui: yacht, snorkeling, optional kayaking, Emerald Lake hike, sunset banana split, door-to-door pickup.
“Fantastic, well organised day out. Everything exceeded our expectations. Kayaking was great, they accounted for all abilities so you could be on the water too, if not in a kayak. Snorkeling was great, plenty of fish and variety, pleasing to see the underwater life healthy. Many photo opportunities along with their photo contribution, great food,…”
Half-day Koh Samui temple and waterfall tour with hotel pickup, Big Buddha, mummified monk, Hin Ta Hin Yai, and Na Muang.
“Don’t waste 6 hours of your life visiting sites that could be done in 3. Our guide was uninformed, unorganised and didn’t manage the tour well.”
Full-day Ang Thong Marine Park tour from Koh Samui with sea kayaking, cave tunnels, Emerald Lake views, snorkeling, and buffet lunch for $68.
“Boat: The boat was comfortable and we had enough space. It was big enough and the sea was calm for us so it was a smooth ride. Staff: The guides and assistants were all nice and helpful. There were about 50 guests and it felt like an adequate number of staff. Activities: The conditions weren’t…”
A 2-hour quad ride in Koh Samui with hotel pickup, guided jungle tracks, and a seasonal waterfall stop plus a refreshing mid-ride break.
“2 hours was enough for the 3 of us. They gave us a helmet and a face mask, you need the face mask for the dust the bike/s, in front of you kick up. It was a good ride going over dirt tracks, roads and some rocky terrain. We all thought it was great fun.…”
Half day at Samui Elephant Home in Koh Samui. Watch elephants roam, learn care basics, feed and see baths, plus vegetarian meal.
“I did this experience as a family with 2 girls 9 and 12 and absolutely loved it. The staff where super friendly and answered all my kids questions with a smile, the activities where great and the interactions with the elephants left ever lasting memories. Cannot recommend this enough!!”
Speedboat to Pig Island for pig time, then Koh Tan snorkeling and lunch with hotel pickup from Koh Samui. Half-day value.
“Great experience! Just remember to bring your own towels and change of clothes if you’re getting in the water”
Ride a 4WD jeep through Koh Samui’s jungle, swim at Na Muang 2 waterfall, visit mummified monk temple, eat Thai lunch, and play at the finish.
“Our private tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make the day perfect from start to finish. Lunch was amazing and we got to see many places we would otherwise have not visited. Riding on top of the jeep through the jungle was an experience the kids…”
Koh Samui 4WD jungle tour with elephant care time, Na Muang waterfall, a mountain-view lunch, and temple + secret garden stops.
“Absolutely fantastic tour today! Guide Palmmie was excellent and everything was well organised. Just right amount of time at each point of interest and the highlight I ❤️ elephant was just amazing finishing your with beautiful Thai buffet lunch in stunning mountain top restaurant where the views were magnificent! Highly recommended trip!”
Private longtail boat from Koh Samui to Pig Island and Koh Tan. Play with pigs, swim beaches, and snorkel when seas are calm.
“Amazing day, great service, lovely people. Very good value for money.”
Small-group Ang Thong day trip from Koh Samui with snorkeling, sea kayaking, Emerald Lagoon views, and lunch plus fruit and drinks included.
“The trip was planned well but execution on ground lacked. It lets you move from island to island with picturesque sights. However the staff looks to be in hurry and doesn’t give a friendly vibe especially if you are with kids.”
Private 78-ft teak yacht from Koh Samui to Ang Thong, with sea kayaking, top reef snorkeling, Blue Lagoon time, and full onboard meals.
“This was the best trip we did in koh samui, the food we had for breakfast and lunch was amazing and very tasty. The tour guides were very informative and safety concious and really looked after you. The views from the boat are breath taRead more”
VIP Ang Thong from Samui: small-group speedboat, Koh Wao snorkeling, kayak in emerald lagoons, viewpoint climb, Thai lunch.
“You get a lot of bang for your buck on this experience! It really is a full day of activities, but you never feel rushed as enough time is allotted for each part (hiking to the viewpoint, snorkeling, beach time, lunch). The crew also kept us happily fed with snacks and water on the boat…”
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