Excursions
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Waterfalls To be honest, you will not find a "Niagara looking" waterfall on Samui, but it can be a nice experience anyway. Na Muang Waterfall Hid Lad Waterfall |
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Big Buddha Wat Phra Yai is a more than 12 meter tall Buddha statue, first built in 1972. It is located on a small island but today connected with main land with a bridge. Please show respect and wear proper clothes and shoes while visiting. This is not just a tourist attraction, but also an important Buddhist symbol for the local Thai people here. In 2005 and 2006, Big Buddha has been extended with a Dharma wheel and a traditional Suphannahong boat. |
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Mummified Monk Mummified Monk (at Wat Khunaram) The only mummy we have ever seen that wears sunglasses! Luong Por Daeng was a highly respected monk when he died over 35 years ago. A native of Koh Samui he enjoyed a long prosperous family life until he was 50 years old when he decides to devote the last part of his life to the monk hood. After being ordain in 1944, he became renowned for his meditation practice for about 20 years. He was also able to foresee his own death in1973 when he was 79 years old. Today, he can still be seen in the exact same meditative position he was in when he died. |
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Hin Ta Hin Yai Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta Hin Yai) Mother nature indeed has a sense of humor! These rocks at the south of Lamai beach have been shaped over millions of years by wind and water to resemble human reproductive organs. They are set on a beautiful coast lined with gigantic rocks that form inviting shallow pools in between. Because of their shape, the rocks are seen as strong fertility symbols and said to be the origin of the 'Mui' peoples. Apparently, couples that are trying to have a baby should come here for positive vibrations & good energy that will help the woman conceive. In local legend the rocks apparently appeared after two lovers drowned themselves in the sea because their families disapproved of their relationship. |
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Elephant Trekking Over fifty elephants call Samui home and all work in the tourist industry. A typical 'trek' lasts between 15 minutes and half an hour and is an excellent way to see the island's jungle clad interior. Some companies take visitors up into the hills for magnificent views over the island; others go through waterfalls, where riders run the risk of receiving a cooling shower. |
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Diving Koh Samui offers high-quality diving most of the year. The most famous dive site in the area is Sail Rock, North of Ko Pha Ngan, which has an 18m natural rock chimney swim through and is a good place to see whale sharks. Other sites can be found in the North of Ang Thong National Park and close to the Gulf's diving Mecca Koh Tao, which has 21 sites off its shores. |
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Snorkeling Get to see the beaches of Koh Samui in a different way! During a boat trip around the island you will pass some of the most stunning beaches and coves: Big Buddha Bay, Choengmon Bay, Chaweng Bay, Lamai Bay, Hua Thanon Bay, Koh Mudsum and Koh Tan. A BBQ style picnic lunch will be prepared on a sandy beach along the way and there will be opportunities for snorkeling. |
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Kayaking in Angthong National Park Pick up from your hotel to the pier where you will board the boat. Light breakfast is served on board while our guide will give you a brief knowledge on geographic, nature and background of Angthong National Park. Sea Kayaking with American made kayaks. Explore the coast of Mae Koh. After landing the kayaks on the beach you take an easy but spectacular climb through dense rainforest and narrow ravines to arrive at the green lagoon. |
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Sailing Following the success of the Samui Regatta, currently in its second year, the island's sailing scene has come on in leaps and bounds. The surrounding islands in the Marine Park ( Ang Thong ) make an ideal sailing playground and good all-year-round breezes and challenging westerly winds between May and November make great sailing conditions. Several boat companies operate charters... |
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Fishing All your favorite fish are fair game on a Koh Samui fishing trip. On a local boat, you'll visit fish teeming hotspots like Koh Pha-Ngan, Koh Tan, Orange Island or Lamai. Night fishing trip are available for those after the ultimate challenge. |
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Monkey Show Koh Samui is synonymous with coconut trees - there are literally plantations all over the island, and until tourism arrived, coconuts were the main industry here. How do you get at the coconuts? Enter the monkey, considered as man's best friend, these industrious little animals are greatly prized and give a demonstration of their incredible dexterity (and not just at picking coconuts) in the outdoor theatre. The entertainment also includes performing elephants. |
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Crocodile Show The crocodile show is a lot of fun. The crocodile trainers show you these prehistoric beasts in and out of the pool. The highlight of the show is when a volunteer puts his head into the open mouth of a crocodile. |
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Buffalo fighting A couple of arenas is located around the island. This is a Thai and local tradition with a long history. |
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Butterfly Garden Here you will see amazing butterflies and other tropical insects. It is located in the South-East at Leam Set. |
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Magical Garden or the Secret Garden The garden is located in the hills of Samui about 550 meter above sea level and the only way to get there is through the jungle, rivers and mountains by a 4X4 off road vehicles. The Garden was built in 1976 by a local fruit farmer, Nim Thongsuk. He was 77 years old when he started his project. It is said that he built the garden all by himself. The garden is full of statues of animals, gods and demons. The hill-top setting and the tranquil river flowing through it give the garden a very soothing and mystical feeling. |
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Mountain-top Viewpoint There is an unmarked and unpaved road going from Lamai over the island to Bang Po, Maenam and Nathon which passes several viewpoints, of which the most beautiful and breathtaking one is Yaod Khao. This viewpoint can only be reached by a professional, all-terrain 4x4 vehicle. This viewpoint is located on the highest point of Samui at 650 meters above sea level. From here you can see Ko Samui from north to south, surrounding islands, spectacular views of the National Marine Park to the west and the mainland to the south. |
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Thai Cooking Schools Thai cooking courses are an increasingly popular activity on the island. Thai cuisine's increasingly high profile worldwide and the easygoing environment of Samui's cookery schools no doubt encourage many visitors to take a course. |
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Spa & Massage Koh Samui has always attracted those in search of a place to relax and recharge, with many new age centers established years before Spas became mainstream. The alternative venues with liver fasting and meditation are still around, complemented by an increasing number of sophisticated new Spa resorts, many located in hotels. Asian beauty secrets, traditional massage, de-stressing body treatments...Samui is the place to find them. |
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Doctor Fish At Dr Fish Koh Samui we only use Garra Rufa Fish, the original species used for Fish Spa Skin Pampering & Nibbling Treatment. They work together as a team to improve skin conditions through natural exfoliation removing dead skin to allow newer skin to regenerate. Their strong sucking ability has been the signature of this treatment since 400 years ago! |
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Yoga Yoga is an essential part of contemporary approaches to healthiness and wellness worldwide. Yoga on Samui is offered by a collection of professional foreign freelance yoga instructors who deliver courses, classes sessions at various resorts and spas, plus a few centers on the island providing yoga retreats and fasting programs. |
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Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo Ko Samui Located at Ban Harn beach, the undersea world of Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo in Koh Samui is a wonderful and an exciting place for all, especially children, where you do not have to get wet to enjoy the experience. Be spellbound by the amazing collection of tropical fish and numerous other vibrant aquatic creatures, such as turtles and several other beautiful sea life, which you can personally hand feed. The tanks also shelter many varieties of rocks and multicolored corals amidst natural surroundings. |