Koh Samui

Thailand

Koh Samui

Coconut palms and the Gulf of Thailand.

01 Overview

About Koh Samui

Beaches, spas and a ferry away from Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

02 Where you’ll go

Sites to visit, day by day

4 scenic stops

Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.

Big Buddha, Bophut 1 Quick stop
Landmark

Big Buddha

Bophut

A 12-metre golden statue on a small islet.

Chaweng Beach, Chaweng 2 Full day
Beach

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng

Samui’s longest, liveliest beach.

Ang Thong Marine Park, Gulf of Thailand 3 Full day
Nature

Ang Thong Marine Park

Gulf of Thailand

Limestone islands, lagoons and kayaking.

Fisherman’s Village, Bophut 4 Evening
Culture

Fisherman’s Village

Bophut

A seaside walking street.

03 More in Thailand

Nearby places

04 When to visit

Month by month

JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepBest
OctQuieter
NovQuieter
DecGood

Best time Good Less ideal / wetter

05 Itineraries

Journeys in Koh Samui

All trips

09 Before you go

Travel notes

Visa & entry

Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book.

Davema travel documentation

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