This tour is unmatched
for value. We were picked up at our hotel and taking to our boat. You should
use the one on site before going on the boat. The snorkeling is not the
clearest but the water is lovely to swim in. We still saw don’t cool stuff and
you have a long time to swim. Then you take a shorter ride to the beach with a
gorgeous view, no other people, to eat your meal. We had a bottle of wine to
share and the food was delicious. We are vegetarians and had plenty to eat. If
we come back to Koh Samui, we will use this tour again.
Frequently asked questions about Koh Samui
What top attractions are a must-see in Koh
Samui?
The must-see attractions in Koh Samui are:
Chaweng Beach
Samui International Airport
Wat Plai Laem
Bo Phut Beach
Night Market Bophut/Fishermans Village, Koh
Samui
See all must-see sights in Koh Samui
What are the best tours in Koh Samui?
The best tours in Koh Samui are:
Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour
with Transfers
Koh Samui: High-Speed Ferry Transfer to/from Ko
Pha Ngan
Ko Samui: 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch
Mu Ko Ang Thong Park: Semi-private Sunset Cruise
Tour
Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour
by Speedboat
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What are the best tours to do in Koh Samui with
kids?
The best tours to do in Koh Samui with kids are:
Koh Samui: Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with
Snorkeling
Koh Samui: Football Golf & Botanical Gardens
Koh Samui: Go-Karting Experience
Koh Samui: 1-hour Horse Riding Tour at The Beach
See all family-friendly activities in Koh Samui
on GetYourGuide
What are the best outdoor activities to do in
Koh Samui?
The best outdoor activities to do in Koh Samui
are:
Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour
with Transfers
Ko Samui: 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch
Mu Ko Ang Thong Park: Semi-private Sunset Cruise
Tour
Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour
by Speedboat
Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/
Transfer and Meals
See all outdoor activities in Koh Samui on
GetYourGuide
What are the best indoor activities in Koh Samui
for rainy days?
The best indoor activities in Koh Samui for
rainy days are:
Koh Samui: Customized Private Island Excursion by
Car
Koh Samui: Original Discovery Tour
See all the best indoor activities in Koh
Samui
What are the best deals and discounts on
activities and attractions in Koh Samui?
These are the best deals and discounts on
activities and attractions in Koh Samui:
From Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour to Ang Thong with
Kayak & Lunch
Koh Samui: Red Baron Romantic Sunset Dinner
Cruise
Ang Thong Full-Day Cruise with Sunset by The Red
Baron Boat
From Koh Samui: Day Tour to Koh Tao & Nang
Yuan with Lunch
Koh Samui: 1-hour Horse Riding Tour at The Beach
See all deals and discounts in Koh Samui on
GetYourGuide
Koh Samui Weather And
Seasons
People come in their
thousands to Koh Samui each year for their holidays and one of the major
reasons is the great weather. Koh Samui weather delivers an average of 6.7
hours of sun each day. All this sun combined with the beautiful warm sea and
sand delivers the perfect holiday combination.
The weather in Koh
Samui can best be described as typical tropical monsoon climate. Generally
humidity is quite high and average temperatures average around 27.5 °C (or 84
°F). This means that you will find that the weather is generally good whatever
time of year you visit and rest assured you are very unlikely to feel cold. Due
to its location in the gulf of Thailand, Samui's weather is relatively dry in
comparison to Phuket and most of Southern Thailand.
Koh Samui Water
Temperature
Warm seawater
temperature is one of the big attractions of a holiday on the island. The sea
around Koh Samui stays quite constant throughout the year at a very comfortable
29 °C.
Three Seasons Of Koh
Samui Weather
Whilst the weather
does get a few degrees hotter in the summer and a few colder in the winter the
changes are not that dramatic. However there are three distinct weather seasons
on Koh Samui. These are the dry season (December until February), the hot
season (March until August) and the rainy season (September until November).
Koh Samui Dry Season
December - February is
usually considered as the dry season. In this period the island has slightly
cooler temperatures, a small amount of rain and light winds which makes for
calm seas. For many visitors this is thought of as the best time to come.
Hotels usually have this as the peak season.
Koh Samui Hot Season
March - August is the
hotter season on Samui. The weather is still dry in this period, typically very
sunny and hot. For visitors who like to bask in the sun this is a great period
to visit.
Koh Samui Rainy Season
September - November
is the the monsoon season. The weather will remain hot and visitors can expect
plenty of sunny days. However on some days you will experience monsoon showers.
These rain showers are often short but intense lasting for 20 to 60 minutes
only.
Koh Samui (Samui Island)
is a popular resort island in the Gulf of Thailand with stunning beaches and
plenty of fun activities. This cosmopolitan beach destination attracts a wide
range of visitors, from budget travellers staying in simple beachside bungalows
to the wealthiest holidaymakers enjoying the luxury of one of the many 5-star
resorts and villas on Koh Samui.
There are 3 main beach towns on Samui island,
each offering different experiences. From the hustle and bustle of Chaweng
Beach to the lively yet relaxed atmosphere of Lamai Beach and the timeless feel
of Bophut's Fisherman's Village, Koh Samui is unique among Thailand's islands
in maintaining a broad appeal for many types of visitors.
People also ask
Which part of Koh Samui is the best to stay?
The 10 Best Areas in Koh Samui for Tourists
Chaweng. Midway along the east coast, Chaweng is
the most developed and popular area on Samui, especially among families. ...
Bo Phut. ...
Choeng Mon, Plai Laem, and Bangrak. ...
Maenam. ...
Bang Por/Po. ...
Lamai. ...
Hua Thanon and Bang Kao/Laem Sor. ...
Nathon and Lipa Noi.
How to get around Koh Samui?
To get around Koh Samui, you have options for
public transport as well as private, hired transportation. Whether by
songthaew, car, bike, on foot, or in a taxi, you have a variety of ways to get
where you want to go.
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How to Get Around Koh Samui: Your Best Options
for Island Transport
How do you get around Samui?
Wondering how to get around Koh Samui? You’ve
got lots of options depending on where you’re starting from and where you want
to go. In brief, your wheeled options include a rental car, taxi or a
ride-sharing service like Grab (aka Thailand’s Uber), a songthaew (see below
for explanation – and pronunciation), or a scooter or motorbike (I don’t
recommend this due to safety concerns).
Myself, I prefer rental cars or hired drivers
and would never (ever) get on a scooter as a driver or passenger. As for
walking, it might be possible but might not be (A) safe or (B) a good idea
depending on the heat, humidity, and hills required. As ever, The Koh Samui
Guide is your best bet to fully understand the island, and its layout, and to
arrive as a total expert.
Ko Samui has a
distinct culture that is the product of it earliest settlers: Chinese and
Muslim fishermen, a Japanese occupation, and its current status with Thailand.
The island always has and still does thrive on a hard work ethic, agriculture
being the top source of income. Farmers work vigorously year-round to upkeep
the coconut plantations.
Buddhism continues to be the major religion and
Buddhist temples and shrines on Ko Samui are impressive:
Wat Phra Yai is a giant Buddha Temple with the
famous "Big Buddha" in gold sitting above the temple
Khunamram Temple has a mummified monk
More notable temples on Ko Samui include:
Wat Plei Leam
Coral Buddha
The Leam Sor Chedi
Wat Sila Ngu
Wat Sumret
Buddha's Footprint
Please note that respectable clothing must
always be worn in temples, beachwear is not acceptable.
Temple fairs take place throughout the year and
are just traveling markets. The larger fairs have live music and entertainment
but the general purpose is to buy new goods.
Buffalo fighting is a favorite pastime for the
natives of the island. It can be hard to track down the dates and times of
these fights but they usually take place in designated stadiums, those who are
interested must find out through word of mouth.
The people of Ko Samui can be labeled as
laid-back and relaxed. Bar culture exists at a modest level and locals enjoy
sipping back drinks in country-type bars where tourists are also welcome.
