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
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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.
