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Koh Samui: Coral & Pig Island Longtail Boat Small-Group Tour

1. Koh Samui: Coral & Pig Island Longtail Boat Small-Group Tour

Start your trip nice and early with pickup from your accommodation before heading to Thong Krut Pier. From there, board a boat and make your way to Koh Madsum, also known as Pig Island, for a stroll and selfie with the wild island pigs. From Koh Matsum, travel to Koh Tean. In Koh Tean, spend your time swimming, relaxing, snorkeling, kayaking, or exploring the area before enjoying lunch. Afterward, take some free time to enjoy the pristine beach, kayak in the crystal clear waters ,and savour the inhabited landscape. After a full afternoon, make your way back to Thong Krut Pier and be transferred from there back to your accommodation. Want to make your experience even more special? You can choose the Luxury Long-tail Boat option which ensures you island hop in style and in elevated comfort. Besides having more space, the luxury boat also comes with snacks, cold towels, soft drinks, and mineral water.

Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour with Transfers

2. Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour with Transfers

Join a guided tour of Koh Samui Elephant Home to see rescued Thai elephants in a safe and ethical environment. Help to contribute to the program's conservation efforts and walk, feed, and play with the elephants. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch are included. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel or villa around the island arriving at Koh Samui Elephant Home. Meet with your guide who will offer a warm welcome and receive a welcome drink. Listen as your guide explains to you the plight of the center, and how you can help. After your introduction, take part in the harvesting of organic food for the elephants and even get to feed them up close. Make sure to bring your camera along for some truly remarkable holiday memories.  Afterwards, watch them as they play in the mud spa as they cool themselves down. During your tour, you'll also get to walk with the elephants into the jungle over 10 acres of land. See their real habitat and enjoy a relaxing stroll in nature.  Continue on your journey to visit the first elephant nursery on Koh Samui. Have fun whilst you feed them, rub their skin and take photos with them before you set them free to enjoy nature by themselves.  To complete your fabulous outing, enjoy some vegetarian food and seasonal fruits whilst you watch a surprise video before being transferred back to your hotel.

Ko Samui: 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

3. Ko Samui: 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

Embark on a spectacular adventure up into the mountain and through the Jungle of Koh Samui and then down the other side. All safaris are conducted using authentic rugged ex-army jeeps. It is an exhilarating and rugged experience, but safety is always the highest priority. After pickup from your hotel on Ko Samui, travel to the first stop on the safari, the famous Grandfather/Grandmother Rocks. Next to the rocks is a quaint market selling all sorts of handmade Thai products and souvenirs. Then, head off to the largest waterfall on the island for a cool swim in the natural spring water. Visit the mummified monk statue in the glass case at the temple as seen on TV. After this ground-level experience, crank the vehicle into 4WD and head up into the mountain to impressive viewpoints located along the route to the top. Pass by local Thai farmers working their coconut farms in the forest. Stop for a delicious, traditional Thai lunch in the mountain-top restaurant with beautiful views of the island. After lunch, head to Buddha’s Magic Garden, with weird and wonderful statues all made by hand by one man over many years. Running through the garden is a quaint little stream, and above it is an old monk’s prayer room. Drive down the mountain and stop at the rubber-making plantation before heading toward the iconic Big Buddha. After an exhilarating day, you will be transferred back to the hotel in the evening.

Koh Samui: Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

4. Koh Samui: Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

Spend a relaxing day swimming and snorkeling in clear waters. Get photos with the pigs on the Island and have lunch before you leave. Start your day with pick up by an air-conditioned minivan from your accommodation. Head to the pier south of Koh Samui Island and hop on board the speedboat. Arrive at Koh Madsum where you can relax and swim in the pristine waters or play with the friendly pigs on the island. Afterward, you will have time to do some snorkeling and see the colorful marine life in the clear azure waters of Koh Tan. Lastly, take a break to relax and enjoy your lunch at Koh Tan. Admire the impressive views and capture photos from

Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

5. Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

Become immersed in the majestic beauty of Angthong National Marine Park on a scenic boat trip from Koh Samui. Get picked up from your hotel, enjoy a light breakfast onboard, discover breathtaking islands, and keep your energy up with a delicious buffet lunch. Start off the day with a pickup from your hotel on Koh Samui by air-conditioned minibus. Depart from Nathon Pier aboard a spacious 3-decker boat and taste a light breakfast while watching the marine scenery slip by. Arrive at Angthong National Marine Park and, if you've chosen. the tour option with kayaking included, start paddling under huge limestone cliffs through crystal-clear waters along the coastline. Reach Mae Koh and climb the steps to the top of the island on a short and easy trek. Take in a fantastic view over the Emerald Lagoon, then feast on a Thai buffet back on the boat, followed by fresh seasonal fruits. Enjoy more kayaking at Wua Talap Island or hike along a 500-meter natural trail leading to a viewpoint with an impressive panorama of Angthong Marine Park. Make your way up the small climbing passage at the end of the trail, and embark on another short hike to the Lotus Cave, with beautiful stalactite and stalagmite mineral formations. Alternatively, go swimming, snorkeling, or just relax on a beautiful beach with clear blue waters and white sand. On the way back to Koh Samui, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while admiring the last views of the astonishing islands. Arrive back at Nathon Pier and be transferred to your hotel.

Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

6. Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

Join a local guide and discover Koh Samui's highlights, like the Wat Plai Laem temple and Nu Muang Waterfall. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and transportation in an air-conditioned minivan. Take a tour with other travelers, or opt for a private tour. Begin the tour with pickup at your hotel, then head straight to Wat Plai Laem, a temple that displays Koh Samui's strong Chinese heritage. Continue to Wat Phra Yai and marvel at the enormous golden Buddha there. Next, take in panoramic views from the Lad Koh Viewpoint in Chaweng Noi before going to the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks. Enjoy some time to explore and shop in the area. Visit the incredible mummified monk, then make your final stop at Na Muang Waterfall (FYI: Now (August) the season is still dry. The waterfall has less water because it hasn't rained much). The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

7. Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

The amiable team of Insea Speedboat will pick you up by minivan from the lobby of your hotel and bring you to the private pier in Bang Rak. After a quick COVID-19 screening, get helpful information from your guide and enjoy a light breakfast before heading by speedboat to Ang Thong Marine Park. First you will stop at Wao Island for a snorkel adventure in turquoise and green-blue waters. The island consists of 3 islets with a shallow, sheltered bay in between. It is the perfect snorkel spot with immaculate waters and an abundant underwater life. Continue to Mae Koh Island and climb to the viewpoint overlooking the Emerald Lagoon.Continue to the main island of Koh Wua Talap and get dazzled by the breathtaking scenery of Angthong Marine Park on the way. At Koh Wua Talap, you can bathe and stroll at white sandy beaches with turquoise sea, paddle by kayak along the beach or hike to Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint. Then head further to Phaluai Island to enjoy a delicious Thai-style lunch at a restaurant. The island is still inhabited by sea-gypsies who earn a living from fishing. The last stop is at Koh Mae Koh, where you can climb up to the top of the panoramic Mae Koh Island overlooking the Emerald Lagoonby. At 16:00 return to the pier on Koh Samui and transfer back to your hotel with wonderful memories and pictures! Itinerary: • 07:30 - 08:20: Hotel pickup on Koh • 08:20 - 08:50: Meet the boat crew of Insea Speedboat at Bangrak • 08:50 - 09:00: Have a light • 09:00 - 09:50: Cruise by speed boat to Koh • 09:50 - 10:50: Snorkel in the immaculate waters of Wao • 10:50 - 11:00: Continue to the main island of Koh Wua • 11:00 - 11:10: Get dazzled by the breathtaking scenery of Angthong Marine Park • 11:10 - 12:00: Bathe and stroll at white sandy beaches with turquoise sea • 12:00 - 13:15: Paddle by kayak along the beach or hike up to Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint • 13:15 - 13:30: Head further to Phaluai Island • 13:30 - 14:30: Enjoy a Thai style buffet lunch at a restaurant • 14:30 - 15:00: Cruise by speed boat to Koh Mae Koh • 15:00 - 16:00: Climb to the viewpoint overlooking the Emerald Lagoon at Koh Mae Koh • 16:00 - 16:50: Cruise back to Koh Samui • 16:50 - 17:30: Transfer back to your hotel

Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat

8. Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat

Be picked up from your accommodation on Samui Island and enjoy a scenic ride by air-conditioned minivan. Take a speedboat ride to your first stop at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow and observe the vibrant world beneath the waves as you snorkel. Continue to the Emerald Lagoon, known as Talay Nai, and learn about the area from your guide. Admire the dramatic views of the cliffs that surround this saltwater lake before tucking into a Thai buffet lunch with fresh seasonal fruits after your meal. Hike to the top of the island for breathtaking panoramic views of Angthong Marine Park. Swim or snorkel in crystal-clear waters, or just soak up the sunshine on the white-sand beach. Embark on a kayaking tour around the Emerald Lagoon.

Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

9. Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

Experience the lush landscapes of Koh Samui combined with the thrill of a quad bike ride on this guided tour. The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel anywhere on the island, and a quick safety briefing with your guide. Then hop on board your authentic Japanese quad bike and travel into Koh Samui’s lush green jungles. On the 1-hour tour, explore the vibrant jungle and visit a selection of panoramic viewpoints that overlook the mountain and ocean. Drive along the river across various terrains on this exhilarating experience that gives you a taste of the 2-hour itinerary. For those opting for the 2-hour tour, ride along dirt tracks winding under lush coconut groves, rubber plantations, and rivers to reach one of the island’s secret waterfalls. There’s also time to visit an epic mountain viewpoint and enjoy some light refreshments to recharge for the rest of the adventure. The waterfall is seasonal only (wet season).

Koh Samui: Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

10. Koh Samui: Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

Visit an ethical observation-only elephant sanctuary to learn about the history and behavior of Asian elephants in Thailand. Be picked up from your hotel in Koh Samui for the morning or afternoon half-day program. Arrive at the sanctuary and be greeted by your guide. You will have an introductory session to understand the history and behavior of Asian elephants and the rescued elephants at the sanctuary. Learn what elephants like to eat and also how to prepare a medicine ball which keeps the elephants healthy with its nutritious ingredients. After food preparation you will be able to feed the friendly elephants yourself on the 400 meter long skywalk. Next, you will be able to observe and walk with the elephants to accompany them to the mud pit where they will spend their time playing in the mud. Enjoy a delicious premium buffet lunch and have some free time to relax. Enjoy a selection of both Thai and western options as well as seasonal fresh fruit. You will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the elephants on the skywalk after lunch before heading back to your hotel.

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What people are saying about Koh Samui

Great excursion! The staff did a great job explaining how the elephants were rescued. I love being able to make food for them and having a hands on experience with the them.

Magnificent experience, in calm and respect for animals. Only downside: being very good in English! For the rest, everything is absolutely perfect for this great cause ♥️

The unique experience to spent several hours with this wonderful animals. The team taking care of elephants is wonderful, super friendly and really loves what they do.

It was such a great experience. Staff was super friendly. It was quite a hot day but they are constantly offering you fresh water and provide hats.

Great experience! Beautiful day with elephants in this amazing place. So far the best thing to do in Ko Samui!