Read our Koh Samui Trips article carefully. We partnered with a huge range of leading tour operators in Koh Samui. But you can not only visit islands from Koh Samui, there are also places on the mainland like Khanom, which is known for its pink dolphins or the Khao Sok National Park with the huge Cheow Lan Lake, which also attracts many visitors with its beautiful nature. The Samui archipelago includes 60 more islands, making Koh Samui a perfect base station to rent a real estate or from which to explore the surrounding islands. Book now your unique Koh Samui trips with Properties Away. Reach us direct via Facebook Messenger or mail. Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 35 kilometers from the mainland. Some of the islands around Koh Samui can be visited on your own, while others are best explored with a tour. Make your holiday to an unique trip.
The Ang Thong Marine National Park is a popular Koh Samui trips off the coast of Samui. Starting mostly around 9.00 A.M. Depending on the tour provider these tours are made with a speed or sailing wooden boat. Usually, on a day trip, there are stops for snorkeling, kayaking, a lunch in a local village and of course some relaxing beach time. Snorkeling equipment, a light breakfast as well as a lunch buffet are included. With its beautiful blue lagoon and a viewing platform over the Ang Thong National Park every tour does it stop here. Visiting some nice snorkeling spots and islands like Koh Wao (snorkeling), Koh Tay Plaow (kayaking) or Koh Wua Talap (lunch), one of the highlights is the island of Koh Mae Koh. The prices for a trip to the National Park are ranging between 1700 – 3800 Baht for adults and 850 – 1300 Baht for children.
Interested to visit the National Park?
In addition, you will have to pay another 300 Baht National Park fee. Koh Taen belong to the Samui archipelago. With a little bit of luck you can even spot stingrays. On Koh Madsum you will find a great beach. It is somewhat of an insiders’ tip, because there are not many visitors doing a tour to these two islands. To hire a long-tail boat you will have to pay around 1200 to 1400 Baht, but the price is of course negotiable. It’s also possible to make some snorkeling stops. Book the trip at your hotel on Koh Samui or direct with us. The ocean there has plenty of fish to see. Clear turquoise water overlooking the southern coast of Koh Samui. The boat ride takes just about 15 minutes. However, to get to Koh Madsum and Koh Taen you can rent a long-tail boat in the fishing village of Thong Krut, situated on the south coast, on your own. Interested to visit the National Park? 2. Located south of Koh Samui the islands of Koh Madsum.
Just head down to Thong Krut. The island offers a lot to fill a day trip, which still gives you only a small first glimpse of Koh Phangan. You can either do a trip like that on your own or book a tour with your hotel or one of the travel agencies on Koh Samui. Koh Phangan is quite famous for the monthly Full Moon Party, but there is so much more to explore beyond that party. Just a 30 minutes boat ride from Koh Samui. Find yourself a boatsman. There are boats starting in Nathon, Maenam or Bangrak to Koh Phangan on a daily basis for about 300 Baht one way. 3. Koh Phangan is the second-largest island in the Samui archipelago. From remote beaches on the east coast or the adjacent island of Koh Ma at the Mae Haad Beach to waterfalls, hiking spots or sunset bars, the opportunities to explore Phangan are very diverse.
- We will arrive back in Chiang Mai around 6.30 pm
- Than Sawan Waterfall
- Ko Lipe
- Wang Kwang Waterfall
- Visit an Island
A day trip with boat and taxi transfers as well as food should cost you at least 1500 Baht per person, but it’s money well spent. You won’t find many classic sights on the island, but it still offers a lot to do and you can be very active. Koh Tao is the third largest inhabited island in the Gulf of Thailand, with large being a bit exaggerated. Koh Tao is not as busy as Koh Samui, but you certainly won’t get bored on the island. Try Standup Paddling, hike to fantastic viewpoints e.g. the John Suwan Viewpoint, go kayaking, vacations in Ayutthaya (best site) explore the island and the beaches by scooter or enjoy the beautiful sunset on the west coast. You can discover Koh Tao on your own by taking a ferry from Koh Samui or visit the island on a day trip in combination with Koh Nang Yuan, as you can read in the next point. It is particularly popular for snorkeling and diving, but above all, it offers some of the most stunning beaches in Thailand.