KOH SAMUI


With an area of approximately 230 km², Koh Samui is the 3rd largest island in the kingdom.
Ruler of more than 80 islands and islets (the two main ones after Koh Samui are Koh Phangan and Koh Tao), it bathes in the Gulf of Thailand, in the China Sea just over 700 km south of Bangkok. The splendid Ang Thong National Park is one of the musts to discover during your stay in Koh Samui.

Crystal Bay Koh Samui

 

TOURIST INTERESTS AND VISITS


In high season, the busiest tourist spots are Bophut in the North, Chaweng and Lamai in the East.

  • Temples
  • The beaches
  • The falls
  • The BigBuddha
  • The Mummified Monk
  • The pagodas
  • The Magic Garden
  • Roads along the beaches of Bophut, Chaweng and Lamaï in high season
  • A large number of local and other restaurants on the beach (Prices from 4 € to ++)
  • The sunsets at the Méridien or at the Sunset Bar Restaurant (magnificent)
  • Around the island by boat
  • The viewpoints in the hills of the island, access by car, scooter or on foot.

Koh Samui

 

THE ISLANDS AROUND KOH SAMUI

To the West: Ang Thong Marine National Park

A protected archipelago of 42 virgin islands located in the Gulf of Thailand, the Ang Thong Marine National Park is one of the essential excursions from the islands of Koh Samui. Famous for its natural beauty with its islets covered with lush vegetation and its beautiful white sand beaches, its landscape is often compared to that of Halong Bay in Vietnam.

North: Koh Phangan and Koh Tao

Koh Phangan : To visit by scooter. This island has remained very “roots” with secluded hotels on the edge of small bays. They say it was Koh Samui 30 years ago! You can go around it in wooden junks (recommended).

Koh Tao : Island dedicated to scuba diving. Cars are prohibited there. It is about 2 hours by sea (depending on the ship) from Koh Samui.

South: Koh Taen, Koh Mat Sum and Koh Rap: one day

Koh Taen : boarding at Tong Krut (in the south of the island) in a Long-Tail (traditional local boat) and planning a local lunch in a restaurant on the beach. (Snorkeling possible in the corals)

Koh Mat Sum et Koh Rap visit on the same day.

Parc National marin d'Ang Thong

 

FOR SPORTIVE PEOPLE


Golf :
  • Santiburi Golf : 18 holes 2 km from the Villa
  • Santiburi Samui Country Club
  • Royal Samui Golf at Bophut
  • Foothill Driving Range
Scuba diving and snorkeling:
  • Koh Tao
  • Koh Taen
Jetski :
  • Rental on the beaches of Bophut, Chawen and Lamaï (do not rent without prior information to avoid trouble)
Walking :
  • Many small roads and paths lend themselves to this exercise. Don't be afraid of the elevations!
Quad rental, tennis, badminton are possible.
  • To see on the spot

activities koh samui