10 Fabulous Things to Do around Koh Samui, Thailand that Samui Explorer a long-standing Online Tour Agency located on Koh Samui, highly recommends. Whether you are a newcomer to Koh Samui or a returning visitor.
10 Fabulous Things to Do around Koh Samui, Thailand. Tours, Excursions, Walking Streets Markets, cool bars, restaurants, and hidden gems are abundant around Koh Samui.
Koh Samui is the perfect destination for those traveling to Southern Thailand for the first time especially those anxious about the Western-style lifestyle in Thailand, South East Asia.
Koh Samui is very much Westernized but remains, the Thai charm offering a fabulous mix of things to do. Around Koh Samui, there is something for everyone no matter your interest, age, hobbies, or social interests.
International hospitals, food shopping malls, banks, and teller machines, are plentiful. A wide range of restaurants with Western and Thai menus are on offer at every beach destination.
Communication with the locals is easy if your communication is clear and spoken slowly. Trying to communicate the Thai language will gain you respect, and help will be readily available. Why not give it a go even just 2 phrases – Sawadee Ka – Hello greeting with a Wai ( grasping your hands together as if to pray) Khob Khun Ka (lady) Khob Khun Khaap( male) means Thank you again to extend your gratitude add the Wai. The Thais in tourist destinations like Koh Samui will understand your Thai no matter how good it is because they are used to hearing the various lingos – Give it a bash, don’t be shy 🙂
Koh Samui comes to life, in the evening, offering cuisine from around the world, located on beachside and hillside offering breathtaking settings for everyone. From sunset fine dining to casual beach bar snacks there are plenty of fabulous things to do around Koh Samui Thailand.
Samui Sunsets are amazing if you’re seeking a romantic evening, or a photography lover Baan Tailing Ngam, Nathon, Bang Po, and Bang Rak areas are the places to be for sunset.
Please see the link below for cool beach clubs to visit in Bang Rak for sunset and Live Music Nights around Koh Samui:
Beach Clubs around Koh Samui
Things To Do Around Koh Samui – Live Music Nights
During Covid 19 although many bars and restaurants closed their doors, a few new cool bars opened as locals and Ex-Pats reinvented themselves and new businesses. Samui Explorer highly recommends the following cool funky bars all at fabulous beach locations
Lost Beach Bar – Chewang Beach – Cool Beach Bar – Leam Set Beach – La Bohemia Beach Lounge Lamia beach
Walking Streets Markets are set up around Koh Samui daily. The Walking Street Market will open on alternate days throughout the week in different areas around the Island. See the link below for days and locations.
Tours around Koh Samui, Island Hopping speedboats, yachts, and a Luxury longtail boat. Tours to Angthong National Marine Park, Koh Phangan, Koh Taen, Koh Madsum, Koh Rap, and Koh Tao offer half or full-day tours.
The Tour Itineraries are similar for each destination, however, the boat style and category define the tour pricing – Group Tour (larger groups) Semi-Private & VIP ( smaller groups) Luxury (high-end tours), and Private Boat Charters.
Activities vary from snorkeling, Kayaking, hiking or simply relaxing on board, taking in the beauty that’s surrounding you.
Exploring Koh Samui on a land tour is a fantastic way to see what Koh Samui has to offer. Adventures in the hills exploring hidden gems, cool places, and amazing views, or a land tour visiting the main popular sights around Koh Samui.
A variation of sightseeing tours and Off Road 4×4 Safari tours are available. Private tours and excursions are highly recommended with a customised tour Itinerary.
10 Fabulous Things to Do Around Koh Samui Thailand
1 – Angthong National Marine Park – Samui Explorer top selling tours & excursions. A variety of options for all affordable budgets
Angthong Marine Park Semi Private Yacht Tour
Luxury Semi Private Angthong National Marine Park Excursion
Angthong National Marine Park Kayaking Tour
Angthong Marine Park VIP Private Speedboat Tour
2 – Island Hopping to Koh Madsum (Pig Island) and Koh Taen, snorkeling, and kayaking. Our top-selling tours offer affordable budgets for all.
Koh Taen / Koh Mudson Snorkeling Half Day
Koh Taen Island Snorkelling Yacht Tour
Luxury Semi Private Island Hopping Excursion
Luxury Longtail Boat Excursion
3 – Sightseeing private tour with an English-speaking licensed guide with a customised tour Itinerary. Explore Koh Samui’s most popular sights or allow Samui Explorer to design a tour itinerary for you, based on your likes
Beaches, Temples ( Big Buddha Temple, Wat Plai Leam, or less touristic temples – Chaweng White Temple and Bophut Black Buddha), Culture, Waterfalls, Sunset beach bars, Vegetarian eateries, Authentic Thai restaurants, and much more.
Or have an adventure Off Road, exploring the hills above Koh Samui. Hidden Gems, secret waterfalls, local villages, Jungle bars, and breathtaking views.
With a variety of options available, there is something for everyone’s budget and style.
Private Tour Explore Koh Samui
Customised Private Tour with Driver
Off Road 4×4 Private Island Tour
4 – Elephant Mud Spa Experience – A wonderful experience interacting with these beautiful creatures.
https://www.samuiislandexplorer.com/tours/elephant-mud-spa-experience/
5 – The Jungle Club – Book an evening table at The Jungle Club watching over Samui as it lights up. Breathtaking views over Koh Samui and a cool Jeep ride to the Jungle. Recommended time to arrive 18.00 hrs
The Jungle Club also offers a variety of comfortable bungalows, nestled around the grounds. A fantastic way to get away from it all for a few days taking in the sounds of the Jungle. The bungalows are comfortable and offer a fabulous breakfast.
For bookings or more information please see the link below
The Jungle Club – Best viewpoint, restaurant and resort on Koh Samui
6 – Fisherman Village Walking Street Market, on Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays – Although nightly around Koh Samui a Walking Street Market can be found, on Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays at the Fisherman Village. Enjoy the music, sipping on cocktails and the famous Fire Show at Coco Tams at 9 PM
Catch up on your souvenir shopping, and sample Thai street food. Once shopping is completed, relax at one of its cool bars and restaurants.
7 – Have an adventure to all the cool selfie spots around Koh Samui, on an Off Road 4×4 Private customised tour. Venture to places many miss out on or dare not to explore.
Accessible only by an off-road vehicle or a challenging hike. For more information contact Michelle directly
Off Road 4×4 Private Island Tour
8 – Explore a mix of cool bars, the afternoon concluding with sunset drinks at a beach bar.
Bars to include a Jungle Bar, nestled away in the Jungle, most definitely a Hidden Gem. A funky beach bar situated on a small beach, listening to your favorite background Reggae tunes.
The Jungle Club, and finishing off sunset drinks in the South of the Island
Off Road 4×4 Private Island Tour
9 – And without a doubt visit one of Koh Samui’s fabulous beach clubs. Beach clubs offer a sophisticated setting and are all located beachfront. Below is my blog on beach clubs around Koh Samui.
https://www.samuiislandexplorer.com/beach-clubs-around-koh-samui/
10 – Joining a Thai Cooking Class, if a fantastic way to improve your Thai dishes or learn new. Why not enhance the experience, by learning new dishes in a Jungle Kitchen? Located in the Jungle, situated among an organic garden and nature.
The Cooking School is a unique experience, with a wonderful vibe and an even better view. The drive alone to the school is fabulous, its like a mini adventure into the Bophut Hills.
https://www.samuiislandexplorer.com/tours/jungle-kitchen-thai-cooking-class/
To conclude – Koh Samui has so much more to offer than noted on our blog. Samui Explorer has listed only our 10 Fabulous Things to Do around Koh Samui.
For more recommendations on fabulous things to do around Koh Samui, places to eat and drink, or popular sightseeing destinations please do not hesitate to contact Michelle and Jack, at Samui Explorer.
Photo credit: Lost In M Way
