Soft sand beaches, towering palm trees and a vibrant nightlife get Samui visitors hooked to this beautiful resort town.
Koh Samui, the third largest island after Phuket and Koh Chang, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. This tropical paradise with its soft sand beaches has everything to offter - a nuique charm which gets everybody hooked.
Hotels and resorts offter a range of accommodation which fit every traveler's budget and afford a warm welcome that is truly Thai. Wining and dining is easy with the abundance of restaurants are dotted along the island. Casual dining places dot the popular Chaweng and Lamai areas with food for as cheap as Bt25. Fine dining is also available for travelers who want a more upscale experience.
Apart from swimming and frolicking under the scorching tropical sun, tons of activities are waiting for tourists. These include sailing, canoeing, fishing, elephant trekking, among many other outdoor activities.
Every Koh Samui visitor should see local attractions such as the waterfalls, temples, snake and crocodile farms, aquarium and tiger zoo and monkey theatre, just to name some. Tours to neighboring islands of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, or the Angthong Marine National Park are easily arranged.
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Getting there :
Getting there :
By Air;
Bangkok Airways (PG) and Thai Airways (TG) have direct flights to Samui from Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. Budget airline Air Asia has flights from Bangkok to Surrathani.
By Bus;
The trip from Bangkok's New Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai Taling Cham) takes about 10-12 hours with the air conditioned VIP buses. Buses also leave from Kao San road, organized by private travel and tour agencies. Several ferries service to connect the island with the mainland.
By Train;
From the railway station in Bangkok, a train service heads south to Suratthani. Joint tickets including train and ferry to Samui are available in the train station and privatetravel agencies.
