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The ones worth your time.
The 15 koh samui & gulf islands tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
A 7-hour Koh Tao snorkel day with Koh Nangyuan views, multiple reef stops, Thai lunch onboard, and chances at turtles and sharks.
“Great tour! Perfect way to spend a day in Koh Tao. We managed to see some cool fish and turtles. Lunch was also very yummy. Definitely recommend 😊.”
Ang Thong day cruise from Koh Samui with optional kayaking: viewpoints, snorkeling, Blue Lagoon steps, caves, and a buffet lunch for about 9 hours.
“Very well organised trip with stunning scenery. The walk up to the viewpoint was hard going but definitely worth it. The kayaking was great fun. The beach we went to for snorkeling didn't have great visibility but overall would recommend this trip!”
Samui highlights in 5 hours with hotel pickup: temples, Lad Koh viewpoints, Na Muang waterfall, and an optional no-riding elephant camp.
“The staff was very helpful and very informative all in all we had a lovely day giggles from start to finish Thank you 🙏🏻🇹🇭”
Koh Samui island hopping to Pig Island and Koh Tean for snorkeling, beach time, and lunch in a small group. Small-group value.
“Picked up by Pek who was friendly and really good fun. The pig island was truly amazing and so heart warming. Pek spent time with us and chatted and gave lots of interesting information. The further islands were beautiful, relaxing and interesting. The final island was where we had a lovely and plentiful lunch afterwards…”
Mr. Ung’s Koh Samui 4WD jungle safari delivers a waterfall swim, temples, hilltop Thai lunch, and a soaked jeep water fight.
“AMAZING DAY! Highly recommend this day trip. The guides were funny and friendly, the views were beautiful, the group was very fun and there was a little surprise fun in there (I won't spoil the surprise, but be ready for some childlike laughter and joy). We went as a family with a 60 year old…”
Speedboat half-day from Koh Samui to Pig Island and Koh Tan for snorkeling, pig photos, and lunch with a smooth minivan pickup.
“Amazing day trip. Nice pacing, we enjoyed all the different stops. Our guides were really nice and good at accommodating our preference for vegetarian food for lunch.”
Zipline Koh Samui’s jungle to Tan Rua waterfall and a 20 m tree-bridge café. Hotel pickup, safety gear, and 1 drink included.
“Amazing experience - the guides on the zip line are such vibes lovely people and great with getting all your photos and videos and just funny people! 10 zip lines and it’s organised so well! The cafe is amazing vibes too”
Koh Samui Ethical Elephant Home tour with transfers: museum learning, jungle roaming, handmade elephant food, seed bombs, and a calm cool-down.
“This was a brilliant tour with plenty of interaction with the elephants, making their food, feeding them, watching them in the wild and spraying them with water/watching them in the bathing pool. Made even more special by one elephant walking right up to me and staring at me for a few seconds before walking off…”
Koh Samui ATV quad safari through jungle dirt tracks, scenic viewpoints, river crossings, and a seasonal waterfall stop.
“Omg what an absolute amazing day we had The men was so nice and helpful and really made it enjoyable I loved every minute of it My husband had the best day I would definitely recommend this trip xx”
Feed elephants you help prepare at a Samui sanctuary, then hit Namuang waterfall, Secret Buddha Garden, Teepangkorn views, and lunch.
“Our guide, Emma, was fantastic! Very friendly and definitely knew her stuff! The whole day was fun and very well organised. I highly recommend this trip to anyone!”
Ethical Koh Samui elephant sanctuary half-day: learn to make medicine balls, feed from a 400m skywalk, then watch mud-pit play.
“Great trip to the Elephant sanctuary & to see they are well looked after. slightly expensive, but to worth it to support the welfare of these great Elephants.”
Snorkel Koh Tao and Nangyuan from Koh Samui with Thai buffet lunch, viewpoint hike, and included gear, plus a sometimes rough speedboat ride.
“We had a fun and well organised day. The guide was excellent. Great day snorkeling and swimming.”
A 7-hour Koh Tao snorkeling day to Koh Nang Yuan and hidden bays, with hotel pickup, Thai lunch onboard, and free underwater photos.
“tour was great & the guides were very interactive, they swam with us making sure we got to see lots of baby sharks & turtles, great value for money.”
8-hour Koh Samui 4x4 safari with rooftop mountain views, secret garden, plantations, Namuang waterfall, and lunch. Small group.
“We were able to see much of the area, including several temples and beautiful countryside, and the ride in the 4-wheeler was exhilarating! The cost was very reasonable, the guide & driver were friendly, and the lunch was very good!”
Luxury full-day cruise to Ang Thong Marine Park from Koh Samui with a comfortable yacht, viewpoint hike, Emerald Lake swim, and excellent food.
“We had an amazing experience. The crew was great, and we managed to make the best out of a not-ideal weather!”
