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The 15 koh samui tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Speedboat half-day from Koh Samui to Pig Island and Koh Tan for snorkeling, pig photos, and lunch with a smooth minivan pickup.
“Very well organised and the guides were happy and entertaining”
Feed elephants you help prepare at a Samui sanctuary, then hit Namuang waterfall, Secret Buddha Garden, Teepangkorn views, and lunch.
“Great day, the sanctuary was more uplifting and great to see how the guys take care of elephants properly. Riding on top of the truck is a must, just keep your eyes out for bugs and spiders in the trees.”
Semi-private Mu Ko Ang Thong yacht cruise from Koh Samui with snorkeling, sea kayaking caves, Emerald Lake hike, and sunset treats.
“Our family had a wonderful relaxing day with great food and good activities”
Ang Thong Marine Park full-day kayaking and snorkeling from Koh Samui, with cave passes, Emerald Lake views, and Thai lunch for $68.
“The trip to and from the Ang Thong Islands, transportation to each spot, and lunch all took place on the boat, so it was very relaxing. It was great for families with children. The staff made sure everyone had a great time. Thank you very much.”
Private longtail boat to Koh Mat Sum Pig Island and Koh Tan snorkeling, with a Thai captain, pigs on white sand, and flexible time.
“We had a lovely day. When we got to the pier we were greeted by staff and immediately taken to our private longtail boat. Our captain was lovely. Didn't speak English well, but we never expected that and the essential communication worked just fine. We went to a snorkeling spot, where the captain threw some…”
Small-group speedboat day trip from Koh Samui to Ang Thong Marine Park for snorkeling, kayaking, and the Emerald Lagoon viewpoint.
“Such a great day. Yai and the rest of the crew were wonderful for our day on the water. The pace of the day is really perfect. You get a little bit of time for each activity and nothing feels too long or too short. I would highly recommend.”
A private 78ft teak yacht day from Koh Samui to Ang Thong, with kayaking, top reef snorkeling, a Blue Lagoon stop, and onboard meals.
“This was the best trip we did in koh samui, the food we had for breakfast and lunch was amazing and very tasty. The tour guides were very informative and safety concious and really looked after you. The views from the boat are breath taRead more”
VIP small-group speedboat day to Ang Thong Marine Park with snorkeling, kayaking, Hidden Emerald Lagoon views, and a Thai buffet lunch.
“Not cheap, but worth the money! we had beautiful weather...there is a lot of room on the speed boat and the views are fantastic!”
Koh Samui ziplining over rainforest with hotel pickup, safety gear, soft drinks, and Tan Rua Waterfall views at Tree Bridge Cafe.
“This is a fantastic tour! (And this is from someone who doesn’t love tours). The ziplines are fun, with lots of runs and fantastic views! Staff was great, safe and took awesome videos. It was also well organized and not a lot of waiting around - pick up was on time, we were there less…”
Big boat day trip from Koh Samui to Ang Thong Marine Park with Emerald Lake, a viewpoint hike, snorkeling gear, lunch, and pickup.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this trip! We were picked up by a van at our hotel and shuttled to the dock after picking a few others up. THere was a light breakfast of coffee, fruit, and pastries when we arrived on the boat. By chance ours arrived first so we got first pick of where to…”
VIP small-group Ang Thong tour from Koh Samui with speedboat rides, Koh Wao snorkeling, emerald lagoon views, kayaking, and Thai lunch.
“This trip was well organised and comfortable. Small group and we were well looked after, plenty of cold drinks & fruit, good shade and seats on the boat, fantastic scenery. I was the oldest at 62 and managed the climb up to the lookout, totally loved the snorkelling, there was canoeing and swimming in the…”
Jet ski from Koh Samui to Koh Tan lagoon, quick reef snorkeling, and Pig Island beach time. Includes gear and photos.
“One of the best days we had on Koh Samui. We were lucky to get a group of people who all had experience riding jet skis, so the guides didn’t hold back and we had such a fun time. The guides really do ride quick like the other reviewers mentioned and we were lucky to…”
Speedboat day trip from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park with guided snorkeling, kayaking, and steep Emerald Lake viewpoints.
“These guys were fantastic!”
Speedboat day trip from Koh Samui to Koh Taen for snorkeling and Pig Island for pig-sandy fun, with lunch and included transfers.
“Great fun, nice guides. Snorkeling was not great because of lack of visibility but Pig Island was fine. So cute!”
Private 6-hour Samui city tour with lunch, hotel pickup, major temples, viewpoints, Na Muang waterfall, and an English-speaking guide.
“Absolutely great day with friends. I made a mistake on the booking it for the wrong day. I noticed when we were waiting for driver. Anantara hotel staff were extremely helpful to speak to Viator ((UK) ang local provider who managed to arrange our tour at last minute and change it - so great that…”
