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The ones worth your time.
The 15 surat thani province tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Ethical Koh Samui elephant sanctuary half-day: learn to make medicine balls, feed from a 400m skywalk, then watch mud-pit play.
“Really amazing tour! The sanctuary is amazing, you can see how much the elephants mean to them. If you read this and want to book a tour: This is the one!”
Full-day tour from Khao Lak or Khao Sok to Emerald Pool, Cheow Lan Lake boat cruise, Diamond Cave, lunch with lake views, plus kayak time.
“Our guide, Gay, was amazing! We were a group of 7 and she made sure we were all having a great time. Visiting the emerald pool early in the morning before tourists is a huge plus and the views from the longtail boat across the lake are breathtaking. The stop in the cave could have…”
4x4 island safari to temples, Namuang Waterfall, and an ethical elephant sanctuary where you help feed elephants.
“Everything ran like clockwork, with a busy fun packed day. Guide was informative and funny. Great to be in a small group. Lunch was excellent. Feeding the elephants in the elephant sanctuary was an experience not to be missed.”
Jungle treehouse sleep, elephant bathing, canoe paddling, and longtail boat views on Cheow Lan Lake. A 32-hour Khao Sok overnight.
“The Trip was amazing. Our Guide Isi was super fun and very accommodating. Also our Driver Sumit was really nice. Everything always went smoothly with no delays whatsoever.”
Koh Samui 2-hour ATV adventure through jungle trails, viewpoints, and secret stops. Small-group guides, pickup included, $89.
“Everything worked out perfectly. From pickup time to drop off was seamless. The quad trip itself was just as great. The landscape and sceneries were incredibly amazing. The staff were all really kindhearted and helpful. Highly recommend to those who come Koh Samui seeking a little excitement on the hills of the island👍😁💪”
Meet rescued elephants at Thongsuk, then raft the Sok River on bamboo, cook papaya salad, and enjoy views, temple, and lunch in Khao Sok.
“it was wonderful from beginning to end! our guide, iris was very informative, professional and patient. he did a great job at including everyone and personalizing the experience. the coffee from bamboo was delicious. the monkey temple was a fun little stop where we were able to take as much time as we wanted. the…”
An ethical elephant sanctuary visit in Khao Sok with orchard-based food prep, gentle interactions, shade-time watching, and conservation lessons.
“Great experience. Up close and personal with fabulous creatures. Making food and feeding them to Mud bath and washing in river a great experience. They even give you a hug at the end.”
Private Koh Samui boat trip to Koh Madsum and Koh Tan: beach time, crystal-water snorkeling, and hotel pickup for up to 3.
“Für eine einfache Bootüberfahrt viel zu teuer und weniger Zeit als angegeben.”
Ride a Yamaha 450cc ATV with a partner through Samui jungle trails to a waterfall and viewpoints, with Thai lunch and hotel pickup.
“activité au top! les personnes sont d une gentillesse et d une bienveillance incroyable. L activité est adaptée à chaque personne. ne pas hésiter et y aller les yeux fermés, je pense que personne ne sera déçu”
Visit Koh Samui’s first Elephant Museum, then walk with elephants in the jungle and craft clay seed bombs to support conservation.
“Ethical, educational, unforgettable. We loved learning, seeing the elephants up close, and safely offering them treats like bananas and sugarcane. A place that truly puts the well-being of elephants first.”
Ride a Yamaha 450cc ATV on Samui jungle tracks from Maenem, with hotel pickup, GoPro mount, and Thai lunch at Raiyaipan.
“the activity was so much fun. the guides are amazing and so funny, i was the only person there myself and they made me feel fully involved with everyone else and also took loads of great pictures and videos for me. they will have you laughing at every stop.”
Guided Koh Samui fishing (8 hours) with hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and a Krabi night-market street food stop.
“Great day trip. A bit of confusion when booking as the description had 8am start and only 2 pickup locations with surcharge outside these zones. Please note that hotel pickup is actually included and we were picked up at 9am in a van (Get Your Guide, please update your info online). We had a nice…”
Private electric dirt-bike ride through Koh Samui’s jungle hills—silent, scenic stops, and optional Thai lunch for confident riders.
“We loved it was so much fun! It was challenging at times, but the tour guides were really good at guiding us and understanding how we ride. Stopped off at beautiful spots. Would go again thank you😊”
Khao Lak to Cheow Lan Lake: rafthouse lunch, Diamond Cave, rainforest hike, kayaking, swimming, caving, and long-tail boat cruising.
“La grotte de diamant ne mérite pas le détour et en plus il n’y a aucun aménagement ce qui rend le lieu dangereux. Lors de la mini balade dans la forêt, il ne faut pas espérer voir d’animaux compte tenu du nombre de groupe qui passe. Moment de détente agréable après le repas. Le lac…”
Ride ex-army 4x4 jungle trails on Koh Samui, swim at Na Muang 2, eat southern Thai lunch with views, then tour Big Buddha.
“Had a great time with amazing tour guide, perfect day if you want some change from the beach:)”
