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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.
“Amazing experience! Clean, friendly and incredible! Worth every penny and would recommend to everyone! Just a very special day!”
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.
“more time at different parts of the lake was so fun to be around. would tour guide Gay”
4x4 island safari to temples, Namuang Waterfall, and an ethical elephant sanctuary where you help feed elephants.
“Awesome guide (Nancy) and the driver was also wicked.”
Jungle treehouse sleep, elephant bathing, canoe paddling, and longtail boat views on Cheow Lan Lake. A 32-hour Khao Sok overnight.
“Great 2 days, activities were very well planned out. The treehouse overnight stay was amazing just the scenery was amazing to wake up to, plus the food was amazing. Can’t forget our tour guide she was good laugh and just amazing. Highly recommend.”
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.
“Brilliant day out. the elephants were spectacular, the waterfall is stunning, the view point is magnificent and the temple is beautiful. Winnie our guide was super friendly, really informative, very helpful. She even arranged special food to suit the groups allergies. The bamboo rafting is a wonderful experience. definitely book this trip!”
An ethical elephant sanctuary visit in Khao Sok with orchard-based food prep, gentle interactions, shade-time watching, and conservation lessons.
“tourism with elephants is rethought here. the welfare of the animals comes first. the elephants are not forced to do anything they don't want to do. the animals make a very happy and healthy impression. the people who run everything there seem sincere and cordial. if you want to experience something with elephants, you should…”
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.
“Absolutely amazing trip! The nature was beautiful, the ATVs drive very well and the guides are really nice. A very fun way to experience Koh Samui. Highly recommend!”
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.
“It’s dope I enjoyed and tour guide was helpful and patient and I definitely recommend”
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:)”
