Koh Samui, Gulf of Thailand
Thailand

Gulf of Thailand

Koh Samui

Palm-backed bays, wellness retreats, and calm swimming water.

Best time to visit

February to September

Air gateway

Samui (USM), or ferry from Surat Thani

Ideal stay

4 nights

Travel notes

Why go to Koh Samui

Samui is the calm option in the Gulf: shallow palm-backed bays, a strong wellness scene and short transfers from a very small airport.

Chaweng for life and choice, Bophut for character, Lamai for value. Ang Thong Marine Park is the day trip worth booking.

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Video guides about Koh Samui

Watch before you go

Traveller films and destination footage for Koh Samui — a quick way to judge the pace of a place before you commit.

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Koh Samui in pictures

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Day by day

A suggested itinerary

A starting point rather than a fixed plan — every day can be swapped, added to, or slowed down.

  1. 1

    Arrival

    Short transfer, beach afternoon and dinner in Bophut.

  2. 2

    Island loop

    Big Buddha, Na Muang waterfalls and the Lamai viewpoints.

  3. 3

    Ang Thong

    Full-day marine park trip with kayaking and the emerald lake viewpoint.

  4. 4

    Wellness day

    Spa or yoga morning, night market in the evening.

  5. 5

    Departure

    Transfer to Samui airport.

Bookable packages

Koh Samui holiday packages

Prices are per person in Philippine Pesos. Requesting a trip does not take payment.

Bangkok City and Koh Samui

Bangkok City and Koh Samui

Bangkok and Koh Samui, Thailand · 7 days and 6 nights

  • · City hotel
  • · Beach resort
  • · Grand Palace tour
  • · Domestic flight

From ₱46,000 per person

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