The Top 15 Things to See and Do on Koh Samui

As the country’s second largest island, Koh Samui is undoubtedly one of the most difficult oases to explore due to its massive size. It is about 228 square kilometers in size and takes it a little over an hour to get around the entire island. That said, you can rent a scooter for an incredibly affordable price and zip around Koh Samui as you please. A scooter should cost no more than a few hundred baht per day, and most of the top attractions can be reached on these fun little forms of transportation. Remember to be careful!

Sunsets on the island of Koh Samui are simply stunning. The island is surrounded by sloping mountains adorned with lush jungle, with nearby islands decorating the island’s coastline. There are plenty of viewpoints around the island to choose from, and visitors can select the best one to visit depending on where it is they find themselves as the sun is going down.

The massive coastline of Koh Samui is equipped with a plethora of restaurants. Those who head down to the Fisherman’s Village will find everything from Italian to Mexican cuisine gracing the pages of the menus of the restaurants found here. Those looking for something a bit more authentic (and affordable) should instead explore between Chaweng Beach and the Fisherman’s Village, where there are plenty of mom and pop Thai restaurants serving delicious cuisine at low prices: what’s not to like? The best time to visit one of these restaurants is right before sunset, so diners can enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand.

Made up of a total of 42 islands, Angthong National Marine Park is one of Thailand’s most untouched areas. Though tourists are allowed to visit on day trips, the area is protected, making sure that its mangrove forests, limestone cliffs, and more remain pristine. Visitors can stay overnight if they please, but there are many of companies that allow visitors to frequent this marine park to kayak, hike, and explore before heading back to Koh Samui.

Koh Samui is just a boat ride away from some of the best dive sites in the world. Though the neighboring island of Koh Tao certainly is the top contender in terms of being the most stunning underwater, almost all of the same dive sites can be reached from Koh Samui.