Thailand · Culture

City Tour Around Koh Samui

6 Hours Round trip from Koh Samui Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Plai Laem Temple and see its striking Buddhist imagery
  • 02 See the famous Big Buddha, one of Koh Samui’s iconic landmarks
  • 03 Take in panoramic island views from Chaweng View Point
  • 04 Stop at the Grandfather and Grandmother rock formations
  • 05 Visit Khunaram Temple to see the Mummified Monk
  • 06 Enjoy a visit to Namuang Waterfall 1
  • 07 Travel around the island in an air-conditioned minibus
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off included in Koh Samui

Discover Koh Samui’s cultural and scenic highlights on a guided island tour that makes it easy to see the must-visit sights in a single day. Travel by air-conditioned minibus as you visit famous temples, panoramic viewpoints, unique rock formations, and one of the island’s most distinctive spiritual landmarks.

Along the way, you’ll stop at Plai Laem Temple, the Big Buddha, Chaweng View Point, Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, Khunaram Temple’s Mummified Monk, and Namuang Waterfall 1. With time for photos and sightseeing throughout the day, this tour is a convenient introduction to Koh Samui for first-time visitors and anyone wanting to explore the island’s natural and cultural treasures.

Discover Koh Samui’s cultural and scenic highlights on a guided island tour that makes it easy to see the must-visit sights in a single day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Koh Samui
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You’ll begin your adventure by being picked up at your hotel by your guide, who is guaranteed to know Koh Samui like the back of his hand. From that moment on you will spend the day taking in all of the most important points of interest – everything you have read about in the guide books, traveling in a fully air-conditioned minibus.

Itinerary • 08:30am - 09:30am Pick up at your hotel. • Visit beautiful temple (Plai Laem Temple). • See famous Big Buddha. • Enjoy panoramic view at Chaweng View Point. • Go to Grandfather and Grandmother rocks. • See the incredible Mummified Monk. • Go to Namuang Waterfall 1 and take you to the local shopping spots. • 02:00pm - 02:30pm Return to your hotelExperience first-hand the island of Koh Samui, this 5-hour tour is dedicated to those who have a passion for photography to see the iconic sights to take photos. Spend an afternoon taking images of scenic island sights while our tour guide takes you to multiple destinations, such as the beautiful Plai Laem Temple and Big Buddha.Pay homage to Guanyin and the Buddha at Plai Laem Temple where has a splendid white 18-arm image of Guanyin and a giant Buddha statue placed in the middle of a pond. Explore numerous ancient murals that are created by using art techniques based on Buddhist beliefs. Make a donation to the temple then you will get a bag of food to feed the fish.You'll be given all the time to explore and enhance your photography skills and capture memories of Koh Samui's natural and cultural treasures. We will proceed to go towards the scenic view of the island, where you can have a great photo of the panoramic view of Chaweng beach shore.Marvel at one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, the extraordinary rock formation, “Grandpa and Grandma Rocks”, where has a long historical legend about a tale of tragedy tinged with hope.Go for worship Loung Pordaeng at Khunaram Temple (Mummified monk temple). This beauteous temple gives the unique insight into Thai and Buddhist cultures and beliefs, to understand the Buddhism principles of “The Truths of life” and some of the beliefs such as “Death is only the gateway to another rebirth and a better life”.Fulfill your day by strolling along this gorgeous waterfall would make you appreciate the beauty of nature and realize how amazing it is. Jump into the natural pool for refreshing yourself at this pristine Namuang Waterfall or going for the adventurous elephant trekking (both optional).

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Koh Samui 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Free round trip transfer by Air conditioner Minivan
  • Accident Insurance
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Drinking Water, Cold Towel

What's Not Included

  • 300 THB per person is charged for transfers from Hua Thanon, Thaling Ngam
  • 300 THB per person is charged for transfers from Phangka, Lipa Noi, Bang Po, Ban Tai, and Nathon.

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child ticket age between 4-10 years.
  • There is a minimum of 4 people required to run this tour! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
  • This activity is not suitable for guests arriving by cruise ship or large boat.
  • • For the mentioned service.
  • • Not transferable to any other service or person.
  • • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
  • • You can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui.
  • • Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
  • • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Koh Samui, TH
Tour start
Koh Samui, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Koh Samui.

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