3 Days in Koh Samui: What to Do and See in Koh Samui

Day 1

Ang Thong National Marine Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 50 THB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: 45/1-2 Moo 1, Thongsala Koh Phangan Surat Thani

Ang Thong National Marine Park is located some 20 kilometers west of Koh Samui. It is comprised of a collection of 42 limestone rock-strewn islands and their territorial waters. The boulders are immersed in the clear tropical waters, creating a sort of natural beauty many tourists describe as being the paradise of their dreams. You can hike to see the hidden Emerald Lake from a distance and experience the wonders of being surrounded on all sides by limestone boulders and cliffs.

Reviews from Real Guests:

เที่ยวแหลก แดกสะบัด: Getting to Ang Thong Islands is easy to do. By purchasing a day trip tour from Koh Samui or Phangan (better advice on Samui because there are more boats), small boats, big boats, various prices, and if we want to stay overnight, just tell the accompanying boat that we will stay on the island. Make an appointment on the return date. Even the day, we return with the same boat company.

Preaw: The check-in point that should not be missed is climbing up to the cliff viewpoint. Chan Churu, this review, I would like to review only about Wua Ta Lub Island as well. The highlight is Climbing up the Chan Churuecliff

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Ang Thong National Marine Park, Villa Samayra nearby is the best place to stay.

Villa Samayra

Property Location With a stay at this villa in Koh Samui, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chaweng Noi Beach and Chaweng Beach. This 4.5-star villa is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lamai Beach and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Bo Phut Beach. Rooms Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated villa, which features a private pool and a flat-screen TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead. Amenities Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. Dining Take advantage of the villa's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Day 2 | Morning

Samui Aquarium and Tiger Garden

Opening Hours: 11:00-16:00

Ticket Price: 750 THB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 33/2, Moo 2, Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84140

Samui Aquarium and Tiger Park are located on the south side of Lamai Beach, where you can enjoy a variety of marine life, such as sharks, turtles and other tropical fish, which are very rich. At the same time, the tiger park next to it is also very worth visiting, there are many kinds of animals, and all kinds of beautiful birds are guaranteed to make you overwhelmed. Tiger Park and Aquarium are connected, 13:30 is the sea lion show, 14:30 is the tiger show. In addition, you can also see the funny performances of two small animals similar to meerkats or beavers, which are naturally cute. Courageous friends can choose to get up close and personal with the little tiger and take a photo for about 50 baht. There is half an hour between the two performances, you can visit the aquarium and buy a pot of cabbage leaves for 20 baht to feed the turtles. In short, there are not many tourists as a whole, it is very comfortable and leisurely, and it is very suitable for children to play.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Preaw: We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with the zoo. Samui water, tiger zoo and a variety of shows. A variety of marine life aquarium

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Na Muang Safari Park.

Na Muang Safari Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 1400 THB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: 25/11 M.2 Namuang Koh Samui， Suratthani

Koh Samui Adventure Park is located in the south of Koh Samui and north of National Road 4169. It is a paradise for adventure lovers. You can visit the two well-known waterfalls in the park, participate in activities such as elephant riding, forest adventure, ATV four-wheel drive, watching monkey performances, etc. There are also multiple tour combinations to choose from. There are many agency companies on Koh Samui that can book activities in the park, but the prices are different. It is recommended to book directly on the official website. The official website offers many tour packages, mainly focusing on four-wheel drive off-road vehicles and elephant riding. Many foreigners like the excitement of off-roading. It is recommended to take children to ride elephants and choose one-day or half-day activities. One-day activities generally include round-trip transfers from hotels, lunch, visits to one or two classic attractions in Koh Samui, elephant riding, visiting Na Muang Waterfall, bathing baby elephants, watching elephant and monkey performances, etc. The basic one-day trip takes about 8 hours, and the price is 1950 baht for adults and 1600 baht for children. The half-day tour is generally about 4 hours, excluding the surrounding attractions, the rest is basically the same as the one-day tour, the price of adults is 1400 baht, and the price of children is 1100 baht. Those who like excitement can also participate in forest adventure projects, mainly elephant riding or ATV adventure along waterfalls and tropical rainforest gardens. The entire expedition is accompanied by professionals, so there is no need to worry about safety. In addition, the monkeys picking coconuts are also very interesting.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Preaw: In front of Fairy town, Koh Samui. Enjoy the holidays Relax on Koh Samui in front of Safari Park, watch shows from various clever animals such as elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, birds and snakes.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Na Muang Safari Park, Nirvana Boutique Villa Koh Samui nearby is the best place to stay.

Nirvana Boutique Villa Koh Samui

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar, Nirvana Villa Samui features accommodation in Taling Ngam Beach with free WiFi and pool views. Including a private pool and a shared lounge, this villa also features a restaurant. The villa has 7 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 8 bathrooms with a bath. Guests wishing to travel light can make use of towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness centre, have a game of billiards or rent a car to explore the surroundings. A barbecue and a terrace are available for guests at the villa to use. Snake Farm is 6 km from Nirvana Villa Samui. The nearest airport is Samui International, 32 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

Day 3 | Morning

Secret Buddha Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 THB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Tambon Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140

The Secret Buddha Garden is located in the interior of Koh Samui, northwest of Lamai Beach. It is very quiet. There are statues, temples, streams, waterfalls and abandoned houses in the garden. The old balcony covered with green moss gives people infinite reverie. It is also a favorite place for photographers. The Secret Buddha Garden, also known as MagicBuda Garden, was founded by a local fruit farmer named Nim Thongsuk, who started the garden in 1976. He and his team have created many lifelike statues with animals, gods and various human poses. Every statue basically has a story, and most Thais will know the meaning and mythology evoked behind these artworks. The Secret Buddha Garden is located at the top of TarNim Waterfall. The road to the garden is very rough. Generally, domestic tourists are advised to report to the local one-day tour team. After arriving at the garden, they will change their four-wheel drive up the mountain. Only experienced local drivers can drive the car. In addition to being an excellent shooting location, whenever the sun sets, the sun shines on a statue of Buddha, and the gilded afterglow reminds people of the Khmer smile, like a miniature version of Angkor Wat.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Preaw: The atmosphere of magic looks a little haunting. At first I thought that I was lost and the way was very circular. The weather is very good, suitable for sitting by the water, chill and chill.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Let's Relax Spa(Samui) nearby is the top choice before you leave Secret Buddha Garden and hit the road.

Let's Relax Spa(Samui)

Opening Hours: 10:00-24:00

Ticket Price: 450 THB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2 Hours

Location: 108/42 Mu.1, T.Bophut, A.Koh Samui,, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Adjacent to the big shopping mall BigC, "Precious Paradise" in Koh Samui is the sixth branch of Let's RelaxSpa. The Samui branch covers an area of more than 1,000 square meters and has no less than 20 nursing rooms, including single rooms, double rooms and private suites. The ancient gray roof sets off the beautiful light blue house. The design concept of the spa is to create a laid-back and relaxing in-store environment through cool tones and local materials. When you enter the spa, you will walk through the pond along the small wooden path, as if you have entered a beautiful private garden by mistake.

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