Skip to content
Waves & Sunsets
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.

WellnessCouplesBeaches
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.

Gallery

Koh Samui in pictures

Tap any photo to open the full-screen gallery.

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.

Where to stay

Find hotels in Koh Samui

Browse stays and live prices with our hotel booking partner.

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a booking, at no additional cost to you.

Sample itineraries

Packages in Thailand

Indicative guide prices per person in Philippine Pesos. Requesting a quote is free and takes no payment.

Krabi Island Hopper

Krabi and Railay, Thailand 5 days and 4 nights
  • Ao Nang resort
  • Four-island tour
  • Railay day trip
  • Daily breakfast

From ₱32,000 per person

Indicative guide price · confirmed in your quote

View package

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

Indicative guide price · confirmed in your quote

View package

Keep exploring

More of Thailand