The ultimate list of all the best things to do in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Planning a trip through the many islands of Thailand can seem overwhelming.
There are over a thousand Thai islands and they all have something different to offer.
The big developed islands have lots of accessible tourist attractions, and the small uninhabited islands have raw, untouched natural beauty.
To make your trip-planning easier, visit the bigger islands that have a diverse range of landscapes and activities and explore them thoroughly.
One of the most rewarding islands to visit is Koh Samui, the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket (click the link to read our detailed itinerary posts).
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is a huge island covered in forest and fringed with white sandy beaches.
Koh Samui has had a reputation for being quite ritzy and expensive.
There are lots of luxury resorts, fancy hotels and vacation packages that appeal to the wealthy, but recently the more local, affordable side of Koh Samui is beginning to surface.
Backpacker hostels, street markets, cheap tours and a long list of attractions are starting to pull more young budget travellers to Koh Samui.
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The classic touristy Thai culture, with its Buddhist temples, Muay Thai boxing matches, and Ladyboy cabarets, is affordable enough that backpackers are able to travel Koh Samui without spending a fortune.
Soft white sand, sparkling turquoise water, and towering coconut palms make Koh Samui look like a postcard, and now the island is more affordable and accessible than ever.
There are plenty of things to do in Koh Samui on a budget, and plenty of nice hotels and restaurants to suit those with more money to spend.
The island’s natural beauty will amaze anyone, and there is so much Koh Samui sightseeing to do to fill a schedule of a few days or even a few weeks.
So here is a list of the best things to do in Koh Samui, Thailand.
READ MORE: Check out our guide to our top 5 Koh Samui day trips too!
1) Book a Tour to Ang Thong National Marine Park
This is easily one of the best things to do in Koh Samui, and in the whole Gulf of Thailand.
Ang Thong National Marine Park is an archipelago of 42 islands, each one rugged and unique.
Throughout the park you can find limestone cliffs, rocky caves, thick jungle, lakes and rivers, waterfalls, coral reefs, lagoons, hiking trails and sandy beaches, all connected by the vibrant blue ocean.
Highlights in the park…
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