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  • 1. Angthong National Marine Park

    I didn't go with this company but picked up their leaflet and can tell you what they have to offer. Most companies going to the National Marine Park have the same or similar activity schedule and we...   more
  • 2. Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks

    Between Lamai and Hua Thanon lies two famous rock formations: Hin Ta and Hin Yai also known as Grandpa and Grandma rocks. These formations look like the male and female genitalia, respectively. What...   more
  • 3. Big Buddha

    Built here in 1972 on the site of the Wat Phra Yai Temple, the Buddha sits at 12 metres high at the top of a staircase and can be easily seen coming in to land at Samui airport. One of the most...   more
  • 4. Waterfalls

    The second waterfall is over 4 times higher than its sister at around 80 metres. It is in fact a double fall, both roughly 10 metres wide that can be seen on the road up to the base of the fall. The...   more
  • 5. Beaches

    The Full Moon Party is held on KO PhaNgan on the eve of the Full Moon, and what a party it is. I was tempted to jump on one of the speed boats and participate in the fun, But my Dad thought i was...   more
  • 6. Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo

    My partner and I visited the Samui Aquarium & Tiger Park recently and ended up leaving in disgust. The tiger cub that they use for photos was mangy, left with no water and was obviously starved. They...   more
  • 7. Wildlife & Nature

    During our stay on Samui we booked a day jungle jeep tour. One of the many stops was at a rubber tree plantation, now I'm not talking about a 5 second stop to snap off some pics of tress, on this...   more
  • 8. Mummified Monk

    Wat Kunaram is situated a couple of kms from Hua Thanon in the south-east corner of Ko Samui, opposite the turn-off for the Magic Garden, and has the added interest of the mummified monk. Loung...   more
  • 9. Thai Boxing

    Around the town center area of Lamai is where I witnessed some impressive and fairly vicious Thai Kick Boxing contests. But they are all around Koi Samui as well. This is a must see. Not only is this...   more
  • 10. Thai Cooking Lessons

    Am a foodie and enjoy cooking wherever I go in the world. Recently had the pleasure of cooking with a Pai who is a lovely Thai lady who runs small cooking classes on Koh Samui. Much prefer cooking in...   more
  • 11. Island Safaris

    In Samui there's beautiful nature and especially beutiful rainforests in mountains. The best and the easiest way to experience nature's wonders in Samui is safari. We had a half day safari which was...   more
  • 12. Elephants

    After we had enjoyed a nice ride on the elephant, the next thing on the agenda was to go see what the elephants learn to do before they are big enough to ride. From a very early age, these elephants...   more
  • 13. Butterfly Garden

    NaTian Butterfly garden is a nice place to go to especially with the family.You know kids love butterflies! If you don't mind the hot weather and enjoy abit of a walk you will like this place .You can...   more
  • 14. Shooting Range

    Boys with toys......................... Pistols, rifles, automatics, shotguns. Expensive but if you have some spare cash then why not. Here some guy offered us a private trip to an island and run...   more
  • 15. Wats - Temples

    Only recently constructed this temple lies in the north just 5 minutes drive from the Big Buddha sanctuary, and is better known as the Wat Plai Laem from its locality. When I was there in February...   more
  • 16. Bungy Jumping

    Bungy jumping..............i think that describes it.................off a crane, 200 feet i think. Its expensive but for the price you get 1 jump a certificate a photo CD and a free beer oh and a...   more
  • 17. Coconuts

    What animal really is man's best friend? Americans would probably say the dog... but Thai people would disagree. How many dogs do you know that can pick coconuts to help sustain life? Many years ago,...   more
  • 18. Snorkeling

    I booked a snorkelling day trip from a travel agency in Chaweng where you get picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Bang Rak port near the Big Buddha. From here you board the Seatran...   more
  • 19. Chaweng

    Chaweng Beach would be good for somebody who likes big crowds and noise. Also, be warned, the touts are fairly aggressive here. I overheard one beach goer to basically tell this tout to 'Leave me...   more
  • 20. Spas & Health Resorts

    *** In the end of 2008, The Yoga Thailand has moved to the south part of Ko Samui and kept offerring nicer yoga studio and so on. Pls check their website!! *** If you do Ashtanga yoga regularly or...   more
  • 21. Fisherman's Village

    This is a bit of unusual tip for this catergory as it really doesn`t fit, but I really enjoyed the afternoon/early evening my wife & I spent exploring Fishermans Village. We started with a little...   more
  • 22. Crocodiles

    The show is on 2 or 3 times a day and is worth a look although not the best i've seen in Thailand. Also there is a small zoo here with a selection of animals in small cages. The enterence fee is...   more
  • 23. Khao Hua Jook Pagoda

    90 metres high above the landing strip of Ko Samui airport (this is the pagoda you see to your right on arriving) the Khao Hua Jook pagoda is splendidly isolated from the world at its feet until the...   more
  • 24. Lamai Village, girlie bars galore.

    I would have to say Lamai's nightlife is much more suited for single men than Chaweng. There seems to be a bigger influx of girlie bars pretty much everywhere....   more
  • 25. Party Central in Chaweng Beach Village

    The area right off the beach, especially in central Chaweng is one big party location. The road is called Beach Rd. Tons of bars thomping music all hours of the...   more
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