An unforgettable holiday has never been easier to experience than on Koh Samui, Thailand's third largest island. Located 700 kilometers south of Bangkok in the province of Surat Thani, the island has long since become a popular holiday destination, surrounded by over fifty idyllic islands. Koh Samui is considered a paradise for beach lovers, gourmets, and water sports enthusiasts alike. The island has retained its exceptional charm and the classic image of a tropical resort with coconut palms.

This jewel in the Gulf of Thailand combines everything Thailand has to offer: natural wonders, warm-hearted people, and captivating destinations. Dreamlike beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical gardens await all visitors to the island. Recommended places include Chaweng, Lamai, Na Thon, the Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park, Hin Ta-Hin Yai, the Samui Aquarium, the Samui Golf and Country Club, and Wat Phra Yai, the Temple of the Great Buddha.

Koh Samui is located in the northeast of the city, 35 kilometers from Don Sak Pier and 84 kilometers from Surat Thani, and is the third largest island in Thailand.

Samui is one of Thailand's most popular travel destinations, boasting stunning natural beauty, white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, waterfalls, spectacular viewpoints, magnificent temples, and a diverse range of leisure activities. Thanks to its airport and numerous accommodation options, Samui is an ideal travel destination.

Samui is today the most important tourist destination in the southern Gulf of Thailand. The island boasts numerous beautiful beaches such as Chaweng, Lamai, Taling Ngam, and Natien. Besides its lush natural beauty, the island also captivates visitors with its rich history and culture.

Koh Samui, Thailand's second most popular island destination, lies in the Gulf of Thailand, about 700 km south of Bangkok and 80 km off the southern coast of Thailand. Samui is Thailand's third largest island and the largest in an archipelago of over 80 islands, which also includes the Ang Thong National Marine Park – a kayaker's paradise and a popular day trip from Koh Samui. Although Samui is small enough to be circumnavigated by motorbike or car in just a few hours, the island offers such a wide variety of beaches and activities that it's impossible to experience everything in a single visit. But it wasn't always this way.

Until the end of the 20th century, a small community lived on Samui, whose inhabitants primarily made their living from fishing and coconut harvesting. Until the early 1970s, the island didn't even have roads. But after foreign visitors discovered this island gem with its lush tropical rainforest, palm-fringed golden sand beaches, and crystal-clear, azure waters, development followed rapidly.

Today, the beaches of Chaweng and Lamai are vibrant resort towns with stunning beachfront properties, internationally renowned restaurants, and world-class nightclubs. Activities around Koh Samui include cooking classes, yoga, Muay Thai, diving, and even golf. While there are some quieter beaches ideal for relaxation, particularly those home to some of the world's best five-star resorts, and others that enchant with their old-world charm, such as Bo Phut with its converted old Chinese shops, Koh Samui is a far more lively and exciting destination than it was a few decades ago. Koh Samui has evolved into a unique island paradise that has retained much of its natural beauty while offering virtually every imaginable activity and service for the perfect beach holiday.

Accommodation: With wide, golden, sun-warmed sandy beaches, the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand and some of the most elegant and tranquil seaside accommodations in the world, the enchanting island of Samui offers everything you need for a dream holiday all year round.

Getting to the nearby islands from Samui to Koh Pha-ngan – Songserm Travel Co. offers four daily ferry and express boat connections between Na Thon Pier (Koh Samui) and Thong Sala Pier (Koh Pha-ngan). The crossing takes approximately 45 minutes with the express boats and one hour with the regular ferries.

– Bo Phut (Koh Samui) – Hat Rin (Koh Pha-ngan): There is a ferry that departs from Bo Phut to Koh Pha-ngan twice daily at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Return trips depart from Hat Rin on Koh Pha-ngan at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Visitors can rent a boat on Koh Samui to reach the Ang Thong Islands. The price depends on the size of the boat and the number of passengers. The trip takes about 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can join a full-day excursion organized by tour operators on Koh Samui.

Boat services to Koh Tao are available at Na Thon Pier on Koh Samui.

Tips for your stay on Koh Samui: While motorbikes are cheap and convenient, they cause numerous accidents and fatalities. Therefore, always wear a helmet, never drive under the influence of alcohol, and always drive defensively. Negotiate taxi and tuk-tuk fares before starting your journey. Be careful when walking on the beach or swimming at night, especially if you are alone. Make sure your diving instructor has a valid certification. Respect Thai dress codes: women should not go topless on the beach, and men should not be shirtless in public outside of the beach area.