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The 15 Best Koh Samui Tours & Excursions

57 tours  ·  from $16

Samui is the Gulf side, which means a different weather calendar from the Andaman. The 15 below cover the Ang Thong park boats, the island highlights loops and the jungle safaris, priced and timed.

Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - A Short Speedboat Ride Instead of a Long Sea Crossing
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

1.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52Our pick

Spend a relaxed half day from Koh Samui’s southern pier visiting Pig Island and Koh Tan. Swim with friendly pigs, snorkel for about 45 to 60 minutes, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex help with photos, equipment, and island details. Expect smooth short boat rides, though hotel transfers can take longer than the advertised four hours.

“Great trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The transfer and boat was good. Pig island was fab. The lunch provided was good with lots of food provided. Everything went smoothly and the guides were great.”

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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Ko Wua Ta Lap and the climb to JanJaras
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

2.Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,728 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Spend nine hours cruising from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, with a 500-meter viewpoint hike, beach time, snorkeling, the Blue Lagoon, and optional kayaking around Tum Rang Island. Hotel transfers, breakfast, lunch, drinks, equipment, guides, and insurance are included. Otto and Oto are among the guides praised for friendly help.

“Kayaking was superb. Decent time on this. Walk up to the viewpoint is not for the faint-hearted but well worth it (bring a change of t-shirt if you are wearing one during this activity). Great day out”

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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup - Wat Plai Laem shows a more decorative side of Samui
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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

3.Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,556 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Best value

Spend five hours seeing Koh Samui’s main sights with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an air-conditioned minivan. Visit Wat Plai Laem, Big Buddha, the mummified monk, Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, Lad Koh Viewpoint, and Na Muang Waterfall. Choose the optional elephant camp for an observation-only visit with no riding.

“Yai was a great guide! We had fun while learning a lot about Thailand!”

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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island - The early start and ride from Koh Samui
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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

4.Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,453 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Travel by boat from Koh Samui to Koh Madsum, where wild pigs roam a pretty beach, then continue to Koh Tean for snorkeling, swimming, lunch, and free time. An English-speaking guide such as Ann, Wan, Mario, or Namwhan keeps the day moving and often helps with photos. Pickup, gear, food, water, and insurance are included.

“picked up on time , only a small group so everyone was talking , the guide was very informative about everything, good value for money . pigs where amazing, the food everything. get day would definitely recommend”

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Koh Samui: Mr.Ung's 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch - Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks: Samui’s cheeky first stop
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Koh Samui: Mr.Ung’s 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

5.Koh Samui: Mr.Ung’s 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,956 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $54

Spend a lively day touring Koh Samui by open-sided 4WD jeep. You’ll visit Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks, Na Muang Waterfall, the Mummified Monk, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn, with a Thai lunch in the hills. Guides such as John, Jom, Dango, and Johnny Depp keep the pace fun. Expect mountain roads, rooftop riding, and plenty of water.

“What a great day we fit in so much got to do so many activities and the our guide jom was so informative and you could tell he loved his job there was even more in the experience then we thought there would be and the water fight at the end I haven’t laughed that hard the whole trip! Our guide made the experience 10 times better by stopping the 4WD so we could get out and hide before our components caught up to us! He took photos and videos it was the most enjoyable day a memorable one we’ll have forever”

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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals - Morning departure, breakfast, and the long ride west
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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

6.Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,756 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Spend eight hours sailing from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park on a spacious three-deck boat. You’ll get hotel transfers, breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, guides, snorkeling gear, and optional kayaking with a dry bag. Mae Koh brings the Emerald Lagoon view, while Wua Talap offers a harder hike, cave, beach time, and excellent island scenery.

“Today we visited Angthong Marine Park with Samui Island Tour and were absolutely happy! 🌊 The tour organization was top! Everything was planned down to the smallest detail. The transfer was convenient and punctual. The food was delicious, and coffee and tea were available all the time. The staff were incredibly polite, smiling, very organized, and very pleasant people, making the experience even more comfortable and enjoyable. Everything went perfectly. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature while receiving excellent service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour - Koh Tan: one hour of water time
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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

7.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Take a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. You’ll get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, kayaking, a Thai meal, soft drinks, and an English-speaking guide. Expect about an hour at Koh Tan and up to two and a half hours with the pigs, plus a 50 baht island entrance fee.

“Fun day out. Speed boat was great and very clean. Pig island was beautiful.”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience - What your one hour looks like
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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

8.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,446 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend about an hour at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui feeding rescued elephants watermelon, bananas, and leafy branches. English and Thai-speaking guides explain their care, help with photos, and let the animals choose the contact. Groups are limited to 10, with no rides or washing.

“Was lovely being so close to the elephants and seeing them wander freely. Its obvious they are well taken care of”

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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour - Hotel pickup and the start of the ride
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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

9.Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,394 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57

Ride a Japanese ATV through Koh Samui’s coconut groves, rubber plantations, rivers, and rough jungle tracks with English and Thai speaking guides. Choose one hour for viewpoints and a taste of the route, or two hours for steeper terrain, a mountain café, and a seasonal waterfall stop. Hotel pickup, helmets, safety instructions, and photos are included.

“Really good experience. All the staff were funny and friendly Rick is also great and explains it all very well”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch - Na Muang Waterfall: a short first stop
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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

10.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,328 reviews · from $57

Spend six hours exploring Koh Samui by 4WD, with stops at Na Muang Waterfall, I Love Elephant Samui, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn. You’ll prepare food for elephants, feed them under staff supervision, ride rugged mountain roads, and eat Thai food at a mountain restaurant. English-speaking guides such as Emma, Fifa, and Lucy lead departures.

“It was an absolutely fantastic day. Very natural, and it was wonderful to see the elephants enjoying rolling around in the mud. I would really recommend this tour to anybody, it’s a great thing to do”

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Half Day Highlights Koh Samui Tour - Wat Plai Laem and Koh Samui’s Chinese Buddhist style
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Half Day Highlights Koh Samui Tour

11.Half Day Highlights Koh Samui Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,312 reviews · from $30Top rated

This four-hour Koh Samui tour takes you from Wat Plai Laem and the Big Buddha to Lad Koh Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai, Wat Khunaram, and Na Muang Waterfall. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, temple guidance, photo stops, and a swim option. Guides such as Sunny, Emma, Yai, and Ann have led past departures.

“This is a wonderful trip. Just the right amount of sights and time spent at them. Emma and Sak took real good care of us and gave us some local tips too. If you come to Kho Samui, make sure to book this trip. It's worth every penny and is a great morning out.”

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Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience - From Koh Samui hotel to Elephant Home
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Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

12.Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,223 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend about two hours visiting Samui Elephant Home, Koh Samui’s first elephant nursery. An English-speaking guide, often Noi, explains each elephant’s story, diet, and care. You’ll prepare food from bananas, pumpkin, sticky rice, and herbs, then feed the elephants in a calm setting. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and insurance are included.

“Ko Samui Elephant Home is highly recommended! Being here and connecting with the elephants was truly amazing. Having the chance to be part of their care and to touch their lives felt unforgettable. It’s a place that shows genuine respect for nature and animals, and the experience left me deeply moved. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Koh Samui.”

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Koh Samui: 4x4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch - The morning begins with temples and island views
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Koh Samui: 4×4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch

13.Koh Samui: 4×4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Spend eight hours crossing Koh Samui by open-air 4x4, visiting temples, the Secret Garden, Namuang Waterfall, plantations, Guan Yu Shrine, and Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks. You can ride on the vehicle roof up the mountain, eat lunch at a panoramic restaurant, and travel with a small group of up to 10.

“We enjoyed the tour overall, loads to see and spectacular views. This tour was worth the cost.”

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Koh Samui: Phetch Buncha Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket - The Wai Khru ceremony gives the evening meaning
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Koh Samui: Phetch Buncha Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket

14.Koh Samui: Phetch Buncha Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 789 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Spend an energetic evening at Samui Phetch Buncha Boxing Stadium, where eight Muay Thai bouts follow the traditional Wai Khru Ram Muay ceremony. Fighters from Thailand and abroad show speed, kicks, elbows, and ring craft. Your ticket covers entry and seat access. Shows run Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 PM to 11:50 PM.

“I attended the Muay Thai event and I absolutely recommend it! The atmosphere of the competition was incredible, the participants were interesting and charismatic, and each fight kept me on the edge of my seat with strong emotions. Watching and experiencing it was truly exciting — the event is worth every moment!”

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Samui Zipline FLY & Fun Tree Bridge Jungle Cafe & Waterfall

15.Samui Zipline FLY & Fun Tree Bridge Jungle Cafe & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 686 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Spend three hours flying through Koh Samui’s forest on the Tree Bridge Zipline, with about 8 to 10 lines, mountain and ocean views, safety gear, hotel transfers, and an English-speaking guide. Afterward, enjoy a soft drink at the Tree Bridge jungle cafe before a short stop at Tan Rua Waterfall.

“The ziplines were so much fun and the staff members there were a great laugh whilst also being safe and professional.”

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★ 4.1Samui Go-Karting Experience – Sodikart RT10 Outdoor RaceFrom $2224 reviews
★ 4.1Private Group Half-Day City Tour Around Koh SamuiFrom $5620 reviews
★ 4.2Pig Island(Koh Mudsum) and Koh Tan Half Day Snorkeling TourFrom $6411 reviews
★ 4.1Koh Samui: Zipline Experience of Lamai ViewpointFrom $4531 reviews
★ 4.5Koh Samui: Zipline Adventure with Hotel TransferFrom $6410 reviews
★ 4.2Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Speedboat Tour with LunchFrom $47120 reviews
★ 4.4Koh Samui Jungle Adventure: 4×4 Off-Road Safari & LunchFrom $5532 reviews
★ 4.5Koh Samui: Island Tour with Sunset and SightseeingFrom $4523 reviews
★ 4.9Koh Samui: Football Golf & Botanical GardensFrom $2581 reviews
★ 4.3EasyKart Koh Samui (Chaweng Lake): Go-Kart Racing ExperienceFrom $1610 reviews
★ 4.1Koh Samui: Fishing Day Tour by Escort Boat with Mr. TuFrom $5045 reviews
★ 4.4Koh Samui Day and Night Fishing ExperienceFrom $5737 reviews
★ 4.2Koh Samui Adventure: Hidden Gems & 4×4 Safari Tour /w LunchFrom $5546 reviews
★ 4.3Ko Samui: Private Longtail Boat Tour to Koh Madsum & Koh TanFrom $5745 reviews

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