Koh Samui
Best Day Trips in Koh Samui
Koh Samui sits at the heart of the Gulf islands and makes a strong base for day-tripping - Ang Thong Marine Park, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan's Full Moon Party.
Top Picks
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Ang Thong Marine National Park
Day trip from Samui
42-island archipelago with the iconic Emerald Lake and Wua Talab viewpoint.
1,800-2,500 THBBook a day ahead - 2
Koh Tao day trip
Day trip from Samui
World's top dive-instruction island - great snorkelling at Shark Bay, Aow Leuk.
2,500-3,500 THBBook 2-3 days ahead - 3
Koh Phangan Full Moon Party
Overnight from Samui
Thailand's most famous beach party - Haad Rin Beach with 10,000+ people.
600-1,000 THB ferryBook on full-moon dates - 4
Na Muang Waterfalls
Inland Samui
Twin waterfalls in the centre of the island.
FreeDIY by Grab/scooter
Tips
- Na Muang Waterfalls is the only free pick here and the only one that doesn't need booking — just a Grab ride or scooter to get inland.
- Ang Thong Marine National Park needs booking just a day ahead (1,800-2,500 THB) for the Emerald Lake and Wua Talab viewpoint.
- The Koh Tao day trip is pricier (2,500-3,500 THB) and wants 2-3 days' lead time, reflecting the longer boat ride out to snorkel spots at Shark Bay and Aow Leuk.
- Koh Phangan's Full Moon Party is the only overnight option here and the cheapest to reach (600-1,000 THB ferry) — plan around the actual full-moon date.
- Of the four, only Na Muang Waterfalls can be done spontaneously; the other three all need some form of advance booking.
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