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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Koh Samui [2025]
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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui
4.6
/5
41 reviews
5.9
From AU$ 33.20
Mae Nam Beach | 5.9 km from downtown
Phone +66 99 295 4551
Address: Please check the package information for specific entry location
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Koh Samui
Highlights:
Insight into elephant behavior & life
Make banana sushi with elephants
Saved by 187 users91% positive reviews
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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui offers an unforgettable experience where you can connect with gentle, rescued elephants in an ethical and natural environment. The sanctuary focuses on elephant welfare, providing a safe and loving home for these majestic animals. Visitors can feed, walk with, and even bathe the elephants, learning about their stories and the importance of conservation. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about animal care.
I had an incredible experience at the elephant sanctuary in Thailand! The elephants are well cared for in a natural and ethical environment. Feeding them was unforgettable, and the staff's passion for their work was inspiring. Highly recommend visiting for a meaningful and unique experience!
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Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
4.8
/5
269 reviews
5.6
43.2 km from downtown
Phone +66 77 286 025
Address: Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in Koh Samui
Highlights:
Snorkeling | Corals & tropical fish
Mountain sea & Ang Thong islands views
Saved by 210 users27% positive reviews
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The water quality in this area is beautiful and the density of marine fish is high. You can also see the fish swimming in the clear water on the boat. If you want to further explore this beautiful underwater world, there is no other choice but to play scuba diving in the waters of the archipelago. In addition to snorkeling and other water activities, the park also has many natural caves, quiet white sand beaches, coral reefs and various strange rocks. The charming scenery of Antong National Marine Park lies in the beautiful scenery of the park. The vast sea and limestone hills form a beautiful landscape painting. The nearby waters are clean and transparent and rich in marine life. The islands are covered with coral reefs, unique blue saltwater lakes and limestone caves. It is a place that cannot be missed when visiting the islands. The quiet bay is also a good place for diving, swimming and boating. It will definitely take a day to travel around here to experience the pleasant coastal scenery. Visitors can also rent a small boat and roam freely according to their preferences. If you are tired of playing, you can also enjoy food at the tourist service center of Antong National Marine Park. The tourist service center is located on a larger island and can provide tourists with accommodation, catering, ecological introduction and park guidance services. Whether you choose to travel independently or with a guide, the charming scenery here will make people linger.
Woniu Island is the location of the National Headquarters. In front of the National Headquarters is a white sandy beach suitable for swimming and canoeing. There are also stalactite caves nearby. The stalactites are shaped like blooming lotuses. The Shanzhong Lake is on Cimu Island. The nearby waters are clean and transparent and rich in marine life. The islands are covered with coral reefs and limestone. In addition, the unique blue saltwater lake and limestone cave are masterpieces of nature, and the geological concave is naturally formed. It is 200 meters wide, 250 meters long, and 7 meters deep. It takes about 15 minutes by boat from the National Headquarters. It is a place not to be missed for island sightseeing.
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Wonderful place with many things to offer! Snorkeling, island life, peace and tranquility, and most importantly the most stunning view point I’ve ever experienced!
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Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo
4.1
/5
81 reviews
5.3
From AU$ 35.13
Based on 713 reviews
Hua Thanon Beach | 10.6 km from downtown
Phone +66 77 424 018
Address: หมู่ที่ 2 33/2 Laem-Set Rd, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Koh Samui
Highlights:
Sea lion & tiger shows | Photo with cubs
Sharks & other marine creatures | Tigers
Saved by 153 users29% positive reviews
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Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo is a popular family-friendly attraction located on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Thailand. This unique destination combines the wonders of marine life with the thrill of interacting with tigers and other exotic animals. It’s a must-visit for tourists looking for an exciting and educational experience during their stay on the island.
Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo in Koh Samui offers a unique experience, featuring a diverse array of marine life and the opportunity to observe Bengal tigers up close. Visitors can enjoy feeding fish and turtles, and even have their photos taken with tigers and birds. The aquarium showcases a variety of fish species native to the Gulf of Thailand.Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo in Koh Samui offers a memorable experience for animal lovers and families. Exploring marine life in the aquarium.
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Chaweng Beach
4.7
/5
1199 reviews
5.2
Based on 4,289 reviews
Chaweng Noi | 2.2 km from downtown
Address: G334+78H อำเภอ Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Water Fun Attractions
Highlights:
Thrilling water sports | Cuisine & bars
Night beach party & fun
Saved by 262 users255 positive reviews
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Crystal Bay has white sandy beaches and very clear water. We can snorkel and see schools of fish. There are also many foreign tourists.
Another lively beach on Koh Samui, full of people, fun, recommended.
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Lamai Beach
4.6
/5
441 reviews
5.0
Based on 2,071 reviews
Lamai Beach | 6.6 km from downtown
Address: Surat Thani, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Koh Samui
Highlights:
Diving & sailing | Water sports
Beach festival & masquerade ball
Saved by 106 users106 positive reviews
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Lamai Beach is a short distance from Koh Samui Airport, much less crowded and quieter than the hottest Chaweng Beach, but there are far fewer items to play, and the sand feels thicker.
Come to Koh Samui, stay at Utopia Lamai Beach. Beautiful beach, accommodation on the beach, clean room, lovely owner, excellent service, delicious food. Too bad we only had two nights, must come back again and spend more time.
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6
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Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
4.5
/5
165 reviews
4.7
Based on 6,820 reviews
5.6 km from downtown
Address: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Temple on hilltop | Panoramic sea view
Steps lead to the Buddha
29% positive reviews
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Wat Phra Yai, worship Phra Buddha Santhithipanath, is one of the important temples on Koh Samui. It is outstanding for its large Buddha statue in the Maravijaya posture, which can be seen from afar. It is both a famous tourist attraction on Koh Samui and has been the center of faith for the locals on Koh Samui since the past.
This place is very beautiful. The temple is near the sea. I like it very much. Taking pictures is also beautiful. It is worth visiting.
No.
7
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Hin Ta Hin Yai
4.4
/5
193 reviews
4.5
Based on 3,692 reviews
Lamai Beach | 7.8 km from downtown
Phone +66 85 918 0920
Address: 92 84310 126/92 Moo 3 Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Unique shapes | Photography hotspot
Must-see view in Koh Samui
29% positive reviews
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Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta Hin Yai)หินตา หินยายsignatures แห่งเกาะสมุย สวยงามตามรูปเลยครับ มุมถ่ายรูปมากมาย ทะเลสีคราม สวยงาม
See Hin Ta Hin Yai on Koh Samui, which everyone who visits Koh Samui must come to.
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Wat Plai Laem
4.6
/5
118 reviews
4.4
Based on 1,571 reviews
Choeng Mon Beach | 5.9 km from downtown
Phone +66-98-0694019
Address: Wat Plai Laem, 4171, Thailand, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Majestic Buddha | Blessings from monks
Feed fish & receive blessings
Saved by 100 users40% positive reviews
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it's very famous and beautiful Buddha templeworth to visityou feel very religious environment hereI really like this place too
Wat Plai Laem or Wat Suwannaram is another important temple on Koh Samui, just like Wat Phra Yai, and is only 1 kilometer away. The highlight of this temple is the large statue of Guan Yin with a thousand hands and the statue of Phra Sangkachai in the middle of the lake.
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Bo Phut Beach
4.4
/5
181 reviews
4.3
Based on 49 reviews
Bo Phut | 4.9 km from downtown
Address: Surat Thani, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Koh Samui
Highlights:
Between Maenam & Big Buddha beaches
Beach paradise for snorkeling & surfing
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quite tranquil beach during summer and so much fun catching waves on rainy season
Pop Beach is a very famous beach in the area and is ranked quite highly as a holiday area. The overall supporting facilities here can be said to be quite complete, and there are many restaurants around.
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10
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Na Muang Safari Park
4.4
/5
78 reviews
4.1
Based on 677 reviews
Na Mueang Beach | 9 km from downtown
Phone +66 77 424 098
Address: 25/11 หมู่ที่ 2 ตำบล หน้าเมือง Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Koh Samui
Highlights:
Elephant rides | Forest treks & ATVs
Explore two famous waterfalls
25% positive reviews
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The attractions in Koh Samui are scattered and the transportation is not very convenient. Finally, we chose to sign up for a one-day tour. In the afternoon, we were taken to the Samui Namuang Adventure Park. There are many interesting projects here. Although we don’t know each other, we have a lot of fun. The environment here is also good. The overall feeling is very good.
Go to Samui Namuang Adventure Park. You can also book it at the hotel front desk. It costs 1,600 baht for adults and 1,200 baht for children. You can participate in forest exploration, ride an elephant for 30 minutes, watch elephant shows, monkey shows, crocodile shows, bird shows and snake shows.
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