Koh Samui Explorer

Sawasdee & welcome to Koh Samui. Check in to your hotel at your convenience and spend the rest of the day settling in. Island life officially starts now!

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

Beat the heat with a day of island hopping around Angthong National Marine Park by speedboat. Pack your sunscreen and a change of clothes, then hop aboard in Koh Samui and head out to your first stop, Koh Wao. Jump into the clear water for a refreshing swim and snorkel around to see what’s beneath the surface.

Next, visit Koh Wua Ta Lab, the main island of Angthong National Marine Park. Kick back on the beach, grab a kayak or, if you’re up for a bit of a climb, make your way up to Pha Chancharat Viewpoint for an incredible view across the surrounding islands.

Feeling peckish? Stop for a Thai buffet lunch on Koh Paluay before continuing to Koh Mae Koh. Chill out and sunbathe on the beach or follow a stepped path up to the viewpoint overlooking the famous Emerald Lagoon (Talay Nai), surrounded by magnificent towering limestone cliffs. It’s one of Thailand’s notable geological sites and well worth the climb!

After a full day exploring Angthong, cruise back to Samui and enjoy a well-earned evening at leisure.

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

After yesterday’s island hopping, enjoy a slower day in Samui. Spend the morning by the hotel pool or head to the beach for a swim and some sun. Explore Chaweng for local restaurants, cafés and shops, or treat yourself to a relaxing Thai massage. There’s still plenty of Samui to come.

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

Spend the afternoon discovering the cultural side of Koh Samui. Visit Wat Plai Laem, known for its striking 18-armed Guanyin statue and colourful Buddhist design. Continue to Big Buddha Samui (Wat Phra Yai) to admire the impressive 12-meter-high golden Buddha and beautiful views. You might even catch a glimpse of planes taking off and landing in the distance while standing near the statue.

Next, stroll around Fisherman’s Village in Bophut, once an old fishing community and now one of Samui’s most popular spots lined with boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Enjoy some free time browsing the shops, stop by a café or simply wander along the beachfront before returning to your hotel.

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

Fancy another beach day? Go beach hopping around Koh Samui and find a new favourite spot or spend the afternoon at a beach club. Grab a sun lounger, order something refreshing and enjoy a few hours by the sea. If staying put all afternoon sounds good, that’s completely fine too. It’s a free day after all!

As the sun goes down, Samui’s beachfront gets a little livelier. Head out for dinner and look out for one of the fire shows often found at beachfront restaurants and bars around the island. Grab a drink, find a spot by the sand and enjoy the show.

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

After breakfast at the hotel, you could visit Na Muang Waterfalls, stop at one of Samui’s viewpoints or find a quieter beach for a swim. If you’d rather take it easy, book a massage or spa treatment, find a nice spot to unwind or make the most of the hotel and enjoy some downtime by the pool.

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

It’s your final full day in Samui, so make it count, whatever that means to you. Catch one more sunset, enjoy one more delicious Thai meal and maybe squeeze in one last cocktail.

Accommodation type: Chaba Cabana Beach Resort (or similar)

Bid farewell to tranquil Samui. Check out of your hotel and be sure to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. Cherish the memories of your journey as you make your way home with the warmth of Thailand in your heart.