Location: Ko Samui
Top Things to do in Ko Samui
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Ko Samui That You Shouldn't Miss
Koh Samui was once a Thai fishing community, and that charming sensibility is still present today. Spending time in Bophut is a wonderful way to soak up local culture; the beachy village restaurants and pubs are perfect spots to experience the sunset. There aren’t many other places where you can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, Wat Plai Laem is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly-armed statue of Guanyin.
Restaurants in Ko Samui
1. 100 Degrees East Dive Team
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,228 reviews
Diving and Snorkeling at its BestSamui's premiere Marine Team, specialising in a professional and personalised service. Offering dive education courses and tours and exclusive snorkeling tours to Koh Tao and Angthong National Marine Park. With a guaranteed maximum number of just 12 guests on any tour, you’ll be diving and snorkeling clear of the crowds to the top destinations in the Gulf of Thailand. Customer safety, service and satisfaction are our always our priority.
2. Samui Boat Charter
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5.0 based on 824 reviews
At Samui Boat Charter you, our guests are our top priority. We specialise in private charters for groups of 2 to 200 people. When you book with us, we will take the time to discuss what you would like to do and where you would like to go. Every Charter is tailor made to give you the best possible day out we can. VIP Snorkeling Tours, if you would rather not charter a whole boat then why not join one of our VIP tours, we only operate with small groups to give everyone maximum space and comfort, included are soft drinks and a cooked lunch as well as all activities.
3. Chantara, Junk Boat
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5.0 based on 798 reviews
Chantara is a traditional asian sailing junk boat. Join Chantara's regular cruise around Koh Phangan or all around the archipelago of Koh samui for a private cruise. Chantara is a wooden boat built with teak wood and provide all the modern comfort you can expect. Don't hesitate to join us for a unique experience on the Gulf of Thailand, to discover Koh Samui archipelago. Our cruise will bring out of time and reality to enjoy beautiful landscape of sauvage island and desert beach. You will discover the wonderful underwater life, colorful fish, corals and sea anemones, like you swim in aquarium. You will enjoy secluded beaches and admire the sunset sipping a cocktail after an amazing relaxing day. You can also hire the boat for a private Day Cruise, Sunset Diner, Wedding Party, Birthday Party or invite your partner for a Corporate and Staff Party.
4. Dive Point
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5.0 based on 133 reviews
Dive Point is one of the original dive operations in Samui, established in 1996 after realizing the unique beauty of the island and it's surroundings. We have been voted as the best day on your vacation. Come diving, try diving for the first time on a day trip, come snorkeling, chill with friends. We value enjoyment and relaxation, as well as the excitement of discovering and sharing new experiences, sights and locations. Dive Point Samui is the only SSI accredited dive centre on Koh Samui. We offer both PADI & SSI courses, training and development, having dual officially certified instructors to recognize the global preferences. Feel free to ask us about starting or continuing your diving experience levels with us with instructors in English, German and Russian. Other languages can be provided with our network of professionals. We have the most relaxed boat on Samui. Not a speedboat, but a 27 metre, 90 foot Malaysian cruiser. 3 Decks to relax. Skilled Thai Captain Thai cook who prepares fresh food daily in the galley from produce bought that morning in the markets. So you enjoy fresh - not served from coolers - authentic food. Diving or snorkeling in the national parks makes for a full day out - sailing at 8am and returning around 5pm - so do it in comfort and chill with food and drinks, sunbathe on the top deck, read in the shade on the lower decks, meet new friends and share experiences. You are on holiday, so enjoy the space, the view and the breeze, not cramped in a covered speedboat.
5. Pai Cookery Class
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5.0 based on 329 reviews
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Reviewed By Welshjumbo - Manama, Bahrain
We had a fantastic tine with Pai, who picked us from hotel to take us to class, kids aged 12 and 15 plus 4 adults. Pan was informative and helped us to each create a fantastic meal to share. We all agreed one of our most enjoyable day's and great value for money. Looking forward to recreating one of the recipes at home from helpful recipe book provided with the class! Thanks Pai for a wonderful experience.
6. On Street Bar
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5.0 based on 435 reviews
On street bar Inspirational street bar with daily changing art and decoration. Perfect to meet people, have a drink and chill out after a long lazy day at the beach or to start your night out!!! We open 9:00pm- 2:00am every day and we will have live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night 10:00pm-12:00am.
Reviewed By suttipongw - Ko Samui, Thailand
On street bar is my “home” bar. I’v been frequenting here for close to 5 year, and i love everything and everyone here. If you’re Koh Samui and you’re looking for a great bar with reasonable prices, super awesome live music, nice cocktails, friendly staffs, and the owner “Mor” and “Jim” who will quickly remember you. You can’t go wrong at Koh Samui.
7. Independence Yacht Charter
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5.0 based on 293 reviews
THE INDEPENDENCE SAILING YACHT Welcome aboard for glamorous experience. We will take you on a sailing journey with casual atmosphere to discover the stunning views of Samui archipelago. Awesome trips for awesome people. Romantic sailing experience around Koh Samui Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Anghthong National Park. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch by our chef while listening to relaxing music, another day in paradise with amazing Italian canapes and bottle of Prosecco DOC. Open bar 0-16 free kids I offer luxury, elegance and relaxation for my customers at an affordable price. Luca is the owner of a 52 feet luxury sailing yacht built from Hans Cristian yard and designer by the marine architect Daught Peterson, interior by Italian designer / architect Melania Perini (granite kitchen tops, solid teak interior, Alcantara cushions). The crew has a very good track record in the hospitality industry. Movie and rock stars know the Italian & Thai hospitality of Independence. Welcome on board
8. Ying's Thai Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 487 reviews
Original Samui-style cooking class with an individual touch and a very flexible choice of various Thai dishes. In a local family atmosphere you will learn how to prepare and cook tropical herbs, spices and much more in a traditional, home-style manner. Cooking a total of 4 dishes will let you immerse a bit deeper into our Southern-Thai cooking habits. In addition to this you will discover typical Southern Thai ingredients at the nearby local market and at our family's backyard garden. Furthermore, with a maximum group size of only 4 participants an individual guidance through the day is possible: Samui-born cooking teacher Ying - fluent in English and German - is guiding you with her refreshing charisma through your cooking experience. Book easily via e-mail - no payment in advance required - Transfer-services around Ko Samui included
Reviewed By I1510UEchristined
My partner and I had our cooking class with Ying on the 25th of February and fortunately for us the other couple cancelled and so it became our own personal cooking class. Ying picked us up from our hotel and then took us to a local market, at the market we discussed what type of recipes we would like to cook , we wanted to do traditional recipes and Ying was excited to teach us some of her local dishes. We were welcomed into Ying's home by her parents and of course her 3 kitties and Ying gave us a tour of the vegetable patch and showed us her impressive compost set up. During our tour Ying picked some chillies and kaffir lime leaves and then we headed inside to start cooking. I really enjoyed the way that Ying guided our cooking with direction and guidance and it was great to be shown different techniques to get the best flavours out of the ingredients. Ying wanted us to cook each dish to our own tastes, so we made each dish as spicy or as mild as we wanted depending on our preference and she showed us how to alter each dish to make it perfect. We then got to eat our creations while Ying and her parents tidied up for us and got everything ready for the next dish. Ying then topped off the experience by emailing all of the recipes for the dishes that we cooked and even sent us some other recipes that she thought we might like to try cooking the following weekend after our class. We had the best day with Ying and would recommend this experience to anyone travelling to Koh Samui ????
9. X-Quad Samui ATV Tour
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5.0 based on 893 reviews
We organize a very nice ATV and Buggy ride, to enjoy the Nature and the views. Accessible to everyone, beginners to confirm riders ! It's a 4h program starting from Maenam, including transfer (go and back) from your hotel around 9:30, first part with wide tracks and many view points. That will bring us to the highest point of Samui to see the big standing Buddha. A break to enjoy a nice Thai lunch and second part through the jungle to reach the hidden Mountain waterfall (lost in the middle of the island) where we can have a refreshing swim... Back to your hotel around 4pm. Price per single ATV (Quad bike) :4900 Thb If you like to seat two people on one bigger ATV, the price is 7800 Thb for two people. The children are welcome, under 10 years old, they can seat as passenger with one adult, price 300 Thb. For the UTV Buggys (Polaris RZR or CFMoto Z8), two seaters side by side, price: 8900 Thb for two people. For a Private tour, the extra cost is 4900 Thb to add on the total price.
10. Pride Bar
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5.0 based on 350 reviews
LGBT Gay Bar for everyone to visit on Koh Samui, Thailand. Call in for free pool table, Giant Jenga a vast bookshelf and relax in a no hassle experiance in our comfortable, modern style LGBT Bar. Enjoy the "Breath of fresh air" that is Pride Bar Samui.
Reviewed By RickyA703
Exceeded the expectations for a gay bar on a small island!! Fun with great music, travelling on my own and met amazing people from everywhere!!!
