City: Surat Thani Province
Top Things to do in Surat Thani Province
The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Surat Thani (Thai: สุราษฎร์ธานี, pronounced [sù.râːt tʰāː.nīː]), often shortened to Surat, is the largest of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani means "city of good people", a title given to the city by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI).
Restaurants in Surat Thani Province
1. Samui Elephant Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 952 reviews
**Winners of Best Animal Welfare from the Tourism Authority of Thailand!** **Recognized by leading animal welfare charity World Animal Protection as a Best Practice Elephant Venue** We are very proud to bring the first elephant sanctuary to Koh Samui in Southern Thailand. Set on forest land, we offer a retirement home for elephants who have worked exhausting hours in the logging and tourism industries. Feed, walk with, and observe our gentle giants as they roam, socialise, bathe and enjoy a peaceful life that they so deserve. Join our morning or afternoon program knowing you are supporting ethical elephant tourism and helping to make a difference.
Reviewed By NINABUDDEN - London, United Kingdom
This is the only genuine elephant sanctuary on the island where elephant comes first, not the visitor. It’s worth every penny you pay, these people are saints and each elephant has its own minder who is making sure those old ladies have everything they need! These beautiful giants have been tortured, abused and have been working hard for most of their lives, this sanctuary makes sure it gives them the retirement and enjoyment they deserve. Sanctuary is purely self financed by the ticket sales and donations and all the money goes into making sure there is enough bananas and food for them as well as gives the sanctuary a chance to buy and save more elephants ( their price can reach 5 million bahts!). Make a difference, help them out, spend a day feeding and walking with elephants in their own environment, it will be a memory you will cherish for life! Thank you for reading this.
2. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,435 reviews
These 40 islands, spread over approximately 97 square miles in the Gulf of Thailand, are characterized by hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into fantastic shapes by years of erosion.
Reviewed By P963SLalisonb - Australia, null
We did a full day trip on a speed boat, it was excellent, the snorkeling was amazing, I would probably would give the emerald lake a miss if climbing ladder-steep steps for 15-20 min is too much, as it was very very hot (it is winter here) but well worth a visit, I am so glad we did it! Massages are cheap enough here that the sore thighs didn’t last long ???? The marine park is a visual wonder above & below the water. Inexperienced people can still snorkel over amazing corals surrounded by brilliantly coloured schools of fish & marine life (not a shark in sight ????). Lunch at one of the the islands restaurants is recommended to see the original lifestyle of the local people, and the huge buffet of food was delicious. The only thing I might change was the length of the tour, we were off at 8am from the pier at big Buddha beach & back at about 5.30pm, it was a long day , but we saw heaps in that time. We even stopped at the rangers island & saw wild monkeys. The crew were lovely, but all heavy smokers, the smell kind of detracted from the pristine snorkeling environment.. The return trip in the speedboat-due to the ocean swell was very rough (I have butt bruises to prove it! ????), but I sat at the front end of the boat so that was caused by my position... All in all it was great fun & definitely worth doing. For those with back issues I would recommend the larger boats for a smoother ride home.
3. Khao Sok National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,356 reviews
This is one of Thailand's most popular parks for foreign visitors but at the same time is unspoiled and uncrowded. The national park is home to a number of eco-resorts offering room, food, and tours. The park is includes a large rainforest and exception steep limestone mountains. There are also rivers and waterfalls. Tours include jungle treks, elephant experience, kayaking and tubing on the river. The most popular tour in the area is to the Rajaprapa reservoir, also known as Khao Sok Lake. Here guests can sleep on rafthouses at the edge of the jungle and enjoy kayaking, birdwatching, and hiking in pristine forest. Day trips are also available. In addition to observing numerous tropical birds including majestic hornbills, Asian buffalo and elephants are often seen, and tapirs and other jungle animals more rarely. The area can be reached easily from airports in Phuket (2 hours away) and Surathani airport (1.5 hours away).
Reviewed By TillyHavelockNorth
If you want adventure, go with a tour through here. We spent two days in different areas of this park, and thoroughly enjoyed the canoe ride up through the river to see wildlife, plus the 1 1/2 days in the National Park, being taken over the lake in a Longtail boat, to amazing acomo on this lake, and some hiking into the waterfall, plus more rides on the Longtail boat to view wildlife.With the tour we took we had an excellent guide - Ot - who looked after us so well. (there were only 3 of us so got full on attention).
4. Thong Nai Pan Noi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,110 reviews
Reviewed By MelbClogs - Melbourne, Australia
Absolutely beautiful beach!! Gentle waves, beautiful sand, crystal clear water. A few small massage huts and little restaurants on the beach, but it's so quiet, so tranquil, so peaceful. Shade in the afternoon great for kids. Little village at the end of the beach has a few local restaurants, mini marts, laundry, a few souvenir shops. Very stunning, quiet and relaxed part of the world, it's so beautiful!
5. Salad Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,041 reviews
Reviewed By aboelbisher - Haifa, Israel
Me and my wife arrived at 12:00 pm to there A quiet and beautiful beach and views Theres Bars and restaurants along side the beach offering very good beverages and food
6. Thong Takhian Beach (Silver Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 983 reviews
Reviewed By AlexOstia - London, United Kingdom
I came to Thong Takian to kill two days on a beach before I started a photo assignment on the island. All I wanted was a simple, clean room with a comfortable bed and a nice beach to decompress on after a long flight from London. Thong Takian nailed it. The staff are super friendly, the beach is wonderful and the little beachside restaurant was perfect. The coffee is amazing, even by my well traveled and snobby standards. Oh, the Thai food is good too. One thing I wouldn’t recommend is the sausages for breakfast. It’s one of those countries that just doesn’t do sausages or bacon properly. I would definitely come back here. Hopefully with more time and a stunning woman.
7. Ao Tanot Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By franbaba21 - Ko Kret, Thailand
the most beautiful beach in koh tao, in my opinion. great snorkeling, turtles and baby sharks, also super quiet (sometimes we were the only opeople in the beach) and very calm and clear waters
8. Sai Nuan Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
This beautiful, remote cove has a sandy beach and is accessible by foot or by boat.
Reviewed By leilaguevara
Sai Nuan beach is my favourite place in Koh Tao, I visited everyday during my 1 week stay in the island, super quiet and peaceful beach, you can enjoy stunning sunsets there. MUST visit
9. The Secret Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
Blissful and idyllic. White sands to sink in, calm waters to chill in. Cocktails, fruit shakes, good food, gorgeous sunsets. We think: paradise.
Reviewed By jobine3 - Gatineau, Canada
Nice place to relax , good place to see the sun set, it is a secret place , we pass in front 2 times before seeing it
10. Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 590 reviews
Reviewed By Mandhi13 - London, United Kingdom
One of the nicest beach on the island with beautiful turquoise water and nice stretch of white sand to sink your toes in. Some lovely hotels around here and a small town with restaurants, bars, shops and places to get massages.
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