City: Surat Thani Province
Top Things to do in Surat Thani Province
The 10 Best Things to do 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. 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
3. Koh Tan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By jumalaska - Quebec, Canada
You reach this small island by a longtail boat from Koh Samui. Go to Thongkrut (The TongKrut Pier Restaurant) and ask for a longtail boat to Koh Tan. They will bring you there and pick you up after your wish to go back. At Koh Tan there is restaurants and you can enjoy good Thai food (fresh fish). The island is mainly rocks but there is a beach where you can walk along the sea. There are only around people living on Koh Tan and it is unspoiled from mass tourist still!On the island is wild buffalo's and wild boars.The people there are very open and friendly. A monk is living in a small Wat which you can visit if you take the walk along the beach. village. It is a small, largely spool island, known for its coral and marine life. Giant clams, fan corals and a wide variety of fish species live in and around the protected reefs. Koh Tan can be reached by local long tail fishing boat. Trips generally include snorkeling on the reef, a stop at one of the island’s fine beaches, and a walk along the wooden platform that was built by the locals to view the mangrove forests.
4. Bottle Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,123 reviews
Reviewed By renspazz - Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand
Beautiful beach. I hiked from Had Kop to bottle beach and it was amazing. You have to follow the plastic bottles left on the trees to mark the path. It's a bit of a challenging hike but the swim in the ocean undoes all the hard work when you arrive at the beach. Caught the boat back because it was too dark to hike back. Amazing day
5. Lamai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,987 reviews
Reviewed By 897debir - Hamilton, New Zealand
Loved this beacj very much, was close to our hotel, had lots of places to eat and drink right on the sand as well as in the township. The water was clean, no big waves, lots of activities and the hawkers were polite and left you when you said No thanks to them without any hassle.
6. Secret Buddha Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 731 reviews
Reviewed By aymanzx - London, United Kingdom
Amazing place, Must visit if you love going back in time and love ancient art. Absolutely so beautiful, also so calm and peaceful. Highly recommended to visit Entrance fee of 120 Bat very reasnoble I loved this place and definitely will visit again
7. Koh Nang Yuan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,250 reviews
Reviewed By A5634NBpauld - Benfleet, United Kingdom
Last minute choice to do this trip, headed to the pier was easy to get a taxi boat to the island, cost 400 bht each return from Koh Tao You pay 100 bht entrance fee when you arrive at the island. This is a must do trip, the island is beautiful, well maintained, take a snorkel and mask with you and plenty of sun tan lotion ..!! Food and drink is available and the walk up to the view point is worth doing, although not for the less mobile, step steps and a climb onto rocks at the top, but worth every Second. Highly recommend the freshly squeezed orange juice they do in the food area.!!
8. Paradise Park Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 666 reviews
Reviewed By TrudyP60 - Lamai Beach, Thailand
Worth the trip up the hill... we made the mistake of trying to walk as the taxi would not take us. Some passer buys offered a lift which we accepted. There are no taxis to take you back. Beautiful park. Lots of animal interaction. Mountain goats, rabbits and so much more. Loved the views and infinity pool.
9. Fisherman’s Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7,911 reviews
Reviewed By orac2019
Even though the most visited tourist attractions in Koh Samui are located in Chaweng and Lamai, visitors shouldn’t miss the beautiful and quaint Fisherman’s Village in Bophut. The village is now more popular than ever before, especially among st western tourists. The Fisherman’s Village offers a tranquil beach setting, cozy guest houses, resorts, restaurants, shops and plenitude of exhilarating activities. The village also has a charming “walking street” that allows visitors to enjoy a traffic-free stroll through the area and visitors will find numerous eateries, coffee shops and entertainment zones adjoining the beach.
