What to do and see in Surat Thani Province, Thailand: The Best Tours

April 12, 2022 Venice Greaves

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. Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Tour in Koh Samui

Secret Garden Beach Resort & Restaurant, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand iSUP Samui Stand Up Paddling
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Book and join this 2-hour sunset stand up paddle tour which allows you to watch the sunset from Koh Samui in a different way. This small-group tour caters for maximum 4 people. It's suitable for both beginners and experienced paddlers.  To join this tour you should be able to swim confidently. All necessary equipment is provided.

Inclusions: Premium Starboard paddle board equipment, Complimentary beach transfers if you are staying in Bophut, Bangrak, Chaweng Beach or Choeng Mon, Drinking water, Qualified SUP instructor

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pickup and drop-off outside selected areas

Reviewed By Frenchfalcon07

We participated in a stand up paddling lesson with Ian. The instructions provided were clear and easy to follow, and he took particular care of my twelve year old, making sure that he didn’t drift out too far and felt safe and secure. As a bonus, we received a set of photos after the lesson to share with family and friends. Great fun and an excellent way to start the day. Highly recommended!

2. SUP Yoga in Koh Samui

Secret Garden Beach Resort & Restaurant, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand iSUP Samui Stand Up Paddling
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We offer our SUP Yoga experience in private lessons or small groups here in Koh Samui. * We will teach you the basic paddling techniques on the beach before we get on the water * Our SUP Yoga class goes for 60 minutes, and there’s usually time afterwards for us to paddle a little around the bay and take some photos

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected locations - Chaweng, Bophut, Bangrak, Choeng Mon or Plai Laem)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Beach towels (please bring your own towel)

Reviewed By yuehchia0730

It's really nice to paddle in the sunset of Samui Very Recommended Ian and Tammy are really nice guides:)

3. Koh Samui: Half-Day Etihcal Elephant Observation Tour

My Phuket Holiday
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Pickup from your hotel to Samui Elephant Sanctuary to meet the home of 6 retired elephants which is listed by World Animal Protection. Watching the wildlife animals play in the mud and bathe in the ponds by themselves and you will learn from our experienced tour guide with our elephants. The Thai vegetarian buffet will be serves during the time you watching the elephants enjoy their own time. This program is suitable with all ages and please note that the activities is not offer bathe and muddy with elephant.They need space to splash, roll around, submerge, and cover themselves in mud. Elephants like peace and quiet, not loud groups of visitors throwing mud or buckets of water at them. If people are crowding around them, it is very stressful for the elephants. Also, the mahout (handler) needs to control the elephant by forcing it to stand still or lie down, not giving any freedom for the elephant to play.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By ianmZ5578KS

It is free for Thai people. Why should foreigners pay 200 baht to enter a shopping mall. It is not a real floating market but made up for tourists.

4. Angthong National Marine Park Tour By Big Boat From Koh Samui

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Discover the protected area of Angthong National Marine Park's more than 1000 square kilometers of land and sea. See the uninhabited and undeveloped islands, making for a breathtaking panorama while you sail around the park. Explore the towering limestone mountains, thick jungles, white-sand beaches, and hidden coves. • Visit Wua Ta Lap Island located above a clean white and soft sandy beach. • Climb up to a top viewpoint and walk to see a panoramic view of the surrounding 42 islands in the National Marine Park. • Visit Lotus Cave with beautiful stalagmite & stalactite formations • Enjoy kayaking around the islands to visit the fantastic view is Nature feature filled with the sea. • Visit Talay Nai a Blue lagoon with beautiful emerald-green water by following steps, enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. • Enjoy a light breakfast and Thai buffet lunch onboard.

Inclusions: Round trip transfer by boat & canoe, Seasonal fruit, Free flow, Soft drink, Coffee & tea, Snack, Snorkeling gear, Kayak equipment, Dry bags, Life jacket, Longtail boat transfer, Experienced escorted guide, Insurance coverage under Thai Law, Light breakfast, buffet lunch on board

Exclusions: National Park fee (300THB per adult and 150THB per child), to be paid at point of entry or when you check in your ticket.

Reviewed By Nathalie975421369

Had a great experience with amazing guides and staffes. Do not expect too far about having breakfast and lunch. I had a best Snorkeling in my life. Shouldve worn fins. Riding a speed boat was kinda scary when you leave, however, you are going to see yourself sleepzing in the boat when youre coming back.

5. Angthong National Marine Park Trip + Kayaking By Big Boat From Koh Samui

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• Explore the natural wonders that Koh Samui has to offer at Angthong National Marine Park by a big boat. • Visit Wua Ta Lap Island located above a clean white and soft sandy beach and climb up to a top viewpoint and walk to see a panoramic view of the surrounding 42 islands in the National Marine Park. • Visit Lotus Cave with beautiful stalagmite & stalactite formations and hop into the clear blue waters, snorkel past the soft corals, and underwater caves. • Enjoy kayaking around Mae Ko Island to visit the fantastic view is Nature feature filled with the sea. • Visit Talay Nai a Blue lagoon with beautiful emerald-green water by following steps, enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. • Enjoy the convenience of complimentary hotel transportation and buffet lunch onboard.

Inclusions: Light breakfast, buffet lunch on board, Longtail boat transfer, Round trip transfer by boat & canoe, Seasonal fruit, Free flow, Soft drink, Coffee & tea, Snack, Snorkeling gear, Kayak equipment, Dry bags, Life jacket, Experienced escorted guide, Insurance coverage under Thai Law

Exclusions: National Park fee (300THB per adult and 150THB per child), to be paid at point of entry or when you check in your ticket.

Reviewed By Nathalie975421369

Had a great experience with amazing guides and staffes. Do not expect too far about having breakfast and lunch. I had a best Snorkeling in my life. Shouldve worn fins. Riding a speed boat was kinda scary when you leave, however, you are going to see yourself sleepzing in the boat when youre coming back.

6. Private Sailing Yacht Charter by Independence from Koh Samui

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Welcome aboard the Independence for a unique sailing experience. Go on a sailing journey with a casual atmosphere to discover the stunning landscape of the Koh Samui archipelago. Please note that we offer various packages (sunset trip, half-day trip, full-day trip and Angthong Marine Park trip) to suit your schedule and all prices are per boat.

Inclusions: Skipper , Hostess , Water Sport Equipment, Dinghy 3.40 m. 15 Hp, Welcome Drink: Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Snacks, fruits, soft drinks, beers,liquors and house wine open bar, Seafood lunch & Canapes by Italian chef , Sea food fingers food for sunset, half day and day tour, One bottle Prosecco DOC Treviso ITA, House Wine Organic Piqueras Spain., Hotel pickup and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes, Liability Insurance, Dressing room and shower, Illi Espresso & Cappuccino, Elettric Toilette, Full Air conditional, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu, JBL bluetooth speaker + extreme

Exclusions: Items of personal nature, extra bottle of wine

Reviewed By 524piaj

The Independence itself is a beautiful boat, the staff is wonderful and Capitan Luca really knows what he’s doing - smooth sailing all the way! The food was perfect and I would never hesitate to recommend these trips to anyone- ever! You need to do this people???????? From a happy customer, Love Pia from Norway

7. Samui X Quad ATV Tour including Lunch

X-Quad Samui ATV Tour
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Ride your own ATV or Buggy on Samui's mountain. It's a 4 Hours trip from Meanem, including transfer ( Go and Back ) from your Hotel. Suitable for all levels of experience. Follow your guide along remote dirt tracks to discover the island on a different way, far from the touristic places. All is included, lunch, drinks, fruits...

Inclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Gopro Mount and fixation available

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Reviewed By AdamHungryWolfs

Deserves to be #1! Great toys, great guys, excellent service, super fun! Great value! Me and my girlfriend had such a memorable time with JC today, nothing but fun =) Beautiful drive, great car and equipment, waterfall was a great stop. We hope we can come back some day for another trip! See you guys!

8. Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

We Travel Snorkeling Adventures
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Explore the coral reefs around Koh Tao aboard the islands' best snorkeling boat. Onboard water slide, climbing wall, diving board, floating sun beds, air-con cabin and experienced multi-lingual tour guides. Visit all the best spots around Koh Tao and hike up to the amazing Nag Yuan viewpoint - one of the most iconic views in Thailand.

Inclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Koh Nang Yuan Marine Park Fee (100 baht), Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By mattp145

We Travel were exceptionally organised, welcoming and (most importantly for me) wonderful with my two young children. Caring and attentive and genuinely interested in showing the children all there was to see (safely) made this not only a brilliant day out but also very reassuring the children were totally welcomed and catered for. Food served all day (think Subway on demand) and 5 great sites to see. I highly recommend this trip however I must add, we visited during Covid crisis and there were only 6 people on the entire boat. What a treat.

9. Koh Samui Footgolf & Botanical Gardens

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Samui Football Golf Club
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Samui Football Golf is an 18 hole footgolf course combined with a botanical garden and a great activity for either sports fans or the non-sporty as it combines a gentle walk in nature together with a fun and family friendly game for all. The tropical garden course twists and turns under the coconut palms and mango trees and through the jungle setting, giving many surprises and much variety as you play. Every hole is a different experience and the course is also well shaded, being home to over 350 species of tropical plants. The mix of lots of shared fun, a nice stroll and some friendly competition included too is hard to top and unlike other activities on the island which are done individually, this is good old-fashioned group fun. It gets you, your family and friends playing, laughing and enjoying the holiday fun together. The course is easy to reach, located on the beach road 10 minutes North from the main resort town of Chaweng and 5 minutes from the Big Buddha statue.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Footballs, Soft drink, Souvenir, Bottled water

Exclusions: Shoes can be hired for 100bt per per. Full amount is returned after playing

Reviewed By 55karelb

Fabulous course, well maintained and a lot of fun. Very friendly staff! My seven year old son had a fantastic time!

10. Pig Feeding, Kayaking, Snorkeling Trip at Pig Island By Speedboat From Koh Samui

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When you come on this island, you will be surprised that some pigs are living here. They came from Koh Tan, they swam across the sea to live on this island. Pig Island is famous for having white sandy beaches and views of the Koh Samui coastline. Invite you to enjoy their serenity, their clean sand, and their clear and calm waters. Pig island from Koh Samui only 20 min by speed boat. • An adventure-filled day visiting Koh Tan for a refreshing swim or snorkeling. • Visit the famous pigs on Pig Island, you can take pictures, feed, and play with these pigs and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the island. • Soak yourself in the sunlight and walking on the white sand beach to explore the beautiful beach. • Kayaking along the shore, you may come across some rare birds and elusive monitor lizards. • Romantic sunset dinner with Thai food at Pig Island(For Sunset Trip). • Enjoy the convenience of pick-up and drop-off direct from your hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel transfer by minibus, Kayak, Sunbed & Towel, Lunch/Dinner , Soft drinks(water, cola), Fresh fruit, Life jacket, Snorkeling mask, Accident Insurance

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Reviewed By Nathalie975421369

Had a great experience with amazing guides and staffes. Do not expect too far about having breakfast and lunch. I had a best Snorkeling in my life. Shouldve worn fins. Riding a speed boat was kinda scary when you leave, however, you are going to see yourself sleepzing in the boat when youre coming back.

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