Top Koh Samui Cultural Tours

Fit the highlights of Koh Samui all into one day with this private and customizable tour. Instead of being stuck on a cramped local bus, travel between sites in a spacious minivan with a private chauffeur. The route can be personalized to suit your needs and potential stops include the Big Buddha Temple, Lad Koh Viewpoint, Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks, and Hin Lad Waterfall.

Discover the beautiful beaches, natural wonders, and historic temples of Koh Samui at your own pace on this private tour. Choose a 4-, 6-, or 8-hour tour with a private vehicle and personal driver, and visit highlights such as Na Muang Waterfall, Big Buddha Temple, and Chaweng Beach. Opt to follow the suggested itinerary or create your own customized itinerary and visit only the sights that interest you.

Visit the top sights of Koh Samui with ease on a full-day tour with your own private guide. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle to important temples including Big Buddha Temple, Wat Plai Laem, and the temple with the mummified monk. Take in the spectacular scenery from Lad Koh viewpoint, see Namuang waterfall and the Grandmother-Grandfather rock formations, and have a Thai lunch at a beachside restaurant.

This shared tour takes visitors to experience the highlights of Koh Samui. This tour visits the Wat Phra Yai and Wat Plai Laem temples; the legendary Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks; the stunning Lad Koh viewpoint; the highest waterfall in Koh Samui; and the Wat Khunaram temple that houses a mummified monk. A culturally rich tour of the island known as the “Heaven of the Gulf of Thailand”.

Board a spacious boat for Angthong Marine Park on this full-day tour from Koh Samui. Explore the turquoise waters in the Gulf of Thailand with plenty of snorkeling opportunities. Ride a longtail boat to Mae Koh Island, or upgrade to kayak along the coastline. Hike to the summit for fantastic views of Emerald Lake, then continue on to the white-sand beach of Wua Talap Island, which features Lotus Cave. You’re served a light breakfast and Thai lunch by the professional crew on board.

Koh Samui is renowned as one of Thailand’s most idyllic islands, but you don’t have to spend all day at the beach. Escape the crowds and venture into the jungle on this thrilling 6-hour Jeep safari. Visit the Magic Buddha Garden, swim beneath the Namuang waterfall, tour a rubber plantation, and enjoy a delicious Thai-style lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Cruise the Angthong Marine Park by speedboat on a day-long snorkel and kayak tour from Koh Samui. Navigate between the archipelago’s 42 islands, and come ashore to explore limestone caves, karst cliffs, and rock formations that rise from sheltered lagoons. Slip into the clear water to snorkel above radiant coral and shimmering fish, then paddle a kayak along the coastline of a remote, uninhabited island. Pause for a traditional Thai lunch on Koh Wah Talap, and idle away the afternoon in the soft sand of a perfect beach.

This full-day tour lets you visit the small islands of Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao via speedboat from Koh Samui. Go snorkeling, see the sights, hit the beach, and relax in the sun. Snap photos of the postcard-perfect scenery and explore the underwater world. A light breakfast, a traditional Thai lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from Koh Samui hotels are included.

Relax with tranquil sailing to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park, where you can snorkel at remote lagoons, kayak along the coast and through tunnels, and finish with the last viewing at the Blue Lagoon viewpoint on this full-day tour. Stroll to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) and enjoy a light breakfast and cooked lunch. Step aboard a spacious yacht equipped with a sun deck, internal saloon, and hot tub and avoid the crowds with personalized service on this small-group tour. Round-trip hotel and dinghy transfers from Koh Samui are included.

With this tour, first-time visitors can take the opportunity to encounter Koh Samui's cultural wonders and attractions in just one day. Travel with a guide by your side, so you can embark on your journey without worrying about navigation. Visit the Grand Mother and Grand Father rocks, natural wonders, and don't miss the chance to view the mummified monk at Khunaram Temple. Get ready for an adventure in the heart of Thailand's paradise island.

Explore the island of Koh Samui on a group tour that is ideal for budget travelers who are short on time but want to see the top attractions on the island. While staying on Koh Samui it can be difficult to get out of the tourism hubs and see the rest of your surroundings, but this tour takes you around the island to cultural sites, scenic viewpoints, and natural attractions.

Leave navigation to the experts and check off Koh Samui’s signature sights in just half a day on this guided door-to-door tour. Traveling in a group no larger than 15, see Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks (Hin Yai and Hin Ta), Wat Khunaram, with the Mummified Monk, and Na Muang Waterfall. Along the way, soak up island vistas from the Lad Koh View Point.

Immerse yourself in Kho Samui City’s culture, faith, heritage, food, and sights on this full-day, guided tour with transportation included. Visit Buddhist landmarks and see the shops where clothing, artifacts, and street foods are sold. Visit natural landmarks and learn their folklore and walk among the trees of a coconut plantation before seeing a cascading waterfall.

Discover two of Chiang Mai’s most fascinating historical structures on a tour of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Phu Ping Palace. You won’t have to break a swear trekking to the temple’s elevated location on the top of Thailand’s highest mountain—instead, you’ll stay cool and relaxed as you’re transported between sights in a vehicle.

Explore wellness traditions in Thailand on a small-group tour of Koh Samui. Visit destinations where you hear about the reputed benefits of organic super foods and herbal medicines, then take a healthy Thai cooking class and enjoy a delicious lunch. Relax during a foot massage, then visit a temple and receive a monk’s blessing. Your tour proceeds at a leisurely pace, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Go beyond the Koh Samui beaches to explore the island with your own private guide on a 6-hour tour. See top attractions such as the Lady Monk temple, Big Buddha temple, Grandmother  and Grandfather rocks (Hin Tai and Hin Yai), and the Mummified Monk. You can also go swimming at the waterfalls, soak in sweeping views from the Chaweng viewpoint, and take in the coconut plantations. Ride in an air-conditioned minivan that accommodates up to eight people, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the highlights of Ko Samui in just a half day on this comprehensive tour, with all round-trip transportation included. You'll travel with a small group, which means personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions. Stops include the viewpoint at Lad Koh, Big Buddha Temple, the Na Muang Waterfalls, the mummy at Wat Khunaram, and others.

Explore the cultural heritage of Thailand during this guided city tour of Ko Saumi. Discover the history of Buddhism while visiting the Big Budda temples. Embrace nature while traversing through the sandy beaches from the Lad Ko lookout. Admire the unique Hin Yai and Hin Ta rock formations before visiting a preserved mummified monk at the temple of Wat Khunaram. Round-trip transport from the Ko Saumi District is included.

Discover a local insight to Koh Samui on this full-day cultural tour around the island. A great way to find your feet when you first arrive, this small-group tour includes visits to popular cultural sights including Big Buddha Temple—where you’ll enjoy amazing panoramic views across the island. Starting early to see the monks at alms, you’ll also visit a thriving morning market, and finish your day with a refreshing swim in a waterfall in the rainforest.

Capture the shot of a lifetime on a photography tour of Koh Samui, and travel to the island’s most iconic, beautiful sites: snap the afternoon light on the glimmering Golden Pagoda, the evocative pairing of Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks, and ornately worked decorations at Wat Plai Laem. Find the ultimate viewpoint to watch Koh Samui’s ‘golden hour’ melt into a vivid, tropical sunset, as daylight disappears into the tranquil Gulf of Thailand.

Explore the ancient Wat Doi Suthep temple and Phu Ping Palace on this half-day trip from Chiang Mai. Discover the historic monuments at Wat Doi Suthep, take in the beautiful views of Chiang Mai City from the temple, and visit the Royal Winter Palace built in 1962. Highlights include: • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most sacred temple • A stunning gold spire atop the temple visible from afar • Intricate shrines and pagodas depicting Thai history • Learn about the temple's founding from your knowledgeable guide • Enjoy the delightful gardens at Phu Ping Palace, featuring tropical and temperate flowers in full bloom.

With this private half-day tour on Koh Samui Island, you can customize your itinerary and spend as much time as you desire at each destination. Discover the historical highlights of the island while traveling in style and exclusivity. Your licensed drivers ensure that your day is tailored to your preferences, so you can experience the island exactly how you want to.

A trip to “Paradise-park” will always give you plenty of impressions. And it’s not only about its ‘free’ inhabitants. This paradise garden, which takes up about 8 ha, is situated on the mountain Pom (Pom Mountain), the highest one on the island, from where you can see breath-taking views of the coast of Koh Samui, nearby tiny islands, and the vast ocean, merging with equally vast sky. The park itself is also very picturesque with its shady tropical vegetation, flower oases, winding and, by the way, quite steep walking paths. Everything looks neat and tidy, including animals and birds.