Koh Holiday Koh Samui Island is the third
largest island of Thailand after Phuket and Koh Chang and
one of the most popular destinations for travelers. In recent
years it developed to a tropical beach resort but still maintained
its charm and has everything to offer - from coconut tree
fringed beaches to tropical jungles to a vibrant nightlife.
Popular beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut & Maenam.
Accommodations on Holiday Koh Samui Island range from bungalows
and villas to 5 star boutique resorts and are suitable for
all budgets. Restaurants of all flavors invite for delicious
wining and dining and spas and massage facilities for rejuvenation.
Activities include elephant trekking, canoeing, sailing,
diving, golfing, fishing, biking and all you can think of.
There is also a lot to see, like waterfalls, temples and
jungles as well as a butterfly garden, an aquarium and tiger
zoo, monkey theatre, snake and crocodile farm and a tropical
zoo to name some. Day tours to the neighbor islands of Koh
Phangan, Koh Tao and the Angthong Marine National Park are
well worth to attend.
Chaweng Beach of Holiday Koh Samui : is
the most popular area on Holiday Koh Samui Island with 6km
of a white sandy beach and clear waters. With plenty of
hotels and resorts, restaurants, spas, discotheques, bars
and shopping facilities it is the main tourist center and
nightlife area. As the sea is partly shallow most of the
year it is the perfect place for families with small kids
and all kind of water sports can be enjoyed. After a relaxing
day on the beach you can have a dinner in one of the seafood
restaurants, sip a drink at a bar or just stroll along the
beach road to fulfill your shopping desires.
Coral Cove Beach of Holiday Koh Samui:
Located between Chaweng and Lamai has some small secluded
beaches like Thongtakian and is a good for snorkeling on
Holiday Koh Samui Island. Some resorts are nestled at the
hillside with magnificent views over Chaweng Beach. It is
only a 10 minutes drive to either Lamai or Chaweng to do
some shopping or to enjoy the nightlife. It is a perfect
place for travelers preferring a more tranquil and quiet
holiday.
Lamai Beach of Holiday Koh Samui: is the
second popular beach on Holiday Koh Samui Island after Chaweng
and stretches over 4km along the East coast. The beach is
not as wide as Chaweng and the sea gets quickly deeper making
it perfect for swimming and water sports. At the southern
end of the beach the famous Grandfather & Grandmother
rock formations called Hin Ta - Hin Yai, stretch their bizarre
shapes in the sky. Restaurants, spas, bars and shopping
opportunities are plentiful and the nightlife is just second
to Chaweng.
Hua Thanon Beach of Holiday Koh Samui:
A 10 minute drive south of Lamai is the home of the Muslim
fishing community with a daily fresh seafood market and
dozens of colorful longtail-boats. The Holiday Koh Samui
Aquarium and the Butterfly Garden are located there. Luxurious
boutique resorts on Holiday Koh Samui Island on the tranquil
beaches of Laem Set, Bang Kao and the hillsides offer scenic
views to the nearby islands of Koh Tan and Koh Matsum and
the mainland at the horizon. There is no nightlife but all
for a relaxing and quiet holiday.
Bang Kao Beach of Holiday Koh Samui: Locatd
at the south coast of on Holiday Koh Samui Island consists
of some smaller beaches with breathtaking views to the islands
dotted at the horizon. A famous landmark is the Laem Sor
Chedi sitting at the rocky water’s edge. There are
lots of luxurious boutique resorts and private villas offering
a tranquil atmosphere with beachside restaurants and spas
to lift your spirit and body. The Holiday Koh Samui Butterfly
Garden and Holiday Koh Samui Aquarium are just a stones
throw away while the nightlife and shopping area of Lamai
can be reached within 15 minutes.
Taling Ngam Beach of Holiday Koh Samui:
This pristine bay stretching along the south-west coast
of Holiday Koh Samui is still unspoiled and has spectacular
views to nearby islands and the mainland. Coral reefs just
a stones throw from the beach makes it a paradise for snorkelers.
Luxurious resorts on Holiday Koh Samui Island along the
beach offer all the facilities you might need and the restaurants
make for some fine wining and dining experience. It is about
a 20 minute drive to Nathon if you need to do some shopping
and 30 minutes to the bustling nightlife of Lamai or Chaweng.
Lipa Noi Beach of Holiday Koh Samui: or
Sunset Beach, is the most serene and untouched beach at
the west coast of Holiday Koh Samui just 5 minutes from
the ferry pier. It is the place for peaceful and quiet beach
holidays away from the crowds with beautiful sunsets and
scenic views of the Angthong National Marine Park and the
mainland. As there are only a view resorts along the beach
you will have plenty of space on the crystal clear sea.
There is not much around but Nathons shopping area is only
4 km away.
Nathon Beach of Holiday Koh Samui: The
capital of Holiday Koh Samui has still preserved its charm
as a harbor town and is scattered with all kind of shops,
markets, banks and restaurants. Nathon is the major harbor
for the ferries from the mainland, the boats to Koh Phangan,
Koh Tao and the Angthong National Marine Park and is the
main hub for goods from the mainland. There are only a few
hotels mostly used as a stopover for early transfers to
other destinations.
Coral Cove Beach of Holiday Koh Samui:
Located between Chaweng and Lamai has some small secluded
beaches like Thongtakian and is a good for snorkeling. Some
resorts on Holiday Koh Samui Island are nestled at the hillside
with magnificent views over Chaweng Beach. It is only a
10 minutes drive to either Lamai or Chaweng to do some shopping
or to enjoy the nightlife. It is a perfect place for travelers
preferring a more tranquil and quiet holiday.
Maenam Beach of Holiday Koh Samui: is
located in the North of on Holiday Koh Samui Island with
smooth sand and good swimming preferences. Maenam beach
is perfect for families with small children as the water
is shallow and there is no noise from nightlife or traffic.
At Maenam pier speedboats leave daily to Koh Tao and shopping
opportunities as well as restaurants are located in the
area. It is just a 20 minute drive to the action in Chaweng
and 10 minutes to Bophut’s Fisherman Village for some
fine wining and dining.
Bophut Beach of Holiday Koh Samui: Located
in the North of on Holiday Koh Samui Island. Between Maenam
and Chaweng, Bophut consists of the Fisherman's Village
and the beaches West of it. The beach at the village is
small and not to suitable for swimming as there are many
tour and diving boats going from here to other islands.
It still conveys the atmosphere of a small fisher village
but there are plenty of restaurants and shops as well as
cafes and bars to enjoy a beautiful sunset with Koh Phangan
at the horizon.
Big Buddha Beach of Holiday Koh Samui:
Is located in the Northeast of on Holiday Koh Samui Island
has smooth sand, good swimming preferences and safe for
children. From here you have fantastic views over the 12
meter high golden Big Buddha and Koh Phangan. Big Buddha
Beach has everything to offer like restaurants, bars and
shopping opportunities and all kind of accommodations on
Holiday Koh Samui Island from simple beach huts to tropical
resorts catering to all budgets. The nightlife of Chaweng
is just a 15min drive away and daily boats to Koh Phangan
and the monthly Full Moon Party are leaving from here.
Choengmon Beach of Holiday Koh Samui:
The secluded beach on Holiday Koh Samui Island, 4 km north
of Chaweng Beach and 5 minutes from Bophuts Fisherman’s
Village, is the perfect beach for families and couples who
want to enjoy peaceful and quiet beach holidays. The water
is comparative shallow and makes it safe for children to
play and snorkelers can explore the colorful underwater
world right from the beach. Accommodations dotted along
the coastline catering for all budgets. Water sports, like
wind surfing and canoeing, and other activities are readily
available as well as some shopping opportunities and restaurants.
GETTING TO KOH HOLIDAY KOH SAMUI
Direct Flights to/from Koh Holiday Koh Samui
Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Suvarnabhumi Airport Meaning a " Golden Land ".
Covers an area of some 20,000 rais (8,000 acres). The new
international airport is located about 15 km of on the east-bound
Bangna-Trat Highway in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakarn Province
and is about 25 km. from downtown Bangkok. It is accessible
via five routes.
Direct flight to Holiday Koh Samui:
Fare is the most expensive but obviously the fastest, ideal
for the persons who have only a little time. The direct flights
from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Holiday Koh Samui are
by Bangkok Airways and 2 flights daily by Thai Airways.
Flight to Surat Thani - transfer to Holiday Koh Samui:
Or you can fly to Suratthani (Thai Airways or One To Go).
From the airport there are minibuses which shuttle up to Donsak's
port, the ferry boats place of departure
** Make Sure not go by evening flights because you won't be
able to catch a ferry boat to Holiday Koh Samui and you have
to spend a night in Suratthani. **
Regulations for carry-on baggage
AdviceAll travellers arriving at Holiday Koh Samui Airport
should use the pick-up service of their hotel (which is the
most convenient way) or the transfer service provided through
sawadee.com
Important note:
Take care of your baggage in Bangkok or you will arrive at
Holiday Koh Samui without any!
Your baggage will not be redirected automatically at Bangkok
Airport, so you have to pick it up, move to domestic terminal
and check-in your baggage again.
To avoid any confusion when arriving at Bangkok Int. Airport,
read our details. After arriving at Surat Thani Airport
(about 1 hour), you can take an air-conditioned bus to Koh
Holiday Koh Samui. Tickets are also available at Bangkok
Airport.
Surat Thani - Holiday Koh Samui By Ferry
The ferry transfer is included in the bus fare because the
bus uses the ferry (it cannot swim... :-)
On the island the bus first stops at the ferry pier and
then at Nathon Pier. Remember to tell the resort where and
when you want to be picked up. (Surat Thani - Holiday Koh
Samui app. 3 hours, ferry included).
The Express Boat
Long rather narrow boat, lots of backpackers but which has
its charm and all the transfers are easy.
Seatran Express
The connection from Suratthani city. Not more than
2 hours, you will arrive directly at Nathon's port. A little
more expensive than the other boats, but air-conditioning
and practical.
The Ferry
About 1 hour and a half to Koh Holiday Koh Samui, can contain
vehicles, small snack bar inside, full of seats and an "air-conditioning"
cabin.
There are two companies which provide sea transfer from
Suratthani (Donsak Pier):
- Seatran Ferry departure from Donsak Pier arrival at Nathon
pier.
- Raja Ferry departure from Donsak Pier arrival at Lipanoi
pier
The Speed Boat
Expensive but very fast (Koh Tao-Koh Phan-Ngan = 45 minutes,
normal boat = 2 hours). Used a lot from Koh Tao or by various
daytrips tours and some diving schools.
Holiday Koh Samui Tourist Attractions
The Big Buddha
Holiday Koh Samui's most popular attraction, The Big Buddha
sitting 15 meters tall was built in 1972 by the local society
to give visitors a place to pay respect to The Lord Buddha.
This monumental landmark is placed on the island's Northern
shore.
Holiday Koh Samui Hin Ta - Hin Yai
Strangely shaped rocks at south Lamai. A local story tells
of an old couple whose ship was wrecked in the bay. Their
body's were washed ashore to create the rocks
Hin Lad Waterfall
Hin Lad Waterfall is located 2 km south of Nathon Town.He
can be reached by a 3-4 kilometer walk down a country foot
walk. In evergreen, rain forest setting with palms and creepers,
the waterfall have several levels with a cool pool for a
fresh water swim.
Ancient House
A house made of teakwood without any nails at Ban Thale
is the oldest house on the Holiday Koh Samui island. It
was built approximately 150 years ago, is constructed of
teak planks and shows off many beautiful woodcarvings.
Snake Farm
A definite must see for all those visiting the Holiday Koh
Samui island. Shows featuring snakes indigenous to Holiday
Koh Samui as well as Centipede, Scorpion and Cock Fighting
shows. Informative and entertaining. Great for the entire
family and worth looking for. Follow the signs seen throughout
the island. Show times are 11.00 and 14.00 everyday.
Paradise Park Farm
Holiday Koh Samui's lates and biggest attraction! Set on
20 acres of land, Paradise Park Farm is a spectacle. Spend
a day, or two, in the cool air of Holiday Koh Samui's highest
mountain covered by tropical rainforest. Surround yourself
by water falls, small rivers, canyons and exotic birds and
wildlife.
Holiday Koh Samui nightlife
Bars, cabarets shows and discos are mainly in Chaweng and
Lamai located. Green Mango, Raggae Pub and Full Circle are
the main discotheques.
Thai Boxing
The undisputed national sport of Thailand, a Muay Thai professional
bout can be seen at the Chaweng Stadium of Holiday Koh Samui
Island every Monday and Friday, while the Lamai stadium
stages fights every Saturday.
Canopy Adventures - Secret Falls Koh Holiday Koh Samui
Cable Rides Rainforest Tour;
An adventure you'll never forget.
Flora, Fauna, waterfalls and an adventure
you'll never forget!
- 6 Different treehouses
- 6 Separate cable ride for over
500 meters of excitement
- Waterfalls & fantastic views
- Jungle "Hammock" Bar
- No experience necessary
- Free shuttle every hour
Namuang Waterfall
Namuang Waterfall is located 10 km south from Nathon at
Ban Thurian. There are 2 waterfalls in Holiday Koh Samui.
Na Muang one is 18 meter high and can be reached by vehicle.
Na Muang two is about 80 meters high and can only be reached
by a 30 minute walk. The waterfalls are the most scenic
on the Holiday Koh Samui island
Holiday Koh Samui Sawadee Shrine
The Brahma of Sawadee is an important being..a central image
for reverence and faith.
The number of visitors is rising every day because people
have faith in His greatness extending out kindness and mercifulness
and thus creating happiness and peacefulness to to those
coming to pay Him respect.
Magic Buddha Garden
The magic Buddha garden is hidden in the hills of Holiday
Koh Samui. You can see several statues, temples and waterfalls
which are build by one man in the last 20 years.
Butterfly Garden
Na Tian Butterfly Garden is situated at the bottom of the
hill south of the island. Apart from the numerous species
of butterflies on display, there are also other interesting
features in the garden: The bee house, a Thai style house
which allows the visitor to observe the activities of bees.
The insect museum, rare insects from Thailand and other
countries are displayed here.
Scuba Diving
Diving, snorkeling, fishing. There are many scuba diving
schools located around Holiday Koh Samui, offering a wide
range of dive facilities. There are also tours available
for snorkeling, fishing and excursions. The area of Koh
Holiday Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Angthong Marine
National Park are very famous dive places.
Dining and restaurants.
The Seafood is well known in Holiday Koh Samui. Restaurant
around the island offer Thai-, European-food and other specialties.
You should also try the large range of tropical fruits and
a fresh coconut.
Holiday Koh Samui Go Kart
Located close to Chaweng this simple Go Kart track has two
types of karts available, a slow kart and a fast kart. The
slow kart will cost you a staggering 300 Baht for 10 minutes
and the fast kart 400 Baht for 10 Minutes. If you want additional
time then discounts are not given but extra time is offered
as an incentive. For example pay for 20 minutes at full
rate and get 24 minutes in return.
RB Holiday Koh Samui
The "Coolest and Newest" adventure on Holiday
Koh Samui. Completely safe and fun for all ages. As seen
on TV. No experience necessary. Enjoy the Ride.
