Samui Guide

Welcome to the Koh Samui Guide!   

Samui Guide will show you why the tropical paradise known as Koh Samui has become one of Thailand’s premier travel destinations.  It should come as no surprise to hear that so many travelers are choosing Ko Samui as their holiday location when traveling to Thailand.

Koh Samui Activities

The Koh Samui travel guide shows you the great variety of shopping, dining, adventure activities, nightlife and water sports activities that Samui offers to its visitors.

What better place to enjoy your holiday then on a tropical Thai island where the weather is always warm and the sun shines throughout the year?

Koh Samui Beaches

The beaches of Samui are still virgin and unspoiled unlike those beaches of other Thai islands such as Phuket. Enjoy the crystal clear water of the sea and enjoy the fine sandy beaches for which Koh Samui Thailand is known for around the world.  More about the beaches in our section on Samui beaches.

A great benefit of choosing Koh Samui Thailand over other Thai destinations is that there are several others great but somewhat smaller tropical Thai islands near Samui. Many travelers visiting Koh Samui Thailand choose to spend a day or two at nearby Koh Tao or Koh Phangan Island.

Koh Phangan of course is famous with party seekers around the world as the legendary full moon parties are hosted each month during full moon on this neighboring island of Koh Samui.

Koh Samui Never Boring

You will discover with the Samui guide that there are simply so many activities on Koh Samui to choose from. Samui offers something for everyone.

Do you like to go thrill seeking on a rafting adventure or maybe you would prefer discovering the legendary Samui nightlife scene.? Or would you prefer watching nature while riding on top of a magnificent Thai elephant during a Samui elephant safari?

Of course you could simply choose to relax at one of the many beautiful beaches that Koh Samui has and possibly even enjoy one of the renowned Samui sunsets while sipping on a nice cold cocktail with your loved one!

Samui Resort Towns

One of the great things about the beaches and resorts towns on Koh Samui Thailand is that each has it very own unique atmosphere and characteristics. For those travelers that prefer to be in the center of activities and a lively nightlife then Chaweng or Lamai beach would be the places to stay.

When you're planning your vacation to Samui you'll have dozens of accommodation options. You might choose a quaint seaside cabin or a five-star luxury hotel. If you're planning on returning again and again, you might also choose to buy or rent timeshare in your favorite region of Samui. A timeshare will generally afford owners prepaid weeklong accommodations every year or every other year at the resort of his or her choice. Find the right lodging for you and your family and you'll make staying in Samui as easy as falling in love with it.

Other beaches like Big Buddha beach are more laid back and offer a more tropical island experience with little loud music and few annoying vendors. Read all about it inside our Ko Samui Thailand Guide!