Things to do in Koh Samui tonight – meet other travelers

Koh Samui combines palm-lined beaches with temples, viewpoints and the Fisherman's Village walking street. Meet travelers for a market evening, a temple visit or a boat trip to Ang Thong Marine Park.

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Bophut beach, Koh Samui
Photo: Thajsko / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Free things to do in Koh Samui

  • Lamai viewpoint & Hin Ta Hin Yai rocks – Koh Samui
    Free

    Lamai viewpoint & Hin Ta Hin Yai rocks

    Funny rock formations and a viewpoint over Lamai beach. Photo: Balou46 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

  • Silver Beach (Crystal Bay) – Koh Samui
    Free

    Silver Beach (Crystal Bay)

    Small bay with white sand and clear water – great for snorkelling. Photo: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

  • Wat Plai Laem – Koh Samui
    Free

    Wat Plai Laem

    Colourful temple with an 18-armed Guanyin statue on a lake. Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

  • Fisherman's Village Walking Street – Koh Samui
    ฿ small fee

    Fisherman's Village Walking Street

    Friday night market in Bophut with food, music and old wooden shophouses.

    Under 100 THB

  • Chaweng Beach – Koh Samui
    Free

    Chaweng Beach

    Samui's busiest beach – beach clubs and nightlife after dark. Photo: Thajsko / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

  • Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai) – Koh Samui
    Free

    Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai)

    12 m golden Buddha on a small island – nice at sunset. Photo: Abrget47j / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

  • Na Muang waterfall – Koh Samui
    Free

    Na Muang waterfall

    Big waterfall with a swimming pool at the bottom. Photo: Koudkeu / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

  • Lamai night market – Koh Samui
    ฿ small fee

    Lamai night market

    Cheap street food and souvenirs near Lamai beach. Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Under 100 THB

Tours & day trips from Koh Samui

  • Ethical elephant feeding & learning experience – Koh Samui
    from 1,000 THB 4.8 (1,708)

    Ethical elephant feeding & learning experience

    Feed rescued elephants and learn their story – no riding.

  • Muay Thai night at Phetch Buncha stadium – Koh Samui
    from 1,500 THB 4.8 (1,340)

    Muay Thai night at Phetch Buncha stadium

    Live Muay Thai fights – a great group night out.

  • Off-road quad tour through the jungle – Koh Samui
    from 2,600 THB 4.8 (682)

    Off-road quad tour through the jungle

    Ride quads up to jungle viewpoints.

  • Tree-bridge zipline & jungle café – Koh Samui
    from 2,150 THB 4.8 (3,181)

    Tree-bridge zipline & jungle café

    Ziplines and tree bridges high in the jungle, plus a café with a view.

  • Jet ski safari, snorkelling & Pig Island – Koh Samui
    from 6,850 THB 4.7 (850)

    Jet ski safari, snorkelling & Pig Island

    Ride jet skis to the islands south of Samui.

  • Half-day highlights tour (+ elephant feeding option) – Koh Samui
    from 990 THB 4.7 (4,345)

    Half-day highlights tour (+ elephant feeding option)

    Big Buddha, Grandma & Grandpa rocks and viewpoints in one afternoon.

  • Ang Thong day trip – kayak, snorkel & lunch – Koh Samui
    from 2,350 THB 4.7 (2,173)

    Ang Thong day trip – kayak, snorkel & lunch

    The 42 islands of Ang Thong marine park – kayaking, snorkelling and a viewpoint hike.

  • Mr. Ung's jungle safari by 4x4 + lunch – Koh Samui
    from 1,700 THB 4.7 (3,461)

    Mr. Ung's jungle safari by 4x4 + lunch

    Waterfalls, viewpoints and temples on the island's most popular safari.

  • Premium catamaran tour – Ang Thong marine park – Koh Samui
    from 3,200 THB 4.7 (322)

    Premium catamaran tour – Ang Thong marine park

    Sail to Ang Thong on a catamaran – more comfort, fewer people.

  • Koh Tao & Nang Yuan snorkelling trip with lunch – Koh Samui
    from 2,000 THB 4.6 (359)

    Koh Tao & Nang Yuan snorkelling trip with lunch

    Day trip to Koh Tao's reefs and Nang Yuan island.

  • Pig Island by speedboat with lunch – Koh Samui
    from 1,850 THB 4.5 (5,606)

    Pig Island by speedboat with lunch

    Swim with the famous pigs, then snorkel around Koh Tan and Koh Madsum.

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