What are some fun outdoor activities to do in Koh Samui, Thailand (this can 
include day trips to another island -- does not have to be restricted to the 
island of Koh Samui only)?

Greetings from Google!  

You’re in for an outdoor adventure during your travels to Koh Samui, Thailand 
and the surrounding areas.  There are a number of outdoor activities that 
include scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and hiking.  

According to Kohsamui.org (http://www.kohsamui.org/), Koh Samui is one of the 
renown diving areas of South East Asia.  The temperature of the water is warm 
and clear for exploring underwater animal and plant life.  Here are some diving 
operators for snorkeling and scuba diving:

Easy Divers
Tel +66 77 413 373
Fax +66 77 413 374
Samui Island, all major beaches
email: info@thaidive.com

Calypso Diving
Tel/Fax: +66 (077) 422 437 
email: calypso@sawadee.com

Abyss Dive Center
Maenam Beach , directly at the pier
Koh Samui 84320
Tel/Fax: +66-77-247038
Mobile: +66-0-16774251
e-mail:abyss@sawadee.com

Dive Point 
Tel: +66 (077) 421 506
Fax: +66 (077) 421 371
Mobile: +66 (01) 6776133
Head Office: Chaweng Beach, Nathon office
email: divepoint@sawadee.com  

Blue Stars Adventure Tours 
(http://gallerylafayette.com/bluestars/tourdesc.html) offers a number of 
kayaking tours through caves and beaches (where you can tour the site 
where “The Beach” was filmed).  Tour descriptions, photos, and rates are found 
on their website.

Blue Star Adventure Tours
169/1 Moo 2, T.Bophut
84320 Koh Samui / Suratthani
Thailand
Tel/Fax +66 (0) 77 230 497 or 413 231
Mobile: +66 (01) 835 9917 or 834 9547
E-Mail: lafayett@cscoms.com

If you’re into sailing, windsurfing or waterskiing, Sa-ards Watersports 
(http://www.samuitourism.com/sport_fitness/watersports/sa-
ard_watersports/index.htm) offers a number of courses and rentals.  

Sa-ard’s Watersports
Panyawan House
30/18 Moo 4
Tambol Maenam
Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
Tel: +66 77 245 536
Mobile: +66 1 862 6281
e-mail: spdj@loxinfo.co.th

Lastly, if you feel like some fresh air but don’t want to spend that much 
money, there are a number of natural wonders that you can see for free.  Na 
Muang Waterfall, Overlap Stone (cliffs over the city of Lamai), Hin-Ta and Hin 
Yai (natural rock formations), and Hin Lad Waterfalls are all enjoyable hikes.  
The Samuiguide (http://www.samuiguide.com/islanddiscov.html) describes these in 
detail.

If you’re looking for outdoor adventures beyond Koh Samui, try Angthon National 
Marine Park located in the uninhibited islands of West Samuii where you can 
find good snorkeling, diving and hiking 
(http://www.samuiguide.com/islanddiscov.html) or Koh Nangyuan that is known for 
it’s spectacular beaches (http://www.amazingsamui.com/nangyuan.htm).

Additional Websites that may interest you:

Scuba Diving

Kohsamui.com
Scuba Diving 
http://www.kohsamui.com/scuba/index.html

Sawadee.com Destinations
Scuba Diving
http://www.sawadee.com/diving/

Koh Samui Tourist Association
Diving Schools
http://www.samuitourism.com/sport_fitness/diving/index.htm

Snorkeling

Sawadee.com Destinations 
Snorkeling
http://www.kohsamui.net/oceansports/index.html

Kayaking

Sawadee.com Destinations
Kayaking
http://gallerylafayette.com/bluestars/

Sailing, Windsurfing

Koh Samui Tourist Association
Sa-ard's Watersports Activity Center
Offering windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, and sea canoeing
http://www.samuitourism.com/sport_fitness/watersports/sa-
ard_watersports/index.htm

Samuiguide.com
Hiking in Koh Samui Waterfalls
http://www.samuiguide.com/islanddiscov.html

Asia-hotel.net
Outdoor Activities
http://www.asia-hotel.net/thailand/samui/activities.htm

Tourist Association

Koh Samui Tourist Association
http://www.samuitourism.com/

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Thank you for using Google!

Regards, 
Trailhead

I went to the gulf of Thailand about 3 years ago and spent most of my time on 
Koh Tao - a short boat ride away from Koh Samui. This is a charming small 
island focussed mainly on scuba diving.

If you are looking to learn/go scuba diving this is the island to go to as 
diving instructors travel here from all over the world to teach. When I was 
there I obtained by PADI open water diving certification for about $US120! This 
course is about 4/5 days long and includes a couple of dives each day as well 
as a written component.

There's also plenty of great snorkelling to be had - you will see turtles, 
sharks, baraccuda etc. all harmless and great viewing! You can either walk to a 
beach and snorkel around the corel reefs or speak to one of the diving schools 
and accompany a scuba class on their boat to see sites a bit further out from 
the island.

Grab a Lonely Planet guide to Thailand - this has excellent info on these 
unique islands including all the great places to eat.

On Koh Tao (and probably Koh Samui) you can see cock fighting if you're 
interested - a violent event where trained roosters fight to the death in the 
middle of a circular arena with a hundred or so are Thais yelling out and 
taking bets on the winner. This is fascinating if you can stomach it - and the 
subject of quite a few anthropological studies over the years.

There's a great buddist guy on Koh Tao (can't remember his name) who has a 
store at the end of the main street. He sells delicious vegetarian food, books, 
clothes, diving gear and anything else you could name (including less legal 
things such as passport extensions etc.) He'll also buy ANYTHING he sells you 
back off you when you leave if you want to keep your luggage light.

I'd recommend travelling back to the mainland by boat (although Koh Samui does 
has an airport) as this is a magical and very cheap trip. You'll travel back up 
a river and see a genuine slice of Thai life - people unloading and loading 
boats, washing clothes, cooking etc. - rather than the more tourist oriented 
island version.

It's all good! You'll meet a broad range of people from all over the world and 
enjoy a very hospitable and relaxing culture and environment.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding outdoor activities in Koh Samui, Thailand
In addition to various water sports there are several other outdoor activities 
to choose from 

These activities include:

Golf & Mini Golf,Tennis, Jungle Bungy Catapult, Shooting Sport, Horse Riding,
Elephant riding, Go Karting and Fishing

You can also attend the Island's  Full Moon Party as well as touring Samui by 
using a Taxi, renting a Jeep, a Motorcycle or a bicycle.
     
If you get the chance you may wish to visit the Buffalo Fighting stadium
or alternatively admire the natural beauty of the Butterfly garden

For General information please go to:

http://www.samuitourism.com/index.shtml   

Island Tours

http://www.samuitourism.com/animated_tour/index.htm#

Attractions on the Island

http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/index.htm


For Sports & Fitness including Tennis and Golf/Mini Golf

http://www.samuitourism.com/sport_fitness/index.htm


For Leisure & entertainment covering Bungy Catapult, Shooting sports, Horse 
riding, Go Kart and Mini Golf:

http://www.samuitourism.com/leisure_entertainment/index.htm

and 

http://www.kohsamui.org/


For Elephant riding:
(Web site information is incomplete; please contact your hotel staff for more 
information)

http://www.kohsamui.com/activities/elephant.html

For Fishing

http://www.kohsamui.com/activities/fishing.html

More information about the Full Moon Party

http://www.kohsamui.com/activities/fmp.html

http://www.samuitourism.com/festivals_events/index.htm#Full

http://www.thaisite.com/fullmoonparty/

Using a Taxi, renting a Jeep, a Motorcycle, or a bicycle 

http://www.samuitourism.com/getting_around/index.htm


Buffalo Fighting stadium and visiting the Butterfly garden 

(Web site information is incomplete please contact your hotel staff for more 
information)

http://www.kohsamui.org/


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Thank you and have a terrific holiday in the sun

Dear Hoosier,

Koh Samui, Thailand is a very exciting place that offers many outdoor 
attractions.

The Tourism Association of Koh Samui recommends taking advantage of the many 
free, public attractions on the island which include:

Temples – or wats, in every village are a cultural focal point. A few of the 
recommended temples to visit Wat Samret, Laem Sor Chedi, Coral Buddha, Wat 
Samret 1, and Wat Khunaram. Because of the cultural and religious significance 
of these attractions it is important to dress appropriately and remove you 
shoes before entering. Additionally, it is very important to never point your 
foot at Buddha or any of the worshippers. Pictures of these recommended temples 
can be viewed at, http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/temples.htm

Waterfalls- Na Muang 1, Na Muang 2, and Hin Lad are the three waterfalls in Koh 
Samui. 
1.Na Muang 1 is located in the southwest corner of the island and is the most 
accessible of the three. This waterfall is recommended for those looking for a 
less rigorous walk, and it offers a large natural pool at its base to cool off 
after your hike.
2. Na Muang 2, consider the most beautiful of the three waterfalls, is 
accessible via the concrete road south of Na Muang 1 (on rte. 4169). It is a 10-
minute walk up a rocky path.
3. Hin Lad is located two kilometers (1.25 miles) south of Nathorn on the 
eastern end of route 4172. The hike takes you through lush forest before 
opening up to this beautiful waterfall and its bathing pools.
Information on these attractions can be found on the Koh Samui tourism site, 
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/waterfalls.htm
 
Hin Ta & Hin Yai- a natural rock formation known as the “Grandfather and 
Grandmother rocks” that form “two extraordinarily accurate male and female 
genitalia-shaped rock formations share a perch overlooking the sea.”  A picture 
of this attraction can be seen at 
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/hinta_hinya.htm

Heaven’s Garden- located high in the hills that rise from the forested interior 
of the island, lies this amazing art that was inspired by Nim Thongsuk who 
wanted to “create a little piece of heaven” with the hope of creating a greater 
appreciation for the island’s hilltops. Bring a good pair of hiking shoes, as 
the footing is quite uneven. For more information on the history of this 
attraction please see 
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/heavens_garden.htm.

Mummified Monk- located at Wat Kiri Wongkaram and Wat Khunaram, these mummies 
are more than twenty years old.

Buddha’s Footprint- Located at a hilltop shrine, there are four engraved 
footprints stacked on top of each other. To get to this site take Rt. 4170 and 
2 km west of the turnoff for the Butterfly Garden, go up the concrete slope on 
the left. There are 163 steps to climb to the top, but you are rewarded with a 
beautiful view of the surrounding treetops and valleys. A picture of this 
attraction can be viewed at 
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/buddha_footprint.htm.

Secret Hall of Buddhas- or Wat Sumret, is a very old temple that houses a white 
marble Buddha statue that is over one hundred years old.  This temple is 
located west of Hua Thanon off the #4169 ring road, and 200 meters down the 
second concrete road on the left. For more information on this attraction 
please see http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/secret_hall_buddha.htm .

For information on other public attractions in Koh Samui please visit 
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/index.htm .

The Tourism Association of Koh Samui also recommends several other private 
attractions, which  include:

Samui Snake Farm – provides a look at some of Thailand’s many species of 
snakes. It is located in the southwest on the 4170 ring road.
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/snake_farm.htm

Butterfly Garden – provides a look at some of the most colorful species of 
tropical butterflies. This attraction is built into the hillside and covered in 
netting. It is located in the southeast corner opposite the Central Samui 
Village resort.
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/butterfly_garden.htm

Samui Aquarium –  located just around the corner from the Butterfly Garden, the 
aquarium offers a look at some of the local marine life as well as the Bengal 
tiger and leopards.
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/samui_aquarium.htm

For more information on some of the private attractions please see 
http://www.samuitourism.com/attractions/index.htm

 
Koh Samui has gorgeous beaches that offer great opportunities for diving and 
snorkeling. The Tourism Association recommends Calypso Diving School, a five 
star instructor center. The instructors are all multilingual. This school 
operates in the Gulf of Thailand covering the regions around Koh Samui, 
Angthong Marine Park, Sail Rock and Koh Tao. Calypso can be contacted at,
27/5 Moo 3, Chaweng Beach Road
Bophut, Koh Samui
Suratthani 84320 , Thailand.
Tel / Fax: +66 77 422 437
Email: info@calypso-diving.com
For more information on Calypso Diving school visit 
http://www.samuitourism.com/sport_fitness/diving/calypso/index.htm

Island tours are a fun way to see the island and Koh Samui offers many 
different types. The Tourism Association recommends Samui Ocean Sports Boat 
Tour 
(http://www.samuitourism.com/sport_fitness/watersports/samui_ocean_sports/index2
.htm) , Mr. Ung’s Fishing Tour 
(http://www.samuitourism.com/tour/mr_ung/index.htm), and Mr. Ung’s Safari Tour 
(http://www.samuitourism.com/tour/mr_ung/index.htm) .

For more information on Koh Samui tours please visit 
http://www.samuitourism.com/tour/index.htm



Additional websites with information on outdoor activities in Koh Samui, 
Thailand that may interest you are: 
Koh Samui: a Guide to Paradise – offers more detailed information on the 
festivals and nightlife in Koh Samui
http://www.kohsamui.org/

KohSamui.com – offers general guide for visitor information
http://www.kohsamui.com/

GoSamui.com – offers travel information better suited for the business traveler.
http://www.gosamui.com/

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I hope this information is helpful. Good Luck!

Thank you,
Shal