10 Cultural Tours in Bophut That You Shouldn't Miss

May 30, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Learn to dive, sunbathe on a sandy beach or indulge in inexpensive spa services (including amazing Thai massages) in Bophut, a beach village that recently has become home to many new hotels and villas. Try the main street for trendy shops and restaurants, or visit the Fisherman’s Village for more traditional shops.
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1. Ko Samui Island Full-Day Cultural Experience with Pickup

I Asia Thailand (Samui)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

On An Authentic Samui Experience you will avoid the crowds and explore the cultural landscape of the island, seeing it from a local perspective. The early start is a great chance to spot monks walking barefoot around the neighbourhood while the local people make merit offering them food. This is the ideal time to miss the noisy crowds, by visiting the local temples at a more solitary, reflective hour. Take in the magnificence of the Big Budda and Wat Plai Laem Temples as they should be; in peace. Visit the Hinta Hinyai (Grandmother & Grandfather Rocks) and discover parts of the island that you didn’t know existed. This tour also gives superb photo opportunities. Capture uninterrupted and gorgeous photos of the sites without the busy crowd. *the tour starts early in the morning but to experience the island at this time is truly beyond compare. you'll also be left with a full day of leisure and enjoy your hotel/ villa’s facilities all throughout the rest of the day.

Inclusions: Fresh, tropical fruits of the season , Local, English speaking guide , Return hotel transfers , Thai Set Menu lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) , Any personal expenses or purchases , Beverages

Reviewed By latravel657

It was great experience to get the private car from Samui Airport to our hotel in Chaweng. It's easy to find the guide who was at the arrivals with our names on a signboard. Only take less than 5 minutes until the car arrived to pick us up. We also booked the return 3 days later to the Airport Definitely recommended!

2. Private - 6 Hours Best of Samui City Tour including Lunch

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Koh Samui Tour & Transportation
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Explore the top sights on the island with a certified guide who leads you through Koh Samui’s most interesting sites. Admire the way of Buddhists pay respect to their religion, visit Lord Buddha at the Big Buddha Temple, Chinese Lady Monk Temple, Guan Yu Shrine, and mummified monk temple. Then, visit the spectacular panoramic views at the Lad Koh Viewpoint and continue to the Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks. Stop at Namuang Waterfall before enjoy Thai lunch on the beach restaurant. Complete the tour with local market in Nathon Town Your 6-Hour Koh Samui sightseeing tour includes round-trip hotel transport, tour guide, day trip to the majority tourist attractions in Koh Samui, all admission fees, and Thai cuisine lunch. - Professional tourist guide - Friendly driver with comfortable vehicle - Lunch with beach view - Sightseeing top sights of Koh Samui

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, All admission fee & Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional English Speaking Guide, Hotel / port / Airport pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By traveller1033

Our driver was great. He was waiting for us on arrival, van was clean and modern, he had lots of local knowledge and was very accommodating. He took us to all the local highlights (we were off a cruise ship and had limited time) and more. Great way to see Koh Samui in a short time. Would definitely recommend Koh Samui Tour and Transportation. We travelled in January, 2020.

3. Top Sights of Samui City Tour

Koh Samui Tour & Transportation
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Visit Koh Samui's most interesting sites with our certified guide! The top sights on the island can be explored in a day on this tour, you would know enough about cultural and history of this charming tropical island: • First, visit Big Buddha temple which is the most famous landmark. Reach by walking up by the steps to pay respect and take the spectacular view. • Next is Chinese Lady Monk, statue is surrounding by a pond. Visitors can feed the fish by donation. • Then, visit the spectacular panoramic views at the Lad Koh Viewpoint. • The Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks, This unusually rock with naturally creation. • Guan Yu Shrine, The biggest Chinese's god in Thailand. • Pay respect the mummified monk, real body in a sitting position and un-decomposed. • Stop at Namuang Waterfall before heading to Nathon Town, learn about local daily life. Samui local products can also be found here. Remark: For Cruise Ship's customer who travels less than 10 pax is not suitable with this program

Inclusions: Hotel round-trip transfer with air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced English Speaking Guide, Bottled water & cold towels, All admission fee & Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By traveller1033

Our driver was great. He was waiting for us on arrival, van was clean and modern, he had lots of local knowledge and was very accommodating. He took us to all the local highlights (we were off a cruise ship and had limited time) and more. Great way to see Koh Samui in a short time. Would definitely recommend Koh Samui Tour and Transportation. We travelled in January, 2020.

4. Koh Samui Private Customized Tour with Driver

My Phuket Holiday
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Treat your group to a private and personalized 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour tour of Koh Samui. Your driver will make sure you see all the key attractions and sites. After that, you will be able to drive around at your own pace while seeing particular sites you want to see. service is ideal for the first time visitors or for that last minute shopping trip before catching a flight. Pickup to and from Cruise Terminal also avaiable

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Cruise Terminal also available for this tour, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Licensed guide, Admission to attractions along the tour route

Reviewed By ianmZ5578KS

It is free for Thai people. Why should foreigners pay 200 baht to enter a shopping mall. It is not a real floating market but made up for tourists.

5. Ko Samui City Tour including Wat Phra Yai, Lat Ko Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock

Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand Sight Seeing Bangkok
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Uncover Ko Samui's unique cultural heritage and scenic natural surroundings on this half-day tour. Marvel at the Big Buddha temple, admire the sandy beaches from Laad Ko lookout, drop by the Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, and see the Mummified Monk. - Guided tour to glimpse natural wonders of Ko Samui - Chance to visit to unique rock formations—Hin Yai & Hin Ta - Opportunity to see preserved mummified monk at Wat Khunaram - Lush waterfalls of Na Muang & photos at Big Buddha Temple - Stroll up to panoramic Lad Koh viewpoint

Inclusions: All Admission fee, Round Trip Transfer , English speaking guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By jlamkk

The giant Buddha statue is a MUST to visit the in Phuket. But try to go in the early morning as the sun will rise facing the Big Buddha and you can get a nice picture of the Buddha with clear blue sky behind.

6. Koh Samui: Round-the-Island Sightseeing Tour

Koh Samui Tour
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Are you looking for a safe, reliable, and fun Koh Samui island tour? We provide this Koh Samui island tour during the morning. Our van picks you up from your hotel or villa for a 6 hour tour around the island. It is a tour packed with Koh Samui’s top attractions. The Koh Samui island tour is the perfect way to see the island if you are on a budget! The Koh Samui island tour consists of a round trip around the island. It includes sightseeing of the Kuan Im and the Big Buddha temple and viewpoints around the island. You can go sightseeing at Grandfather and Grandmother rock, the mummified monk and visit Nathon town. Finally there is also a plunge in the cool water beneath the Namuang Waterfall.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Filipa_Hoppen

Exciting 4x4 trip around the island. Great views of the mountains and the sea and an adventure for kids. Guide was extremely friendly and the waterfall is fantastic.

7. Island View Sunset Tour on Koh Samui

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Island Gem Tours
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This 5-hour tour on Koh Samui is dedicated to those who have a passion for photography and want to be shown the iconic sights and have plenty of time to take photos. Spend an afternoon taking images of scenic island sights while your guide(not a photographer) takes you to multiple destinations, such as the Golden Pagoda and Big Buddha. You'll be given all the time you like to enhance your photography skills and capture memories of Koh Samui's natural and cultural treasures on film. Don't forget to bring your camera and photograph the tropical sun setting over the 5 Islands, best place on Samui to capture the sunset!

Inclusions: Local taxes, Snacks and refreshments, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By picklesupminster

We were a family husband wife n older daughter the guide Da and our lovely captain were 1st class We got picked up from the hotel taken to a beach were our tia boat was waiting. There was just us three ( that’s why the trip was expensive you are hiring boat guide and captain ) We done snorkelling first then got taken to an island where other island gem boats came in but everyone stayed in their own parties The food they cooked was great noodles spring rolls rice etc fresh fruit and a fresh coconut drink in the coconut it self plus you had wine red and white soft drinks and of course famous Chang beer We stayed about 2 hrs on the island when we left we went to the other end of the island where we got off and saw these pigs running around apparently it is called pigs island After we heading back home I would give this tour 8 out of 10 reason not 10 the beach they take you to I found not that nice to snorkel very stones in the sea but that is the only negative thing I could say

8. 6 Hours Best Of Samui City Tour

A&F Tours Travel Company Limited

Visit the splendid landmarks of this beautiful island " Samui " . Highlights - The Golden Big Buddha Temple ( Wat Phra Yai ) - Lad Koh Viewpoint - The Grand mother and Grand father Rocks - Coconut plantation - Kunaram Temple - Namuang Waterfall - Local Market in Nathon Town

Inclusions: Round-trip transfer from the port to Koh Samui in private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, Monkey Show, Lunch as indicated in the itinerary, 1 bottle of water per person per day, Lunch

Exclusions: Pre & After accommodation, Other drinks, Tips, Other personal expenses

Reviewed By rajv558

This was a really good day and the lack of crowd made it extra-special. Our guide 'Aum' was amazing; friendly, honest and knowledgable. The attention to details and quality of the transportation, stops etc. was excellent.

9. Ko Samui City Tour including Wat Phra Yai, Lat Ko Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock

Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand Sunleisure World

Uncover Ko Samui's unique cultural heritage and scenic natural surroundings on this half-day tour. Marvel at the Big Buddha temple, admire the sandy beaches from Laad Ko lookout, drop by the Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, and see the Mummified Monk. - Guided tour to glimpse natural wonders of Ko Samui - Chance to visit to unique rock formations—Hin Yai & Hin Ta - Opportunity to see preserved mummified monk at Wat Khunaram - Lush waterfalls of Na Muang & photos at Big Buddha Temple - Stroll up to panoramic Lad Koh viewpoint

Inclusions: All Admission fee, Round Trip Transfer , English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Steven S

My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He and his driver picked me up, and dropped me off, at my hotel, even though it is well north of downtown. The Grand Palace and Wat Arun are amazing. I strongly recommend this tour. Be prepared for a LOT of walking.

10. Ko Samui City Tour with Wat Phra Yai, Lat Ko Viewpoint & Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock

Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand Way to Bangkok

Uncover Ko Samui's unique cultural heritage and scenic natural surroundings on this half-day tour. Marvel at the Big Buddha temple, admire the sandy beaches from Laad Ko lookout, drop by the Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, and see the Mummified Monk. - Guided tour to glimpse natural wonders of Ko Samui - Chance to visit to unique rock formations—Hin Yai & Hin Ta - Opportunity to see preserved mummified monk at Wat Khunaram - Lush waterfalls of Na Muang & photos at Big Buddha Temple - Stroll up to panoramic Lad Koh viewpoint

Inclusions: All Admission fee, Round Trip Transfer , English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By jrsee

Overall this is a very good way to see more of Thailand and enjoy the culture. The activities were well timed and the lunch was great. Guides were knowledgeable. James Bond island is somewhat overrated and it gets crowded at times. I found the visit to Koh Panyee quite fascinating

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