The 10 Best Day Trips from in Plai Laem, Surat Thani Province

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

- Fully-customizable! The suggested itinerary above merely serves as a building block for your trip. Get in touch in advance to plan your trip or improvise with our expert guides at the start of your tour. - Fully licensed, Full-time, English-speaking guides who also work on our luxury Dragon yacht tours, with a wealth of local knowledge. Some of the best guides on Ko Samui! - Very comfortable and well-maintained fleet of cars with a professional full-time driver. Full insurance is included. - Authentic Thai hospitality, easy-going and good-humored, coupled with Western management.

Inclusions: Professional dedicated tour guide, Dedicated air-conditioned VIP minivan and professional diver, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch is included for 4 guests only. Additional guests will need to pay 250 THB per person directly to the restaurant.

Explore Koh Samui’s unique cultural and fantastic sites from the back of 4-wheel drive vehicle. You’ll be amazed by the rich forest of Koh Samui and its incredible natural resources. Visit some of the island’s iconic attractions including the Guan Yu Shrine, the Big Buddha, and more. Stop at rubber and coconut' plantations, see the local people show you how they do it. Enjoy Thai buffet lunch while gazing at the amazing views. Then, continue to Buddha Magic Garden where you can find a lot of Buddha statues. Heading up to the scenic viewpoint overlooking the south coast and passing fruit orchards till reach to the highest point and stop at Walking Buddha before back to the hotel. • Hop on an exciting offroad to explore the jungle on the mountain • Make great experience by visiting, learning, and enjoying the panoramic view from above. • Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at mountain view’s restaurant • Valuable tour included round trip hotel pick up, lunch, all admission fees

Inclusions: Hotel roundtrip transfer by 4x4WD vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water, Experienced English Speaking Guide, All admission fees & Taxes, Travel Insurance

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The essential of Koh Samui Island in one day tour! As the name suggests you will go around the island and see a number of the highlights and attractions Koh Samui offers as well as the many beaches which can be seen. The 'Big Buddha' - sitting 15 meters tall is a monumental landmark on the islands north coast, Grandpa and Grandma Rocks, Namuang Waterfall and Nathon town are just a sample of the places you will visit.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, English speaking local guide, Lunch at Peak Eye Restaurant, 1-hour Spa treatment, Fees for all the activities and locations included

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Private sightseeing tour exploring Koh Samui Island's most popular sightseeing places. Discover the best of this boutique island on a half-day tour that hits all of the most notable attractions of this wonderful island, provided with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide who will offer you plenty of history information & insight about each of attractions. • Visit the sensational panoramic Chaweng Beach and Thong Takhian Beach views at Lad Koh Viewpoint. • Pay homage to Guanyin and the Buddha at Wat Plai Laem. • Visit one of Koh Samui’s most impressive landmarks at Big Buddha Temple. • Marvel at one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, the extraordinary rock formation, “Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks” • Make merit with powerful Chinese shrine dedicated to Guan Yu at Guan Yu Shrine (Lamai) • Go for worship Loung Pordaeng at Khunaram Temple (Mummified monk temple). • Jump into the natural pool for refreshing yourself at this pristine Na Mueang Waterfall.

Inclusions: Round trip transfer by Air-conditioner VAN, Seasonal fruit, Soft drink, Insurance coverage under Thai Law, Lunch

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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

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

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

Rent a vehicle with a private, English-speaking driver and explore Koh Samui at your own pace. Visit the main attractions according to your choice, and enjoy the flexibility of an itinerary without the hassle of an organized tour.

Inclusions: Private tour with driver, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees (if any), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tour Guide

Visit all of the main sights on the island around 6 hours in total. The program of Samui Sightseeing Tour is a great combination of cultural, religion, and natural that you would learn and get a good experience about this charming island. Pick up from hotel by our friendly driver, get explainations in each stop from the tour guide and you are given the time to explore on your own afterthat. This tour is recommended for first time travelers and anyone who wants to see the highlights of Koh Samui. It is a great value and reasonably priced to take this program. - Round trip pick up with air-conditioned minivan - Stop all the main sights of Koh Samui - Certified tour guide with freindly driver - Cold towel and drinking water are provided

Inclusions: ENGLISH Speaking Guide, Hotel round-trip transfer, Cold Towel & Bottle of Water, Fuel surcharge & Parking Fees, All admission fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Go for a private island safari tour around Koh Samui's most interesting attractions aboard your own 4X4 off-road truck lead by our licensed English-speaking tour guide in addition to a professional driver (unlike the majority of "private" tours that share guide between 3 to 5 trucks). Our suggested itinerary is an exciting, flexible and interesting. The tour itinerary will be designed according to your request and preferences. You are very welcome to add skip or add any attraction/stop. It's your private tour, your truck, and your guaranteed fun! Fully licensed, Full-time, English-speaking guides who also work on our luxury Dragon yacht tours, with a wealth of local knowledge. Some of the best guides on Ko Samui! Authentic Thai hospitality, easy-going and good-humored, coupled with Western management.

Inclusions: Private licenced English speaking tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private 4x4 off-road truck with professional driver , Soft drinks and bottled drinking water, Accident insurance

Exclusions: Admission fee for optional attractions which are not listed in the activity details, Optional lunch costs of about 200 THB per person are not included.