Things to do in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province: The Best Private Tours

June 27, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Koh Samui was once a Thai fishing community, and that charming sensibility is still present today. Spending time in Bophut is a wonderful way to soak up local culture; the beachy village restaurants and pubs are perfect spots to experience the sunset. There aren’t many other places where you can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, Wat Plai Laem is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly-armed statue of Guanyin.
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1. Samui Boat Charter, Private Speedboat Charter, Koh Tan and Pig Island

Unnamed Road, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand Samui Boat Charter
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Experience the wonderful southern Islands of Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum by private luxury speedboat with Samui Boat Charter.  Your full day will include snorkelling at Koh Tan or Coral Island as it is known, here you will see giant clams and colourful marine life including fan coral and a range of coral fishes.  We then head for the white beaches of Koh Mudsum / Pig Island where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere and bask in the clear waters surrounding or get friendly with the family of pigs that love to play in the water.  From there we head for a delicious freshly cooked Thai lunch before heading once more to relax and swim the waters nearby.  Let our experienced English speaking crew and guide take you to the less travelled areas of the beautiful Gulf of Thailand. 

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By FellowTraveler759563

The VIP tour by Samui Boat Charter was a wonderful day trip around the Angthong archipelago. They timed the trip so that we never encountered crowds at any of the stops. The lunch was superb, and they had plenty of drinks and fresh fruit throughout the day. The water was a little choppy at times, but the driver did a great job of making it as smooth as possible while making good time. Highly recommended!

2. 3 hrs Samui island sightseeing by Mr.1

Mr.1 Samui Limousine
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We have 10 years experience for the sightseeing trip aroud Samui island. We can give the customers information.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Bottled water

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Reviewed By heicharis

Best cab on Samui! Super friendly and helpful driver who helped us a lot when my boyfriend just got out of the hospital and couldn't carry anything. Speaks English well, was nice to have a conversation. We wish you all the best and hopefully a lot of business again soon!!

3. Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park

Ko Samui Boat Charter
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Sail aboard the Red Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 78ft, entirely built from teak wood with a traditional sail, featuring a generous sun deck, fully furnished lounge and dining area, onboard jacuzzi, giving her rare charm and character. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room, on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations! The yacht is fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, galley chef, which allows us to visit the park's most sought-after attraction when no one is around! Visit the most remote and magical spot of the park, the secret lagoon island. Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters where you will find the best snorkeling abord the only non-speedboat vessel to reach the islands.

Inclusions: Use of netted raft for non-swimmers, Towels, Life vests, Boat transfers by dinghy and use of floating pool, Full insurance, Round-trip hotel transfer, Bottled water, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Restroom on board, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Optional sea kayak rental fee 250 THB per person., Marine park admission fee 300 THB for adults and 150 THB for children, Optional scuba diving charges 3,000THB per certified diver or 4,500THB for non-certified diver (contact supplier in advance to provide information and fill-out paperwork), Price Includes up to 10 guests, additional Pax are charged 1,400 THB per adult /1,000 THB per child., If you would like to bring your own drinks, a corkage fee of 200 THB per person will apply.

Reviewed By renazzzzz

Was a Beautiful trip.... one must do when in samui.... we were picked up from the hotel to the boat, we were greeted by the very friendly staff and Ron who was the manager. The boat was very nice with a friendly atmosphere. To our surprise they even made breakfast for us, which was so unexpected... we had a guide on the boat too.... Ron took us to some really nice hidden places where not many people have been. He guided us very very well and was so careful with all the safety on board.... the kids loved the kayaking..... and the best part was, we all got to enjoy as no one had to take photos, it was arranged with the boat, which was another surprise.... Then another highlight of this trip, lunch time.... the food was cooked on board.... and it was so so so good..... we were 16 of us on the boat and each one of us loved the food. Oh! Forgot to mention about the jacuzzi on the boat, it was awesome. Wonderful trip.... loved it, and would recommend everyone to do it.... Thankyou Ron and Thankyou to all the wonderful staff who took such good care of us ...

4. Private Sailing Yacht Charter by Independence from Koh Samui

Independence Yacht Charter
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Welcome aboard the Independence for a unique sailing experience. Go on a sailing journey with a casual atmosphere to discover the stunning landscape of the Koh Samui archipelago. Please note that we offer various packages (sunset trip, half-day trip, full-day trip and Angthong Marine Park trip) to suit your schedule and all prices are per boat.

Inclusions: Skipper , Hostess , Water Sport Equipment, Dinghy 3.40 m. 15 Hp, Welcome Drink: Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Snacks, fruits, soft drinks, beers,liquors and house wine open bar, Seafood lunch & Canapes by Italian chef , Sea food fingers food for sunset, half day and day tour, One bottle Prosecco DOC Treviso ITA, House Wine Organic Piqueras Spain., Hotel pickup and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes, Liability Insurance, Dressing room and shower, Illi Espresso & Cappuccino, Elettric Toilette, Full Air conditional, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu, JBL bluetooth speaker + extreme

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Reviewed By 524piaj

The Independence itself is a beautiful boat, the staff is wonderful and Capitan Luca really knows what he’s doing - smooth sailing all the way! The food was perfect and I would never hesitate to recommend these trips to anyone- ever! You need to do this people???????? From a happy customer, Love Pia from Norway

5. Private Driver with Customized Tour Itinerary Koh Samui 1 - 4 Persons

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4.9 based on 18 reviews

Samui Explorer customised Itinerary tour, if perfect for those wanting to explore Koh Samui avoiding the tourist areas, off the beaten track, beaches, waterfall hiking, or exploring Temples. Whatever your desire Samui Explorer will build that perfect day around Koh Samui Island There is no set Itinerary, each tour is built especially for each customer Samui Explorers customised tours are unique, because we have the knowledge to build a tour which suits each customer, based on their wants and needs, and apply that to places to see or do around Koh Samui Our drivers have excellent knowledge of Koh Samui and have been guides for lots of years with experience of working with nationalities around the globe Being British communication is easy, therefore your desires are fully understood and all things taking into account when building your perfect Itinerary

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By beccacatt

We chartered a boat for 9 of us for a friend’s birthday. This was an amazing way to spend it! We were collected from our accommodation and driven to the mooring. The boat was spacious and well maintained and all of the crew were so great! We had photos taken all day which will be emailed to us for no additional charge which is another bonus. We were taken out snorkelling and to Mad Sum (Pig Island). We had an amazing sunset dinner and they even coordinated a birthday cake for us! Music was playing (and we could hook up our own) and all gear needed for snorkelling was provided. An amazing experience and we loved every minute. Tremendous value for money between us all!

6. Koh Samui Footgolf & Botanical Gardens

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Samui Football Golf Club
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Samui Football Golf is an 18 hole footgolf course combined with a botanical garden and a great activity for either sports fans or the non-sporty as it combines a gentle walk in nature together with a fun and family friendly game for all. The tropical garden course twists and turns under the coconut palms and mango trees and through the jungle setting, giving many surprises and much variety as you play. Every hole is a different experience and the course is also well shaded, being home to over 350 species of tropical plants. The mix of lots of shared fun, a nice stroll and some friendly competition included too is hard to top and unlike other activities on the island which are done individually, this is good old-fashioned group fun. It gets you, your family and friends playing, laughing and enjoying the holiday fun together. The course is easy to reach, located on the beach road 10 minutes North from the main resort town of Chaweng and 5 minutes from the Big Buddha statue.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Footballs, Soft drink, Souvenir, Bottled water

Exclusions: Shoes can be hired for 100bt per per. Full amount is returned after playing

Reviewed By 55karelb

Fabulous course, well maintained and a lot of fun. Very friendly staff! My seven year old son had a fantastic time!

7. Private Half-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island

Ko Samui Boat Charter
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Sail aboard the Red Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 78ft, entirely built from teak wood with a traditional sail, featuring a generous sun deck, fully furnished lounge and dining area, onboard jacuzzi, giving her rare charm and character. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room, on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations! The yacht is fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, and chef, which allows us to offer a unique & flexible itinerary: No other organized group will be around! We pay great attention to dining during our tours and our chefs prepare all of the food during your tour from scratch, sourcing from local ingredients.

Inclusions: Boat Transfers by dinghy and use of floating pool, Soft drink, fresh fruits and delicious freshly cooked lunch, Complete snorkeling equipment and life vests, English speaking guides, Round-trip hotel transfer

Exclusions: Charter price include 15 guests, additional guests above the 15 that are included in the price (up to maximum of 74 PAX) will be charge additional 800THB for adult and 600THB for children ages 3 to 9, Optional Guided kayaking is available for a fee of 200THB per a person, Optional scuba diving is available for a fee

Reviewed By renazzzzz

Was a Beautiful trip.... one must do when in samui.... we were picked up from the hotel to the boat, we were greeted by the very friendly staff and Ron who was the manager. The boat was very nice with a friendly atmosphere. To our surprise they even made breakfast for us, which was so unexpected... we had a guide on the boat too.... Ron took us to some really nice hidden places where not many people have been. He guided us very very well and was so careful with all the safety on board.... the kids loved the kayaking..... and the best part was, we all got to enjoy as no one had to take photos, it was arranged with the boat, which was another surprise.... Then another highlight of this trip, lunch time.... the food was cooked on board.... and it was so so so good..... we were 16 of us on the boat and each one of us loved the food. Oh! Forgot to mention about the jacuzzi on the boat, it was awesome. Wonderful trip.... loved it, and would recommend everyone to do it.... Thankyou Ron and Thankyou to all the wonderful staff who took such good care of us ...

8. Private Full-Day Blue Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park

Ko Samui Boat Charter
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Journey aboard the Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 68ft, entirely built from teak wood featuring a sun deck, furnished lounge and dining area, onboard jacuzzi, giving her rare charm and character. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room and on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations! The yacht is fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, and chef, which allows us to visit the park's most sought-after attraction when no one is around! Visit the most remote and magical spot of the park, the secret lagoon island. Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters where you will find the best snorkeling abord the only non-speedboat vessel to reach the islands. Our chefs prepare all of the food during your tour from scratch, sourcing from local ingredients.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Boat transfers by dinghy and use of floating pool, Round-trip hotel transfer, Lunch, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Breakfast, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Life vests, Towels, Restroom on board, WiFi on board, Use of netted raft for non-swimmers, Full insurance

Exclusions: Marine park admission fee 300 THB for adults and 150 THB for children, Additional guests (>6) will be charged 1,650 THB per adult and 1,250 THB per child aged 3-10., Optional scuba diving charges 3,000THB per certified diver or 4,500THB for non-certified diver (contact supplier in advance to provide information and fill-out paperwork), If you would like to bring your own drinks, a corkage fee of 300 THB per person will apply., Optional sea kayak rental fee 250 THB per person.

Reviewed By renazzzzz

Was a Beautiful trip.... one must do when in samui.... we were picked up from the hotel to the boat, we were greeted by the very friendly staff and Ron who was the manager. The boat was very nice with a friendly atmosphere. To our surprise they even made breakfast for us, which was so unexpected... we had a guide on the boat too.... Ron took us to some really nice hidden places where not many people have been. He guided us very very well and was so careful with all the safety on board.... the kids loved the kayaking..... and the best part was, we all got to enjoy as no one had to take photos, it was arranged with the boat, which was another surprise.... Then another highlight of this trip, lunch time.... the food was cooked on board.... and it was so so so good..... we were 16 of us on the boat and each one of us loved the food. Oh! Forgot to mention about the jacuzzi on the boat, it was awesome. Wonderful trip.... loved it, and would recommend everyone to do it.... Thankyou Ron and Thankyou to all the wonderful staff who took such good care of us ...

9. Private Ko Samui Island Tour with Air-Conditioned VIP Minivan

Tours Koh Samui
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- 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.

Reviewed By Downey456

Went on this tour yesterday and it was amazing! Everything was way beyond what was expected and I loved every minute of it. Would definitely recommend to everyone. From the sights, the boat, the food, to the experiences, and the fantastic crew, absolutely spectacular. Nut and his family we wonderful guides and very funny and knowledgeable. The sights were stunning, the boat was awesome and unique. The food! SO GOOD!! Didn't want it to end. Absolutely must do in Thailand! Can't wait to come back and do it again.

10. Private Driver with Customized Itinerary around Koh Samui 5 - 10 Persons

Samui Explorer
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Samui Explorer customised Itinerary tour, if perfect for those wanting to explore Koh Samui avoiding the tourist areas, off the beaten track, beaches, waterfall hiking, or exploring Temples. Whatever your desire Samui Explorer will build that perfect day around Koh Samui Island There is no set Itinerary, each tour is built especially for each customer Samui Explorers customised tours are unique, because we have the knowledge to build a tour which suits each customer, based on their wants and needs, and apply that to places to see or do around Koh Samui Our drivers have excellent knowledge of Koh Samui and have been guides for lots of years with experience of working with nationalities around the globe Being British communication is easy, therefore your desires are fully understood and all things taking into account when building your perfect Itinerary

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Snacks

Reviewed By beccacatt

We chartered a boat for 9 of us for a friend’s birthday. This was an amazing way to spend it! We were collected from our accommodation and driven to the mooring. The boat was spacious and well maintained and all of the crew were so great! We had photos taken all day which will be emailed to us for no additional charge which is another bonus. We were taken out snorkelling and to Mad Sum (Pig Island). We had an amazing sunset dinner and they even coordinated a birthday cake for us! Music was playing (and we could hook up our own) and all gear needed for snorkelling was provided. An amazing experience and we loved every minute. Tremendous value for money between us all!

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