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15 Tours in Koh Samui Worth Booking

34 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Good tours in Koh Samui fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - Snorkeling near Koh Tan
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

1.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52Our pick

Visit Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island, with guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex. You’ll have time for photos, swimming, and feeding the pigs, then snorkel near Koh Tan before a Thai buffet lunch. Short boat rides make this a good choice if you want island scenery without spending half the day at sea.

“Was advised not to snorkel due to murky waters but water was still clear enough. Nice food at buffet although small selection & pig island is definitely worth the visit!”

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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Wua Ta Lap Island and the JanJaras climb
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

2.Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,728 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Spend nine hours cruising from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park. Hike Wua Ta Lap’s steep JanJaras trail for views of 42 islands, visit the Blue Lagoon, snorkel, and choose a guided kayak route to Tum Rang Island. Highsea Tour provides transfers, meals, gear, guides, and snacks. Guide Otto is often praised for his help and humor.

“Kayaking was superb. Decent time on this. Walk up to the viewpoint is not for the faint-hearted but well worth it (bring a change of t-shirt if you are wearing one during this activity). Great day out”

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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup - Wat Plai Laem and the island’s Chinese influence
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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

3.Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,556 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Explore Koh Samui by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Plai Laem, Big Buddha, Lad Koh Viewpoint, Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks, Wat Khunaram, and Na Muang Waterfall. Add an ethical, no-riding elephant camp visit for an extra fee. Guides such as Yai, Sunny, Ice, and Elsa are praised for lively cultural explanations.

“Yai was an excellent guide in bus #1, would recommend this tour as a way to see all of the main tourist sites in Koh Samui.”

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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island - Koh Tean brings the swimming and snorkeling
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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

4.Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,453 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Spend seven hours island hopping from Koh Samui with a small group of up to nine. Meet wild pigs on Koh Madsum, snorkel and swim around Koh Tean, enjoy a plentiful lunch, and possibly kayak. Guides such as Ann, Wan, Mario, Paly, and Namwhan are praised for friendly help, clear instructions, and excellent photos.

“Lunch was great, Mario as a guide was also amazing 😊 beautiful views”

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Koh Samui: Mr.Ung's 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch - Riding an ex-army jeep into Koh Samui’s mountains
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Koh Samui: Mr.Ung’s 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

5.Koh Samui: Mr.Ung’s 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,956 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $54

Spend about six hours touring Koh Samui by open-air 4WD army jeep. Visit Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks, Na Muang Waterfall, the Mummified Monk, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn. Guides such as Johnny Depp, John, Dango, David, and Jom are known for lively explanations and fun. Expect a generous Thai lunch, mountain views, and a soaking wet jeep water fight.

“Full day exploring from the Jungle to the Elephant Sanctuary and everything inbetween one of the best experiences we’ve done! I’d defo recommend the upgrade to Elephants!”

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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals - Morning pickup and the ride from Nathon Pier
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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

6.Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,756 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Spend eight hours exploring Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui with hotel transfers, breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an English, Thai, or German guide. Climb above Mae Koh’s Emerald Lagoon, hike or visit Bua Boke Cave, and add a guided kayak trip for a closer look at the limestone coast. Christine and Bill are among the friendly guides praised for their care.

“This trip exceeded our group's expectations. From pickup to drop off the team made the day special. The food was fabulous and filling My picky eater sampled it an enjoyed it too. The views of the lagoon were amazing and the hike tobthe cave was the highlight of my 9yo. It was steep and tiring but welland truly worth it.”

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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour - The 20-minute ride to Koh Tan
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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

7.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Spend a half day by speedboat between Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum, better known as Pig Island. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, kayaking, lunch or dinner, soft drinks, and an English-speaking guide. Expect about an hour at Koh Tan and up to two and a half hours with the pigs, beach, and sea views.

“It was an amazing half day, our guide was amazing, the food was great and we had enough time to relax😊 Only complaint is that the driver asked for 50 baht per person after we arrived, and that was not said anywhere, it should be included in the price”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience - Feeding time with watermelon and bananas
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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

8.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,446 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend one hour at Koh Samui’s Elephant Jungle Sanctuary feeding rescued elephants fruit, watching them roam, and taking photos at close range. English and Thai guides explain their care and past lives. The group is limited to 10, with food, a cold drink, and a snack included. Expect some uneven walking despite listed wheelchair access.

“It was lovely to learn about the elephants and where they had been rescued from. our guide was very knowledgeable. so lovely to get up close and have a chance to feed these beautiful creatures.”

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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour - The one-hour ride: a shorter taste of the jungle
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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

9.Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,394 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57

Ride a Japanese ATV with an English or Thai-speaking guide through Koh Samui’s coconut groves, rubber plantations, rivers, and rough jungle tracks. Choose one hour for viewpoints and a taste of the route, or two hours for harder riding, a mountain café, and a seasonal waterfall visit from November to January. Hotel pickup and photos are included.

“Couldn't fault this in any shape or form opted for 2h but could have easily been there all day. not too difficult, some steep inclines / declines but overall doable for beginners”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch - Namuang Waterfall: a short stop with changing conditions
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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

10.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,328 reviews · from $57

Spend six to seven hours exploring Koh Samui by 4WD, preparing food for elephants at I Love Elephant Samui, visiting Namuang Waterfall and Secret Buddha Garden, and eating Thai lunch above the island. English-speaking guides such as Emma, Fifa, and Lucy lead the day, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and a cold towel included.

“This was an amazing experience, I highly recommend. Our tour gide Luci was amazing and very helpful.”

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Half Day Highlights Koh Samui Tour - Wat Plai Laem: the most colorful opening stop
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Half Day Highlights Koh Samui Tour

11.Half Day Highlights Koh Samui Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,312 reviews · from $30Top rated

Start at 8:30 am with pickup, then visit Wat Plai Laem, Big Buddha, Lad Koh Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai, Wat Khunaram, and Na Muang Waterfall. Guides such as Sunny, Emma, Yai, and Tor have led recent departures, while drivers provide air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels. Allow extra time, since some trips run well beyond four hours.

“Yai is an enthusiastic and passionate tour guide, very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Were picked up promptly on time and dropped at the hotel. Very comfortable ride in air conditioned car. Had a good time with my wife. Highly recommend.”

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Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience - Hotel pickup makes this an easy half-day choice
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Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

12.Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,223 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Visit Koh Samui’s first elephant nursery with an English-speaking guide, often Noi, who explains each elephant’s past, diet, and care. You’ll prepare natural food from bananas, pumpkin, sticky rice, and herbs, then feed the elephants under staff supervision. The program avoids riding and focuses on welfare, education, and calm observation.

“Great experience! The guide is was so nice, she explained everything in great detail. And the staff takes great care of the elephant in the nursery.”

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Koh Samui: 4x4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch - The mountain climb and Wat Teepangkorn
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Koh Samui: 4×4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch

13.Koh Samui: 4×4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Spend eight hours touring Koh Samui in a small group of up to 10. Visit temples, the Secret Buddha Garden, plantations, Namuang Waterfall, Guan Yu Shrine, and Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks. Ride on top of the 4x4 up the mountain, enjoy a Thai lunch with island views, and return to your hotel.

“Stunning Tour, great guides and a really nice and crazy driver😉. It was so much fun, definitely worth it. Can highly recommend it.”

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2-Hour Koh Samui ATV Quad Tour - Getting used to the quad bike
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2-Hour Koh Samui ATV Quad Tour

14.2-Hour Koh Samui ATV Quad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $60

You’ll ride your own ATV through Koh Samui’s jungle tracks, with a short safety lesson before steep climbs, muddy crossings, viewpoints, coconut groves, and a seasonal waterfall on the two-hour route. Hotel pickup, helmet, guide, and a small refreshment stop are included. Beginners can join, but the rough terrain demands care.

“The 2-hr ATV adventure is absolutely worth it - the views were spectacular & you get to hike a little to a waterfall. The guides were funny and nice, and made sure everyone was doing okay! I’ve never been on an ATV before and it was such a cool experience.”

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Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui - Food preparation gives you a better first meeting
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Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui

15.Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 663 reviews · from $97

Spend about three hours at Samui Elephant Home, with hotel pickup, a local guide, elephant stories, food preparation, feeding, jungle observation, mud play and a supervised bathing session. The program avoids riding and includes a vegetarian meal, drinks and a surprise video. Groups can reach 30 people.

“Very informative Guides very very good Value for money for sure Highly Recommended & kids will have lots of fun too”

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