Samui in brief.
Summary information about Koh Samui including location, facilities, Weather and climate, Do's & Taboos and an overview of Samui's most popular beaches and areas around the island.

Buddhism, Temples & Religion
From ancient Buddha images to modern, colorful temples, there is a vast selection of interesting places to visit and sights to see.

Buddhism, Temples and Religion

Tourist attractions
Pictures and locations of waterfalls, famous rock formations and other points of interest.   Small maps highlight locations on the island so that you may plan an individual island tour.
Some of the attractions are commercial but have become so popular that we must include them. The places of interest section also includes links to other pages.

infamous rocks: Hinta Hinyai

Waterfalls and attractions

Festivals and Culture

Festivals and culture
What is "Songkran" ?
Dates and location of events.
Thai music and dance, traditions, Thai sport and culture centers on Samui.

Sight seeing tours
Excursions to Marine National Park, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and others, day and half-day Island tours, jungle and mountain tours, jeep safari, elephant trekking, etc...

Sight Seeing Tours

Massage & Rejuvenation

Jeep & Bike rentals

The standard transportation on Samui is the Pickup-Taxi.  These "Taxis" drive around the island most of the day and night.  You can also rent Jeeps and Motorbikes  at many places on the island. All kind of cars are also available from Budget Thailand.

Thai massage, herbal steam and other medical and rejuvenation facilities are becoming increasingly popular on Samui. There are several institutions which offer healing and fasting packages.