What to book before you travel to Koh Samui?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

2 activities to book · about €62 per person

Koh Samui

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Secret Buddha Garden (Tarnim Magic Garden)High in the hills, a fruit farmer's stone statues of musicians, dancers, animals and deities line a forest stream, carved from 1976 until his death.€2Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Ang Thong Marine ParkForty-two jungle-covered limestone islets 30 km west, a national park since 1980; day trips visit an enclosed emerald lake and a steep viewpoint.€60Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai) · Chaweng Beach · Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks · Na Muang Waterfalls · Bophut Fisherman's Village · Silver Beach (Crystal Bay)

All activities in Koh Samui on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Koh Samui cost?

€62 per person if you do them all, across 2 bookings. The most expensive is "Ang Thong Marine Park" at €60, the cheapest "Secret Buddha Garden (Tarnim Magic Garden)" at €2. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Koh Samui without booking anything?

6 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai), Chaweng Beach, Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks, Na Muang Waterfalls. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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