Natural and man-made sights of Koh Samui. Tasty and atmospheric: worthy establishments of Koh Samui. Entertainment with animals


People who come to Koh Samui for longer than 1-2 weeks often ask us: What to do on Koh Samui? How do you live here for so long, isn't it boring?

Such questions baffle us, because we are definitely not bored on Koh Samui - there is always something to do besides work or swimming in the sea.

Judge for yourself.

1. Swim and sunbathe. There are more than 25 beaches on Koh Samui alone, and among them there are tourist ones, of varying degrees of crowding, - not more than a dozen. The sea on Koh Samui is warm and comfortable for swimming all year round.

2. Explore the island by visiting the sights with guided tours or on your own.

Mandatory recommended itinerary on Koh Samui:
- National marine park Ang Thong National Marina Park.
- A trip to the islands of Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan with snorkeling.
- Trip to Koh Matsum (desert sandy beaches and snorkeling).
- Day, night or deep sea fishing.
- A trip to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
- Sightseeing tour of the island (Big Buddha, Grandfather and Grandmother stones, mummified monk, temple complexes, snake and rubber farms, snake and crocodile show). If possible, it is better to take a private sightseeing tour on an individual route, for the whole day.
- Jeep safari through the jungle.
- Paradise Park - a farm in the mountains with a swimming pool from which wonderful views open.
- White and Yellow Pagoda (Khao Chedi and Laem Sor) in the south of the island.
- Kho Pagoda Hua Jook overlooking Chaweng Lake and Samui airport runway.
- Zodiac signs and Crab.
- Big Buddha in the mountains.
- Waterfalls, and there are 11 of them on Koh Samui, and you can choose the one that you like.
- Observation platforms.
- Magic Buddha Garden.
- Cultural Center.
- Rum brewery with local rum tasting.

3. Explore interesting places in Thailand near Koh Samui.

4. Go diving. You can start from scratch - they will teach you everything, show you, help you.

5. Rent a kayak and swim in interesting places, rent a paddleboard, learn how to control a kite and ride the waves on Jet Sky (jet ski). Wakeboard, water skiing, water tablet, parasailing - everything is at your service. Take to the skies and dive deep on the Flyboard. Try the Jetpack.

6. Try adrenaline-filled activities like quad biking through the jungle, cable car rides, bungee jumping, go-karting. Roll down the slopes of Bophut in a Waterball ride - it's fun.

7. Go to Muay Thai fights.

8. Take up dancing - bachata, salsa, pole dance.

9. Attend a retreat and spend an unforgettable week of silence, meditation and self-discovery.

10. Get creative in the studios of Koh Samui - for example, in the Art Zone of Kazan-Baran.

11. Learn and improve your English, French, German, Chinese and Thai by interacting with native speakers of these languages ​​in the most relaxed and friendly environment. There are also courses and tutors.

12. Go to the cinema - foreign films are in their original language with Thai subtitles, Thai - with English subtitles.

13. Go bowling. You can do this in the Tesco shopping center, Chaweng, next to the cinema.

14. Visit Karaoke. There is Russian karaoke on Lamai, there are Thai - next to the bowling alley and in many cafes and restaurants.

15. Taste dishes of Thai cuisine and other cuisines of the world, because on Koh Samui there are restaurants of Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Uzbek, Italian, etc. And if you miss your favorite borscht, cutlets and buckwheat - at your service numerous Russian cafes and restaurants.

16. Have a romantic dinner and photo shoot against the backdrop of the most beautiful places Samui.

17. Learn how to cook Thai food. Finally figure out what a pestle and mortar are for, how much fish sauce to use, where to add oyster sauce, and how to cook Nam Prik. Pamper your loved ones with Som Tam, Pad Tai, Khao Pad, Tom Yam, Tom Ka, etc. prepared by you. Prepare with your own hands, from spices, using a mortar and pestle, the basis for Massaman curry, Green curry and others.

18. Dance in the discos and have fun relaxing in the best beach bars in Koh Samui.

19. Play billiards - there are tables in almost every bar.

20. Visit famous cabarets with transvestite shows. It's bright and unforgettable!

21. Indulge in Thai massages and spa treatments, including Fish Spa (fish peeling) and a foot scrub that makes heels like a baby.

22. Go to the sauna, there are several of them on Koh Samui.

23. Take part in our bike and car rides on unknown places Koh Samui, which are held once every two weeks (watch for announcements in our groups

Samui - beautiful place For resort holiday with the whole family, there are many beautiful beaches And interesting entertainment. The island is famous for its colorful parks entertainment, one of the most beautiful and popular is Coco Splash Adventure & WaterPark. This is a large open water park, the territory of which is decorated with sprawling trees and exotic plants. There are many large pools, including a special shallow pool for children with small slides and other safe attractions. Except water attractions there is a large recreation area with trampolines, as well as special pools where you can swim in an inflatable boat.

No less popular is the Samui Water Park Pink Elephant. This water park is also distinguished by its impressive scale, its calling card became exciting colorful slides. There are also suitable attractions for the youngest visitors. The water park also has many spacious terraces and a cafe. Popular water park is also located on the territory of a picturesque park, so its visitors can combine water activities with hiking.

Nature lovers should definitely visit the local safari park Namuang Safari. This is an amazing picturesque place in which excellent living conditions have been created for wild animals, as close as possible to natural ones. Visitors to this park will be able to see cheetahs, cute monkeys and other representatives wild world. The park is quite large, so those who do not like to walk on foot are offered to ride on its territory on an elephant. One more interesting feature safari park is a huge number of exotic plants. Copyright www.site

Among other popular amusement parks, Plern Waree Samui is worth noting. It is perfect for families with young children. This park has many colorful carousels, playgrounds for the little ones, and comfortable recreation areas with benches. There is also a small water park with children's pools and water attractions, as well as a very beautiful cafe decorated in the national style.

The most popular attraction among tourists with children is Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo. This is a very interesting zoo, the main inhabitants of which, as you can guess from the name, are tigers. In addition to tigers, you can see other representatives of the animal world here, including monkeys, lions, cheetahs and even cute otters, for which a special enclosure is equipped. On the territory of the zoo there is an aquarium where visitors can admire exotic fish and see rare species of sea turtles.

For those who love unusual entertainment, it is worth visiting Samui Crocodile Farm. Here for visitors interesting excursions and they put on incredible performances every day. Snake charmers perform every day in the center, and everyone can take a picture with some of their pets. The crocodile farm is located in a very beautiful natural area, a lot of impressions from the tour are guaranteed to all its visitors.

Apart from beach holiday we will consider entertainment on Koh Samui, find out what to see, where to go and what to do with children, we will definitely touch on the prices for excursions and other expenses that will help you have fun in Thailand.

Beach holidays on Koh Samui

Koh Samui is an island in Thailand located in the waters Gulf of Thailand, ranks second in attendance (after). Tourist infrastructure developed, this resort offers its tourists absolutely any type of recreation, but preference is still given to the beach.

Here you can find many hotels of different price categories, ranging from inexpensive (budget) to luxury. Also on the island there are many detached bungalows and villas located on the very shore, which.

The island is characterized by the cleanest and beautiful beaches, they go along the entire perimeter of the coast, but even in high season here you can find a secluded place for solitude. In addition to a relaxing beach holiday, water sports are very popular activities for tourists.

Entertainment on Koh Samui is very diverse. In addition, the island has many natural (waterfalls, jungles), as well as man-made cultural buildings of historical value (temples, Buddha statue).

The high season starts from January to April, at this time the island is very crowded, the weather is the most comfortable, but the prices go up.

The tourist season lasts whole year, are quite acceptable for recreation, if there is rain, then they are short-term and imperceptible. It is not recommended to visit from October to mid-December - the rainy season begins with heavy rainfall.

Samui money is represented by baht, denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 characters. approximate cost 1 baht to the Russian ruble is 1.6 rubles, i.e. 1 baht = 1.6 rubles.

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Entertainment for children and adults at sea

The resort can offer both children and adults a lot of water activities, all of which are safe. All tourists are instructed before starting, and an experienced guide-instructor accompanies and helps throughout the excursion.

The most common marine entertainment for children on Koh Samui is visiting water parks, there are two of them on the island. Coco Splash - represented by a variety of water rides, swimming pools, trampolines, jet skis, mainly designed for children, it was on the little visitors that the emphasis was placed. Price child ticket will be 350 baht, an adult - 400 baht.

The Pink Elephant water park is designed for both children and adults, on its territory there are pools, slides and attractions, divided into children's and adults, jacuzzis and pools. The price of a children's visit is 690 baht, an adult 990.

Pink Elephant Water Park

Diving is one of the favorite water activities for adults, but children over 10 years old accompanied by their parents are also accepted. Diving takes place in a special helmet, and not in a mask, this allows you to feel more comfortable and safe and, of course, will facilitate the process itself.

Preparation takes place carefully in the pool and depends on the purpose of the dive. The price for an adult is 2000 baht, for a child - 1500.

Snorkeling. Recommended for children from 5 years old and adult tourists. Includes snorkeling with sea fishing. Duration can be chosen from one day to two at will. The price of a child ticket is 700 baht, an adult ticket is 1300 baht.

Paddleboarding. This is one of the types of water entertainment, it consists of standing up on a board with a paddle, it is completely safe and interesting.

Paddleboarding at sunset

Available for both adults and children over 8 years of age. Skiing takes place in calm, not far from the coast, allowing you to develop balance and admire the beautiful sea ​​coast. The cost is from 1000 to 1500 baht per person, depending on the time. Rental is on any beach.

Sea fishing. Another view sea ​​entertainment, which is quite popular among tourists, both adults and children over 12 years old are happy to go on this trip.

sea ​​fishing

They fish in a special bay, mainly mackerel, sharks, barracuda. In turn, fishing is divided into morning, evening and night. The price depends on the type of fishing, the necessary gear, duration and lunch, varies from 1000 to 1500 baht per person.

Boat tours. The entertainment is suitable for children over 5 years old, helps tourists appreciate the beauty of the coast from the water, enjoy the picturesque landscapes, and take beautiful pictures.

As they move, the group usually visits national park Ang Thong, the whole program of boat trips is very diverse and is adjusted at the request of the assembled group. Starts in the morning and ends in the evening. The cost is from 700 to 2500 baht per person.

Ang Thong Park

Tours and sights of Koh Samui

What can you see on Koh Samui when you visit it? After all, the island is also rich in natural attractions. The most visited and widespread of them are natural parks, valleys, waterfalls and lakes.

Recommended natural Park Ang Thon is a small group of islands that amazes its visitors with its extraordinary beauty, and in ideal bays you can swim and dive, do water view sports. The cost of visiting is about 1000 baht per person, depending on the chosen entertainment.

Namuang is a beautiful large waterfall, at the foot of which there is a lake where you can swim.

Namuang waterfall

Hin Lad waterfall with extraordinary tropical forest located around it is suitable for adventure lovers. Visitors have to get to it through the jungle, many have just an unforgettable feeling from this excursion. A visit to two waterfalls costs from 700 to 1000 baht, depending on the excursion program.

Reserve paradise park Farm will introduce tourists to some of the islands where many animals live. These are monkeys, iguanas, parrots. In free movement here you can see peacocks, ponies. All animals can be stroked, and some can be photographed. The cost of an adult ticket is 750 baht, a child ticket is 450 baht.

What to see on Koh Samui on your own? First of all, these are local pagodas and temples. Many will not cause any problems to get without a guide. Some still contain the mummies of ancient rulers, and some surprise with their unusual architecture. In any case, the most exotic of them include:

  • Ler Sor temple - a beautiful pagoda in the background natural scenery surrounded by a small park for recreation;
  • Plai Lem is a modern Thai temple built near Choeng Mon beach, on its territory there is an 18th century Buddha statue, and sacred fish live in a pond;
  • Wat Khunaram is one of the most famous temples where the sarcophagus with the mummy of the priest is kept. He died while meditating and his body remains incorruptible for a long time.

Many temples are free to enter.

Temple Wat Khunaram

Best beaches in Koh Samui

Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui is one of the most widely visited, its infrastructure includes detached villas. Beach lovers can find here a paradise for themselves.

Chaweng beach with white sand

The beach is large, divided into three zones, the sea is quite shallow, which makes it safe for children to swim. On the coastal strip you can collect corals, there is a pagoda and a temple nearby, you can walk to it.

Here you can also eat deliciously, visit a bar, sit right on the beach, and also order any water entertainment or excursion.

Lamai Beach on Koh Samui is no less famous and loved. In its central part there are also many hotels of different categories, bars and cafes located on the coast, cozy tables. The water is clear, the bottom is without stones, there are no waves, this is perfect place family friendly and suitable for people of all ages.

On the shore, this beach is picturesquely located boulders that give it charm. The beach is large, so even in the high season there is no impression of overcrowding.

Where to go in the evening?

There are many entertainment venues here. night life here is very developed, bars, restaurants, different shows.

  • Restaurant Froggs, one of the best, will help you get to know the real Thai cuisine, all dishes are beautifully presented and delicious. The menu is very varied, but the prices are quite high.
  • Volkin Street is a kind of street where tourists can taste alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, eat fried insects, and buy various souvenirs. The street is very busy and interesting to visit.
  • The Garland restaurant is budget-friendly, but with very tasty dishes, it will help you appreciate Thai cuisine.
  • Muay Thai fighting is a fascinating and spectacular show, real fighters from all over the world perform here. Widely visited by tourists.
  • Ark Bar in Chaweng is a great bar, it is located right on the beach, here you can try cocktails and lie on the sand, or dance in a disco.

Dinner at one of the restaurants on the island

What to do on Koh Samui in rainy weather?

If a visit to the island fell on rainy weather, then it will not become less pleasant because there are many options for spending a vacation that is not related to the beach season.

Entertainment options:

  • great spas and Thai massage will not leave anyone indifferent;
  • yoga classes;
  • visiting shopping centers, shopping;
  • visiting an aquarium or a zoo, not far from Natier Beach, the cost is about 600 baht;
  • visiting numerous excursions, which in beach season Difficult to visit due to hot weather. These are pagodas and temples, you can add a wind tunnel attraction, which will help you feel the effect of weightlessness;
  • Fantasy show, interesting entertainment for children and adults, visit the Elephant Palace, carnival games, crocodile farm, Butterfly Valley.

With light rain, many tourists go on a tour of the washed out road in a jeep, these conditions add to the thrill. Price from 1100 to 1400 baht.

Not an exception. So that tourists do not get bored on vacation and want to come back here again and again, the island offers a lot of interesting entertainment that makes the rest dynamic and interesting. What to do with yourself if you get tired of the beach bliss and the noisy atmosphere of bars, everyone decides for himself, all the more there is plenty to choose from.

Beach activities

On the beach, guests will be offered not only comfortable sun loungers, but also delicious cocktails. In Chaweng, for example, you can rent a boat, catamaran or kayak. Swimming along the coast, you can admire the picturesque shores of the island and coral reefs overboard of his boat.

Getting to know Koh Samui (Ride along the ring road)

It will be interesting and useful for any tourist to get to know the island better. You can do it yourself on a rented car, motorbike or bicycle. The latter option is not suitable for everyone, you need to have a well-trained body and heart in order to overcome 50 kilometers of the road and at the same time enjoy the surrounding views. You can still drive around the island on a songthaew, but then you will have much less opportunity to see everything properly.

The most important thing for independent travel- stock up detailed map islands. On a trip, a real research spirit can wake up in you, capable of taking you to places where it will be difficult to get out without a map.

Walks in the mountains

After a preliminary acquaintance with Koh Samui, you can take a few walks inland. Inside the ring road through the mountains there are several hiking trails. In addition, you can visit picturesque waterfalls And viewing platforms that are available on Koh Samui. The most popular Na Mueang waterfall falls just 3 kilometers north of Wat Khunaram. The passage through these territories is completely free, as they do not have the status of a national park.

Elephant ride in the jungle of Koh Samui

If you want to go deeper into the jungle, you can do it on the back of the largest land animals on earth - elephants. Such entertainment for tourists is offered by the Namuang safari park, which is located in the southern part of the island, a few kilometers from Nathon, among the mountainous jungle. Near the park is also the largest waterfall on the island. You can get there by ordering a transfer directly from the hotel or any major beach.

Sailing

Sailing is very popular on Koh Samui. Here you can become a member of the Regatta (Ko Samui Regatta) or go on a night or day cruise on the Kia Ora (Kia Ora) - a huge sailing catamaran. However, there is one small difficulty in organizing sailing on Koh Samui. There are clearly not enough marinas here. Often you have to moor the boat to unstable log piers, or even drop anchor in the depths, and get to the shore by boat.

Windsurfing on Koh Samui

coastal Koh Samui waters V Lately attract more and more fans to ride the wave. Coastline The islands have no obstacles for the board to slide, and the always warm sea (26-28°C) makes it possible to refuse a wetsuit. best season for surfing on Koh Samui - from May to August. And on Bophut and Maenam, you can continue to plow the sea even in the rainy season. On the island you can buy or rent everything necessary equipment and equipment, as well as take surfing lessons from professionals.

Snorkeling and diving

It should be noted that Samui itself cannot boast of any special places for diving or snorkeling, such as Koh Tao. Therefore, true professionals and seasoned amateurs can be bored here. But for inexperienced tourists, the prospect of seeing magnificent coral gardens with their inhabitants, and feel the feeling of flying in the depths South China Sea can be very attractive.

Fishing on Koh Samui

The coastal waters of the island are very rich in various marine life(about 360 species of fish), and therefore, even the most unfortunate fisherman has a good chance to catch barracuda and even giant king mackerel here. The most popular type of fishing is night hunting for marine predators.

High-rise cable car

For those who want to enrich their blood with a healthy dose of adrenaline, Koh Samui has an excellent attraction called High-altitude cable car. In the middle of the jungle, between trees with special platforms, on different height and strong ropes are stretched under the slope. It is for them that it is proposed, being fastened with special carabiners, to move around for lovers thrill. At first glance, this adventure may seem too extreme. But, in fact, even 12 can handle it summer child, and younger children can conquer the high-rise road paired with an experienced instructor. The workers of the attraction are constantly monitoring the movement along the ropes, they will always explain on which part of the path you need to slow down with your hand in a special glove, and where you can freely, surrendering to inertia, sweep over the jungle like Tarzan.

Transvestite show

On Koh Samui, several clubs offer tourists to spend the evening contemplating the enchanting show of transvestites, the most popular of which are Tiffani and Star's Cabare. Entrance there is free, however, a prerequisite is the purchase of alcoholic or soft drinks in the bar of the establishment. The show usually starts at 23:00 and lasts an hour. Video filming is usually prohibited, but after the performance, for an additional fee, everyone can take a picture with the beautiful artists.

buffalo fights

The island offers gambling tourists to visit a kind of Spanish bullfight - buffalo fight. Of course, this show is not as dramatic and tense as performances in Spain, but the brawls of huge horned animals also make the right impression.

Mini golf

There is even such an aristocratic sport as mini golf on the island. On 18 standard playgrounds, surrounded by picturesque coconut groves, you can have fun and tasteful time with children and friends. The golf club has a very intimate bar with a great selection of soft drinks and snacks.

Thai boxing

Thai boxing or Muay Thai is considered to be the main sport in the kingdom, causing avid interest of most of the country's visitors. This very colorful and dynamic spectacle always attracts a lot of attention. Central location for competitions is the largest boxing stadium located near Chaweng Lake.

Bowling

On Koh Samui you can also play the world-famous bowling alley. For example, in Major Bowl Hit, which is located on Chaweng in mall Tesco Lotus, opposite the multiplex cinema.

Six ordinary tracks and two children's tracks are always at the disposal of tourists who want to "chase balls". A nearby bar offers tasty and inexpensive drinks and snacks. In addition, there are several karaoke rooms nearby.

Jeep safari

This type of entertainment will allow tourists to enjoy the trip through the tropical jungle in a four-wheel drive jeep on the most interesting routes islands. Usually the tour takes the whole day and ends at sunset at the statue of the Big Buddha. Traveling in jeeps, you can get acquainted with such sights of the island as Wat Khunaram temple, Grandfather and Grandmother rocks, secret garden Buddha and many others.

Cooking courses

All lovers of conjuring in the kitchen on Koh Samui have a rare opportunity to understand the intricacies of Thai cuisine under the guidance of experienced local chefs. In a specialized institute, in a kitchen equipped with modern appliances and meeting all sanitary standards, experts will help you master basic Thai dishes, such as green curry or tom yum. You can choose from one-day or weekly courses. And after 3 days of training, a special certificate is issued, indicating that now its owner can work small miracles in the kitchen.

Meditation on Koh Samui

For those who seek enlightenment, silence and peace of mind, guests of the island, special meditation centers of Koh Samui offer, completely free of charge, to take a vow of silence, and indulge under their roof various types meditation.

Aquapark Coconut Splash

This is a Mecca for all the little guests of the island. Water slides, spacious pools, a fortress and fountains attract all tourists with children here.

Adults who do not want to take part in water games can have a great time at the local bar-restaurant, which offers inexpensive European and Thai dishes and soft drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available at the water park.

It cannot be said that on Koh Samui children's entertainment is found on every corner, but there are enough interesting places, so your children are unlikely to be bored. The best children's entertainment can be called the Coco Splash water park, which is located on Lamai Beach (not far from the center of the island). The water park is not big, especially when compared to other Thai water parks. The youngest children are admitted to the water park for free, while tickets for older children and adults are not expensive. According to the age category, the water park is designed for children under the age of 12 (older children will not be interested there). The water park is conditionally divided into two zones: in one part there is a swimming pool with a good slide, and in the other - small pools, five small slides, tables and sofas under the roof. In a small living corner you can watch a couple of monkeys, parrots. The water in the pools is always warm, and considering that everything is created for children's recreation, then there is a minimum amount of bleach in it. They also make fresh juices from different fruits. In this water park, you can celebrate a birthday and some other children's holiday (the cafe has a special festive menu for children's parties). Thais treat children very well, no rudeness, everyone is polite and friendly. A person who, in case of emergency, can quickly respond and provide first aid, is watching the children riding on a large hill.

Together with children, you can sit in a good children's cafe located in Bang Po area. Finding it will not be any problem, since it is located on main road and from a distance one can see a large, two-meter-long doll taming this institution. The cafe is cozy and can be called multifunctional. There are three separate zones here. The first zone is an air-conditioned room where you can choose different sweets for yourself and children. The second zone can please beautiful views the sea and Koh Phangan. In this area you can also choose something tasty. The menu is varied and the prices are not very high. To attract maximum amount visitors, cafe owners came up with a third zone - a play area, which is a full-fledged playground with swings, houses, slides and other attributes of children's recreation.

The same category as the previous cafes includes an interesting playground located on the territory of a kindergarten in the Chaweng area, not far from the airport ( kindergarten called Fairways). On the ground floor there is a cafe and a garden, and the playground itself is located on the second floor. The peculiarity of this site is that it is absolutely not traumatic (everything is made of soft materials and even a fall cannot lead to serious consequences). Two large pools are especially popular with children. This pleasure is paid, but the price is not high, something in the region of 100-150 baht per child. This establishment is open from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.

In your question, you did not specify the age of your children. If age permits, you can go on an elephant safari with the whole family. The tour itself is very interesting, as tourists are told how much food elephants of different ages need per day and what they eat. If you wish, you can feed the elephants yourself (you can buy a bunch of bananas on the spot) and even play football with them. Take pictures with elephants with caution, as enterprising Thais require about 700 baht for one shot. After a walk, an interesting show of elephants is arranged in front of visitors (children must be brought to such an event). The elephant approaches each visitor and greets him with his trunk, hoping to receive the treasured treat. In some numbers tourists also take part. One of the most interesting moments of the show is the tug of war, when about 10 men compete with a small elephant. Also participating in this program are monkeys who show their skills in collecting coconuts.

These are the main attractions that you can visit with your children on Koh Samui. But here you need to pay attention to the age of the children. It's one thing if the child is 3-5 years old, and another if 10 or more. You are right that Koh Samui is not the most better place for children's entertainment, but the children will not be bored.

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